Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-26
THE PEOPLES FAULT
IF M'KENNEY IS NOT ELECTED IN THE
FOURTH DISTRICT.
No Fraud Under tho Walton Law-Inte-
rest Felt In Its Trial-Pretty Home
Wcdding-Personsl.

PETERSBURG, VA. October 25.-(Spe-
ciai.)-If Hon. w. Il. Mckinney, the
Democratic nominee for Congress In this
district. Is not elected II will be the
fault OF the people. and not his. He Is
making one OF the most arduous and one
OF the most brilliant canvasses In the
state, and not so much for his own po-
iiticaI advancement as for the success OF
the great Democratic party and the prn-
ciples II represents. He is the one man
In Virginia, fighting against fearful odds
for the success OF Democracy. who may
be likened 10 Senator Hin, of New York.
who is making great personal sacrifices
for the sake OF the party. 1t Is amazing
that the white people Of the Fourth Dis
trict do not appreciate this fact, and do
not flock to his support. instead of be-
ing led away By demagogism and other
issues which Will result. II such thing
can be possible. in the triumph of Re-
pubicanism, with all of its hateful effects
on the South. IL merit. In representing
the people or the Fourth District In Con-
gress, were considered. as II should be,
Mr.. Mckinney would be elected by n
intense patriotism, highly educated and
cultured: gentleman of birth and
antecedents. n man respected by all who
know him, and in whom all persons or
all parties express the utmost confidence.
IN EVERY COUNTY.
Mr.. McKenney has spoken in every
county and city in the district and seve-
raj times at different places in each
OF the counties, not so much In his own
behalf as in urgent advocacy OF the sue
cess OF Democracy, as against all Issues.
IL would be a disgrace on the intelligent
people of the Fourth District should they
suffer him TO be beaten. But II Is not
believed that such result can be an
ticipated. The intelligence from the
counties is very gratifying 10 the Demo-
Gratis. and Petersburg, beyond all doubt
will do its full duty.
Neither the Republicans. Populists. or
Prohibtionists need try to cry fraud III
advance. There will be no fraud. Your
correspondent can say with certainty that
the Judges Of election, the clerks, ana
constables appointed to conduct the elec-
ton throughout this district are gentle
men who will carry out the strict pro-
visions OF the law, and who will see that
every proper vote t. counted. They are
men who feel as much interest in the
trial OF the new election-law as any other
citizen does. The cry, therefore, OF fraud
Is Il weak excuse of the enemy
COMMODORE PEGRAM.
The late Commodore Robert Il. Pegram.
OF Norfolk was "A native of DinWlddle
county. and was an hOnOred representa-
tive Of one Of the oldest and best-known
families in this section Of the state. what
has been said of him in the public press
does him but small justice. He was
man who knew no fear. an oihcer OF the
Confederate navy, who rendered inNalu-
able service. a gentleman Of the old VIZ
ginia tvpe. Of whom 50 few are living
kind courteous. gentle. and honored, lar
above the generality OF men.
ER-SUTHERLAND.
There was a very pretty home wedding
this morning at the residence Of the
brides mother. on Harding street, where
Miss Lille Sutherland was united in mar
riage 10 Mr.. John Gallagher. a prominent
Young merchant Of Selma. Ala. Rev H.
NJ. Hope. pastor of Market-Street Metho-
dist Episcopal church. performed the
ceremony. Only the relatives or the
family and a few invited guests were
present The bride is a charming ana
beautiful young lady.
AT the residence OF the brides parents.
in Ettrick. tonight. Miss Annie Il.
Elder. an attractive and popular young |
lady Of the village. was married to MT.
John Marks. Of this city, Rev. X. T.. Bar
rett officiating.
no DECISION YET.
1t was expected that Judge Il. y. Han
cock. Of the Circuit Court OF GreenesviiIe |
would to-day decide the appear
case of L. r. Farley. convicted In the
County Court Of that county OF arson
but the Judge telegraphed TO Farley |
attorney, in this city. that he would not
render a decision to-day.
Fully one hundred and fifty citizens. ex- |
elusive Of the Common Council. went |
down TO Norfolk and Lambert Point TO-
day as the guests Of the Norfolk ana |
Western railroad.
4 negro man named Wyatt Allston. |
supposed TO be wanted in North Carolina
for murder. was arrested and jailed here
last night The accused Of course denies
the charge.
MIR. John Il. Halligan. Of this city. has,
through the influence Of Senator Mcli-
waine. received the appointment as state
student at the Medical College or VIZ
,t,,f.