National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-15
NEWS or TIE OLD DoMrN1,N.
A Fight in tho Enemy's Ranks--Ropub

a Fight In tho Enemy's RanlSs--I,opub-
licans Enjoying the Spectacle - Gov.
lees Guerrilla warfare Against Cou-
pons-Prohibition Which Doesn't Pro-
hibit-Abuse of Gen. Malone.
RICnMoNp, VA, May 1.-THE Demo-
cratic primary election for the nomination
of city officers and city council here on
Wednesday was such small affair, so far
as the number Of votes polled was con
ccrned, that those candidates who were
nominated by 1t are not sure that they are
safe from defeat, and such turmoil In the
ranks Of the "faithfuln has not been wit.
messed for long time That an indepeud-
ent ticket will be put up against the rcgu-
lar ticket is now certain, and the only thing
the Independents have to fear is that some
brilliant manipulators Of the regular wing
may temporarily declare themselves indie
pcndents for the purpose OF getting control
of the independent organization for the ben
eft Of the regulars.
Every office IN the city Is at the mercy Of
the election TO be held on the eth instant,
and every old officer is in danger Of losing
his place, and II may readily be seen with
what degree Of anxiety the nominees OF
lees than 5000 voters at the primary regard
sufIragans at the general election. The
press of the city has been struck with
creased lightning, as IL were, and the man
ner of its appeal to all Democrats TO stick
to the old party assures us that there is II
brilliant opportunity just ahead Of us of
witnessing a beautiful fight in the onomy's
ranks. Already one wing Is abusing the
other with the vigor Of the old times. The
Republicans are satisfied to enjoy the spsc-
taCle of family row in the meanest poll
tical family in existence and don't pro.
pose to give them any aid orconfort. The
working people will put up u goo ticket,
they say, aud fight the "ringn until the sun
goes down on the 18th OF May.
THE NJ. L. CHURCH CONFERENCE.
The general conference of the NJ. L.
Church South determined yesterday to olr,t
four bishops and the friends OF the candi.
dates have already gone tO "talking up
their fayOrtes. Many Of the ministers In
attendance have their wives with them,
and IL is through them that mach Of the
electionecring is being done. Tnc confer
ence will make an cilort to enforce the
discipline with regard to dealers
and imbibers Of liquors more Of
fcctually, and the argument on
the questions VIII begin tomorrow.
The entire conference is for prohibition.
The German mission conference is TO be
abolished, and two conferences will be
made Of the present North Carolina con-
ference. An effort is to be made to have
the expenses Of the general conference
hereafter paid by the local conferences
They amount to $25,000 aud arc now borne
by the citizens of the cities In which the
general conference are held. The confer.
Cnce Will close about the Both instant.
THE FEEBLE GUERRILLA WARFARE
inaugurated by Gov. Lee against the Vir.
oil to hog u IT, Ia y.
The merchants who offered coupons for
license taxes in Fredericksburg and were
refused are doing business without licenses.
The Bourbon accounts of the antiCoupOn
meetings held IN the counties are so rldlcu-
lousy exaggerated that 1t is waste Of
time to allude to them.
PROHIBITION WHICH DOESN'T PROHIBIT.
Nythevlle having voted the dry ticke. at
the late election, last Monday was the first
court day thereafter, aud an opportunity
was afforded to judge as to the results A
prominent lawyer of this city. who was
there on the day named, says there was
plenty of liquor of all kinds, and more
drunkenness than has been seen for year,
FAVORABLE REpoITs ABOUT CROPS.
From every portion of the state reports
of growing crops are favorable, and farm
ing operations are fairly up with tic
season.
ABUSE OF GEN. MAHONE-BGTTER FRUIT.
The Bourbons Of Virginia have at last
realized the fact that their abuse Of Gen.
Malone has brought bitter fruit TO the lip;
Of some of their pets whom the President
was asked to honor with Offices of trust,
and there is more unGasiness now among
unContlrmed federal appointees ia Virginia
| than ever. In many instances there are
several who are ready to forward applicl-
tions for places now filed by the uncon.
ilrmcd.
THE VIRGINIA MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
PETErsBURG, Va, May l4.--Thc musical
festival Of Virginia and North Carolina
ended to night. This afternoon there was
All organ recital at the Academy OF Music
at which Nine. Dory Burmeistein Petersen
was the sole artist, DR.. Martin and Mr..
| Chas. II. Thompson also took part. The
encorCs were cmbarrassingly numerous.
| Tonight the last concert, in which the full
strength of the orchestra, the solo artists,
| and the united chOrusGs were brought out,
was given at the academy. The attendance
was very large and the most brilliant of the
series. The convention, which concluded
its session to-day, determined TO issue an
| appeal to the associations In Virginia and
| North Carolina for subscriptions to erect q
music hall to he located here. A grand
| german was given tonight.
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