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Letter to Editor
October 23, 1888
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Correspondence from Leesburg, Va., dated October 22, 1888, reports on the ongoing circuit court session lacking notable cases and details Democratic political activities, including speeches by Capt. J. W. Foster and others, a joint discussion, and planned events like a barbecue on October 29 to rally support before the November 6 election.
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Letter from Loudoun.
[Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.]
LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 22d, 1888 - Circuit Court is still in session but has not been marked by any case of special importance. The political cauldron is beginning to boil, and will likely be kept boiling until the 6th of November. Capt. J. W. Foster and C. P. Janney, esq., spoke at Lovettsville Saturday to a good audience; at night there was a joint discussion at Bethel between Capt. Foster for the democrats and Capt. C. P. McCabe, republican. There was a good crowd present and the best of feeling prevailed. We understand, however, that while the crowd was pretty evenly divided, Capt. Foster seemed to have the majority with him.
Our county chairman and Senator Heaton have about completed arrangements for a barbecue here on the 29th inst. Distinguished speakers will be here, and a series of meetings in different parts of the county will be held, winding up at Middleburg the night of the 31st proximo. Senator Heaton will be in immediate charge of the cavalcade from point to point, and will be accompanied by the Leesburg brass band with flying banners and suitable devices. Messrs. John Y. Bassel, Chas. P. Janney and J. B. McCabe are to be detailed for special work in other parts of the district. If the weather is propitious and the programme is carried out, Loudoun will give one of her old time majorities.
Mr. R. W. Moore, of Fairfax, delivered a most excellent speech last Friday night at the regular meeting of the Cleveland and Thurman club.
JABEK.
[Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.]
LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 22d, 1888 - Circuit Court is still in session but has not been marked by any case of special importance. The political cauldron is beginning to boil, and will likely be kept boiling until the 6th of November. Capt. J. W. Foster and C. P. Janney, esq., spoke at Lovettsville Saturday to a good audience; at night there was a joint discussion at Bethel between Capt. Foster for the democrats and Capt. C. P. McCabe, republican. There was a good crowd present and the best of feeling prevailed. We understand, however, that while the crowd was pretty evenly divided, Capt. Foster seemed to have the majority with him.
Our county chairman and Senator Heaton have about completed arrangements for a barbecue here on the 29th inst. Distinguished speakers will be here, and a series of meetings in different parts of the county will be held, winding up at Middleburg the night of the 31st proximo. Senator Heaton will be in immediate charge of the cavalcade from point to point, and will be accompanied by the Leesburg brass band with flying banners and suitable devices. Messrs. John Y. Bassel, Chas. P. Janney and J. B. McCabe are to be detailed for special work in other parts of the district. If the weather is propitious and the programme is carried out, Loudoun will give one of her old time majorities.
Mr. R. W. Moore, of Fairfax, delivered a most excellent speech last Friday night at the regular meeting of the Cleveland and Thurman club.
JABEK.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Loudoun County
1888 Election
Democratic Rallies
Leesburg Politics
Capt Foster
Senator Heaton
Cleveland Thurman Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Jabek
Alexandria Gazette
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Jabek
Recipient
Alexandria Gazette
Main Argument
provides an update on local court proceedings and enthusiastic reporting on democratic political rallies and events in loudoun county to build support ahead of the november 6, 1888 election.
Notable Details
Joint Discussion Between Capt. Foster (Democrat) And Capt. C. P. Mccabe (Republican) At Bethel
Planned Barbecue On October 29 With Distinguished Speakers
Series Of Meetings Ending At Middleburg On October 31
Speech By Mr. R. W. Moore At Cleveland And Thurman Club