The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-26
TITS THE DAY WE VOTE.
THIS LBGxLIzkD 1'RfMARY FEC
ZION TAXES PLACE TO-DIY.
All Democrats shou.d Go TO the Polls and
Cast Their Baiiots-Much Enthu-
siasn a. BEING shown.

The primary election for the nomination
OF candidates for the city's general offices.
Board Of Aldermen, members OF the Com
mon Council and members OF the City
Democratic Committee takes place to-
day under the rules OF the City Demo-
cratic Committee. legaiizcd by an act of
The last Legislature OF Virginia, and the
penalties for the violation Of any of It's
provisions make the offender liable 10
heavy penalties Of both fine and imprison-
meni.
A large vote viii be polled. and the
number cast will probably be greater
than in any previous election. The con-
tests for al least two OF the principal
offices are generally acknowledged to be
very close. and the result VIII be very
interesting.
A double set Of judges and clerks have
been provided al ali OF the large pre-
cincts. and ample arrangements have been
made for c~anvassing the vote by the
committee at Sanger Han. and while the
vote will be uncommonly large. 1t Is eN-
pected that the result viii be known at
an earlier hour than usual.
rHE cHAIRMAN's ADDRESS.
Headquarters City Democratic
Committee. 1910 east Main street,
Richmond, Va. April .. 1881.
TO the Democratic Voters OF the Clty VI
I, A. The duty Of an Democrats 10 go
20 the polls on the 25th and cast their
.otes for the persons Of their cholce lor
,be several Offices 10 be- filled at the regu-
lar election TO be held on May -, 1874
THAT election will simply ratify the action
of the Democratic primary. me Demo
cratic party is the dominant one In hAch-
mond. and the representatives OF us w.
fso voters will be selected at the primary.
The will of the people as expressed al
she polle IS public opinion. This must
md shau be respected. The right 10 vote
ss not a natural right, but Is a privilege
.ranted by the state 70 individuals.
Fraud and cunning are not the charac-
~seristics Of high natures ana great peo-
pies. The party primary Is the FOUNTAIN
~ representative government, and I'M
nurity there viii pOllute the whole elec-
ZION. by an act of the last General AS
semblv of Virginia, approved fepruaIy
"a 1894. the rules governing primary elec-
,ions In the city OF Richmond as pro-
~tnulgated by the Executive committee u
the party were legalized'
All Of the requirements Of the law nave
been strictly complied with, and persons
-vbo %Utlfully violate them will be dealt
win as ordinary criminals under the STATE
law. The smplest provisions have been
made for the preservation Of the sancti'y
Of the ballot. and no one need fear ihat
his vote will be tempered with or Inc
freedom Of his choice disturbed.
The vote OF this city is watched an
over the state. and all Democrats are
most earnestly urged to participate i" e"
,rimarv 80 as to swell our party ma
rnrffy
the polls open at s A.. NJ. and close at
y y Al Each individual voter should ana
in the preservation Of order. All can
vote win the assurance that the persons
receiving the largest number OF votes VIII
he declared the nominees OF the Demo
cratic party. These nominees VIII so'ei"
The city for the next two years
Very respectfully,
s.. 5. l.. PATTERSON,
Chairman.