Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-17

very briefly. As one Of Beirne's most
enthusiastic friends" said he. " ] now
turn 10 Phil. Mckinney. Of Prince Ed.
ward, and soy that l fought him Just as
hard rs IL was in me 10 fight IN the Demo.
cratic ranks IN the battle Of Beirno ps
Mckinney, but the convention has SAID
ICKinner shall bc our standaTd-bearCr
and RchIaonl. tfe citadel Of Democracy,
VII roll up FOR him the biggest majority
given IN fifteen years. ] say for hlr.
Bairnc thai he viii extend Mckinney The
hand OF congratulstion and the arm OF
support 20 uphold him al over the
State in this campaign. Tho first M
nounceneut that has gone forth
is that Boirno VIII speak down in
the lower part of tho State-and fol
whom2 For Mckinney and Democracy"
Colonel Ellett in closing again assured
Captain Mckinney that Richmond would
support him HIM most cordially.
4 FBIFND IN WAR.
While Captain Mckinney was speaking
OF rather about the time he stopped, Cap
tain Cunningham walked up with IA gen.
tirman and said "Captain, here is the
man who carried yOu of the battlefield
whom wounded at Brandy Station and
introduced Mr.. John l.. Talley, of HauO.
yer. vino belonged TO Nickham's com.
mand during the war.
Captain Mckinney. after shaking hands
with q number Of persons, went into the
rear coach Of the Petersburg accOmmOda-
tiOn and took a seat on the right hand side,
and here he held half hours levee.
On the train when it left were n num-
Der Of delegates from the South Side
who were prOtuse IN their congratulations.
Judge hetilin. Of Grayson. came into tho
coach few minutes before the train LETT
and took a seat 10y Captain Mckinney. lie
had q number OF other friends in the car.
As the train pulled out the band played
Dixie and the crowd choered.
WORDS or KINDNESS.
The following letter was sent TO Captain
Mckinney Thursday afternoons:
THE PowHATAS CLUB,)
$40 NORTH EIGHTH STREET.
RicHMosD, Va, August 10, 1899. }
Hon. p. V, Mckinney:
Dear Sir,-On behalf Of the Powhatan
Club of the city of Richmond allow me
10 extend our most cordial cOngratula-
tions and support. Whilst our member
ship as individuals were divided as to who
should receive the nomination, we are not
divided ~ TO who should be the next Gov
crnor of Virginia and take this method
OF saying TO you that VIC are at your ser
vice. anywhere or in any way you may
command. We salute our political cap
tain and report all present and ready for
duty. Very truly yours,
PErsTON BELvIN President.
\. B.-Wc hope you will make II con-
veucnt TO visit our club before you leave
the city.
THE POwHATAN CLUE.
The Powhatan Club is a beneficial insti-
tuition 10 the city of Richmond. 1t is q
leader in political enterprises. aud during
the convention was the active representa-
tive and exemplar of Richmond hospi-
tality. Its doors were always open, and
the delegates and other visitors ever
found upon it's tables mild and cooling
drinks and toothsome lunches. Hundreds
who sought refuge from the heat and bur
den of the day and night in the conven-
tion found il at the club, where a host of
fine fellows made them welcome.
The impression made upon the visitors
was excellent. credItablc to Richmond
and the club, and viii be productive 0
good.
Three Rousing Cheers at Petersburg.
The following is special dispatch from
Petersburg:
PETERSBURG, Va, August lG.-It was not
generally known here tins evening that
Hon. p. W. Mckinney would pass through
the city on his way home. otherwise there
wOuld have been great demonstration.
As II was, however, quite number OF the
distinguished nominees friends were at the
depot on the arrival Of the train from Rich
mOnd. They boarded the coach and con-
graduated him most heartily, giving three
cheers for the xtGoyernor Of Virginia"
and expressing their sincere satisfaction at
the honor which the convention had be-
slowed upon him. Mr.. Mckinney did not
make any formal acknowledgment, but he
did thank those present for their evidences
Of GOOD feeling. The crowd gave three
rOusing cheers when the train started for
Farmylle and dispersed after displaying
great enthusiasm.
Farmville's Ovation.
The following special telegram was re-
ccivcd 10y the dispatch last night:
FARMvlLLT, Va, August l6.-late this
evening when it became known that Hon.
Philip W. Mckinney would arrive tonight
on his return from the convention II was
TO tender 10 him reception
worthy of the man and the cause by the
people of this vicinity. Hon. +. u. irving
delivered "a magnificent speech OF welcome,
which was listened to 10y two thousand
people. including almost all the Indies IN
the town. The Captain was taken IRON the
House in coach drawn by fOur
m9onificent horses, headed by England y
Morris's band and a torchlight procession
composed Of Rcpublicans rs well as Demo-
crais. who wanted to do him honor. A no.
ticeablc feature of the demonstration vas
the number Of cOlOredVOter hurrahlng Tor
Fumyllc's favorite. The streets Wero
brilliantly illuminated from the depot TO
the CAPTAINS residence, fifteen squares dis
tant. Suspended from a sixty foot pole
WAS m immense Japanese lantern secured
by Mr.. W. f. Farrar for the occasion. All
Prince Edward is rejoicing. and she VIII IN
next manifest her gratitude 10
the people of Virginia IN polling a Demo-
cratic vote unprecedented IN her history.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Special telegram 10 the Dispatch1
FAE,fvrILE, Va, August 16.--NdaiGh.-
Preparatory 10 the arrival on the 10 ?. NJ.
train of our glorious Phil. fireworks Of
every variety and pyrotechnics without
limit had been obtained. The news had
spread like praric-fro of his coming, and
thc region around bad poured en- mGS% INTO
,ur town. The welllin rang with glad huz-
,ohs at the coming Of the farmers tavOrite
md the peoples pet. Old men and mai
lens. voung men and assles-lndeed, the
entire population of white and colored
we're coneregated at the depot when the
tram pulled IN.
THEY SHOW THEIR JOY.
The people. beside themselves with JOY,
itcrallv lifted the honorcd son OF Prince
Edward from the train, carried hlm to the
Randolph House. near BY, and besleged
lim with handshaking and congratula-
ions.
Judge T. d. Irving, his foremost partner
aud lifelong friend. in well-chosen, tenn
oerate words, voiced the sentiment OF the
urging crowd as he welcomed home the
,ncccssful candidate and future Governor
md assured him of the devotion ana en-
.Lusiasn OF our entire people. lie con-
,ratulated the State at large and our sec
ION on the ultimate and full recognition
,f The long unheeded claims Of the South
side and of our noble and fearless stand
nd bearer. His pointed utterances were
.pplauded 20 the echo.
M'KINSEY TALKS.
Captain Mckinney responded in his hap
,iest mood. Tho last few days OF excite
nept and a previous spell Of sickness
,ad made a perceptible impression, upon
lim. but feeling assured and strengthened
~ The warmth OF his reception, he spoke
y;th fervor and without embarrassment.
H. referred with feeling 20 the perfect
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