Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-23
CLAY WARD LIVELY.
Msssrs. Henry L. Carter, John T. Harris,
and =. h. Cardwell tho
speakers.

In Clay Ward last night on the lot on the
south side Of and opposite to Monroe
Park. A band OF music enIiveued the oc-
caslon. A large crowd, Including ladies,
was present, but the attendance would
have been better II the weather had been
warmer.
MIR. G. Waddy Wilde, superintendent OF
the ward, called the meeting to order, and
stated that "the Democracy was here to-
night to carry forward the good work
which was commenced last Friday night.
We have here tonight TO advocate our
cause those whom we have heretofore hon.
ored and who have faithfully and zealcusly
kept the trust reposed IN them. / have,
gentlemen, the pleasure Of presenting to
you that excellent public servant, Hon.
Henry l.. Carter
HON. HENRY l.. CARTER.
Mr.. Carter began his speech by saying that
as workingman he felt 1t his duty to lift
his voice In support OF the party OF the
people the Democratic party. Mr.. Carter
then proceeded to name the measures that
had been enacted by the Democrats for the
benefit Of the people al large.
Here Mr.. Carter was Interrupted by n
voice IN the crowd with the Inquiry:
"Who elected you to Congressg"
Mr.. Carter: al have never been In Con.
gress, sir"
Another voice: "who elected you to
the Legislature ?"
Mr. Carter: ~ submitted my claims TO
q Democratic primary, and was nominated
and elected by the Democratic party"
Mr.. Carter then vigorously urged the
reelection Of Hon. George ID. Wise for the
reason that he had as faithfully and Jealous.
Iy carried out the best interests OF the peo-
pie as any human being could possibly do.
Dir. Carter made an effective speech, aud
profted by several Interruptions and inter-
rogatories addressed to him.
JOHN T. HARRIS.
Hon. John Il. Harris, OF Rockingham
county, next spoke. He started of by say
ing that he felt so much interest In the con-
test here that be had left his business In or
der to speak in behalf OF George ID. Wise.
He referred TO that genteman's career
while in Congress, working day and night
for the interests Of the people. He ably
suggested how inefficient man would be
I'm Congress who was neither Republican
nor Democrat. Such person would be
shifted around and placed in positions OF
no prominence; whereas George ID. Wise
had established reputation and been
placed on the most important committees OF
the House.
Dir. larris's remarks were much en-.
jOyed by the crowd present, and he was
frequently cbeered.
Mr.. Il. II. CALDWELL.
Hon. II. Ii. Cardwell, OF Hanover, was next
a. o. L.. 10 ann aal
by saying that he hardly felt II necessary TO
be introduced 10 the people OF Richmond
oeople whom he loved as much as any on
earth. lie had no claims personally, but
be only appeared to speak few words in
advocacy Of the Hon. George ID. Wise ~ a
candidate for Congress. The question had
been asked, "Is there any reason why
George ID. Wise should not be elected TO
Congress ?" and nobody had been able to
assign any reason.
Mr.. CardwelI said he did not desire to
say anything offensive 10 any enc OF the
candidates in the field, but he thought that
when man put himself before the people
asking their suilrages he ought to expect
TO have himself criticised.
Mr.. Mullen claimed TO be Democrat,
but he was III the tadpole state, and il
would not be long before he would be
Republican. Mir. Cardwell intended to
stir up the political mudholc in which the
tadpole was lying, and when the animal
jumped one way the Democratic party
would 90 the other.
The speaker thought candidate should
show bis colors. Ii j. necessary for every
Ual TO be either Democrat or q Republi-
can. He was glad that In few months
the outcast Mahonswould be kicked out OF
the United State Senate, and that the
patriot, John W. Daniel. would take his
place. "Do you want Daniel at one end
of the United States Capitol and Waddill at
the other!" the speaker asked. Well,
support Mullen for Congress and you help
Waddill."
Mr.. Cardwell explained the position that
Mr. " iSe held on the oleomargarine bill,
and said that II Mr.. Wise had voted for
that bill he would not be worthy OF the
support Of bis constituents now.
Mr.. Cardwtll inserted In his remarks
many fattering allusions to Mr. Wise. He
spoke Of what Mr.. Wise had done, and
" bat be could do in the future in contrast
With what a new man could do in the halls
OF Congress.
SOCIAL EQUALITY.
Mr.. Cardwel said that bis sympathy Wa,
with any organization " hich tended to BEN
eft the condition Of the laborlng-man, eX-
cept when such organizations sought to put
the white man and the black man on So
cial equality. "We," continued Mr.. Card
well, "haye had enacted In this city recently
scenes which reflect seriously on the labor
organizations, but for which the honest
woIkingman is not responsible. But be-
fore | close" said he, 81 want to make a
statement for which / am personally re-
sponsible. 1 want to tell YOU something
about Mr.. Mullen by way OF satisfying the
community OF his sympathy with what
40 had done"
Mr. Cardwell then proceeded to relate an
incidentthat happened at GoOcblaDd Court.
bouse last Monday. An old colored
woman, who furnishes public entertain
ment. keeps two tables-one for white and
one for colOred people. Mr.. Mullen, with
q friend OF his and with negro went up to
the white stand and attempted to procure
food for the three. The old colored woman,
when she saw the state OF affairs, said: al
don't know who you Is, my friend, but II
amt the custom up here in GoOch.
land for white people and colored people to
eat out OF the same plates. Pye got an
other table here for cOlored people, and give
them the same things to eat do the white
people," Mr. Mullen rose, and as he In.
dignantly turned away with his friends he
remarked: "H our friends can't sit down
with us, we'Il find our entertainment else
WHERE"
Mr.. Cardwell, I'm conclusion, urged the
laboring men TO stick TO the Democratic
party and vote for the candidate OF the
party George ID. Wise.
The meeting then adjourned.