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GRAysON COUNTY.

In pursuance of previous notice, there was gooo
number Of the citizens of Gfayson county met at Mouth
of Wilson on Tuesday, he l2lh March and on mo-
ton Of w G. Parks, E. Gentry, Esq was called 10
the Chair and Dr.. F. S. Thomas and Wilborn Ross,
Esq, appointed Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting being explained by W. U
Parks, the Chairman appointed the following as The
Of the meeting, 10 wit F. Young, Randolph Thomas
Allen Hash, Adolphus Rousseau Isaac Parsons, lsham
Cox, and saac Perkins.
The committee retired for some time, and then came
forward and made report Of the following resolutions
which read and unanimously adopted
Resolrfd, That we feel it to be right to assemble
together and express free choice OF men and mea
sures, and to say who shall be our representative.
Resolred, That, in our opinion and belief, the coun-
~ OF Grsyson is entitled to Delegate to the next Ge
neral Assembly OF Virginia, to carry out the princ
Piles and measures which now agitate the citizens oil
the county; and believe the citizens OF Carroll Co
are honorably bound TO support our candidate as we
have supported their candidate, until their local at.
fairs were amicaby settled, while ours yet unset
tied
Resolred That in order TO carry out our views and
policy, effect ually, we would recommend some
suitable person from the upper end OF Grayson.
Resolutd, Tint have full confidence in the abb
l;ty, qualifications, and the Democratic Republican
PRINCIPLES of W. {. Parks-and recommend him 10 The
citizens of Grayson and Carroll counties, suitable
candidate 10 represent them in the General Assembly
OF Virginia
Resoired, That we will use all honorable means to
secure his election.
Resolred, That the nominee, W. c. Parks, being
present, address the meeting.
Upon the reading Of this resolution, Mr. Parks arose
and made quite an eloquent and feeling address, dis
cussing the different subjects which now agtate tn"
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WARREN COUNTY.

Alta meeting of the Democratic Republican Party
of Warren County, held at The Court House on Mon
day The 18th of March, 1884, (being Court day.,
for the purpose of nominating Candidate, 10 repre-
sent the Counties of Warren and Clarke IN the mex
General Assembly of Virginia,
Saml Simpson, Esqr., was called TO the chair' ano
Thos. N. Ashby appointed Secretary.
On motion il
Resorcd, That this meeting proceed TO MAKE sac
nomination by ballot; whereupon the names OF three
gentlemen were presented, and upon second oaiio
David Funsten, Esqr. having majority oil The whole
number was declared duly nominated.
On motion, the Chair appointed Snml. Reel, Morgan
Johnston and Chas FL Green, Esqr., Committee Il
wait upon Mr. Funston, to inform him Of his nomIna
tion and request his ptance The committee ette
retiring for short time returned accompanied by Mr.
Funston, who in very appropriate and eloquent ad
dress accepted the nomination.
On motion It was
Resolved, That this meeting pledge their support o
said nomination.
On motion it was unanimously
Resoired, That the Secretary of this meeting address
letter of invitation to Henry Bednger and Sam.
place on Saturday, The Both March (being Cour
day. for the purpose Of discussing the political topics
OF the day.
On motion, w. G. Singleton, Esqr, addressed the
meeting in very able and interesting speech
On motion, ReSolrsd That the proceedings be signed
by the Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded TO ht
Editors of the Winchester Vrgnan and Richmond
Enquirer for publication.
| On motion the meeting adjourned.
| SAM'L SIMPSON, Chairman.
|
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LANCASTER COUNTY

A. meeting Of per,,on of the Democratic Re
publican party of Lancaster, held at the Courthouse
On Monday, the 18th Of March, 1914 on motion, Coi
BENJAMIN Waddy was called TO the Char, and Addison
l. Carter appointed Secretary.
