Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-16

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Captain Wise a larger majority than ho
ever received. He paid much attention to
Mr.. Waddill. who he pronounced as "a
very poor specimen OF county politi-
cian."
NR. JFrFYRsOS WALLACE.
Mr.. CHM then introduced Mr. Jefferson
Wallace. secretary of the Richmond City
Democratic Committee.
Mr.. Wallace discussed the issues Of tho
campaign elogucntly and ably. and drew a
striking parallel between Republican and
Democratic methods. Ho denounced the
force bill as ono of the most Infamous
pieces of attempted legislation, and gave
Mr. Waddill terrible scoring for support
ing that measure. In closing Mr.. Wallace
pronounced fine eGlogium on Captain
Wise. and urged the HenrlcO Democrats
20 give him their warm and energetic sup
port.
srHGEANr" HICKS.
In response TO loud calls for Hicks"
this popular Democrat made one of bls
Characteristic speeches, making feryent
appeal 70 the voters present to rally around
the standard bearer and redeem old Hem
rico from tho tolls of Republican misrule.
His speech was brief and 10 tho point, and
was a rousing specimen of old-tashioned
Democratic oratOry.
tAiFAAIN T.. H. - fhNNbN.
Tho popular Public Printer was the last
speaker. lie talked with his customary
vigor, paving particular attention % the
misadministration Of county affairs. He
devoted much OF his time 20 the race
question. and instanced the state Of affairs
IN the county as an argument for Cau-
casian rule.
The meeting closed with three rousing
cheers for George d. Wise and Democracy.
Altogether the meeting was one OF the
most enthusiastic and well attended of the
campaign and shows that Brookland Club
is widc-awake and hard at work.
Colonel JaZewell Elicit was to have been
present but was detained at home by sick
moss. He sent tho club, however, a pro-
mise to address them week from next
Monday.
The Manchester Committee Has "A Chair
man at Last.
After many fruitlcss efforts looking to
tha: end the City Democratic Committee
of Manchester has at last succeeded III
electing "A chairman.
This result was accomplished at the
meeting held last night IN ono OF the
rooms in the LeGder building, and Dir. j. X.
PerGue is the person chosen TO fill the re-
spOnslblc position.
There was full attendance. the up
former occasions having equal forces.
There We're some right sharp cuts during
the discussions, but upon the whole the
session was fairly harmonious and the out
come one that all good Democrats Will ap-
plaud.
SB. PERDUE NAMED.
Soon nfter the meeting was called 10 or
der Mr.. Patch, the temporary secretary,
stated that he had made complete copy
of the minutes of all the meetings so that
they could be submitted TO Chairman El-
tyson as was proposed At the meeting held
"A few nights ago. when II was decided that
all the facts should be laid before the
State chairman and let him suggest how
the question Of the chairmanship should
be settled. Mr.. Patch proceeded to read
the minutes and question was raised as
to the accuracy OF some part of them.
This preclpltGted a considerable discus
sion. during which Mr.. Sims moved that
this matter be dropped and that the COM
mittee proceed to the election OF char
man. He suggested the name of Mr.. j. IL.
Perdue. whom he nominated at former
meeting when the vote between him and
Mr.. James +. Bradley resulted in tie, and
made strong speech in behalf Of the gen.
tleman whose claims he presented.
An AGREEMENT REACHED.
After some discussion the members from
the Third and Fourth wards decided that
they would vote for Mr.. Perdue for char
man. with the understanding that II ne
would not accept those from the First and
Second wards should support Mr. Bradley.
This was agreed to, and Mr.. Pcrdue re-
ceived all of the votes cast. He was de-
clared elected. and a committee was ap-
pointed 10 wait on him and inform hlm
what had been done and to make him
tender of the Office.
MIR. Purdue was found at the Central
Methodist church, where he was attend
ing meeting of the official board, and
the committee TO the hall.
He was received with applause and made
very nice speech of acceptance, III which ne
said that he did not desire at all TO enter ac-
lively into politics, but that III an emer-
gency like this he was willing TO sacrifice
personal feelings for the good OF the party.
OTHER orTICERs.
Mrs. s. Patch was elected secretary and
Mr.. Joseph Butler treasurer. For ser
Messrs. j. }. Cook and W. L.
Pitt were nominated. and the latter de-
clinlng the former was elected by unanl-
nous vote.
The Secretary was directed TO forward
the proceedings of the meeting 10 the
State Committee so that the Chairman and
Secretary may know who the officers are.
A committee was appointed 10 select
hall for permanent use during the cam
uaiou. and the report will bee made at the
meeting one week from tonight.
All seemed satisfied with the manner IN
which the deadlock was broken and
Messrs. Utz and Gallagher, the rival candi-
dates for the craftsmanship, ayowed ther
friendshin for each other and their pur-
pose TO work earnestly for the success Oh
. lo,
Mills ito speak Here.
Hon. Roger Q. Mills will speak in Rich
mond tomorrow night at Belyidero Hall.
corner Nam and Bclvdere streets. lie Is
one of the most distinguished men III the
House of Representatives and spoke IN
Richmond two wears ago with Hon. W; j..
Wilson. He will have large crowd 10
hear him. The hall Will ACCOMMODATE
about 900 persons.
Ex-Governor McCresry, Of Kentucky,
and Hon. George Cooper, OF Indiana, VIII
speak at Hanover Courthouse tomorrow
Speaking at Hardin's shop.
CAPTAIN George u. Wise and Mr.. Jeher-
son Wallace viii address the Democratic
voters OF Hardn's shop tonight. This
precinct is on the Seven Pines road lust
below the city, and as It is very populous
there will probably be large turnout.
The city Committee.
The CITY Democratic Committee VIII
meet tonight 10 transact important busi.
ness. Among other things the question of
headquarters will probably be determined.
Amendments for Speaking and OF Cam
vassers.
The following was issued Yesterday:
VIRGINIA STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE,
RICHMOND. September 10, 1890. }
The Hon. James b. McCreary. of Ken
+ucky. and Hon. G.. W. Cooper, OF Indiana.
viii address the people of Hanover at Han
over Courthouse on Wednesday, Septem-
The Hon. r. Q. Mills. of Texas, will adj
dress the people at Belvidcre Hall, Rich
mond. on Wednesday night, September
The Hon. II. Q. Mills. of Texas, will adj
dress the people at Maiden's Adventure,
Goochland county, ON Thursday, Septem-
ber 18th.
The Hon. II. r. Pollard and r. l.. Mon
,aene ESQ. will address the people at Ro-
bios. Chesterfield county, on Thursday,
September 18th.
CONGRESSIONAL cANyAssERs-
For the Seventh District-Aibemnrle,
George Perkins. 5. b. Wood. NJ; wood; {;
Clarke. A. Moore. Jr., NJ: McCorhIcki
Frederick, r. f. Byrd. W. IS. aieAahaei +;