The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1908-11-27
CHARLOTTE COURT FIRST
MONDAY IN APRIL
1927.

Of the Equitable Life Assurance Soci-
ETY., was for year OF two pastor OF a
church at Charlotte Courthouse. AZ
ter his death in 1850 a collection Of his
letters was published in two volumes.
The following description is taken
from that very interesting book:
This was an occasion OF peculiar in
terest, as the elections for Congress
and the State Legislature were then 10
take place. As the day was fine !
preferred walking. In making my
way along the great road which leads
from my lodgings TO the place Of pub
lie resort, / found il all alive with
cavalcades Of planters and country
folk going 10 the raree show. There
were young men, whose main object
seemed To be the exhibition Of their
spirited horses, Of the true lace breed,
and their equestrian skill The great
majority of persons were dressed In
domestic, undyed cloth, partly from
economy and partly from a state
pride, which leads many Of our most
wealthy men, in opposing the tariiii
to reject all manufactures which are
protected by the government. \ man
would form very incorrect estimate
Of the worldly circumstances Of Viz
gina planter, who should measure his
finances by the fineness Of his coat.
When ! came near 10 the village /
observed hundreds Of horses tied TO
the trees Of a neighboring grove, and
further Oh could descry An immense
aud noisy multitude covering the
space around the courthouse. In one
quarter, near 10 the tavern, was col
lecled the mob, whose chief errand Is
to drink and quarrel. In another WAS
exhibited fair Of all kinds of yendi-
bles. stalls Of mechanics and trades
men, eatables and drinkabes, with
long line Of Yankee wagons, which
are never wanting on these occasions.
The loud cries of statesmen vending
wares at public auction, were mingled
with the yOclferatiOn of a stump ora
tor who in the midst Of a countless
crowd was advancing his claims as
candidate for the House OF Delegates.
| threaded my way into this living
mass for the purpose of hearing the
Grafton. A gray headed man was dis
coursing upon the necessity Of amend
ing the State constitution, and defend
ing the proprety Of calling conven-
ton. The candidate upon retiring
from the platform on which he had
stood, was followed by a rival, who Is
well known as his standing opponent.
The latter kept the people In roar OF
laughter by kind Of dry humor
which is peculiar To himself Al
though far inferior 10 the other IN
abilities and learning, lac excels him
in all those qualities which 20 TO form
the character of demagOgue. lie
turned into ridicule all the arguments
Of the former speaker, and seemed to
make his way to the hearts Of the peo-
pie. He was preceded by the candi-
date for the Senate, Henry T.. Wat
kins, Of Prince Edward, a man OF
great address and suavity Of manner
his speech was short but pungent and
efficient. We had still another adj
dress from one Of the late delegates,
who proposed himself again as a can
didate. Before commencing his ora
ton he announced 10 the people that
by letter from Mr. Randolph he was
informed that we should not have the
pleasure Of seeing that gentleman, as
he was confined 10 his bed by severe
illness. This was a sore disappoint-
ment.
We proceeded lor rather as many a.
could, proceeded to the Courthouse
where the polls were opened. The
candidates, six Ia number, were
ranged upon the Justices bench, the
3 clerks were seated below, and the
election began viva y0ce. The throng
and confusion were great, and the re-
suit was that Mr.. Randolph was unan-
imously elected for Congress, Col.
Wyatt for the Senate, and the two
former members TO the Legislature Of
the state. Towards night scene Of
. unspeakable riot took place. Many a
] man was put to bed disabled.
= This part Of Virginia has long been
? celebrated for its breed Of horses.
d There is a scrupulous attention paid TO
+ the presentation Of the immaculate
! English blood. Among the crowd on
: this day were snorting aud rearing
fourteen or fifteen stations, some Of
!. which were indeed fine specimens Of
y that noble creature. Among the resi-
4 Mr.. Randolph's celebrated English
{ horse. Roanoke, who Is nine year.
e old. That which principally contrib
e utes 10 this great collection Of people
J. ON our court days is the fact that all
e public business and all private ac
4 counts are settled al this time. Al
j notes are made payable on these days
e This il rich and fertile region pro
e. ducing great quantities Of prime 10
4 bvcco, and Of course growing wealthy
a The manners Of the people are plain
y frank, hospilable aud independent
D. proud Of their Nirginianism and al
X iis peculiarities. ! presume that nd
le people ia the world live higher thar
D." the Low Virgnians or Tuckahoes, and
E. by these terms mean all who live on
X this side Of the Blue Ridge.
- Sick Headache.