The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-03-24

OEMoohAIic NunvENTION.--1 ne Dem0-
cratic Conversion, to sosninase candfdafe for the
sena'orial dlstrict, composed Of The counties Of
Henrco aud Hanover, met IL Heurico courthouse
o'clock and organized BY electiug
Mr.. JOHN ID q. BRowN chairman, and Messrs
DANIEL Il. GARDNER, OF Henrico, and w. T. H.
POLLARD, OF Hanover, secretaries.
The Chairman, after retu rning thanks for the
honor conferred on him, took bic seat. and an
nounced the readiness Of the meeting to proceed to
business ,e+s,-,e.
Mr.. C. w. Dabney, of Hanover called for the
reading of the names of the delegates from the two
counties, which being done, II was ascertaiued that
there were twenty five present from Hsnrico, and
seventeen from Hanover -, sos. u.
Capt. william Nelson, OF Hanover, offered the
following resolution, which was adopted
Resolved, That In voting for candidates for Sem
ator, the vote OF each county shall be counted In
proportion to its Democratic strength cast Ia the
last Presidential election
1 Mr.. John B. Young. of Henrico offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which also passed:
Resolved That 10 voting for candidates for Sem
ator the Democratic vote of each county be dvi-
ded equally among Its delegation, and that ths
dida.e receiving majority of the votes then cast
be declared the nominee OF the Convention. 81
The chairman then stated that in the last Presi-
dental election. Hanover gave 554 Democratic
votes and Henrico 54S s..t4Hs i- "a.
Mr.. c w. Dabney, of Hanover, nominated Mr..
CHAsTAIN WHITE, OF his county, believing him to
be the most available man-one who would carry
larger vote in Hanover than any other of her
sons-and one who the people of Hanover desired
should be the nominee Mr. White was a man ad
mirably qualified to lead on the Democratic ranks
at this particular crisis, and he hoped his brother
Democrats of Henrico would give Hanover the
nomination, as an act of courtesy as well as JUS
ice, Henrico having mad the nominee at the last
Senatorial election.
s Mr. Thomas ]. Starke, of Henrico, nominated
Mr.. ROBERT A. MAYO, working Democrat, and
one who could carry larger vote in his county
Henrico had the last nominee, she had not her
choice, but accepted gentleman forced on her by
the delegates of Hanover, against her desire.
Mr.. Jos. A Wingfeld of Hanover, differed with
Mr.. Starke, and contended that the Convention
that nominated Mr. Psrkhill, agreed to give Hano.
yer the next nominee.
Mr. N F. Bowie, OF Henrieo, was in favor of Mr.
r. A. Mayo, because he believed Mr. NJ was ent-
tied to the nomination, and because he would carry
larger suburb vote-a very important element in
the eIection-than any other man could do He
was for harmony and concert OF action, and was
prepared to support the nominee, whoever he
might be.
Mr. VIM R. Irby. of Hanover, thought the noml-
nee should come from his county, which he con
sdered entitled to it by right she had given the
last nominee to Henrico.
Mr.. William Nelson saw the Importance of union
and therefore offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved That the delegates in this Convention
hereby pledge themselves to support most cordial
ly, and work most strenuously in favor ofthe nom
in be he chosen from Hanover or Henrico.
The debate continued 10 favor of the two
nominees by their friends, Messrs. John B. Young,
William Nelson, w. B. Newton and others, for at
least an hour; when the roll was called with the
following result:
Whole number of votes ca al 1902 OF this NUM-
Der Mr.. Chastain White received 6i2, and Mr. Ro~
bert A MAYO 100.
Sc Mr.. White was declared to De the democratic
candidate to represent the Senatorial District COM
posed of Henrico and Hanover, IN the next Legis-
lature of Virginia.
time, came forward and pledged his aid and CO.
operation 10 the democratic candidate, Mr.. White,
in the approaching contest. He would do all
within his power to ensure the success OF the DEM
ocratic party, and hoped that some delegate from
Henrico would move to make the nomination
unanimous one.
Mr. B. Young, after brief speech, offered the
following resolution, which passed without dis
senting voice:
Resolved, That the nomination of Mr. CHAsrA1N
WHITE be declared unanimous by the Convention
The usual vote of thanks to the Chairman and
Secretaries were then passed after which the
Convention adjourned, sine die.
MUSICAL CoNvENTIoN-In pursuance of
resolution, adopted at a previous meeting, COM
posed of the Richmond Sacred Music Society," the
various choirs, and the friends of the cause of
Sacred Music in the city generally, q meeting was
urday evening, March 17th for the organization of
q Musical Convention.
The meeting having been called to order by Mr.
John Williams, President of the Sacred Music So
ciety, and the objects explained, the following gen.
tlemen were nominated officers of the Conven-
ton, and unanimously elected
For President. REV. Dr. Moses D. Hoge ,
For Vice Presidents.-Rev. DIR. Howell Rev.
Charles Fl. Read. .-...
Musical Directors.-Prof Geo F. Root, Rev,
William C Van Meter
SecretarieS.-Mr. T. NJ. Gallaher, Mr.. James Cor
don.
Ireasurer.-Mr Il. M. Harold
The President, Rev. Dr. Hoge on taking the
chair commended the objects of the Convention
in an eloquent and appr6pfiate address. The ex,
ercises were then opened with prayer by Rev Mr.
Edwards of Centenary Church
During the session the Convention was occu.
pied with various exercises consisting OF choruses
performed by the choir, solos and musical cri.i-
cisms By Professor Root
After brief closing address by DR. Howell. the
Convention adjourned to meet on Monday morning
at III o'clock, at the I'd Baptist Church, on Main
street.
MONDAY MORNING, March 10Th The Conyeu.
ton was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Howell
(Rev. DR.; Hoge in the chair) The minutes of the
last meeting We're read and adopted.
Rev John Williams offered the following resolu.
ton which was adopted, viz:
Resolved, That committee of three persons
DC appointed to enquire into the present condition
OF sacred music in this city, and suggest such inca
sures as may be best calculated to improve aud ex-
tend its cultivation throughout this community.
Resolved, That in view of the shortness of the
sessions of the Convention, the committee be re-
quested to make report soon as practicable.
The following gentlemen were appointed on the
committee: Rev. S. S. Stevens, Rev. VIM C. Van
meter Mr.. ]. P. Hanlop.
After musical exercises, under direction of Prof
Root, varied by remarks and criticisms relative to
style, information, &C.. the committee through their
chairman, Mr. s. 8. Stevens, made the following
report which was warmly advocated by Rev. DR..
Howell, Rev. Cha's II Read and others and unani.
mously adopted;
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
In view of the success of the efforts which have
been made in accordance with the objects coptem-
plated by the Sacred Music Society," as expressed In
tn constitution and bye-aws, advance the inter-
of the of music in this city, your Commit
tes feel that the time has arrived when we should
take higher ground in this important work Much
of the work hitherto performed has been like the
laying of the foundation of noble structure which
although not Is not the less important and il
remains for us with one heart and voice say I'VE
will arise and build" and the work s complete To
the accomplishments of this, your Committee be.
leave TO recommend:
First. That Southern Musical Institute for the
parpose of importing more thorough musical edu,
cation, and espeeialy for preparing teschers and
choIisters for their important work be commenced
In this city about the 10th of December next and
continue four weeks. = =
second That In order to prepare the way for the
greater success of the institute, we urge upon the
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