Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-14
CANDIDATES NOMINATED.
Messrs. Loekstt and Miller to 60 to the House
from Chesterfield and Powhatan.

gates. A special train from Mauches-
ter arrived about ILLS, bringing the
delegates from that city and part of
those from Chesterfield and Powhatan.
The Convention was called to order
by Senator Peter C. Warwick, chair
man of the County Committee, and
convention composed of better material
and with better material to select from
was never held in this county. Mr..
William Blankenship, Of Chesterfield,
nominated Major Willis j. Dance, of
Powhstan, for permanent chairman. and
he was unanimously elected. Mr.. Ben
jamiD p. Owen, Jr., was made secre-
tary.
Major Dance, in taking the chair, ac-
knowledged the honor conferred upon
him in very appropriate remarks, and
said that the coming campaign is one of
great importance, as a Legislature
has to be chosen which will elect
United States senator, circuit
judges, &C., and that such men
should be nominated for the Legisla-
ture as will work diligently, harmo-
niously, and such as will insure Demo-
cratic success. lie urged thorough organ
ization and hard work, saying that by
these only can success be obtained. He
spoke of the shrewd enemy Malone,
and said that all honorable means would
have to be used for his defeat. He said
that there is no doubt that the Demo-
cratic ticket will carry his district, pro-
yided there is unity, harmony, and dill
gence.
A committee on credentials was ap-
pointed, which, after comforting with
the various delegations, reported that
the delegates were all duly accredited.
The Convention then went into nomi-
nations.
Mr.. George II. Jewett nominated
Hon. W. W. Baker. who represented
Chesterfield in the House Of Delegates
last year. Mr.. Jewett made a sensible
and judicious speech, and spoke Of
Mr.. Baker as having been successful
at the last election when the Demo-
cratic prospects were dark and gloomy ;
that he had made an acceptable and ac-
tive representative, and ought to be
renomDated.
Captain Richard Hobson, of Powha-
tan. was nominated by one OF the dele
gates from his county, and was second
ed in an able speech by Judge Dabney,
in which the work of Captain Hobson
was spoken of in the most compli-
mentary manner.
Mr.. William Blankenship nominated
Mr.. Lockett, and said that that gentle
man was well known to the members
of the Convention, and that his history
might speak for itself. lie stated that
Mr.. Lockett had been a member of the
Chesterfield Board of Supervisors for a
number Of years, and that both in his
official and private capacity no man in
his district is more popular that he is
staunch Democrat and a man in every
way eminently fitted for the Office.
Mr.. b. A. Faulconer, Of Manchester,
nominated Mr.. A. W. Rountree, Of that
city, and said that he was plain, prac-
tical mechanic, and that if elected he
would represent large percentage OF
the citizens of Manchester.
Mr.. John II. Ingram, of Manchester,
nominated Mr.. Thomas NJ. Miller, and
in so doing said that Mr. Miller had
served the people Of Powhatan for a
number of years as deputy sheriff and
Commemorative attorney, and that
several years ago he had moved to Man
chester, where he had won the
confidence and esteem of the people OF
both Manchester and Chesterfield. He
declared that Mr.. Miller is a brave.
true. and sensible man, and if nOmi-
mated would bear the Democratic colors
on to victory.
Before taking ballot it was decided
that majority should nominate, and
that all the candidates should be voted
for at once, the two receiving the largest
vote to be declared elected.
Messrs. Miller and Lockett each re-
ceiyed more than the required number
of votes on the first ballot. Their
nominations were made unanimous.
The Knights of Labor were well
represented in the Convention, and
while they did not get the men that they
most favored they were we'll provided
fos, and seemed to be perfectly satisfied
with the nominations.
Mr. Thomas NJ. Miller was called for
and made very creditable speech ac-
cepting the nomination. Speeches
were also made by Major B. II. Nash,
II. NJ. Smith, Jr., Samuel b. Witt, B.
A. Hancock, Ran. Tucker, Jr., John
Z. Taylor, S. NJ. Page, and A. W.
| Rountree.
The Convention was one Of the most
harmoniously-w working bodies that ever
assembled in Chesterfield, and there is
no doubt that the labors therein inau-
gurated will be crowned with success.
About P. NJ. the Convention ad-
iourned and the delegates returned to
their homes, and the general opinion
expressed was that the ticket is q strong
one.
sketch or the Nominees.
Mr.. Lockett was born and raised In
Amelia county. He was q gallant SOL
der and lost a leg in the Confed
crate service. He moved tC
Chesterfield q number of years
ago, and for several years has
been member Of the County Board o
Supervisors. He is sclf-made man
of fine address, elegant appearance
good manners, and Of superior charac
ter. He has always gwen satisfaction
| in his official capacity, and has showI
great aptitude for managing the affairs
Of the county.
THOMAS NJ. MILLER.
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Miller was born il
Powhatan, was brave and gallant sol