Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-06

whites, however, nave sucu NlNiu ItCOitO-
tions Of the Underwood Convention that
they will vote against the proposition. IL u
sud that the negroes will do likewise, having
been doubtless told that II the question is
carried and the whites get control Of the
convention the whites will seek TO deprive
them OF some Of their rights, which Is all
nonsense to us. but may be gospel to a peo-
pie who expected that Cleveland would put
them back into slavery.
TIE yOTING.DAY.
The polls in Virginia will open to-day at
sunrise and close at sunset, which, in other
words, means that they will be open for the
reception OF ballots from GAP a. NJ. to O:OG
i. NJ.
ANDREW JACKSON CLUB.
There was a largely ATTENDED meeting OF
the Andrew Jackson Democratic Club OF
Monroe Ward at Columbus's Hall last night
Several stirring and encouraging speeches
were made by members OF the party.
This club IL IN good working order. IL
adjourned TO make Monroe Ward the BAN
ner ward Of the city.
MADISON WARD.
This ward.club had the largest meeting OF
the campaign last night, and much work FOR
to-day wgs cut out. The members are dead
in earnest and will show their zeal and
activity at their precincts to-day.
TIE SNEAK GAME.
Emissarics Of the Republican party were
last night engaged in distributing the " Pro-
tecnye Tariff" ticket under the doors
Of citizens residences. Accompanying
same were circulars advising the
voters, in effect to deceive their
friends and give the Republicans
their sllrrages. The so.called "PrOtective
Tariff" ticket contains the names OF all The
Republican electors and in addition those Of
Waddill, Bethel, and kaufman.
THE WHOLE FORCE.
The entire police force-100 officers and
men-will be on duty to-day from a. NJ.
until after the polls close. The officers who
went on duty at midnight will be out for
eighteen hours, and those who enter at 6
this morning VIII fare no better, and posi-
bly, worse.
Meeting I'm Fulton.
There was grand turnout OF Democratic
voters at Fifth and Louisiana streets last
night and the meeting, which was under the
auspices Of Fulton Democratic club, was one
Of the LARGEST Of the campaign. +. Nj.
Roscher, Esq, csIled it to order, and intro
duced Neade Haekins, Esq, as chairman.
Interesting and able speeches were made by
Colonel Richard +. Beirne, Colonel Tazewell
Ellett, Meade lIaskins, Esq, G. V. Mere
dith, and Mayor j. TAYLOR Ellyson.
Frank Cunningham was present and sang
some OF his sweetest songs.
Altogether the meeting was fitting close
TO The campaign in Marshall Ward.
Governor Lee tn Manchester.
The largest audience seen 0t political
meeting here In years assembled in front OF
the market-house in Manchester last night to
hear his EXcellency Governor FltZhugh Lee
discussed the issues Of the impending con-
test.
II was indeed fleld-night for the South
side Democracy, and its good effects will be
made apparent at the polls to-day. The
battle has been fought with a determination
10 wln, and when ballots shall have ceased
10 fall this afternoon Manchester will roll up
such majority as to make the citadel Of De-
mocracy feel proud OF its own dOings.
The assemblage was thoroughly repre-
sentative one, embracing the very best peO-
ple Of the city. An extraordinary large
number Of ladies by their presence added
greatly to the interest Of the occasion. \
number OF prominent citizens occupied seats
on the platform and the Richmond and Dam
willie railroad band discoursed inspiring
music.
Very soon after 3 o'clock Mr.. Farmer,
city superintendent, presented as the first
speaker Mr.. Charles l.. Page, Common
Wealth's Attorney. Mr. Page spoke for lit
tie over an hour and delivered very fine
address. He was at his best aud went for
"our friends the enemy" " with gloves OF.
Governor Lee, who spoke in Suffolk In the
a.I.. a r,fa xrfaa
tended quite an ovation rs he proceeded to
the stand. and when he made his appearance
on the stand the audience cheered him lus-
tily. The Governor was never in better
trim. He enunciated the sound principles
oI Democracy in clear and forcible man-
ner, and thoroughly exposed the false
claims and frauds OF Republicanism.
The meeting, which was success In every
respect, adjourned shortly before If O'Clock,
and the voters went home TO arise this morn
ing and go directly TO the polls 10 vote for
Cleveland, Thurman, Wise, Sands, and the
perpetuation OF an honest government faith
fully administered.
The Republicans tried to have speech
making at their headquarters, but failed be-
cause they were unable to get a crowd.
Election Precincts.
No list OF the vOting-places In the city has
been prepared by the committee. but the
polls are generally opened at the places
where the registrars sit, and they are as fol-
lows:
Registrars and Precincts
CLAY WARD.
First Precinct-Georee j. Hooper, registrar,
corner Cary and Laurel.
second Precinct-W. L. Baker, Broad near
MunfOrt.
Third Precinct-A. L. Burford, Broad near
Adams
Fourth Precinct-L L. Lacy. 1900 west Main.
MONROE WARD.
First Preclnct-u. IL. Wilkins, First between
Main and Cary.
Secoud Precinct-Thomas Ellett Second be-
tween Grace and Franklin.
Third rTecinct-Andrew krouso, dams Do
tween Broad and Marshall.
Fourth Precincts. l. BlOomberg, Dipner's
stables, Marshall and Third streets.