The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-11-03

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whether we shall accomplish much or lit'ie
shall ever cherish profoundly the liberal
encouragement and support which they
have given me in performing the duties oi
positiOn that might well tax the strength
and capacity of an experienced man.
And now, friends. let MS bring to our
labOrs glorious cOnsummation by faithful
and well-directed work on Tuesday.
Let this thought especially animate you.
Malone hates Richmond with an intense
hatred and the success Of his executive
and legislative ticket in the state would
promise for her blow that would check
her growth and prosperity. destroy her
peace and render unhappy your longer Nv
ing within her borders.
In the midst Of campaign that had been
conducted with dignity and good feeling
on both sides. certain white Republican
orators ere long deemed II eNpedient 10
nfame the popular mind by the utterance
Of the most inccndiary harangues 10 the
negroes. II was doubtless a faint effort Ia
terrify somebody: but If the foundations
have anywhere shaken il has not been
within nv observation. No one has been
found 10 quail. The sentiment j. this
We intend to exert ourselves a. boldly
and as persistenty in our efforts 10 suppress
fraudulent voting as in the past. We shall
endcaNOr 10 do 50 peacefully 10y The exercise
of lawful means and without injury 10 any
onc but should the negroes Of TINS cily'
with their passions excited by these inlaln-
matory appeals 10 them. think proper 10 in
dulge in insult and riot. then who can esti-
mate the harm that shall come To them, or
who protect from an angry and Indignant
people the authors and instgatOrs Of such
bad blood!
But | contemplat,sno such results. The
good sense and the love of order Of this
people. and the efficiency ana courage oi
our admirable police are guarantees against
violence. We shall have peaceable, Or
derly election.
And now. what shall our majority be:
There is much speculation rs TO this. Let
il be handsome one. can only assure
YOU that the harmony prevailing within our
own ranks the unusual activity displayed
amongst Ouy people, and the apparent dis
affection existing in the ranks Of the enemy
well Justify me in predicting that this city
will reasseri its claim 10 be the citadel OF
Democracy in our state.
JACKSON GUY.
Chairman City Committee.
OVER TIs' COUNT BIZ
TWEEN MEssES. GUY AND HUDNALL.
The following letter was received ycstcr-
day by City-C hartman Guy;
RICHMOND. Va, November ,, lSS9.
TO fhc Choirman Of the Dcmocrofic COM
Hiftcc for the Cuy ~ R'chm0Hd:
Dear ~ir.-As chairman Of the Republican
Committee for the city of Richmond. re-
spectflllv desire 10 call your attention 10 the
provision Of the Code of Virginia. section
l3O. whereby the Judges Of election shall II
desired, in the presence Of not exceeding
two friends of each political party repre-
scntcd by the persons voted for IN the ciec-
tion 10 take place on the 9TH instant.
proceed TO count and ascertain the number
of votes cast for each person voted for.
desire that this provision OF the Code De
strictly and literally complied with. ] pro-
pose 10 designate by tickets to be issued To
them such two persons on behalf OF the ke-
publican party for each precinct IN the city,
and request that they be admitted into the
room when the vote is counted at each pre-
cinct. >sssz5
Please indicate in writing If this VIII De
satisfac ctory To YOU.
Yours, very respectfully.
HENRY lIUpNALL.
Chairman. dc.
10 Hon. JdckSon +. Gpy. Chairman.
THE REPLY.
NOVEMBER ,, lNs9.
C0Df0in HcpV Uu,iR0Y. chairman Re-
pujiicdH COmbiUfcc:
Dear Your favor of This instant. call
ing nv attention 10 section ljo-the Llec-
tion Laws-is 10 hand.
l. do not doubt that the judgN Of election
will. at the proper time. adm to be pres
emf af the counting of the baiiotS suitable
persons from each political party. ~ To
what particular person they may admit
from either party have no power 10 direct
or control. | am unable, therefore 10 in
fosIi YOU whether the men whom they may
admit alall lie taose bearing tickets for that
purpoec fronnyou.
o. oSRcAectiully yours,
JACKSON GUY Chairman.