Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-04
PETERSBURG.
MARRIAGE AT ct. PAUL's-PErIfIoH
FOR PARDON.
Greenesviile County Polities-rhs Demo
Gratis ynthnsisstie-A Political
Field-Day, &c.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l


PETERSBURG, VA. October 3, 1888.
A large assemblage of friends gathered
in ST. Pauls Episcopal church at
o'clock this afternoon TO witness the
marriage Of Captain Samuel Slicer, of
Buiord's, Va, and Mrs. Mary 5. Par
rack, a charming and estimsble lady OF
this city. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. c. II. Hams, ID. d., rector Of
the church. Though occurring in church
the marriage was very unostentahouS
After receiving the congratulations of
friends the happy couple left on bridal
tour. Captain Slicer is one OF the best
known and most popular citizens Of
Southwest Virginia. and he takes from
Petersburg one OF our most accomplished
ladies' as his bride.
A petition was sent over TO Governor
Lee this afternoon praying for the
pardon of Lazarus Moore. white citizen
Of Et,rick. who in July last was convict
ed on two indictments charging him with
unlawful cutting. and sentenced TO twelve
months imprisonment in jail and fined
500. The petition is said 10 be signed
by the jurors who tried the case, and ap-
proved by the Judge and Common
veahh's Attorney. 1t is not believed that
the prisoner was actuaied by malice in
his conduct He has a wife and three
children dependent upon him for sup
port, and much sympathy is expressed
for them as well as for him. lie has
made good and useful prisoner, and no
doubt is felt that Governor Lee will grant
the pardon.
DEMOCRATIC ENTHUSIASM.
A letter from Greenesville county says
that great enthusiasm exists among the
Democrats there, and that the party is
being thoroughly organized and deter
mined to do the best for Cleveland,
Thurman. and Nenabe. At the recent
session of the County Court Judge
Yarrell adjourned his court early 10 give
the people an opportunity to hear the
political speakers. The Democrats filled
the courthouse TO overlooking. and
| listened with attention and instruction 10
Mr.. T.. c. Venable, the candidate for
Congress, and Mr.. Martin, of Char
| lotte, who ably discussed the
questions of tho day. The one
great issue-the tnriif-was explained
in n practical and forcible manner.
But not this only. The blessings of the
Democracy to the South the benefits
that have been derived from President
Cleyelands fair and impartial Admins
| tration the evils of sectional hatred as
shown in Republican administrations
the expressions that the people Of the
| South have suffered at the bands Of the
Republican party, were questions that
were eloqucntly discussed and most
forcibly presented. The appeal made
10 the Democrats to do their duty in
this campaign and secure the victory
That lies within their grasp was one that
will have ts effect at the polls on cleo
ton-day A prominent colored man,
after hearing these speeches, declared
/ that while he had always acted with the
Republican party, he intended now TO
cut loose from his old associates and act
/ and vote with tho Democrats
The Langston wing of the Republican
party was addressed by Hon. James d..
Brady and other speakers, all of whom
severely criticised General Malone and
/ his methods. Mr.. Glenn. Green and
: Senator Gee spoke to the Maholeites III
/ the courthouse after the Democrats had
/ finished. The number Of Republicans
present to hear them was very small.
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