Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-14

raitatie Democrat should be called out forthwith
and with that spirit, and with the active support
o. his Republican brethren--in such q cause and
with such soldiers 10 sustain him-and with Mr.
Payne no longer 10 oppose them-we cannot
doubt that old Fluvanna will again be redeemed,
reoeneraled, and decentralization Federal Wing
gerry:
FLUVANNA COUNTY.
AT 4 meeting Of large portion OF the Demo-
cratic party of Fluvanna county, held at the
Court House on Monday, February 9th, held
for The purpose OF nominating Il suitable person
10 represent this county in the next Legislature Of
was called 10 the chair.
On notion il was then
Res2lred, That committee of twenty, selected
from all parts of the county, be appointed for the
purpose OF nominating suitable candidate.
The chairappoin!ed Messrs. D. W. X. Bowles,
l. o. Perkins, VIM. Appleberry, 6. w. Rich
artlson S. b. Jones, c. Blesoe, Joseph Wool
ling, w Wooing DIR. r ". Curran, Or. K.
f. Nelson Vim. II. Jones, John Perkins, WIN.
Appleberry, rs. A. B. J. Haden, Henry Mas
sic, II. II. Boston, r. George, y. p. Gay, Fl.
NJ. Basket, and A. Seay as said committee, who,
after retiring TO consult Of their nomination, re-
ported 10 the meeting that they had nominated
Dr. George P. Holeman as a suitable candidate
OF Virginia.
On motion, the nomination reported by the
Committee was unanimously confirmed by the
mcelins.
On motion, it was
Rcsolrcd, That Committee be appointed 10
inform Dr. Holeman Of his nomination.
And the following gentlemen were appointed
br the Chair as said Committee: n. 3. Gay, r.
Ii. Boston, Thomas Omohundro, Il. L. Nelson,
William II. Massie, Silas e. Jones, d. w. h.
Bowles jos. Woolling, William Woollins, |. O..
Perkins, c. w Richardson, William Appiebery,
John Perkins, L. NJ Baskct, Austin Seay and Ii.
George.
The following resolution was unanimously
concurIcd in:
Realrcd, That we have entire confidence in
our present Representative in Congress Hon. E.
w. Hubbard, and will accord TO him our hearty
support TO secure his reelection in the ensuing
election.
WILLIAM FoNTAINE, Chairman.
FLrvANNa Co, Feb %, 1915
Dr. GEo. p IIoLEMAN.
Sir: At meeting of large portion OF the
Democratic Republican parry Of the county OF
Fluvanna, held al the courthouse on Monday, the
9th inst, for the purpose Of nominating suila-
lie person 10 represent this county in the next SEES
sion OF Tie General Assembly Of Virginia, you
were unanimously chosen as he candidate.
The undersigned have been appointed 4 COM
mltlee to inform you OF your nomination; and,
in doing beg leave to express their wishes that
YOU will, without hesitation, accept The nomina-
lion, 50 cordially sustained BY so large portion
of your tellowciizcns; and flalter themselves
with The hope. that you will afford 10 them the
very high pleasure of communicating 10 the pub.
lie that you accept The nomination which, as The
organ OF Tie Democratic party, they have The no.
nor 10 communicate 10 yon.
Very respectfully, your humble and ohe'licnt
servants,
G. w. Richardson JOS. Woling
K. II. Boston, ]. O. Perkins.
r. L. Nelson, Thomas Omohnndro,
W. f. Massie, William ApplcbeIry,
s. y. Jones, John Perkins,
D. w. X. Bowles, Austin Seay.
r. George,
SPRING GARDEN, March 4h 1915.
Gentlemen: have received your kind letter
through which yon inform me, that have been
unanimously chosen as the candidate oil the De-
mocraIic Republican party to represent his coun-
~ in Inc next Legislature OF Virginia.
! am deeply sensible Of The honor conferred by
this nomination and tender my warmest acknow-
Judgments 10 my fellow citizens for this uncxpect-
ed manifestation of their confidence and regard
II is with the deepes, regret, however, that feel
myself compelled respectfully 10 decline the no
minalion so halteringly rendered. Circums'an-
ces renter it necessary that my whole and unci-
yidcd attention should be bestowed upon ms pri-
vale affairs. This deeply regret, but am forced
10 Weld 10 their impsrious demands. Rest ASST
red. gentlemen, that my failure 10 respond in The
manner for which you 50 tlalteringly express
hope in your letter, arises from no unwiingness
on m; part, to make even great personal sacrih.
ces for The good of our common and beloved
cause. Ny acceptance of the nomination is with.
held only by sense of prior obligations which
am net at liberty 10 disregard.
You will, therefore, do me the favor TO make
known 10 those on whose behalf you act, the cor
dial acknowledgements | have expressed, and
nv deep regret at being compelled 10 decline;
and further, 10 assure them, that shall esteem
il as mr. highes, privilege, 10 cooperate with
them in securing the triumphant election OF any
other candidate whom they MAY nominate.
Please accept gentlemen, the assurance of my
high esteem, ard believe me TO be,
Most respectfully,
Your humble and ODD. serv't,
GEO. P. HOLEMAN.
To Messrs. Gay, Richardson and Others Com
miltse.