The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-28

The Third Congressional District Nomi.
Mating Convention assembled In the old
billiard-room Of the Ballard House yester-
day at noon. 81; --:-:. ::s,.:.z
The body was called to order by Mr..
John Bell Bigger, secretary OF the State
Conservative Committee, In the absence
OF the members of the District Commit
tee. and OF Mr.. John w. Wright, who is
resident member, but whoi was absent by
reason OF illness in his fanfiiy.S..:.;
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. Bigger further: stated that he pre-
sumed quorum was present. and that the
first business in order would be the election
of temporary chairman. gua.
Mr. j. H. ChamberlayEe, OF Richmond,
nominated Mr.. j. M. .Hudgin, OF Caroline.
Mr.. Murray, Of Louisa, nominated Mr.. 4.
H. Cardwell, OF Hanover. .....,.,
Mr.;Keiley seconded the nomination. -
MIR. Hudgin declined to serve. :-.:s,:,.-.,.
Mr.. CardWell was unanimously chosen.
On motion Of Mr.. Peyton Wise, Mr.. John
Bell Bigger was chosen temporary secre-
tary, and the members OF the press assistant
secretaries. 80
On motion Of Mr.. Charles F. Taylor, Mr..
Benjamin T. August was chosen temporary
sergeant-at-arms. 22, E..H &c. ~ =
DELEGATES PRESENT.
The roll OF the delegates present, as pub
,ished i'll the papers, was then. directed by
the Convention to be called by the secre-
tary, in lieu OF the appointment OF q COM
mittee on credentials. More than quorum
was found to be present.
Mr.. j. Booth Brown objected to the pro-
ceeding on the ground that questions might
arise requiring the decision Of a committee.
The Chair decided that the subject had
been disposed Of.
RULES AND ORGANIZATION.
General Anderson, Of Richmond, moved
that committee OF thirteen be appointed on
rules and organization.
MIR. Brown suggested that the motion be
amended so as to appoint one member from
each county and each ward in the city. The
suggestion was accepted.
Mr.. Drinkard stated that it would be
manifestly unjust to Richmond to allow
Manchester, having population OF S,Qoo'
| four representatives on the committee.
while Richmond, with 10000, should have
only six representatives.
| Mr.. Brown said his motion had been mis-
construed. and go he put it in Writing-Ylz.,
that the Char appoint one member from
each county, one from each ward In the city
Iof Richmond, and one from the city OF
Manchester. s'a =
| Mr.. Woodbridge moved to amend the res
olution so as to authorize the respective
delegations to appoint the representatives
on the committee.
Mr.. Drinkard opposed the motion because
| it would give the friends OF one candidate
| in the city OF Richmond an undue adYan-
tage. .>'a
|: Mr.. ChamberlaYne agreed with the last
speaker. -:
General Anderson thought the Chair
ought to appoint the committee.
Dir. Woodbridge withdrew his amend.
ment. fl;s."- r1l.., -.
/ Mr.. l.. S. Edwards moved as substitute
| for the whole that q committee OF ten be
appointed by the Chair-two from each
| delegation.
L General Anderson withdrew his PROPOSE
tion and accepted that OF Mr.. Brown. "a
/ Mr. Drinkard said that proposition was
open to the same objection as the other.
Mr.. Lovenstein also opposed the substi-
tute offered by Mr.. Edwards, and favored
| MIR. Browns resolution for the reasons
given by MIR. Drinkard.
The vote was being taken on Mr.. Ed
wards's substitute, when Mr. Witt de-
/ manded the ayes and noes.
| The call for the ayes and noes was Sus-
4 tanned and the roll called. | 1850
| Mr.. r. D. Ward desired the roll to be
called alphabetically by counties.
The substitute proposed by Mr.. Edwards
was reieeted-ayes, CT; noes, &c., ..-..
| General Anderson's original resolution
was then adopted unanimously. ~.
| ; The Chair then appointed the following
| Committee ON Rules and Permanent Or
ganization: - -. .,.a
Caroline: T. n. Welsh. s,. 3. ....
Chesterfield: W..B. Woodbridge.
| Hanover: Hill Carter. !. -"
| Henrico John L. Grubbs. -. - -.
Louisa: H. w. Murray. -. -. =, -.
Richmond, City: Marshall Ward, Il. Watt
| Taylor; Clay Ward, Leroy S.-;Edwards /;
Madison Ward;i G. X. Taylor; Jefferson
Ward, John 81. Rose; Jackson. Ward, John
NJ aHulcher; Monroe Ward, j. Fl. Chamber
.layne. E+:t
Manchester: Frank Fitzgerald. =, @ses- /.
On motion, the Convention recessed until
P. -: ~. - -. 90 .s4+.jl
The; Convention resumed its session
shortly after 8. O'Clock.
/ Mr.J. II. Chamberlayne, from the Com
mittee on Rules and Permanent Organiza-
ton, submitted the following report: = : "a
For permanent President, R.. II. Card
we'll; OF Hanover; Vice-President,, John Ne
Eudgin. of Caroline; second, Edward
Vaughan, of Hanover; third, George ID.
| PIeasants, Henrico; fourth, w. T. Rad
Ijclife, Chesterfield; fifth, Major F. P. Tur-
ner, Richmond; sixth, Robert F. Moss,
Louisa; seventh, 4. M. Gregory, Manches.
| ter; B. r. August, sergeant-at-arms; ana
G. f. Harrison, assistant sergeant t-at-arms;
John Bell Bigger, secretary; W. +. Drink
ard and j. II. Chamberlayne, assistant Sec
retaries. z... -
Resolved, That the rules Of the House OF
Delegates Of Virginia be adopted for the
guidance OF this body. '..#
Resolued, That each county and city Sc
Iect q chairman, who shall cast the vote OF
his city or county in due proportion to the
choice OF said city or county as betWlXt the
several candidates.
TIE report was adopted.
NOMINATIONS. :.z'.. ~ j.. IT,. .....
At s:4oP. M. the Convention commenced
its work in earnest. - .--.,---.-s--.-----
After. the Lapse. OF, few minutes, and no
candidates being placed In nomination, Mr..
Webb, of Caroline, moved, las there ap-
peared to be no further business, that the
Convention do now adjourn. lLaughter.l
Mr. q. "a. Jones, 81 Hanover, now nomi.
mated General Joseph e. Johnston as fit
and worthy candidate for the high and re-
sponsible office. Mr. Jones said:
MIR. Chairman, N Notwi outstanding tho mo-,
finn Of the gentleman from Caroline, Mr..