Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-02
machinery shall all be purchased in the

| TO the discussion OF the tariff In its various
phases and the positions Of the two parties
on H. lie exploded the fallaclous theories OF
the Republican leaders and clearly demon
straied that the provisions OF tho Mills DILL
were engraited for the benefit Of the work.
| inH classes, and assured his hearers that
abundant protection Is afforded both our
manufacturers and their employees under this
system. He quoted from conversations had
with leading manufacturers TO show that they
agreed with him fully.
POLL YOUR STRENGTH.
| Mr.. Wise IN closing referred his bearers to
his record in Congress as the best evidence
as 10 whether be had faithfully kept the
! trusts conided TO his keeping. He pointed
20 the appropriations be bad secured for the
river. for the custom-hOuse, and other im-
proyements, for building dry-dock and the
| first ship ever made At the Norfolk
! navy-yard and 10 the Government
contracts that he had been instru-
mental in securing for Richmond con-
Germs. Mr.. Wise said the convention had
| placed the banner in bis hands and he bad
promised 20 do his full duty 10 see that it is
carried to victory. He now appealed to his
| bearers TO do their duty, so that when the
| ballots shall fall on Tuesday next a. flakes OF
sEow they may rejoice IN the continued and
I glorious supremacy Of the cause OF Democ-
racy.
Many persons who have heard Captain
| Wise for years said this was the best speech
| he had ever made. II was entirely free from
abuse, was conservative, and the speaker
/ spoke plainly and practically. He addressed
/ himself especially to the Belle-Ise and Trede-
/ gar men.
MR.. MEREDITH CLOSES.
! when Mr. Wise closed at few minutes
/ before IL o'clock there were loud calls for
! Mr.. c. V. Meredith, and be made brief
address supplemental to what had been said
/ by his predecessors. He would not enter
! fully into a discussion OF the issues OF the
/ canvass ut so late an hour and after the
| ground had been so thoroughly covered.
Tine meeting adjourned shortly after IL
o'clock.
/ CLAY.wARD ACTlyEs PREPARING FOR ELEC-
TiON-DAY.
The Clay-Ward Ac,yes held their regular
weekly meeting last night.
A cil for volunteers for work at the polls
| on election. day met with hearty response.
A committee was appointed to secure per-
manent headquarters for the club.
The Actiyes were ordered to assemble at
their Headquarters at 7 O'Clock Saturday
night with their white beavers, canes, and
bandanas t0 march IN a body TO old Pine
street Baptist church to hear Judge Staples
speak.
After The business Of the club had been
! disposed OF interesting addresses were de-
liyered by G.. NJ. Wallace, Jr.. Alderman
Caper-, Captain J. II. O'Bannon, Hon. ii. l..
Carter, and Alr. John II. Conner.
FULTON CLUB.
The Fulton Club held It's regular meeting
at Washers Hall last night, with Mr. +. M.
Roscher (prcsident) in the chair.
Arrangements were made for a grand
ma.s.meeting 20 be held on the corner OF
| Fifth and Louisiana streets next Monday
night, November 5th.
Much euthu-n,m was manifested and the
attendance was larger than at any meeting
since the campaign opened.
ANDREW JACKSON DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
There will be an interesting meeting Of
the Andrew Jackson Democratic Club Of
Monroe Ward at C0lumbus's Hall, corner OF
/ Third and Broad streets. tonight at =
o'clock. Addresses will be made by Hon.
b. b. Muniord, Colonel TazeweIl Ellet,
/ Hon. j. 4. Ellyson, and others. The pub
! lie, and especially the voters OF Monroe
| ward, are invited to meet with tue club TO
hear these distinguished speakers.
sHoEMAKER's STORE.
There will be Democratic meeting at
| Shocmaler's store, on west Cary street, to-
nieht Messrs. George ID. Wise, Il. O.
Jamts, Meade IIaskins, and Harry Smith
! Will DO present and address the meeting.
PoWHATAN CLUB.
The Powhatan Club-Mr. Wyndham r.
! Merideth chaiyman-dec at its last meet.
ing 10 rent a suite OF rooms in the Ford
building, on Ninth street, aud to furnish
them IL good style.
CURBsTONE CLUB.
There will De meeting OF the Curbstone
! Democratic Club Of Jefferson Ward tonight
at 1880 O'Clock.
THE -CAWERON-BRADY WING OF THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
The Executive Committee oi the Repub-
Hcau Houston, Brady party OF Virginia met
here yesterday 10 the shaier building at ,
l.. u. There were present Colonel ID. f..
/ Houston (charmanl Mr. j. l.. McGl0ne
| secretary, and Messrs. Brady, Chisholm,
and Gr0ner. The meeting lasted about two
hours. during which, it is said, an address
to the party was prepared, which will be
| issued in day or two.
DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARsnALs.
All persons who have been appointed
deputy United States marshalS are requested
to report to-day to the United states Mar
shal between the hours Of . \. NJ. and II
O'Clock VI. to qualify.