Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-06-09

To the Democratic Party Virginia

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The names Of number Of prominent
Democrats from different portions Of the
State hive already been mentioned IN
connection with the Cubernatorial cleo
ton which is to he held next November
All OF them are gentlemen OF fine ability
and Of high character and either one OF
them would do credit to the position II
elected.
But in making n selection OF a candi-
date for this important Office n proper
regard should be had to the section OF
the state in which the candidate resides.
It's well known that for a great many
years a candidate for Governor has not
been selected by the Democratic party
from oouthside Virginia.
In addition to this 1t ought to be re-
membered that with its immense nu-
mcrical ureponjerance Of co'ored voters
an unusually large proportion of the
whites 10 this section have proved true
to the principles and flag of the Demo
crate party Take, for instance, the
two large negro counties-liallfax and
Charlotte. These two counties alone
surprising to say gave in the last pIesl-
dental election over 500 Democratic
majority
Think Of the disadvantages which
These people had TO Overcome-of the
constant, uurcmittIng toll by night and
by day they had TO perform to give to
the State and the presidential ticket so
overwhelming vo,e, and It Will Afford
some idea Of their LOYALTY and allegiance
t. their principles and OF their earnest
determination 10 uphold the inherent,
God-born rights, and maintain the
supremacy of the white race in the Old
Dominion. Indeed, no one viii pretend
TO deny that tins spirit has always cha
racterzed and distinguished the great
body Of the white people Of the black
belt.
With tins well-known, glazing truth
staring the Democratic party II the lace
let ne asa in all caudoT aud justice II tins
section Is not entitled to a high degree
OF consideration t. some disunguls ed
recognition at its hands ? Ia spirit OF
fairness, Of justice. as well As with
regard to ezpedlency, let the Demo
cratic party Of Virginia accord to
the people Of this much-neglected
section the need of merit and consldera-
ton to which thcy are 50 richly entitled
and place It's standard IN the hands Of
one OF It's most distinguished and best
beloved sons, anl "a degree OF
enthusiasm and Of zeal Will he
awakened among them that will result
IN the polling OF an unprecedented
majority for the white mans ticket
next fall. Don't let these people
think any longer that because they are
in the despised black belt they are TO
continue to be treated - mere subsidla-
RES mere hewers OF wood and drawers
of water 10 the Democratic party. but
take them with warm hearts to your
brotherly embrace, and divide Literally
/ with them such honors as the party may
I be able 10 bestow. II Is but simple JUS
tee that you should do this. Lay aside
/ ali personal and local preferences, and
/ carry out this great cardinal principle,
and It's beneficial effects will be senslbly
felt IN the approaching fall election.
In conclusion, let me say that while
there are many able and distinguished
gentlemen IN this section who would do
honor to the guoernatouGl Office, yet by
almost universal consent the desire Of
our people Is that the Hon. p. N. Nc
Kinney, OF farmyiilc, shall be nom-
mated 10y the Democratic Convention rs
the party's candidate Tor Governor.
Tins gentleman is too well known
throughout the state to need any words
OF cOmmendation from me. HIS pure.
lofty character; ms extraordinary powers
as au orator and dcbater his inyalua-
bic services, and his answering LOYALTY
TO party and principle, point him out as
n most suitable man 10 lead tho Demo
tratlc party 10 victory next fall. II JUS
tIce shall he done 10 tie South side, and
the mantle he placed upon the
shoulders Of =. ". Mckinney. every
good democrat throughout the State
will heartily endorse his nomination (for
he IS universally aimredl, and the me-
yitsble result will be the success of the
Democratic party over those who for the
mere sake OF the spoil Of Office would
put the great body OF the white people
OF the State under the rule of the igno.
rant, malignant, and brutal negro.
SOUTH SIDE.