The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05
DEMOCRATS, ATTENTION.
CHAIRMAN PATTESON sPE<hs
woods or COUNSEL.
rhe Third Party Ia Nothing Less Than hs'
pubIiesniam IN Disguise and De~oorS"
Cannot Afford to Become I heir Allies.


and bring out the splendid majority to
which enc is entitled The following en-
thusiasuc address was issued yesterday:
HEADQUARTERS city Democratic Committee
Richmond, Va, Nov 4. 1898.
TO the Democratic Voters Of the City OF
Richmond:
When the polls open on the morning
OF Tuesday. November 7th, that day viii
witness one OF the most important move
mems IN local self-government ever be
fore known in the Old Dominion. We
voted on November 8, 1892, at national
elecuon.
Our people were then thoroughly
aroused and the grim spectre Of negro
domination and the force bill made them
roll up the unprecedented majority OF
ESQ. Without the assistance Of fanatics
and rcnegades such domination is impoS-
slble. but they exist In our community as
Ga all others
These people. in company with IDEAL
fists and dcmagOsues, are making a VICIOUS
effort TO get control Of our State govern
Iment. As "a growing and prosperous COM
munity we cannot afford not 10 poll our
whole strength.
There Is no Republican ticket in the
field by that name. The Third party is
nothing less than RepubllCanlsm In dis
guise The leaders of that party know
thoroughly well that they are In alliance
with the enemies of the peace and pros
perity OF the State. Their greed for Of
nee Is the beginning and the end OF their
patriotism.
They have injected the silver and tariff
questions into strictly State issues. They
know very well that Virginia has no
power 70 coin money nor modify the
Federal tariff Their whole object is TO
get control Of the Offices.
We are living under what is known as
the Underwood Constitution. which was
adopted at the time Virginia went
through what was called Reconstruction.
when half Of her heroic defenders were
resting in newly made graves, and a ma
jority Of the survivors Of the war were
disfranchised Under that ill-made con-
stitution all five Of the judges OF our
Supreme Court OF Appeals. every circuit
judge ia the Commonwealth. our three
city judges, the State treasurer, first
and second auditor. secretary OF the
Commonwealth. register Of the land
Office. State librarian and superintendent |
OF the penitentlary will be elected by |
the general assembly 10 be chosen next |
Tuesday. That LEGISLATURE will also elect |
O successor 20 the late John S. Barbour to /
on his unexpired term and a United /
States senator for the full term.
Tn no other State in the Union has the
legislative body so much patronage at
their disposal. The Governor TO be elect
ed at the same time can change every
asylum board, and the boards Of visitors
Of the University of Virginia. and the
Virginia Military Institute, and in many
ways make his influence felt on leglsla-
tion.
Democrats can no more afford 10 ally
themselves with the Third party than
with the negroes In the black republic Of
Hayti The great question before you is
the control OF the Legislature and the
Office Of Governor.
Reform outside OF the Democratic party
Is impossible. We are entitled to great
majority. There are no Federal super
vsors 20 interfere with the freedom OF
the polls in this State election
Every citizen can go 10 his precinct
and deposit his ballot without fear Of
tnolestation.
Let us stand together and vote to-
gether, so that Richmond may continue |
20 fly the flag Of the Gibraltar OF Demo-
cracy
Vote as early as possible.
Very respectfully,
s. S. p. PATTESON, Chairman.
Address to Henrico Democrats.
The following address TO the Demo
cratic voters Of Henrico has been issued
by Chairman T. e. Mitchell OF the
County Democratic Committee:
at is the imperative duty Of every
Democrat to attend the polls and vote al
the ensuing election. AS you know, you
will be called upon to elect Legislature,
whose responsibilities will be great, and
will have as many important acts 20 per-
form as any Democratic Legislature since
- |
can afford 10 either remain from the polls,
or vote against the Democratic nominees.
The general condition OF the country In !
comparison with the past when controlled
by the Republicans should be your incen-
tive TO make this small sacrince
There is a further danger that CON
fronts us There are some Of our friends
whom We respect and esteem that have
been led astray by the song OF the demago-
que ana who would blight the growth OF
the country by issues that are national ana
are not legitimately before us. 1t is enough
60 know that we are comparatively pros
porous, and that such vital issues as the
State debt are happily settled, and tine
Integrity Of the country would be sadly
teopardized should such q coalition sue
coed. Tou( are urged I'm conclusion, 20
persuade your neighbor and yourself TO
dedicate a part OF your time that your
AA'hhAhNNn aAfrnAhf oakhaf A<bNNiiEANAttf
Binford. and our gallant nominee Charles |
T. O'Ferrall. may be successfully elected.
so, rally 10 the polls and do your duty
next Tuesday morning.
Political N0tes.
The subcommittee Of nine members Of
the Republican County Committee Of Hen
rico, appointed for the purpose OF con-
sidering the matter as to whether that
party should put ticket In the field. or
cast their lot with one OF the other
parties, held meeting at the county
courthouse Friday night Chairman j.
w. Southwark presided, and some discus
sion was INDUCED in. II was finally de-
cided 10 endorse the Third party ticket in
Henrico.
Al The Democratic rally 10 be held at
Shumaker's precinct, Henrico county, to-
morrow night at o'clock, Colonel Meade
1askins Messrs. c. V. Meredith, Con-
way Sands and c. A. Boyce will discuss
the issues OF the campaign. Other speak
ers are also expected 70 be present, and
address the people
The Democratic rally at Donahue's
Hall. In Fulton, tomorrow night under
the auspices Of the City Committee. will
be addressed by Mr., Wyndham II. Mere
oith and other well-known speakers.
To be Married.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Mr.. Leon RusSell and Miss