Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-13
LOCAL NEWS.

RADICAL SENATORIAL CoNvENroN.-Thc
Radical Senatorial Convention of this district,
met in the I. S. Court room, in this city, this
morning at 10 o'clock, and was called to order
by Geo. G. Round, of Prince William, who
said the Convention was to organize the party
tor victory in the coming contest.
On motion of f. L. White, S. G. Chamber
lin, Of Loudoun, was chosen temporary chair
man. Upon taking the chair Mr. e. acknow-
lodged the compliment and advised the Con-
vention to select the strongest men as can
didates
On motion of l. C. O'Neale Geo. G. Round
was chosen temporary Secretary.
On motion of \. J. Downing, of Fairfax,
the chair appointed a. j. Downing, of Fairfax;
j. T. Andrews of Prince William; E.E. White,
of Alexandria, and II. Il. Holmes, Of Loudoun,
u Committee on Credentials, who retired for
consultation. and during their absence, the
Convention; on motion of Mr.. Round. was add
dressed by j. Nj. Thatcher, who said that the
Republican party was a party Of progress not
welded to any particular tcncts, and ready to
change any OF their principles when OCCASION
acknowledgements admission. lie wanted L
change in the judiciary OF the Statc-nade no
assault on any one, but thought it would be
county in this district-this would be IN enter
ing wedge to securing more hereafter lie at
tempted to combat the views expressed 10
Judge Thomas letter OF acceptance, but made
rather 4 poor out of it; and contcnded that all
the oppressive taxes imposed upon the people
OF Virginia should be laid at the door of the
Conservative party. He advocated the selection
OF irreproachabc men as candidates-luen who
could not be bribed with money; did not think
the district hopelessly lost to the Radicals, as
Mr.. Mckenzie had carried it by majority OF
lu!. and when he lost 1T least lG0votes IN Fair
fax county. In this city he thought there was
some dissatisfaction in the Conservative party
and referred to the organization OF new party.
from which it might be expected that the Rad
Gals would get some votes; these men wanted
L change and would vote for good men.
.. f. lline suggested the reading OF Judge
Thomas letter, which was done, after w. h.
Downey had declined to speak, at this time, snd
on motion, MIR. lline proceeded to give his
views upon the letter, and an explanation Of the
township SYSTEM euoglzlnS the system, and
contending that the expense will be less under
it than ever before lie was of opinion that
If the Radicals did not succeed IN carrying the
district this time they would next.
After a long absence the Committee ON Gre
dentials reappcared and submitted report,
showing nearly full delegations from all the
counties except farlax, from which county
there were ouly three delegates present.
The report suggested that each county be
entitled to full vote, apportionment being
rs follows: Alexandria, seven delegates; Fair
fax, five: l.cudoun, eight; and Prince VILLAIN,
three.
On motion of Mr. Thachcr. the report WAS
adopted.
rmutel Messrs. lIiue of Fairfax, White Of
Alexandria, Ely of Loudoun, Bailey of Prince
William, and O'Neale OF Alexandria, Il com
mttcc on permanent organization.
The committee yetirel and after conSui,a
tion made the following report:
For President, q. +. Hne, of Fairfax; Sec
rotary, j. NJ Thatcher, Of Alexandria; Assist
ant Secretary, q. l.. Grant, OF Prince William.
On motion. the report was adopted, and al
though Mr. Thatcher declined the position OF
secretary the convention refused to accept his
,ieclination and Nj. T. took his place at the
desk, Mr. Hne assuming the chair.
On motion Of Geo. &. Round, the chair APP
pointed MeSsrS Round Of Prince William.
O'Ncale of Alexandria, Crockcr OF Fairfax, and
Chsmberlin of Loudoun, 4 committee on rules.
Mr. Edward Daniels, Of Fairfax editor of
the Richmond State Journal, by invitation,
State policy, and the mission of ladicalisnl,
summed up in the word loyalty; advcrted
~ the late war and the devastation OF the State,
from which she is still suffering, and contended
that her condition was rctrOgradlng. He ad-
yo.atcd the adoption OF Il policy that will give
\ leverage by which the people can raise them,
selves" that is repeal the funding bill and
r,a1t relief by poStponing the time Tor the
naymcnt of the interest on the debt; asserted
that the State was utterly bankrupt, and that
the funding bill will require doubling OF the
taxes in order to meet its requirements, ana
that the school fund will be taken to pay the
interest and said let the honor of the State
take care Of itself if education is to be ELECTED
thereby. =,
The c,.,mittcc on resolutions, through Mr..
Round. reported series OF resolutions, 'rea;;,
tirming the principles Of the Republican party, ,
advocating amnesty, Cancellation and good
will y universal liberation OF political and re-
igous thought" and ''punishment of all who
trample on the rights OF citizens election OF
school trustees by the people; enforcement OF
the Homestead law; opposition to taxation OF
business; reduction OF taxation, and opposition
to funding bin.
On motion of Mr.. Corbctt, the report was
IN motion of Mr.. Croker, an informal bal
,ot was ordered, and Messrs. Crokcrand Cham
berlin appointed tellcrs to receive the vote
Nominations being in order Geo. Z. found,
,,f Prince William, was put in nomination by
Andrews W. Willough6y, Of Alexandria; by
,rorbett; Il. Daniels, Of Fairfax, by Crockcr;
~ II Beck, of Alexandria, by Scaton; anu
The allotresulted: Willoughby, is; Daniels
II; Beck, 3; Gray, ?; Round. s. ~, :.
Mr.. Crochcr moved that w, W. " ilo s u
:, .endria, and Edward Daniels, OF FAIRFAX
AleA sred the unanimous choice of the Con
be deel' % candidates for the Senate, but ut w
Mr.. . Neai -, avn and the Convention pro
ton was t ml,na ual vote, NJ Round with
drawing his name h.,rot Wioughby
NJ Round, the nominations "e'' "''''' ~
NOUS orMr Round Senatorial com