National Republican., 1883-08-03
rrAplusrEr CONVENTION.
Nomination Of state senator In Alex
andrIa neutrality-suspicious. Adopted

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S,ecidi Dispatch
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 2--The readiustor SEN
atorial convention, representing Alexandria
Fairfax, and Prince William counties and the
city of Alexandria, assembled in the United
States court room in this city to-day at II
o'clock M.
The convention was called TO order by Col,
ID. A. Windsor, who stated tho object of the
convention 60 be tho nomination of candi-
date for tho state senate. d. w. Whiting, OF
this city, was elected temporary secretary.
The chairman appointed committees On
credentials, resolutions, and permanent or
ganization, and the convention then took a
re 3css for one hour.
At i:30 y. m. the convention again con-
vcned. The report of tho co mmttec Oh ere
dontinls was submitted showing nearly full
delegation from each county and the city.
Charles G. Bennett, of Prince William
county, was elected permanent chairman of
the convention, and ID, w. Whiting Daniel
LomaS, and J. u. Blackwell, secretaries.
X. b. Fitzhugh was elected scrgeant-a alarms.
The convention then proceeded to the NOM
ination of candidate, aud tho following
gentlemen were placed in nomination: Hon.
J. G. O'Neal and u. W. Whiting, of this city,
and Hon. Job Hawxhurst and Judge James
Sangstor, of Fairfax. Judge Sangster and ID.
W. Whiting declined. After considerable dis
oussion the name of ]. c. O'Ncal was with
drawn, and Hon. Job Hawxhurst, of Fairfax,
was nomination by acclamation.
The chair appointed Hon. II. Il. Farr, ID. w.
Whiting, and w. c. Reeves to notify the
nominee of the result of the convention.
The following were elected senatorial can
vassers: Judge J. II. Gray, T. B. Pinn, Judge
James Sangster Col. ID. A. Windsor, Hon. j.
G. ONcal John G.. Fremont, w. G. Reeves
J. B. Troth, Robert Gaines, Hannibal King,
and Charles jackson.
The convention also appointed district
canvasser for each magistorial district in tho
several counties and wards of this city.
The committee on resolution then reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted with much enthusiasm:
That we reailirm our confidence in tho re-
adjuster coalition party. Faithful to every
principle and promise heretofore announced,
we can trust it in the future. As tho only
successful pioneer In progress and liberality
even its enemies are compelled to profess its
ideas and defend its principles in order to
make fight for the offices before the people
of Virginia
But we recognize only one honest method
for those who are sincerely convinced that
those principles are true, and that is to unite
with us and show by their conduct and votes
that they no longer intend to support bour-
bonism in politics.
We offer liberal platform to all, and we
mean everything there is in 1t.
We have nothing to hide by any subterfuge
of speech Oblivion of all past party strife
equal participation in party councils; har-
mony with the federal government; healing
of sectional wounds; tariff to protect home
industries; improve the condition of the
laborer; encouragement of public free
schools; civil and political equality before
the law; the legislature to compel
railways and other corporations to obey tho
laws and pay their taxes the Same as the hum
blest citizens economical speedy, and re-
sponsble administration and settlement of
descendent estates. These are some of the
most important purposes tho read djuster-
coalition party, and for them we pledge our
efforts and invite the aid of all who belive
them good. We have unimpared confidence
in our great leader-Gen. William Mahone
After the transaction of some other business
Of minor Importance the convention adjourned
sine die. Nr.