Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-19
THEY ALL STAND ON ONE BOX.
Strange Political Mixture In Mecklen
burg-Other Notes and Meetings.

HEY ALL , ] ANU ON ONE oON'
Strange Political Mixture In Mecklen-
burg-Other Notes and Meetings.
fCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
BoYDTON, Va, October IS.-Politlcal speaking
was the order at our County Court yesterday.
The attendance was large and orderly, and the
weather lovely.
Al the Democratic stand In front OF the court
house splendid addresses were delivered by Ut.
NJ. o. holt OF Surry; Mr.. E. y. Buford. OF Bruins
wick. and Major Robert G. Kent, OF Nythe. lhe
people accorded them the closest attention
throughout, and the effects were very gratifying
TO the Democracy. Many we're heard 20 say
1--WE will take no Third party In ours" Inc
Cleveland supporters swept the field not only IN
the crowd. the able speakers, but In the enthu-
siasm peryading the masses for Cleveland ana
Bpes.
Away around In a remote corner OF the square
could be seen an assemblage OF about fOur-niths
negroes and on box under Tree
1hrrd-party or Republican speaker trying TO ger
some listeners. IL was q hard JOB and a miAed
crowd. Inc irrepressible colored political agl-
tatOr-Ross HamitoD-mOunted the box ana
asked his sable hearers II they we're all dead
and seid there we're some Of the most trihlng
negroes around Boydton no ever saw. They had
no life or principle and would sell their votes l0r
a peck OF meal or n pound OF fat bacon ne
failed to elicit any enthusiasm.
PEOPLES PARTY.
Colonel ]. Thomas Goode, people's-party can
didate for Congress, spoke from the same Doh.
He aeemed 20 hayo the Anderson MCCORMICK
bill on tns brain and cheating at the polls.
There was nothing IN his speech TO call for APP
pause, and the gcneralremark was made tnat
the Colonel seems wrecked, and Will thank his
God when the campaign is over, 80 that ne can
retire 10 the quietude OF his farm'
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.
Mann Page briefly spoke, saying he was In TIE
middle Of the road politically, and while having
no hope for anything in the coming election ne
expected bis party would capture something
next fall in the State election.
Republican State electOr for this district, Il. 4.
McLeon, noxt mounted the box: As no Is
schOol-teacher by profession, he had occupied
.piay-time" In flling his head with tarin
figures, but he soon found out hts crowd did not
appreciate his Investigations in that line, and
he retired unceremOniousiy.
REPUBLICAN,.
Next came Mr.. S. Y. Gillian, Republican can
6idate for Congress, asserting that he was regu-
larry nominated at Burkeville, was endorsed by
the National Committee. and that he would be
a candidate TO tho Irish. lie made no claims as
a public speaker, but was worker, ana ap-
peared TO be honest IN mis- statements. and eyl-
IDENTIFY made favorable impression on his col
ored friends.
Ross Hamilton again turned up, aud drifting
away from politics when last heard from was
making emigration speech 10 us cDOIol
brethren, advising them 20 20 south aud enjoy
some OF the fat OF the land, as he mad, and slee
between white sheets.
The Third-partyites as well as the Republi-
cans seemed To mutually enjoy any abuse OF the
Democrats or criticism Of the political history Of
the party.
VIII Gillian Withdraw?
fCorrespondence OF tho Richmond Dispntch.l
PETERSBURG, VA, October lS.-It is reported
that telegram was received here to-day from
New York announcing that toe Republican Ma
tional Committee would adhere TO lis decision
as 10 the withdrawal Of Mr.. 5. \. Gillian, the
Republican candidate for Congress Ia this dis
tr!ct. At this writing Colonel James ID. Braly,
who backs Mr. Gillian, has not returned from
his yisit 10 New York. 800
Should the committee determine that Mr. Gil
liam H. not the legal candidate and that he must
withdraw from the heid, the pohlchl cohtesl III
this district will Toe one OF IA exceedingly inter-
esting character, and one that would beyond all
doubt result Va the election OF Mr.. Epes, the
Democratic candidate. Gillian Is, beyond all
DOUBT, the fayOnte Of the majority OF the he
publican voters. who, If their candidate Is forced
from the deld, would either vote sOlitly for Epes
or remain away from the polls Mr.. Gillian says
he will remain In the 1ed but AZ against the dc
tum Of the National Committee and the known
opposition Of General Malone, defeat would
stare him in the face, and II Is believed he would
finally withdraw.
Grand Meeting ~ stanton.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
STlUNroN DEPOT VA, October lS.-The Hon.
H. ~. George Tucker addressed the West Ind
Democratic Club OF stanton to-ntgh'. Tue
fairgrounds were illuminated with lanterns,
and there was great enthusiasm. Mr.. tucker
forcibly presented the failaces ef the Ihird
party. The force bill was exhibited IN its nagrnnt
and fraudulent provisions. inc Mckinley bhl
and it, monOpOlistic subsidies were Suspected ~
blasting criticism and denuncletion by the re-
preventative OF the Tenth District. Mr.. Tucker
made forcihle plea for Cleveland and tarin re-
form.
Mr.. Roger b. Atkinson closed tho meeting IN
an eloquent plea for organization, which was
well received and warmly applauded.
Hunton, dr., Mt Leesburg.
correspondence OF the Richmond DisDstch.I
LEEsBURG, Va, October !S.-lhe LoesburG
Cleveland and Stevenson Club had considerable
aCcessions TO its numbers az the meeting lasl
night IN the courthouse. A committee was az
pointed to LOOK alter transfers and registration
particularly the latter--a most Important polh'
Of the campaign. Then the large and sympa'
thetic audience listened 10 an able address ron
Eppa Hunton, Jr., OF MafTenion. Mr.. Hunton
keut his hearers intent upon his words by res
son of their fairness. ability, succinctness o.
statement, and the pleasant manner oil then
delivery IL was in every way an admirable
speech and has been warmly praised since bJ
all who heard 1t, even by those OF the opposition
who heard him.
Bowden VIII Have the 80 Pull"
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, Va, October lS.-rhere is now NJ
| Republican in the field for Congress In TIT
Second District, nor Will there he until the com
/ mittee OF eleven can DO hoard FROM Mr.. DO"
| den questions the Judgment of the National Con
! g-essiCnal Committee In forcing him 10 with
| draw. IL IL said the National Committee ha
| promised Mr.. Bowden the patronage OF the di-
trict IN tho event Of the defeat OF the Republican
| candidate here.
hCrtGerr-Neek Enthusiasm.
Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l
WARSAW, Va. October IS.-Hon. w. A. Jones
| Democratic nominee for Congress from this dis
| trict, addressed one Of the largest and most on
| thusi istic audiences that have assembled In tn
| Northern Neck lor several campaigns. He spok'
4 over Two hours and held the undivided attention
OF the crowd. lbs speech vas productive o
much good. He was appianded Throughout anS
the greatest enthusiasm prevailed.