The Result in Jackson Ward
June 2, 1894
Summary
The elections in Jackson Ward lead to a sweeping victory for the Republican party.
Transcription
The result of the election in Jackson Ward should cause every good citizen to rejoice. An exceptionally fine ticket had been placed before the people and they demonstrated their appreciation therefor by rallying to it, and thereby once more saving the ward from the Democrats.
The issue was plainly between good and bad government and in the contest the former won.
The Democrats endeavored to "steal a march" upon the voters but all without avail. The bogus ticket was swamped and the Democratic one badly beaten.
All honor to the true and tried colored men who declined to be mlsled. The candidates on the Democratic ticket were weak. Out of the nine nominees, seven of them were unfit for the positions to which they aspired. The present representation In the Council of Richmond have conducted themselves upon lines to merit respect, and invite a favorable consideration of their claims. While the first and 4th precincts did well, the second and third covered themselves with glory. In the former, the opposition secured only nine votes and in the latter only seven votes.
We lay aside all feelings of bitterness. realizing that in the result all citizens, white and black have a just cause to rejoice.
The issue was plainly between good and bad government and in the contest the former won.
The Democrats endeavored to "steal a march" upon the voters but all without avail. The bogus ticket was swamped and the Democratic one badly beaten.
All honor to the true and tried colored men who declined to be mlsled. The candidates on the Democratic ticket were weak. Out of the nine nominees, seven of them were unfit for the positions to which they aspired. The present representation In the Council of Richmond have conducted themselves upon lines to merit respect, and invite a favorable consideration of their claims. While the first and 4th precincts did well, the second and third covered themselves with glory. In the former, the opposition secured only nine votes and in the latter only seven votes.
We lay aside all feelings of bitterness. realizing that in the result all citizens, white and black have a just cause to rejoice.
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Source
Location on Page
Upper Right Quadrant
Topic
Contributed By
Carlos Serrano
Citation
“The Result in Jackson Ward,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 12, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/1535.