The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-20
THE STATE CANVASS.
eadiuster-C oaiition Pow
Wow tn Halifax.

Nominating two candidates TO represent
UaIiiax In the next House of Delegates.
The convention was composed OF about
sixiv negroes and seven or eight white Re-
adinsters. Captain +. II. Jefiress, Ma
boncite. who has been recently appointed
superintendent of public schools for this
county. presided over the meeting. and
James ID. Clay. deputy collector OF internal
revenue for the Fifth district OF Virginia,
acted as secretary.
II was quite enough 10 make ones blood
curdlc 10 hear the chairman, as he called
the meeting TO order, allude 10 his audi
oncc ~ The representatives, OF the people OF
the grand old county Of Halifax. He de-
liNered himself Of an elaborate eulogy upon
the Regdjusier-CoSlition party, and took
his seat amid the meaningless cheers OF his
sable political brethren.
In conformity with the customs OF the
party, the deliberations Of the body were
TO De secret. and after permanent organi-
cation had been effected the Chair requested
that an who were not Rcidlusters would
retire from the room. Even members OF
the press were excluded from the sitting
OF this di1nifcd and intelligent body OF
representative men.
An OF the whites. with probably one or
two exceptions. and about bali the negro
delegates were candidates for nomination.
The Convention was in session some six or
seven hours. and during all that time from
the courthouse square could be heard the
wild clamor and confusion OF voices Issuing
from this secret couclaye. which was yainly
attempting 10 solve the knotty problem OF
how it could best defeat and overthrow the
Democracy OF Halifax, and thus subserye
the pleasure and interests OF the petty ty-
rant. Boss Malone.
The Convention adjourned late in the
afternoon and lis action Is conclusive OF the
fact that RCa lius;erism is dead in Halifax;
this element OF Coalitionism Is not recog-
nized in determinations which were made,
the candidates being j. Il. Stovai more
famlIiarly known rs little " Brack y, life
long avowed Republican, and u. W. Jack
son. negro preacher.
Stovall was beaten for the Senate in the
fall OF 1851 by Paul &. Edmunds. and now
he sets himself up again TO be turned
down by Democratic votes. Jackson Is Il
weak vessel. and will add bat little strength
10 the ticket. We observed Mr.. q. X. I.
Phillips. who holds position in the Pen
sion Department at Washington under the
Arthur Administration, here in attendance
upon the Convention. II was suggested TO
Us that he may have come from Washing
ton with orders from Malone instructing
the Convention 10 put negro on the ticket.
We do not know that this is true, but GER
tain it is that up 10 the very day OF the
Convention il was generally understood
that the ticket would be composed OF two
white men.
The Democratic ticket. composed OF c.
T.. Moorefeld and r. r. Noblin, is strong
one, and if the white people arouse them
selves and respond 10 the call OF duty as
they have done i'm the past, and as we be-
licve they will 90 in the future, victory will
be the reward Of our labors on the 9th day
Of next November. Let the guns Open all
along the lines Let the battle-cry be
"Ths way, frcemen." And the HYDRA
headed monster OF Coalitionism will be
buried in q grave too deep for resurrection.
SPECTATOR.
Essex Democrats.
NOMINATION. FOR THE HOUSE-JOINT DISCUS
SION BETWEEN CROXT0N AND HUBABD.
Correspondence of the Richmond nspateh.l
ESSEX COURTHOUSE,
September Is, 1883.
Yesterday was our County Court, and
also the day fixed for the commencement OF
the Circuit-COurt term. About II O'Clock
a Convention was held to nominate can
didate for the Legislature, and the dele
yates, which had been appointed by prima-
nv meetings IN the several townships, with
great unanimiiy nominated Or. William l..
Halle.
DIR. Halle i, a gentleman Of fine sense,
sterling character. and perhaps OF Is much
personal popularity rs any man in the
county. HIS nomination gave universal
satisfaction. and feel that hut voice the
popular sentiment when ] say that no nom
ination could have been made that would
have embodied more Of the elements OF
success than his. In his acceptance be de-
clarcd that he was no speaker, but that he
meant 10 work for success. and called upon
his Democratic friends TO go and do ike
wise.
DISCUSSION.
Following the Convention a discussion
was bad between Mr.. CrOXtOn. the Demo-
cratic canyasser at large. and Colonel HUI
bard. or more properly Mr.. HUBBARD. as he
disclaimed any right to such title. but said
be entered the army and came out pri-
waite. How different from his predecessor
who spoke last court. Colonel Browning,
who seemed delighted with his title.
To return 10 the discussion. Mr.. CrON-
ton led of ia a speech Of an hour. followed
by Mr.. HUBBARD for one and half hours,
Mr.. CroXton closing in half hour. Mr..
HUBBARD made the best speech have ever
heard from a Mahoneite. He was dignfied,
and INDUCED les, in the-lsual clap-trap"
OF his party 10 stir up the passions OF his
followers. though he was not entirely free
from it, Altogether bis speech was strong
one from their standpoint.
Mr.. CroXton. in his conclusion, sirucl,
him some very heavy blows, which created
considerable flutter among the negroes and
great deal OF enthusiasm among The
whites. Indeed, don't think | ever saw
the Democracy more enthused thnn on yes
terdav, or a more determined purpose tC
bear the Democratic flag TO victory against
all odds $50 mote il be- OMEGA.
Botefourf.
ME-. Penn DECLINES TO WEAR THE COLLAR.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
FIXCAsTLE. September Il, 1888.
George :. Penn, the MahOneite nominee
for the House OF Delegates. has respectfully
declined the honor, and the Boss will have
10 sci up a man who will be more ready to
wear the collar. No wonder Mr.. Penn has
declined, when the chairman OF the meet
inc instructed the committee TO notify him
that he would be expected to take pledge
10 go into caucus and "put on Mahonc'S
collar | have been credibly informed
that Mr.. Penn has said that though he was
a Rcadjuster while there was anything to
readjust, he would not be led into the Re-
publican party. "Set 'em up again."
ACTON.
Surry and Prince George.
Dr.. ). W. WILSON NOMINATED FOR TIE HOUSE
OF DELEGATES.
Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatchl