Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-20
LOUISA DISTRICT CONVENTION.

Al a meeting Of delegates appointed 10 hold a
CONVENTION at the Tavern of Micajah Parrish,
in the county OF Louisa, on the 18th inst for the
! purpose Of nominating a candidate for The Sena.
torisl District, composed OF The counties Of Loui
.a, Hanover, Goochland and Fluvanna, on mo
lion of VIM. Overlon, Esq, Col. VIM. O. Harris
ives called TO the Chair, and Col. P. Guerrant ap-
pointed Secretary.
Ten delegates appeared and took their seals as
members of the Convention from Louisa and six
from Goochland. exclusive of The Chairman ant
Secretary. No one was in attendance from Han.
over or Fluvanna.
Mr., Oyerton submitted a motion TO adjourn
Until some day in The last week of this month, in
| order 10 give the people of Hanover and Fluvan'
ma an opportunity to appoint delegated, which
motion was oyerruled by The convention.
Wherenpon, on the motion Of Mr.. Orcrton,
Resolrcd, That in voting for the eandidatesiha
may be brought before the Convention, The vote
shall be taken per capita and not by counties.
Capt. Garland Anderson then nominated Gel.
John Guerrant, Mr.. Butler dominated James l.
Gordon, Esq, and Mr.. Overton nominated VIM.
M. Amber, Esq and Col. Guerrant having re.
ceiyed a majority Of the whole number OF votes
given, il was, on motion,
Resolved, Tha, Col. JOHN Guerrant be declared
The nominee OF lhls Convention by an unani-
nous vote.
Rcsolrcd, That The counties of Hanover and
nomination, and that the same has been made
subject 10 such objections as may be made by the
Democratic party in said counties.
Rcsolrcd, That a committeee OF three, Capt.
Martin, John S.. Woodson, and Thomas Massie,
he appointed 10 wait upon Col. Guerrani ~ in
form him Of his nomination and request his ac-
ceptance OF The anne.
Resolred, That the proceedings OF this conven-
lion be signed BY The Chairman and Secretary
and forwarded to the Richmond Enquirer with a
request that they be published.
WIN, o. HARRIS, Chm.
P. GuERRANr, Sec'y.
March ii, 1916.
To Col. JOHN GugRRAST:
Dear Sir-We have been deputed by the Con-
vention held at Micajah Parrish's, the 18th inst.,
for the purpose Of nominating a candidate for
The Senate OF Virginia, to be voted for al the en-
suing election, in The district composed Of the
counties OF Louisa, Hanover, Goochland and
Fluvanna, TO inform you OF your nomination by
the unanimous vote OF said Convention, and 10
ask your acceptance Of the same. We lake
great pleasure in being the organs of the Con-
yen,ion selected TO make this communication 10
you, and earnestly hope, although it may require
some sacrifice Of your feelings and personal con-
v~enicnce as well as private interest 10 accept the
nomination, you will again consent TO become
The standard bearer Of the Democratic party in
the district. Respectfully,
Your obi serv'ls,
JNO. t. A. MARTIN,
JNO. S. WOODSON,
THOS. MASSIE.
CERES, 10Th March, 1876.
Gentlemen: | acknowledge The receipt of your
communication OF The l4lh inst, representing
Yourselves as The organ Of "Conyenlion which
was held al Micajah Parrish's, on The 18th inst,
for the purpose OF nominating a candidate for the
Senate of Virginia, 10 be voted Tor al The ensuing
election. in The district composed oil the counties
Of Louisa. Hanover, Goochland and Fiuvanna,"
informing me of The fact OF my nomination, and
asking nv acceptance thereof. For Ibis evidence
If voIr anproval Of nv course as representa-
live in The Senate of Virginia Tor the last four
vears-a reward which, saving a selt-approvlng
conscience. was, and shall continue 10 be, my
ooly ambition-be pleasedto acceptmy unteiSned
gratitude.
Pleased. as I should have been, because OF my
earnest desire 10 retire IRON pubic he, mad your
choice fallen upon one Of the many IN The district,
faithful 10 The principles e advocate, yet, in obedi.
ence 10 your call, | accept the nomination and
her,by lender 10 You, and to The members Of the
meeting OF which you are the organ, my best
wishes Tor your health, happiness and prosperity;
and for The ascendancy of those principles which
prompt yonr ac,ion-lo sustain which, my hum
BILE efforts shall be honestly devoted, should il be
the pleasure of The district 10 elect me.
Your friend and obi servant,
J. GUERRANT.
To Messrs. John T. A. Martin, John $. Wood
son and Thomas Massie.