Whereupon, Colonel Samuel Downing explained
the objects Of the meeting, and the following fesoiu
tons were unanimously adopted, to wit
l. Resoired, That we concu: with our Deinocratie
Republican brethren in the nomination oil Judge ihos
"A Bayy of Accomac, as q suitable person 10 repre-
sent the eth Congressional District, IN the place
Hon. Henry a. Wise, resigned and that we will us;
all fair and honorable to promote his election
. That we hereby nominate, and will support by al
fair and honorable means Capt. Lyme Shackleiord o
Richmond County, as suitable person to represen
this district, composed of the counties OF Richmond
and Lancaster in the next House of Delegates
3 That this meeting hereby present their respects &c
judge Bayv with request that he will visit this coun
~ the next Superior County Court, and address the
People.
4 Tina, the thanks Of this meeting be rendered to
the Hon Wrl!ou2hby Newton, tor his independence
in exposing the Wing numbugs Of 1910; ard we han
the day as not lar distant when he Will re-unI;e VIE
his quandan friends, in support of Democratic hepooi
can principles.
s. That these proceedings be signed by the President
and Secretary and copy be forwarded to Judge Bay
" and Captain Shackleord and also TO the Editors OF
the Richmond Enquirer and Democratic Recorder, re-
ouesting them to publish the same.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, sine de
BENZ. WADDY, Pres't.
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At meeting of the Democrats Of Fairfax county
ED at the house, Monday, the 18th day oil
March, 1874 for the purpose of harmonizng the con-
cting interests Of the several portions Of the county,
and TO unite candidate TO be in opposition 10
the late Wing delega,e-Coone Silas Burke was cali,
ed TO The Chair, and Geo. NJ MILAN, Esq, appointed
Secretary
On motion, all the Democrats present were desired
to go into committee.
On motion, j. l.. Montanyer desired to act as
Chairman of the committee; whereupon forty-tour OF
the meeting retired, There being many others Preseh'
who declined going into the committee and aiter
short time, reported through their Chairman, mat ,ny
had selected John POWELL Esq, as the individual oes'
calculated to unite the party, and that they unanimous
y recommended him to the suftagps of The Democrats
of Fairfax at the approaching election.
| The committee OF IA further report, that they nave
nominated Captain S l.. Lewis, Doctor Ira Williams
Captain F. c. Davis, Colonel R. r Farr, John Gun
nell, Esq., and Col S. Burke, delegates to attend the
District Convention to be held in Warrenton, on the
Goth March, 10 appoint delegates TO the Baltimore Ion
vention.
On notion
Rcsoired That the proceedings of this meeting ne
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and that the
editors Of the Alexandra Gazette, Richmond Enquire
and Globe al Washington, be respectfully requested te
publish the same.
SlLAS BURKE, Chairman.
Crn S.rr
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PETERSBURG TowS ELECTION The canvass be,wee,
Messrs Martin and Boiling highly animated, and on,
Republican friends are in fine spirits The enemy -
somewhat scared may be inferred from an inc den,
just related to US. highly respectable gentleman,
supporter of MIR. Clay, entitled to vote as house
keeper. The term for which he rented his house e.
pred on the goth INST and he had made his arrange
mens for moving to boarding house; upon last FRI.
day ne was by opportunity induced to remain no, only
on The representations of Others but of the candidate
himself who told hm that so close was the contest.
that even one vote might decide IT, We are requested
To mention this circumstance, tina. friends al dis,
lance may see, that the Clay bags Of certain success
by considerable majority nothing but braps We
would urge every Republican who has vote in Peters.
burg to come 10 The pols-we have not brought out
candidate to be beaten, but TO beat OF our own know
ledge, we know nothing OF the relative numerical po
sltIon OF parties here, but from good authority we are
informed that if every voter who al heart Repub
lean, will come to the polls, candidate mus, be
elected Who, then, will stay away for any considera.
tOn ? What Republican will refuse his vote where his
heart leads, and his Judgment approves; We do most
earnestly appeal to every voter, however distant, to
make his arrangements rs 10 be IN Petersburg on
election day Petersburg Republican,.
