The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-17
rrrom the SHENANDOAH valleJ.I


The Convention which met Mt the Court
house, Woodstock. Shenandoah county, Va.'
Monday, to more fully organize the Demo-
cratic party Of this county 10 the coming
national political contest and TO elect DELE
Gates 10 the Richmond Convention, was
large, enthusiastic, and representative.
ktI2 O'Clock the people assembled IN the
co,,rt.housc. and Me-. Moses Walton was
called ia the chair. He explained the OBJ
,ect Of the meeting 10 be in accord with the
calls already made, and cordially invited all
Democrats to participate in the meeting.
Editors OF newspapers who were present
were elected as secretaries.
The following business committee--one
from each magsteria district-on notion
was appointed: ii. &. Allen. chairman; ".
S. HenkeI, q. S. Meem, j. ii. Rodeier, II.
II. Whisen lin place OF Jacob Lantz, VINO
declined), and Obed Funk.
After q short retirement, the committee
returned, reporting the following resoiu-
tons through its chairman,
HON. II. C. ALLEN,
in neat little speech
/. RESOLVED, That all the people OF Shen-
andoah county who are in sympathy WIN
the objects and purposes OF this meeting as
indicated by the published call for the same
are cordially invited to participate In lis
proceedings. at
2. That the object and purpose OF tins
meeting is TO organize the Democratic party
OF this county for the coming presidential
campaign.
3. That we will send delegates to the
Convention OF said party called to meet in
Richmond on the 10Th day OF May, with a
view to the election OF delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention TO meet in
Cincinnati in June, and that we pledge
ourselves to the support OF the nominees OF
that Convention. -.
The committee also reported the names OF
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATEs
to the Richmond Convention.
The resolutions were tremendously and
unanimously adopted, save one negative
vote.
Captain II. II. Riddleberger declined to
be delegate, and said his reasons hereafter
would be given for not affiiatiDg with this
meeting, aud asked that his name be stricken
from the list.
1t was done, and the name OF Moses Wal
ton substituted in its place.
The following is the list OF delegates TO
the Richmond Convention, as reported by
the committee and adopted by the meeting
Lee Observation-Disclosures William II Rice,
w. ID. Peacby, j. Ii. Kegey, j. w. Zirkle.
Ashby District-J. w. X. Moore, Lemuel
Rinker, John Ruby, Z. +. Rinker. W. II.
Ryan. Madison District-G. w. Windle,
X. NJ. Lantz, Il. ii. Stone, K. w. Burke.
Stopewall Dlstrict-N. Milton Rhodes,
Moses Walton, ]. Hite Bird, NJ. l.. Walton,
ID. S. Spiker, f. E. Stickley, E. L. New
man. Johnston District-Hugh Logan,
Levi Culers, John Hausenfuck, j. w. Nc
Gruder. Davis District-G. A. Brown, l..
ID. Funkhouser, ID. L. Fisher, j. II. Newell.
IA new County Committee was then ap-
pointed.]
The meeting adjourned.
CAPTAIN RIDDLEBERGER THEN PRESENTED
HIMSELF BEFORE THE AUDIENCE.
He spoke over two hours in regard to the
State debt, telling why he would not en-
dorse the action Of this meeting and take
part in it. Some personal remarks were
made concerning Hon. Ii. G.. Allen, who
replied in very few words that this was
public meeting, 10 which all were invited
regardless OF State or local ditferences-so
they were Democrats and would support
the nominee of the Cincinnati Conyen-
ton. He would support the nominee, II
be were a Democrat, and it was not very
likely that this Convention would nominate
a Republican or negro; but man worthy
OF the support OF the Democratic party.
He promised bis earnest efforts in behalf OF
the nominee nO,U, and had confidence
enough in his party not to make it neces.
sary for him to wait TO see IL the work had
been done to suit his individual notion or
that OF particular set OF individuals. lie
was a Democrat, and would work for the
cause without any IFS or ands, equivoca-
lions, or awaiting for something 10 turn
up," or considerations. He felt sure old
SHENANDOAH, THE BANNER COUNTY OF THE
TENTH LEGION,
would give forth no uncertain sound on the
day OF election, but Democratic strength
would nightly prevail.
Captain Riddleberger called upon those
in sympathy with the move to nominate
seven honest men, who could be trusted.
from the several magisterial districts, to
meet in Richmond the 18th Of July TO attend
convention OF which Malone is the chair
man. He further announced, il not done
in the courthouse, 1t could be done better
in his Office, and he would see that the
names were published.
Mr.. Harrison OFT, who Is very strong
questions. Mr.. OFT is Readiuster, but de-
precates anything looking to Radicalism, or
that might disparage National Democracy.
Plain, unequivocal statements were de-
sired as to the course OF
"THE 7TH OF JULY CONVENTION"
Did 1t mean to support the Democratic
nomineei II so, why not say SO; If not,
why practice deception. The Democrats
would make nomination at the Cincinnati |
Convention regardless Of "the 7th OF July
To be OF effect to the Demo-
cratic party, all Democrats will have to
support the nominee. 1t was not under
stood how "the 7th OF July Convention "
Is to work, or what its real object and pur-
pose is. Is it to be mere ratiication-meet-
ing? But two national political parties
the Democratic and Republcan-are recog-
nized, and the question is which is to re-
reive our support, and let this be decided
now. Two Democratic electoral tickets in
he State would almost be sure to
GIVE THE STATE TO THE RADICALS,
md no true Democrat wishes to do this.
Democrats should show their hands now,
md not shroud themselves in mystery, and
when it is too late see the delusisn and de-
,eption, and find the party manipulated to
he Republicans for certain considerations.
No consideration should be equal to that of
'aving the State from Republican oppres-
ion.
1t was very manifest that Shenandoah
county Is Democratic, aud will vote her full
strength for the Cincinnati Democratic
nominee.
In the midst of little running discus
lion Hon. Allen proposed adjourniDg with
hree cheers for the Cincinnati nominee,
md the response was full, long, and gous-
ng.
II the State is lost to the Democrats, it
will be no fault OF the county Of Shenan-