Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-03
POLITICAL MEETING.
MEssRa EpEs AND cAapwELL DIVIDE
TIME VITA n. @. SMITH.
The osnscrAssc Cause Advanced In sas-
ssz-fhs soushssas safe--stase Fhsr-
maesutssss TO Meet. &C.

ScH@pondcncoc Of me Richmond Dlspstchl
PxrxasBuHs. Va. September a.--There
vas political discussion At Sussex county
yesterday. Mr.. II. II. Cardweli, of Hanover,
and Congressman Epes representing che
Democrats and MIR. ii. q. Smith. Of Meek
lenourR county, representing the Peoples
party A division Of time was accorded ct
the request Of the latter. and very liberal
terms were granted. Mr.. Cardwell led of
for the Democrats In speech Of great
poweL in which the issues OF the cam
paign were thoroughly and nbly discussed.
hc was Followed by Mr.. Smith, who ear
neatly Advocated the cause of the Peoples
party Mr. Epes followed Mr. smith.
and the latter was allowed tbs
privilege Of closing the discussion. M.
smith IL Q young lawyer and is a fluent
epeaser He seems 70 DO thoroughly en-
listed In the cause Of the Third party. The
discussion was conducted in the best
spirit and order before large crowd of
people. the great majority OF whom were
Democrats, and II is believed resulted in
great good 70 the Democratic cause.
Speaker Cardwell maintained bis reputa-
ton Is an eble debater. sfhe Democratic
Committee OF the county met and adopted
measures for the thorough and efheient
organization OF the party.
THE rouRrn DISTRICT IN GOOD CONDITION.
II il learned from the best sources Of 10
formation that the condition of the Demo
cratic party in the Fourth District Is ex-
cellent and encouraging, notwithstanding
the boasts about the Third-party strength.
ORGANIZATION iSfverywhere being perfect
ed. and the most earnest and determined
spirit is shown by the Democrats, which OF
itself is an augury of victory. Is not be-
lieved that the Republicans and third
partyites combined can boat the Demo-
Gratis.
GENERAL STEVENSON TO M INVITED.
General Stevenson. the Democratic
candidate for Vice-President, viii DO in
yited TO stop aud speak in Petersburg ON
the 2Srd OF September on his way from
High Point, N. O., TO Richmond. lilo
would, OF course, have TO speak in the day
time. bat this would make no difference 10
the enthusiastic Democracy of the Cock
ade City, who would be glad to give him
most cordial reception. Thewhole people
would turn out TO greet him.
Hon. ri. r.. Pollard. of Richmond; Sem |
ator Parrish. of Goochland, and Alexan-
der Hamilton, of this city, viii address
the people Of Dinwiddie on next County
Court day.
VIRGINIA PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION.
The Virginia Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton will hold its next annual meeting in
this city on October nth, 18th. and 18th.
The local secretary has communi-
Gated with members in every section
of the State, and 50 far delegates
are expected from Hampton, Frede-
ricksburs, Falls Church, Lynchburg, Am
herst, Norfolk. Lexington, Charlottesville,
Richmond, and Bedford City. Other
places have not yet been heard from.
The probability is that the attendance at
this meeting will be the largest in several
years. The local. committee expect to
arrange suitable entertainments for the
delegates. On tho 18th they will have a
concert. on the 12th they will be guests at
an entertainment TO be given by Polk Mil
Ter and his company from Richmond, for
the benefit of A. p. Hill Camp. One after
noon will be spent IN visiting the battle
fields, and on the last night banquet will
be enjoyed
GRAND ARMY VISITATION.
Circulars have been received here an |
nouneing the visit of the Third Division !
Ninth Army Corps, United States army, TO |
the battle-helds around Petersburg on the !
22d OF September. The division will come |
here after attending the Grand Army en-
campment IN Washington. They Will meet |
on the battlefield of FortStead man (where |
General Gordon made his famous CHARGE. |
where Major Hodgkins, a member of Gene |
raj Hsrtranft's staff. will deliver an address |
descriptive OF the battle. In the afternoon |
of The same day the division will be held |
at Fort Sedgwitch (Fort Hid, in front of |
which the division formed and made their |
charge on Fort Malone. General Coke. of |
the division staff, Is expected TO make an |
address giving history Of the charge.
The Virginia Baseball Club, of Rich |
mond, will play q match game at our new |
park to-morr0w afternoon with the Peters |
burg Club. The latter organization has |
recently been strengthened by the addi- |
ton of Keeter and Brodie. of the Bedford |
City Club.
On Monday and Tuesday next the Lynch |
burg Club will be here to play with the |
Petersburgs.