Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-09
THROUGH THE STATE.
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
The Democratic Nomination-A vigorous
Cnnva. 20 be Made-Thc GradS-E'ans


Fight.
correspondence Of the Richmond Dispateh'I
PErpRsBuRG. October s. 1881.
Now that the Democratic Convention has
nominated candidate for Congress u Il
determined TO give him hearty ana united
support, and TO make as thorough canvass
Of the district as possible. AS soon AZ II
was decided TO put man IN
the field, all differences OF opinion
between delegates were east aside
and harmony prevailed. There are many
who think a nomination unwise, but all
Democrats will now fall into line and work
and vote for Or. George l.. Riycs, who,
while he has ali along urged the wisdom
OF making brave fight in the district, no
matter what the odds 20 be contended
against. has never, II Is believed, crter-
tanned any thought OF himself in connec-
ton with the nomination.
Mr.. Scott. the assistant secretary OF the
State Democratic Committee, arrived here
from Alexandria on the noon train on a
special mission. He was in consultation
for n couple Of hours with Il. L. Wilson,
ESQ, our district superintendent, and q
number OF county chairmen and delegates
10 the late Convention. 1t is understood
that plan for n thorough canv ss OF the
district was agreed upon. Barbecues will
be he'll! at various points, and distinguished
speakers will be sent into the district. It
was arranged that a barbecue should be
given on the 23d instant at Burkeyillc,
where addresses will he delivered by Judge
Staples and other prominent men.
What effect the Democratic nomination
will have upon the Republican canvass in
this district time only will develope. The
faces Of the Bradyites are very much
brighter to-day than usual.and their spirits
much more cheerful. A Democratic can
didate is what they wanted, and they claim
that Colonel Brady's election is now as
suIed beyond doubt. They further claim
that Evans will not be in the field on elec-
tiOn-dav. | think they are mistaken in
this. Evans will not withdraw. lie j.
backed by some Of the best and
strongest Republicans in the district
with Governor Cameron at their head),
who are fighting through Evans for
a principle-the right OF Tree choice as
against oue-man rule. They cannot afford
TO surrender. and believe that the fight in
behalf Of Evans will be made doubly as hot
in the future in comparison with the past.
His friends were hopeful that the Demo.
crats would stand aIoof, but since the latter
have decided otherwise, they say to-day
that they will only rcdoubIe their efforts.
and that il any man is 10 be withdrawn il is
Brady.
At the annual meeting Of the Tobacco
Exchange, held Yesterday, the following
officers were elected for the current year
President, W. l.. Ncnahle; Nice-PreSid ent
s. p. Arlington; Board OF Managers. Robert
4. Martin, George Cameron, L. Il. Balm, j.
N. Parham; Secretary and Treasurer, j.
NJ. Banister; Auctioneer, James T. TOsh
The police have pretty efTectually broken
up the gang Of burglars who recently com
mitted 50 many robberles in this city. In
the Mayors Court to-day, Paul Graves and
HARDY Warren, negroes. were sent on fol
Indictment and trial on four separate
charges each of burglary. \ few days
ago Burwell Cole and William Wright
negroes. were sent on 10 answer five charges
Of burglary each. There areabOut twenty
five cases Of felony to come before The
grand Jury next week.
1t is reported that in the matter OF The
prosecution against the officers Of tn,
Planters and Mechanics Bank an effort viii
be made by some OF the defendants TO &C.
cure dclay.
The city is beautifully and elaborated,
decorated with Templar flags to-day il
honor Of the meeting Of the Grand Com
| mandery. From nearly every window II
every house ON Sycamore street flag floats
while at very short spaces large flags arr
hung across all the principal streets. The
Grand COmmandery met this afternoon a
4 O'Clock. Delegations from every com
mandery in the State and from Washington
and Maryland are in the city. The Lynch
burg Commandery came down to-day witt
a fine band. The communicates from Nor
folk and Portsmouth and the two from
Richmond will arrive tomorrow. ltiSex
pected there will be 800 Sir Knights in th'
city tomorrow. ROBIN ADAIR.