Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-24
GALLANT 0'FERRALL.
Ne IS HERE AND WILL SPEAK At BEL
VDsRE HALL TONIGHT.
TIE Thinks Tho Democrats WIN Certainly
Elect Eight Men in Virginia and
Control the Next House

These VIII be the only TWO cnhnccs
that the distinguished congressman will
have of addressing the Democratic
voters Of this district during the present
campaign.
That ho will have large audiences on
both occasions there is no doubt Tho
reople have been anxious all during tho
canvass 70 have him visit Richmond and
Manchester, and his coming has been
looked forward 10 with great pleasure.
Colonel O'Ferrall has represented the
Seventh Virginia district IN the House
of Representatives for several successive
farms. and there is no man in the State
T. whom the people of Virginia feel that
,bey owe more gratitude than 10 him.
lie has ever been a ready champion OF
tbeir rights. and the bold and courageous
fight which he made in the last Congress
IN behalf OF the people OF the South
whose chosen representatives were beng
robbed OF their seats has enshrined him
IN the affections Of all true men.
To-SrGHT's MEETING.
The meeting at Belvidore Hall TO-
rlpht will be- held under the auspices OF
the Clay-Ward Actives, and the attend
ence OF workingmen promises 70 be very
lsrre. Tho hall will accommodate about
QlI persons besides the stage, on which
will be placed perhaps 100 or $50 chairs.
A number of prominent Democrats, in
ending Chairman EDyson, Captain
Wise. and the local party managers will
occupy seats on the platform.
Forthose who attend tins meeting and
The one in Manchester tomorrow night
there IA a rich treat ID store. As cam
,,icn orator O'Ferrall has few equals.
Heisa man Of commanding appearance,
and il a splendid speaker. HIS manner
is unite bold, and while his efforts are
marked by occasional rhetorical flights,
l.. dpvotes himself chiefly 20 the practical
discussion in plain language of the
Issues involved. His language is always
GOOD and his sentences well rounded.
lie is man OF abundant information on
rhiects Of national legislation, is espe-
Cal.y well posted in the election cases
considered by Congress- and is a fearless
evponent of the principles OF Democracy.
he is equally as courageous IN exposing
The treachory and vice OF the Republi-
cans.
TIE COLONEL Is HERE.
Colonel OFerrall arrived in the city
Yesterday morning on an early train from
etaunton. lie was TO have spoken yes
tarday in Madison cousty, but owing to
the extreme inclemency of the weather
and the fact that to keep his engagement
be would laye been compelled TO ride
across the country by private conveyance
he decided 10 come direct to Richmond.
The Colonel has been rather unwell
rooentlv. as he j. suffering from rheu-
retism. and is slightly hoarse. 1t was
for these reasons that he abandoned his
trip 70 Madison, although he regretted
very much to DO So, as he will not have
another opportunity to visit that section
before the election.
WILL BE REFLECTED.
The Congressman has been making n
very active canvass Of his district. where
no is practically without opposition, al
though Prohibition candidate, who is
minister OF the United Brethren Church,
has announced himself as his opponent
for congressional honors. From him
Colonel O'Ferrall has really nothing to
fear for although a few of the Repub-
Gcaus may vote for him. he has not been
endorsed by that party and has very
poor following. The Seventh district is
one Of the most solidly Democratic ones
in the State.
Colonel OFerrall has made speeches
in seven out Of the ten counties in his
district and has appointments for Page
and Warren. so Madison Will he the only
county ho viii not have an opportunity
80 ylrlt.
II LEES DISTRICT.
Outside Of his own district Colonel
O'Ferral has made only two speeches
recently. These were at Culpeper and
Gor1onsvllo, aud in the former place he
had quite a large audience. Ii had not
been his intention to address the people
Of that point, but while passing through
that locality several Of his friends recog-
nized him, and would accept no excuse.
He had 10 speak.
Heavy rains at Gordonsyille prevented
avery large gathering from hearing the
distinguished orator when he spoke in
that town.
BRIGHT OUTLOOK.
Colonel OFerrall is stopping at the
residence of his brother-in-law, Mr..
Charles T. Wingo, No. 3l5 east Main
street He was called upon there last
night 10y O DIsrATUH reporter and asked
what no thought of the Democratic out
look in Virginia 81 hope that we will
elect oil ten of the candidates. but GER
tainly count on eight OF them. said nc.
"In this last number" continued he.
al include Jones, of the First district,
who l am sure will defeat Browne"
"Thero Is, 1 hear" added the Colo
mel, "some disaflection among the
Democrats Of the Eighth district and
the independent candidate (Humel Is
very popular with the people, but |
think General Lee will be elected if be
makes q vigorous campaign. Hume's
popularity is owing more to him person
ally than to any approval Of tho Repub-
Lean methods
WILL HAVE A MAJORITY.
Speaking of the estimate of the New
York Herdtd, which places the majority
Of the Democrats in the next House at
tlBhtttu, thc SOnSTcssulan hdiu uo
thought that we had been done an in
justice 10y this statement, and that
our majority would be considera-
by more than they suggest He
said there were over thirty districts
IN the United States which are doubtful
and about which it is hard to tell who
will be the victorious party. In these
districts the majorities ran from one 10
three hundred-some years in favor OF
the Democrats and at other times IN
isyor OF the Republicans. From these
the Democrats would gain several repre-
Sentatiyes.
GLAD We ARE AT WORK.
Concluding his remarks, Colonel
OFerrall expressed satisfaction at the
active compaign Hon. George ID. Wise
is making in this district. lie thought,
however. that although the Republicans
have put up no candidate in this district
there is something suspicious In tho
careful manner in which they are seeing