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the election of II. Clay, and yield up our individual
references in favor of such candidates as shall be
nominated By the Democratic party to fill the Offices oil
President and Vice President.
ART 4-Every person opposed to the election oil
Henry Clay, and TO his policy, shall be entitled to
membership in this Association.
Arr 5.-The meetings Of this Association shall be
hel on The 1st Saturday in every month, and CONT
nue. until the Presidential election.
The following gentlemen were elected officers of The
Associations
President-Jarnes B. Anderson.
Vice Presdents-John X. Wilson, and John w
Wilson
Secretary-R Richard ". Johnson.
Treasurer--Lewis NJ lsbel.
Leonard Is. Simpson, John NJ. Crowder, John r
Wilson, and Robt. l. Claiborne were appointed Ger
responding Committee.
The following gentlemen were appointed Commit
tee of Vigilance, viz: Benjamin Allen Sr, Nathanie
Peuick. John Woodal William Woodall, Jno. Preston
Cbas. u. Sheperson, Jno Brashow, Jos ID. Lee, VIM
r. Halman. Jr., Daniel Toty VIM Phaup, Sr., Roanc
Foster, VIM. Walden, Edward Walden, Pleasant Hub
lard, William A. Arnis,ecd, John Halmun, Sr, and
John Lindsey.
Resolred. That VIM C. Flournoy and John r. Will
son. Esors, be requested to address this Association
at its ne xt meeting; and that copy OF these proceed
nps be signed by The Chairman and Secretary, and
forwarded 10 the Richmond Enquirer and Lynchburg
Republican for publication.
WIN b. CROWDER, Chm.
R,cu.vD w JOHNSON Secu.
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1IA1IEAN c0IfNTY.

HALIFAX COUNTY.
,.,,,,be, of the Democrats of Halifax assem-
:, ,he Court flouse, on Monday, the 2o'h March,
,ha nnrpose of forming Democratic ASSOCIATION
Iha ,e,inr was called 10 order by Thomas watkins
q n,on whose motion, DR.. Thomas H. Averett was
Inss,ed TO act as Chairman, and james L. iiah
lett as Secretary. H.. e tho mee,;po
= = s,rited address. The meeting was men ADDRESS
- hy lain Edmunds and Geo. W. Read OF ehaf'
lo,,, in speeches of marked ability ana elo4uFhce,
n, Watkins then submitted the following hesolu'
,;ons which were unanimously adopted:
pesolred, Tha, it IS exped'ent TO organize De
roI,c Association at this place, Tor the purpose oil
c,nntefactlng the efforts of our opponents ana sus
,s,nina the Democratic cause.
, Resoirsd, That ----- be, and they are
ha-oby onpolIted a committee 10 report Constitu
ION for the government of SAID Association.
2 Res0Ired, That meet again at This place on The
third day OF the Superior Conrl, IN APRIL at early can
ds Ioht, for The purpose of organizing The SAID AS
sociaon ,.,.., ..a c,,oa nj, h
,ha names Of Capt Thomas Watkins, John Ed
minds. Paul Taylor James +. Hamlet, DR. l.. Fan'k-
nor Richard Logan and Thomas II. Averet-the last
two gentlemen being added on motion
On motions made and seconded, the following gen.
,smen were elected honorary members of this Asso-
c;a,on and requested to attend its meetings, when
they can find it convenient to do so, to wit: Jas
NJ White ospph M. Terry, and WIN. NJ lredway
of Pittsylvana; Wm. M. Watkins, Geo. w Read, aud
Richard ]. Gaines of Charlotte, and Beverly Jones OF
hlecklenburg
The meeting then adjourned.
THOS. II. AVERETT, Chm'n.
