Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-28
TIE EASTERN SHORE.
ECHOES FROM THE AcCoNAc DEM
ocnATIc CONVENTION.
Worry strong Speeches Iaac-sn
Amusing DiscussIon--Thc Rcsoiu-
prchcrsion--pcrso Mention.

oNANcOCK. VA. May 21.-(Special)-
The action OF the Democratic mass-IGcct-
Ing at Accomac Courthouse Monday has
been the prevailing topic Of conversation
here. and while the gola-siandard adyo-
Gates think II would have been better to
have sent an unpledgod delegation 10
stanton, yet all VINO were present at
The meeting admit that the free-siiver
men are largely in the majority IN this
county. Hon. Thomas NJ. Scott and state
Senator LcCato both made strong speech
es--the former In advocacy Of the gold
standard and the latter for sending an
unplcdgcd dolccatlcn-but the free-silyer
people had fully two-thirds OF those
present at the meeting. which was one
OF the largest that ever assembled here
for similar purpose. The discussion was
al times very spirited. bun never acrimo-
nious; and after he meeting was over
the leaders Of the opposing factions chat
ted pleasantly with one another and no
hard feeling seems TO have been engendcr-
cd by the family difference in the Demo-
cratic party OF Accomac.
AMlsiNi ifiH' I slFlO.N.
late In the afternoon an amusing street
discussion took place IN front OF the
courthouse between Mr. James r. Hick-
man an ardent advocate Of the sold
standard and a migratory patent-medi-
cine man. who upheld the cause Of free
silver with IN ability and wealth OF in
formation on national finances that
amazed the gazing rustics that ranged
themselves around the two disputants ana
listened 10 the discussion. The Dispatch
correspondent departed about sunset, ana
the discussion was still I'm fun blast.
A MIsAPPREHENsION.
a mlsappfehcnsion stin prevails in the
minds Of some persons touching the ma
turc OF the resolutions adopted BY Tho
nass-Inceting on Monday. 1t Is claimed
by some that the resolutions bind the dele
gates TO support the unit rule; but such
Is not the fact The delegates from this
county are instructed 10 vote for free
silver men for the four deiegates-at-large
ana for the two delegates from this con-
grcssiOnal district 10 the National Demo
cratic Conventions but they are left free
10 vote az each may elect on the unit
rule, If such a proposition should come
before the Stanton convention.
Hon. John W. Blackstone, who was
endorsed by the meeting for the Eastern
Shore delegate TO the national conve;i-
fiol. is wen known throughout Virginia
as an able young man. lie has served
two terms in the Senate Of Virginia.
where he maintained high reputation
for legal learning and power in debate
lie will probably be "A candidate for the
nomination Of Attornoy-Goneral next
year.
n. Il. Wescoit, Esq, who was endorsed
by the meeting as elector from this dis
trict is one of the brightest men and
ablest dobators In Eastern Virginia. He
IS a native OF AccomRc. but has lived
during most Of the days OF his man
hood IN Colorado. lie returned to Ac-
comac some four or FIVE years ago. to
the great delight of all his friends, and
II he should decide to enter politics he
possesses elements Of head ana heart TO
make him both successful and famous.
Iie Is a strong and incorporating advo-
cate Of the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver.