The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-11
COALITION CONVENTION.
RICH AND RIOTOUs SCENES.
PICTURES OF THE POT-POURRI PARTY
Successful Smith Sweeps the Deck and Ma
hone Misses his Man--Jones Against Smith
md Jones Left In the Lurch.

can0luatcS ana many OF the delegates Dc
gan to assemble at Henrico courthouse,
on Main street, and notwithstanding the
fact that the sun, as 1t rose higher and
nearer the zenith, sent its rays almost red.
hot upon them, the crowd increased and
hung around, talking IN favor OF their
favorite candidates. All sorts OF argu-
ments were used. and the corn-feld politi-
clans enjoyed the Importance with which
they suddenly found themselves invested,
and with great gusto made the most OF It's
brief existence, for when nominating
convention adjourns 10 man is so small,
in the estimation OF the defeated candi-
dates and their friends, as the late delegate.
THE CONvENTION's COMPLEXION.
The delegates numbered in all about
forty-nine, and hailed from the counties OF
Chesterfield, Louisa, Hanover, Hcnrico,
Caroline, and the city OF Richmond. They
were rs incongruous, as salt and pepperisb,
as black and brown, and old gold in color,
with here and there clean white face-as
could have been desired by the most thor
Oughly-dycd "Stalwart OF the Stalwarts," !"
and in three-cornered anguarty, vastness
Of gizzard about the feet, redncss Of gums,
and kinkiness OF nappy hair. would have
tickled the most fastidious Administrations
Boss Malone Brady-Van Auken-Coalition.
adiuster-Republican. They swarmed
about the courthouse, dispOrtcd their
faded umbrellas and crooked corn-feld
canes. smoking mean while with that awk-
wardness that bctokened the rarity oil the
custom, cheap cigars; the number OF
which seemed inexhaustible, and the regu-
larity with which they were supplied sug.
gestlng that they came from the hands OF
the candidates. They were all voters. ana
q vote is a vote, whether it roll in the gut
ter or glitter with wealth.
ORDERS ISSUED.
About II O'Clock the Smith men became
excited, "dclevit" having announced
that Lieutenant Brady had arrived from
Petersburg, taken up position close by,
and was using authority to make votes fol-
Colonel 4. W. Jones. There were Others
around and at wOrk-prOminent among
them Colonel Newman, OF Hanover; Dr.
ID. r. Nav. Of Petersburg; Mr.. Giddings,
OF Chesterfield; j. s. Dodson. OF Rlch'
mond; 4. A. Splitter, OF Richmond; Mr.
SouthWard, Cf Hanover, and Chisholm, OF
Louisa. White men suddenly found them
selves fond OF the colorcd brother, and i
was no uncommon sight to see them cheer
by jole-white mans arm on the negro
shoulder, mouth close to the colored aurl
cular organ, and the most approved p0lltl
cal buzzing going on. To such ends have
those who shape political eVents DEGRADED
them.
In the days OF Democracy, soon after re
construction, such action was denounced
and left only for carpet-baggers and scala
wags. Now some OF the very men wh'
were foremost in denunciation have SUD
denly fallen into the very habit, politically
that they once affected to deSpise.
CALLED TO ORDER.
At12 O'Clock the Convention was caile(
TO order bv Mr. Southwark, who invited dc
leoates to take seats within the bar ana III
tcrnates on the left, visitors on the ouisiuc
Some confusion ensued in seating the dele
gates. one colored member marching up U
the speaker, and anyiously presenting
piece OF crumpled paper, with view U
being recognized.
Mr.. Southwark, as chairman OF the GO
alition committees, announced that noiii'
nations for temporary chairman were
order.
Several nominations were quickly made
Mr.. Southwark announcing that everybod
should have fair show. ..,
Josiah Crump, Lew Harris, and Wilbel
| Southard were nominated. -,
! While Mr.. Southwark was stating how III
vote should be taken, Mr.. Giddlngs aros
and took the matter out OF his hand.
Mr.. Uowle said Mr.. Giddings was out
order, being an alternate and not 4 dei'
cato. ohoirmo
Of the Republican committee, Just rs VI
Southwark is OF the Readiuster COMMITTEE
IIowle still claimed his point, but u
Convention sustained Mr.. Giddlngs.
rising vote was taken, and Mr.. llarr
was declared to have received IL votes.
coIored brother begged that the No'e
taken over; another that the dte9a'es
sit together. This was DONE
CAUSING CONFUSION
for ten minutes, during which Gentleini
stood up and declared the Convention >
nacked affair" and his intention TO
AGAINST the faction. Cries OF "Put ID
, OUT were detiantly answered Dy
= sneaker. "Come and try it,"
C G. Burr stated that there were men
, dethe rail who were not members. new
, in favor Of putting everybody out that W
} not member, he being so treated
t The Chairman asked all delegates TO
= into n iury-room, saying he Wouiu III
clcar tbe house Of all who were not de
+. Gates. This increased the confusion, q
C the crowd surged and talked, while :,
!. Southard raped with his gaNel' 1
ilry-room was too small to accOmmou
B. ibe delegates, and before they all got
o they were found coming back INTO
Il courtroom. ,,,,
G Mr.. Maddox hoped the Chair wouiu
O seat everybody that was seated.
4 The delegations finally came IN, ana
Il tial order was restored.
+ Another vote was taken, Harris rece
;. inc le votes. Crump IA. and Soutlard
II Southward was dropped. 81,
= Another ballot resulted III the u
n ton Of Josiah Crump (colored as
er TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
y Mr.. Crump said the Convention wo
:. :. have to excuse him as he WA, suie,
y from ga pain in the toe" He thanked
u convention for the honor. j. W. sol
" ward was elected temporary secretary.
VI lust at this juncture saddie-coio
IL delc9ate announced that there were
i "LoBsrERs IN THE ROOM"
h. and said that IL there were, ne wanted
IN 10 have chance TO "lobster " little
be the interest OF fair play.
to A Committee on Credentials was
w pointed by the Chair, after which a re-
IL until 3 O'Clock was taken.
Nv Afternoon Session.
eu 3o'clock the Convention reassemn
g- Calls for Brooks brought him to the 81;
". when, in few sensible remarks, he eXc'
" himself from speaking, and promised I
he heard from in the campaign. Cries for
fax, Harris, Smith, Cornelius, &c, bro'
M a reprinand from the Chair, and ren
to from q grey-haired old-issue free ne
en- that "Terday is de day fer nomnasl
lb, and work and talk afterward." "
the waiting. the colored chairman inyit