JAS f. HAMLET, Secry
uF The Petersburg Republican and the Lynchourg
Republican, are requested TO copy the above proceed
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no THE EDITORS OF THE Eyou,as

PRINCE GEORGE, March %. Isit
In your paper Of the 10Th inst, perceive tina, -,
Voter Of Prince George" recommends me as cond
date to represent the Southampton Senatorial! Dt,,c,
Believing that this recommendation, together v,h
your editorial remarks thereon, may create the mpres
sion that am candidate, must ask the favor Of vo,
TO correct that impression, II any such should ex,s,
Although admit that the time has arrived, when M
Democrat should feel himself at liberty TO shrink tn
any responsibility which mi ght be imposed on hum b
his political fends-yet, considering The peculiar stat,
Of things IN this Distinct, (havlng already three Dem
cratic canddatesD together with the anxiety Of nv NJ
lltlcal friends, that should continue cand date io
the county, (el,her OF which with me an a-sufcan
reason,) should blame myself much, il failed 10 20
quest tins correspondent and such Others OF my friends
as have solicited Inc to become candidate, 10 n,.,s
heir kind wishes, las have doubt they WALL ma
harmonious desire tor the success Of SEINE one NJ "a
three worthy candidates now before people pIeass
therefore, publish this, that it may be distinctly m
defstood that | am not Senatorial candidate and
oblge, Very respectfully, yours,
THOS. II. DANIEL
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THOMAS. n. AsHBY, Secretary.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,

According to notice previously given, portion Of
the Democratic citizens of Cumberland assembled al
Rniness Tavern, Saturday, the 9th of March, 1874
for the purpose of organizing Democratic Associa
ton, when VIM. b. Crowder called TO the Chair
and Richard w; Johnson appointed Secretary
The object OF the meeting having been explained by
Capt John W. Wilson, the following Constitution wa:
unanimously adopted
ARTICLE THAT this Association be styled the
Raines' Tavern Democratic Association.
ART 2-That the officers shall CONSIST of Presi
dent, two Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, {
Corresponding Committee and a Committee of Vigi
lance
ART. 3.-The object Of this Association shall be Il
counteract and expose the runous tendency of WhiG
policy and to aid in the permanent establishment o
true Republican principles; for which purpose, We
pledge ourselves to use all honorable means to defea
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| Mr.. seldom ~ FREDERIcksBURG.- Young
though already distinguished champion OF cause
adore ssed the Democratic Association of this TowG On
Friday night last As THIS the tleatre of hrs earlier
life, might be expected that his youthful associations
and the reputation he was other fields would
secure him full house and fixed attention We were
not disappointed in th's, for have never seen an
audience little rcstve under long political argu-
men and that argument too eminenty logical and pro-
found Not the least effort was made 10 entrap and
fascnate the Senses spice his argument with anec
dote to keep his audience awake; there Of
this Keenly rs we relish well told Joke, we almost
tembed lest one should be introduced to mar the per-
feet chain of clear, powerful and conclusive argument,
by which he leading on his hearers 10 the great
truths of his creed.
No pen can do Justice to ir. Seldom $ argument
We shall no, attempt it. Suffice say, he grappled
the Tariff with the hand Of giant, and demonstrated
from The book its gross inquity. The Bank and DIS
trbu;ion schemes shared the fate; and he closed
by presenting in lucid contrast the nature and effects
Of the measures, which ct present distinguished the
two political parties, and by making most eloquent
sppeal to Vgnians TO sustain the for this good
cid Commonwealth.
Those who, but day two before, listened TO Mr..
Daniel must have marked the pal pable distinction be
tween the character OF his arguments and that OF Mr.
Seddons The former made an issue almost exclusive
ly PERSONAL, while the latter entirely political
We submit to the Judgment of any one TO decide,
which is the more siatesmanlike and manly. Mr.. Da-
mel led off in raking fire against Mr. Van Buren,, per
sonally-nhle MIR. Seldom rcransd to utter one word
against Mr. Clay, as n man, though certainly one
could be more Vulnerable.
Mr. Seldom spoke about two hours and baf At
the close of his remarks Mr.. Bernard moved vote If
thanks, which was carried by reclamation.
