The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-06
CITY NEWS.
E G G E.
DEMOCRATIC PoW-Wow
THE DEMOCRACY WILL HAVE
THEIR RIGHTS OR BLOOD.
HOW THEY MAKE A GOVERNOR
rHIs GOVERNMENT FOR WHITE MEN

. THE CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS OF TIL
| CONVENTION-SEVE RE
HOT AND ONLY WAITING AN oOCI
SION TO BLAZE-A HEAP OF TEMPE
f IFNOTHING ELSE-THE CONVENTION
NOT YET PERMANENTLY ORGAN
IzED-TEMPORARY OFFICERS ETC.
To-day, August 9th, being the day Sc
apart for the assembling of the Conserva
tive clans to nominate candidates for p,1
bernatorial honors, as well as for othe
state offices, the chosen delegates of In,
party gathered in formidable array in thi
city for the purpose indicated.
The Richmond Theatre had been Sc
cured for the meeting of the convention
The interior of the building, especially the
stage was plentifully decorated with bunt.
ing of all descriptions, including the
French. German, Irish, italian, and the
national and state flags.
| The stage was reserved for the officers of
the convention, the representatives of the
press, number Of prominent leaders of
the Conservative clans, and chosen few
who were so fortunate as to be in favor
with the committee of arrangements.
The orchestra chairs and parauette
were filled with delegates approximating to
400, in number, while the dress circle was
| occupied by alternates and spectators, with
small sprinkling Of ladies among the lat
ter. The family circle was also well filled,
the whole presenting what is termed in
theatrical parlance "a fine house.u
AtnOon the State Conservative executive
committee entered, headed by the inevita-
BILE Daniel, the chairman, and the urbane
and courteous Fisher, secretary, and there
upon the band played "Dixie, ,""Carry Me
Back, "and other seductive melodies. The
most inspiring thing about, besides Nc
Cams excellent music, was Manly's excel
lent whiskey; so when the delegates gather
ed, having often caucused at Manly,s
during the morning, they were filled with
the spirit of the occasion, and ready for
Democratic hurrah of the most extensive
sort, ,and yet there was noticeable absence
Of genuine enthusiasm.
DANIEL SPEAKS.
MIR. Daniel said: 1t devolves on me, nv
friends, to nominate the gentleman chosen
temporarily to preside over the delibera-
tons of this meeting. He according called
out the name of Colonel M. G. Harman, of
and the selection was ratified.
Major James R. Fisher was named as
secretary ad interim, and was endorsed as
such.
Colonel Harman on taking the chair
the same one prepared by the Swamp
Angels-said he felt highly honored at the
unexpected call to preside, etc. that the |
white men of Virginia could not afford to |
lose IN the contest now about to be inaugu- |
rated. and to win their proceedings must be
harmonious, etc.
A BABEL OF SOUND.
A delegate moved the appointment of a
of three on permanent organi- |
sation, and was interrupted with propo-
sition to let the delegates choose the three |
committeeman. Ex-Governor McMullen
in his usual airy way in favor
'f the first proposition. He spoke of
wasting time, and used up twenty minutes
n saying nothing. Finally the old Trojan.
illed with suppressed emotion, sub
sided. First delegate here came to the
scratch and argued in favor of his own
and playing out speedily, was
ollowed by Colonel John A. McCaull.
Who, with mildly beaming eyes, suggested
hat he be permitted to make an enquiry,
The Colonel was not permitted to air his
hetoric, and had to let up.
OLD JUBAL SPEAKS.
General Early rose in the midst of the mid
lie aisle and said it was no use to blink the
uestion; there had been wide spread diff.
,rence in this commonwealth as to the
onduct OF political matters therein, and he
'as afraid it still existed. lie went on af-
IL this style for some time, and the Gene
al being known as Withers man the
elegates in the kemper interest began to
smell MICE" and to have faint suspi-
ion that Early meant mischief.
RULES OF ORDER. Ii
The rules of the House of Delegates SO
IT as applicable were adopted for the {
overnment of this body.
COMMITTEES ON CREDENTIALS.
The chairman then announced the fol- !
wing committee on credentials
FIRST Distrlct--Wm. B. Talaferro, B.
Gunter.
Second District-A. j. Dalton. s. s.
hriver.
Third Dstrict--James r. Fisher, Socra-
q Brooks.
Fourth District VIM. r. Berkley.
harles Bruce.
Fifth District-Wm. p. Thompson. !,
gorge G. Cabell.
Sixth District-Ro. A. Cogbill, Carter !
. Poague.
Seventh Districts. II. Mofett, James !
Craig. !
Eighth District II. Payne, Hugh .
atham.
Ninth District--James S. Buchanan, A. 4
!. Phlegar.
The committee retired. .
ST OF NEWSPAPER MEN PRESENT. Il
The press was represented by S. Roszel Il
onohoe, West Point Star; Frank j. Tay- C
+, New Orleans Picayune Edward II. a
sher, f. A. G. Handy, Dispatch {; w. C
Elan, Wing FL. I. Bridgman, Wash s
gton correspondent Boston Daily Adver- +
ser nj. Glennan, Norfolk Virginian Q. b
. tishburn, Charlottesville Chronicle Il
enry ID. Beall, LYnchburg Republican t'
A. Hermans,. Virginia People Thomas n
Conrad Monfoanaru Mocoannar | II