National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-07-31
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
NETTING OF THE REPUBLICAN CoY-
GRESSfONAL COMMITTEE OF THE

NETTING OF THE REPUBLICAN CON
GRESSfONAL COMMITTEE OF THE
FIRST DISTRICT.
In accordance with a call of the Republican
Executive Committee of the First district of
met at 10 m. in the courthouse at Tappahan-
mock, Va.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.. T.
W. Taylor, of Aeeomac county.
Mr.. George Toy, of Northampton, was
elected temporary chairman. Mr.. VIM; Nc
Daniel was then elected secretary; Mr.. James
j. Mcdonald, Of Northumberland, assistant
secretary.
The following committee on credentials was
then appointed: Alexander Day, of Northum-
berland T. JEFF Hill, of King William, and A.
L. Nickens, Of Lancaster.
The committee on credentials reported the
following members present, viz: Alexander
Day, Of Northumberland; A. 8. Nickens, Of
Lancaster; L. R. Stewart, Of Richmond; B, L.
Porter, Of Westmoreland, alternate, vice G.
II. selden; VIM. Mcdaniel, Of King George,
vice B. Cole, removed; John Elliott, Of Essex;
W. D. Gresham, of King and Queen, alter
nate, vice W. L. Vessels; L. G. Bristow, Of
Middlesex, alternate, vice NJ. B. Gressitt; 7.
| lor, of Accomac; j. W. Ward, of Mathews,
alternate, vice John W. Dixon; J. L. Talliaferro,
of Stafford; c. F. Bailey, Of Prince William;
J. H. johnson, of spOttsylvauis, alternate,
vice VIM. Hays; George Toy, of Northampton.
The report Of the committee on credentials
was then adopted, and the committee took
recess until 3o'clock p. m, ct which hour they
permanent chairman, VIM. Mcdaniel secretary,
and James J. Mcdonald assistant secretary.
On motion the following committee on reso-
buttons we're appointed by the chairman, viz:
T. JEFF Hill, Of King William; John Elliott, Of
Essex: Alexander Day, Of Northumberlahd;
G. ?. Bailey, Of Prince William, and ThOs. W.
Taylor, of Aee6mscI ~ -
During the retirement, L. c. BristoW, esq,
addressed the meeting, paying q high compli-
mittee reported the following resolutions,
through their chairman, Mr.. T. JEFF Hill. Mr..
Hill in presenting thu resolutions made very
earnest appeal to the colored people In behalf
of Hon. J. B. Sensr. Mr.. A. 8. Nickens sec
onded the motion for the adoption Of the reso-
lutions, pledging the support Of the people Of
Lancaster. The resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
We, the Republican executive committee Of the
First Congressional district, assembled at Tappa
hammock, Va, this 18th day Of July, 1874 In pur-
Suence Of call regularly made, do, after full
gated to 1I by the Republican party OF this dis
trlct, deem It ineXpedient to call convention TO
nominate . candidate for the Forty fourth Con;
wishes Of this DISTRICT irrespective Of party Siia
tons do call upon the Hon. Jas. B. Sener IN con-
sderation Of the eminent services rendered during
one session In the Congress Of the United States,
to again become o candidate for re-slection and
Fe-estsblish the uus-honored and cherished Gus
toms Of this old Commonwealth Of retaining In
once those who have shown themselves worthy
the confidence Of their constituency, thereby re-
gaining the influence which Virginia possessed In
times past and gone in the councils Of this nation
RssOIusd, That We pledge ourselves to use all
legitimate means 10 secure Mr.. Sener's Re-eleo-
ton believing ns do that he can If reelected
upon all good citizens, who desire to promote the
welfare Of our tnboyeriShed State, TO unite with
Us In giving 70 Mr.. SeneT that support he 50 Justly
deserves: And be Il further
Re8otbed, That We repudiAte the call Tor o con-
ventlop ct TappAhanpock on August Q, called BY
one Hayr, falsely styling himself chairman Of the
Congressional committee Of the First district Of
Virginia, and that the action Of that so-called
convention or meeting is inimlcal to the interests
Of the Republican party: And be Il further
RsIoipsd That W. repudiate ali such diIorgan-
izsrs and Will treat them as enemies to the Re
publican organisation, and we also recommend TO
The county committees that they in their several
counties oah fnHSS meeting Of the citizens there
or in order 10 IndoTse the course and support the
reelection Of Hon. ]. B. Sener.
On motion, committee of three was ap-
pointed to walt on Mr.. sener and acquAint him
with the action Of the committee.
The meeting was addressed by Mr.. A. Day,
who pledged the entire support Of the colored
people Of Northumberland county.
Addresses Were also made by Messrs. r. D.
Beckley, Peter J. Carter, j. H. johnson, VIM.
Mcdaniel and o;hers, urging Mr.. Sener's claims
for reelection, after which the meeting ad-
iOurued