GDem0tratic Recorder.
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FATAL DcEL-We were panied 10 learn yesterday
Of fatal duel which fought Thursday last, a,
Vicksbnrg Mississippi, between Mr.. Hammet, editor
of the VIcksburg Whg (and brother OF the member Of
Sentinel They fought with pistols, and the usuai
distance. At the fourth fire, Mr. Ryan fell MORALLY
wounded, being shot directly through the lungs. He
died within ten minutes. In two OF the previous fires
Mr. llammet had been wounded but the affair al
lowed to proceed, probably in conformity with the
ginaI terms OF the meeting. Our readers may recol-
lect, that the parties had before met, ana ex-
changed shots with rifles, and that the difficulty
then arranged upon the ground. They will remember,
too that Mr.. Ryan was the successor OF DR. Hogan IN
the editorial chair who killed within the las, year
We greve most sincerely to be compelled 10 record
these tragedies IN o. Picayaae, March 3.
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY.
Republican Meeting in Gloucester.

Rtph6ficdR .hetling " oto"tes..
At meeting OF portion Of the Republican Party
in the county Of Gloucester, held in the Court House
on Saturday, the gid of March, according to notice
previously g'vsn-on motion Of Col William Jones
Colin Clarke, ESQ, called 10 the Chair-and, OF
motion, Dr. Thomas P. Euoank vas appointed secre
tary.
The Chairman made short addressto the meeting
explaining its Objects and referring to the promnen
measures advocated by The Wing Pa7ty-and urged up
on the Democrats The necessity for exeron, IN order
enable them successfully 10 oppose the combined IN
terests of Whiggery
On motion Of Mr. VIM b. Taliaierro, the Char up
nointed the following gentlemen Messrs: M bos
we'll Seawell, John w. e. Ca,lett, VIM b. Ial'aierro
charles Roane, ST., and John A. Harwood, commit
tee 10 select suitable person TO De voted tor oy .hs
ns,ascr,tic party in this county as candidate for
ssst in the next legislature and to propose suitable
resolutions for the adoption of the meeting.
The Committee having retired for short ',me' re
turned, and announced to the meeting that they na'
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.,eoa 10 propose Maj7r Wm X. Perrin
40 tho csndidoie for the county; and upon the qnes-
ton being put The meeting eoncurreo IN Tue ho"'uu
ton Of Major Perrin, without oisseh,ns s' Sou
| The committee then, through MIR. VI Is. oea"ei''
nronos ID the toIlowing resolutions 10 the meeting
| I P.s,Jred That The members OF this meeting
| approve of the nomination oil the non, ih"'ha' .
| BaYly, as the Republican CANDIDATE 'of oohg1es', "
this district and pledge themselves % give nun W.
dial support. - ,os,ad -
write ~ insrs Bayly, in the name Of this meeting
and request him, It compatible with his engagements
10 visit This county at early day, Tor 'he purpose u
addre ssing The prop' 81 s,r,e
os ,ha No., lovehnldus States, and OF their keP'esen
/ t,,,a, :; rop,rsss with regard to thu abolition OF
negro slavery - iosily calculted to excite IN 'he
MIND. of the Southern people the most serious aPP'e
tensions. az. u,.,;,r w;ll
-. $3.50 INV man for the Office Of President oil
,be II Sac who is himself, or whose trends are IN
f,go- nc tho Interference by the General Government
| in anv nannef with the saolect OF nee'" s'dVsiy,,'
has - ~ S,.,es the District Of Cou'nba, or IN the
Ts,r;,o,;es of The United States; or who IS hi.nse OF
wbose f-;spds 80 disposed to MAKE ths aooloh Vi nc
| - ,.,, = subject of discussion IN Congress.
