Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-22
THE CANVASS.
COLONEL o'FERRALL ADDRESSES A
LARGE CROWD IN CHARLOTTE
Enthusiastic Democrats and Able Speeches
by Colonel o'Fcrraii, Major MePhaii'
and Major j. n. Stubs.
Of the richmond Dlspatch.I

SNrrHsvuIE, VA, September 20, 1893;
The Democrats Of Charlotte were out by
hundreds to-day to attend the opening OK
the campaign at this place. Early IN the
morning they began to arrive, and at tins
writing they number from five TO SIX nun
bred. The Democratic headquarters mas
its handsome new flag flying and the rooms
are fun Of gentlemen from all sections Oh
the county. each Of whom brings good news
10 Chairman b. Z. Eggloston. On the
street corners can be found many prcinl-
nent Democrats from the adjoining coun-
ties, who seem 20 be enthused by
THE ZINE TURNOUT
Of our county folks. Among them can be
distinguished Hon. r. ID. Irwin. Major
John Is. McPhail. w. W. Henry, Esq, OF
Richmond: Hon. James n. Stubs, Morton
Maryc, Esq, Colonel J. p. Fitzgerald,
Wood Bouldin, Jr., Major John W. Rely
j. ID. Shcpperson, candidate for House; w.
H. Woods, Esq, candidate for Senate;
Miles Martin, Esq, and many others.
The great attraction of the day was the
address of Colonel Charles I. O'Ferrah.
Long before noon the courthouse began 10
fiji up, and by the time the speakers arrived
every inch was occupied. and among
the crowd were many ladies from the town
and county. Their presence gave en-
courarement to all. for when the fair sex
become interested it gives stimulus TO
the men to work harder than ever, 49,,
The meeting was called 20 order by Miles
Martin, Esq, who introduced
MAJOR JOHN h. M'PHNL.
This gentleman began by saying that
never in his life had he felt the same IN
terest in political fight as he did IN tins
one. lie Congratulated the Democrats OF
Charlotte upon their harmony ana callsu
Al 10 In
party was perfectly united, ana WIN rs
two splendid representatives, coupled WIN
the great ticket nominated IN Rlchm0nd,
success was assured thereby entalllng four
years more Of perfect quiet in this grand
old State. He spoke OF the way Mahone
has been left by his trusted Ieutenant5 oil
old, naming Cameron, GrOner, the LcWlses'
Yost. and a host OF others. ana that th'y
were sulkinc behind, for they could no
longer tie to such master a. the midget
is, for he had proven himself false TO them
as well rs 10 the State
Major McPhail spoke for fifteen minutes,
and closing introduced ina few very pretty
and highly complimentary remarks
COLONEL CHARLES r. O'TERRALL.
The applause lasted fully three minutes,
and when quiet was restored the Colonel
began as follows:
MIR. Chairman, Fellow-Ctizens, Ladies
and Gentlemen. There are times IN the
history of every man when silence speaks
better than words. This is my case at
present Feeling as ] do at tins moment,
when look upon this handsome turnout
Of the citizens Of this grand old county,
with the great bursts OF enthusiasm 81 any
mention of Democracy, and a. the hearty
welcome Won have accorded me, II makes
me feel pToud-yes, more than proud-to
know that ] am miugliDg with the gOod,
tried. true, and trusted people OF Old CAar-
lOttc."
lie then spoke Of the solid Democrats
the county had turned out. and SAID that
he was Democrat from shiNcflng crown
90 trembling toe.' Yes, q Democrat on
account OF his State his seli-rc 'pect' ana
for the sake of his wife and children. lie
then reviewed the Administration of Gro
Yer Cleveland, telling of what had been
saved the Government by his wise ana
lust course, Of the great amount OF pubic
lands reclaimed, the tariff, and agriculture
in all its varied points.
TIE BLAIR BILL.
Then he took up the Blair BILL saying
that IL never was party measure ana that
some southern States were solid against IT,
while the same case existed IN the west
and rice cersu that he was the only man
who had ever made a speech on the moor OF
the House in its favor. President HARRISON
when senator worked and also Noled
against il. He spoke Of the tne pubic
school system in the State, and that 1t was
due to the Democratic rule.
SHOWING Up MALONE.
Then he went for Mahone's various docu-
ments, and showed by figures where they
were entirely incorrect. lie then compared
the two tickets, and finished by paying a
beautiful tribute to the State, it. many sons
who hove gone, and the many wort ny ones
still l..t. Duty is our watchwOrd. Let
every son of this grand old county have
that word indelbly stamped on hls mind
until November 9TH. Then bury Malone
with your votes that day.
All during Colonel .O'FerralPs address,
which lasted over two hours, the audience
was most attentiyely interested, and the
applause given him at various and sundry
times was almost deafening.
MAJOR JAMES y. sTUBBs.
Mr.. Martin then INTRODUCED Major James
n. Stubs, of Gloucester, candidate Tor re-
election in the Thirty-ninth district. Mr..
Stubs smoke for thirty minutes IN his
usual STYLE His remarks put the whole
crowd in q perfect hurrah, and several
times he was obliged 10 wait until they
could restrain their laughter before he
could proceed:
Mr.. Stubs has way OF getUng very
close to the -Mahoneites, and his
speech did considerable good.
After the speaking the whole crowd was
invited down to the tobacco warehouse,
where a Brunswick stew was awaiting
them. and to which full justice was done.
The day was a grand success in every way,
and il cave clear idea Of how the Black
Belt feels III tho fight about at hand.
The Circuit Court for the September
term began its session to-day, although
Judge Irwin gave the room up to Colonel
O'Ferrall TO speak il.