The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-10-28
FOR VICTORY.
THE BIGGEST DEMONSTRATION OF
THE CAMPAIGN.
Union Hill Waves All Her Ban
ners and Church Hill Charges
With All Her Chivalry.

The Union Democratic Club of Jeffer-
son and Marshall Wards covered itself
with glory last night The occasion was
the grand ratification meeting held in the
interest of the reelection of Hon Geo.
ID. Wise to the post so worthily hlled by
bin for the past six years.
Nothing was wanting that could con-
tribute to make the affair a great sue
cess. The platform was beautifully IL
Illuminated with gas jets. a band OF mu-
sic made all feel gay and happy. There
were sky-rockets, fireworks, DC.
1t is estimated that there were from
four to five thousand people present.
The Old Dominion Club went up, over
300 strong, headed by the First Regiment
Drum Corps. At Twenty-fifth and Main
they met the Fulton Democrats, and
Joining forces, marched to the scene OF
action with enthusiastic cheers. There
were also large delegations present from
all otner Democratic clubs.
THE APOSTLES OF DEMOCRACY.
FX-COuncilman George ID. Pearman,
President Of the club, was mastered cere-
monies and an excellent one he made.
After fitting speech he introduced Col.
Richard F. Beirne, the gallant and chiv-
alric editor of the St0te newspaper. Col.
Beirne was received with continued
cheering. None of all the men who have
struck telling blows in behalf Of the
Democracy have a greater hold on the
people. and his welcome was hearty and
sincere.
His speech was an able presentation of
the living issues of the canvass. In elO-
ouent words he urged the Democracy to
stand firm and 10 re-elect the faithful
public servant who had reflected credit
upon himself and his district. Colonel
Beirne was heartily cheered all through
his address. He was followed by Hon.
Samuel b. Witt. Gallant Sam Witt was
never heard to better advantage. His
speech was logical and convincing, and
he gave the thousand of friends who
stood around him cOgent reasons why
the Democrats should not falter, but
press forward to victory. Loud applause
greeted his remarks, and the speech gave
great satisfaction.
Hon. Henry l.. Carter, member of the
House Of Delegates, was the next speaker,
and he received an enthusiastic greeting.
As a representative WOrkingman he APP
peared, and as one who knows the wishes
and the wants of that people. Speaking
for himself and thousands Of true work
ingmen. he ratified the nomination Of
Geo. ID. Wise, and bcsought his friends
TO sustain him. lie had served all the
interests of his district and it would be
base ingrattude to reject him when he
had been faithful to every trust confded
to him. Mr.. Carriers speech was received
with enthusiastic cheering.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF.
The last speaker was Hon. George d.
! Wise. On coming forward he received
an ovation Rarely has there been a
scene of greater enthusiasm. When quiet
had been restored he proceeded to adj
dress his constituents, and made the best
speech he has made during the canvass
and one of the best of his life. No JUS
tice can be done in a brief abstract. The
account of his stewardship was made in
manly and straightforward manner,
and he fully indicated his claims to
marked impression, and was pronounced
a mastery exposition of all the issues in
the pending crisis
Mr.. Wise was presented with hand
some bouquet by Mr.. Lyon G. Tyler, in
appropriate words
All the speeches were pertinent and
happy They were made by men of
different avocations and residing in
different sections, but all united on one
common platform, and opposed to Re
publicanism, let it come in whatever
guise il may assume
The meeting had the ring of the true
metal about it, and the air seemed filled
with notes of the coming victory. 1t
was a demonstration of which the Union
Democratic Club may well be proud, and
last night will stand out red-lettered in the
minds of all who attended. 1t was near
| " midnight when the enthusiastic meet
/ inc adjourned, with cheers for Wise and
/ Democracy.
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