* p..o,,,d TIA, The members Of this meeting have
ba. - nh ,ra,, pleasure of the appointment OF the
| Hon John c. Calhoun to the ONCE OF Sec,eA,y u
State and hone that he Will not hesitate 70 ienu tue
aid of his high character ohu ao'ieieo " VIZ F
6 R,solred, That the public course of the Hon;
uen,v Wise has shown, that with him the ties OF
oartv are weak when they conflict with hs sense OF
dntv 10 his country and that the thanks OF this meet
10 due 70. and are hereby rendered him, for the
G;,hfn and able manner in which he has discharged
hi, du,;es Ms our Representative in Congress.
The Resolutions having been read,
M C W. Montague objected to The adopl'on OF
the I'd and 4h resolutions the ground that the SUB
;ac,s therein referred to Of too delicate nature
10 admit of discussion and that, when we moved IN
he n,,ier It should he to act and not to talk.
Col. WIN. Jones, in reply TO Mr.. Montague urgeo
The adoption Of the resolutions, and expressed Tue
on;non that the occasion demanded from the Southern
people full and free expression OF their sentiments anu
feelings on the subject Of Abolition.
After Co! Jones had concluded,
Mr. Montague withdrew his objections 70 tne % anu
9TH resolutions, and the resolutions, us fepof'eo
nv The Commttee, were unanimously adopted :
On motion, Mr. M. B. Seawel Mr. William
T,liaferro and Mr. J. w. G. Ca,lett were appointed
committee 10 wait on Major Perrin, 10 INFORM h'm OF
his nomination, and to request him TO become caho'
date. r.a
On motion, the Secretary was directed TO forward
cooy OF these proceedings to the Editors oil 'he hn-
ouiier and Petersburg Republican, with the request
that they give them an insertion in their papers.
And then the meeting adjourned
COLIN CLARKE, Chm
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY.

meeting OF large portion of the Democratic party
of Buckingham County, convened in the Court House
after proclamation publicly made, on Monday, the tn
March, 1874 being court day. for the purpose OF MONT
mating Democratic Candidate for The Senatorial Dis
rict composed Of the counties Of Campbell, BuckIng
ham and Cumberland.
The meeting was called to order by John w. Haskns
who explained lis object, and on his motion, Robert
Shaw, Esq was called TO The Char, and on motion oil
Col Jos. Fuqua, John w. Haskins appointed Sc
cretary.
Col Fuqna then offered the two following solutions
which were submitted 10 The meeting and uaantnoust!
adopted:
let. Reso'red, That this meeting doth nominate VIM
Daniel, Esq of Campbell, the Democratic Can't.
date for this Senatorial District, and doth recommend
him TO the voters Of the District the members OF this
meeting hereby pledgng themselves to use oil lar and
honorable means to ensure his election.
Cd Resolred That Committee of three be appoint
ed by the Chair, to inform Mr.. Daniel of his nomina
on and to request his acceptance thereof Whereupon
the Chair appointed the following committee: Joseph
Fuouo. VIM W. Haskns and Thomas 5. Bocock.
On motion, it was
Resolred, That copy Of the proceedings of this
meeting signed by the Chairman and Secretary, be for
warded to the Richmond Enquirer and Lynchburg Re
publican for publication. The meeting then adjourned
ROBERT SHAW, Chairman.
J. w HAsRISS, SecTetary
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LYME SuAcKLIroKp tenders his sincere thanks to
the citizens Of Lancaster and Richmond counties, o
their kindness in nominating him as candidate TO re-
present them in the next General Assembly of Vrg
MIA He assures them, that he highly appreciates Inc
honor but having business OF private nature, wh'cf
necessarily reon,1es his attention from The Safe
large DO, ton Of his time, be could not do that justice
TO them which the PRESENT CRISIS demands he, there
fore, respectfully declines the nomlnaton-but
a, the same time pledges hmsel to support with al
the zeal and energy his power, any candidate Inc lie
mocra,ic party NAV nominate, who is opposed to
protective Ter r. National Bank, Henry Clay, ant
The party which "embraces birds of every feather
Warsaw, 22d March, 1874