Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-01
THE CAMPAIGN.
m.KlNNEY AND o'FERRALL ON THE
EASTERN SHORE.
A Splendid Reception and heGuiar
Democratic TieId-Day-The
General Outlook.
,enAcial tolerrnm . the plsnhtch.

AcooN.oK CouRrHousE. Va. September
90.-Phi. Mckinney left Norfolk Saturday
ofteruoon. accompanied by several friends,
among whom were X. c. Murray, editor OF
the landmark, aud X. Il. Coke. Of the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad,
for Cape Charles City, Inc ride across
the bay was delightful, the night being
clear and cool. On the steamer Old Point
Comfort were several passengers going
North. who were much interested In tho
handsome and entertaining and prospec-
tive Governor. and Mr.. Mckinney had to
leave the pilot-deck 10 90 below IN the
main saloon 10 meet and talk with them.
An elegant supper was served on he boat.
Upon arrival at the steamers wharf Cap
tain Mckinney was greeted by numb Der or
leading politicians Of Northampton and
taken 10 the handsome estate known "a
HOLLYWOOD. which Is one OF the largest
truck plantations on the Eastern Shore,
where he was the guest of Captain Orris a.
Brown.
THE OUTLOOK FIRsT-cLAss.
The Sabbath was spent quietly and IN
rest. In the afternoon Mckinney was
Joined by Colonel Charles t. Oferrall,
who had been canvassing Southslde, VII
ginia and who had spent Sunday with his
friends in Portsmouth. Colonel OFerall
reports the outlook irst-clasV IN the coun-
ties of Charlotte. Amelia, Halifax, MOTTO
way. Mecklenburg. and other points where
he has been, and claims that there VIII DE
better results in that section than hereto
fore. az the people are resOlute and deter
mined TO win, and are well organized. lie
saws they are confident O. a larger Demo
cratic vote than in tb/ presidential cleo
ton Of last year. and THAT there viii be
more Democratic mg1nbcrs returned 10 the
House than heretofore.
A GOOD RECEPTION.
Monday morning Mckinney, OFerrali'
and friends took the tram at Cape Charles
for Accomack Courthouse, forty miles dis
taut, reaching this point about II O'Clock,
where they were welcomed by lot OF ad-
miring friends and hundreds Of the steady
yeomanry who had assembled from every
section of the Eastern Shore TO hear them
discuss the political feature of the cam,
paign. Mckinney was in good trim and
excellent spirits, and Judging from his
manly appearance and the flash OF his Dlue
eve stands we'll the travel and fatigue that
he has passed through in his canvass. lie
is confident If beating Malone by hand,
some majority. but warned ms friends ana
party not 10 relax their efforts, but 10 keep
on the alert and watch carefully the move
ments of the willy enemy.
A SPLENDID AUDIENCE.
The speaking commenced about midday
and lasted several hours. The courthouse
was packed to its utmost capacity. The
people We're literally piled one upon
another. Not more than half of them
could get in. much 20 the disappointment
Of many who had ridden miles 10 hear the
gallant Mckinney and the chiyalrous
O'Ferral. They both made magnificent
speeches and aroused great enthusiasm.
McKinney's attacks upon AlahOne's speech
delivered at Abingdon were immense ana
aroused great enthusiasm. During the de-
livery of his speech while referring to Ma
hone he was several times interrupted ny
different people saying d Malone. lie
is disgrace TO his race. His name Is not
worthy 10 be mentioned"
After the speaking was over Mckinney
aud OFerrall separated. Mckinney viii
fill an appointment at Cashyille and O'Fcr-
rail- will speak at OuancOck. The outlook
on the Eastern Shore IL good. The Demo
cratic nominees are strong and popular
men.
DR.. John J. Wise, who has been chair
man Of the Republican party for several
years. Will not, as previously stated, sup
port Malone. and there Is said to be much
dsafTcctiOn among the Republicans IN
northampton, white and black. The De
mOcrats are organizing clubs IN both coun-
tics and claim that they viii elect their
candidates by an increased majority.
Mckinney and O'Ferrall viii speak at
Cape Charles Tuesday night, and will leave
that night on the steamer for Gloucester
and Mathews.