Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-27

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anplaud this unworthy work or smile
al any effort to throw contempt on the
ntme Of Icey Look at Fitz Lee at the
dedication OF the Washington monu-
ment. when he stood side by side with
Daniel and Winthrop, representatives
Of the Cavalier and the Puritan; look
at him at the Inauguration OF
President Cleveland, when, riding
down Pennsylvania avenue cir
cled by the yellow belt Of the Con-
federste oavalrymsn he received ma
tional ovation; aye, look at him at
General Grants funeral, beloved and
respected by the assembled thousands
and tell me il all these signs mean
nothiugY II means that there has re-
turned to the great body of the north
ern heart firm belief in and admit
ration Of the South and those men in 1t
who, accepting defeat, yet asked for
nothing, begged for nothing. retracted
nothing, fawned upon no class or set OF
men. but stoed bravely and consist
emily true to their principles, fearless
before their fellow-men.
The claims Of Mr.. Massey and Mr..
Ayres FOR popular support were not
overlooked. and were dwclt upon at
length and with great force, but have
not space nor time for detailed re-
port. -,
The speech was received with the
greatest enthusiasm, and was interrupt
ed throughout with much applause.
REORGANIZATION.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. White
heads admirable speech Mr.. n. 1.
Green arose and requested the audience
10 remain, as it was desired to hold
mass-meeting for the purpose of re-
organizing the party for the campaign.
Mr.. Green moved that Major II. A. Ed
mondson be called to the chair. which
motion was carried unanimously.
Major Edmondson stated the first OBJ
ect of the meeting to be to elect
county chairman and a county commit
tee.
Mr.. l.. c. Watkins nominated for
county chairman Mr.. r. Holt Easley,
and moved that he be declared county
chairman by reclamation, which was
done without n dissenting voice.
The following County Committee was
then elected from the various districts;
canister District-J. 4. Hawkins,
DR.. II. Il. Melvin, l.. c. Watkins, II.
j. Ingram, J. V. Easley, j. II. Ro-
bcrts.
Birch Creck-R. T. Edwards, J. d.
Hankins. Captain William Haynes, T.
a. S. Boyd, W. T. Keeling.
Mount Carmel-W. Il. wilkins. ".
+. Richardson, Smith Brandon, j. w.
Edwards. j. |. Oliver.
Roanoke. d. Ilundley, DR.. Z. Il.
Spencer, ". 3. Sims, J. b. Garden, L.
c. Hurt.
Black Walnut-Dr. J. Y. Brookcs,
A. \. Owen, }. s. loot, y. ". Owen.
5. II. Brookes.
Red Bank-Coloncl W. OVERLY, c.
c. Apt, a. Chandler, W. II. Chapman,
d. Apt.
Meadsyillc-J. y. Terry. W. S.
Dodd, W. II. Faulkner, c. r. French.
Staunton-H. c. Cousins, John e.
Baldwin. Charles Z. Moorefeld. x. l..
Dejarnette, Colonel j. A. McGraw.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. y. T. Green offered the follow
ing resolutions, hich were unanimous
ly adopted
The Democracy Of Halifax county,
in mass-meetiDg assembled, rejoicing in
the return Of the Democratic party to
power in the National Government, and
desiring to renew the expression of
their loyalty to the principles of pure,
honest. and economical government
Resolred. !. That we heartily affirm
our confidence in and our unwavering
adherence to the national Democracy
as the only party to which We can rea-
sonably look for just, equal, and
non-sectional administration of the
affairs OF the Government; that we
earnestly approve and endorse the Ad-
ministration of President Cleveland as
sound, patriotic, incorruptible, and ma
tional, presenting in these respects a
marked and gratifying contrast to the
pernicious sectiOnalism, personal gov
eminent, and class rule which have
heretofore prevailed under Republican
domination, and that his efforts to
purify the Government shall receive
our warm and united support.
Resoleed, 2. That the nomination OF
General Fitzhugh Lee for Governor,
Hon. John L. Massey for Lieutenant
Governor, and Rufus A. Ayres for At
torney. General, of Hon. Paul {. Ed
munds for the Senate, Hon. K. r. NOblir
and W. |. Jordan, Esq, for the House
Of Delegates from this county, meet,
with our cordial appreciation, and VT
hereby pledge the Democracy Of the
county TO the most earnest and unre
hitting labor for the success Of TIT
whole ticket.
ReSolred, 3. That the platform o
the Democratic party Of Virginia is on,
upon which all who are animated witt
desire for the development Of the re
sources Of our State and the advance
ment Of our people in social and mate
rial progress may safely stand.
Rcsolred, 4. That we favor the pas
sage by Congress Of the Blair educa
tional bill and such other measures a
have Tor their object the improvement
and establishment upon a firm and en-
during basis Of our common-schoo
system.
Resolred. That in the Hon. Johl
{ ". Daniel the Sixth district of Viz
, gina possesses representative @
whom it and this county especially j
/ Justly proud; that we appreciate hi
untiring efforts for the advancement O
the interests Of this district and county
/ and hereby heartily approve and en
, dorse his course, and hope we shall
0 long have the benefit of his valuabl
c services.
L Resolced. &. That the thanks of thi
n meeting and Of the Democratic party
e Halifax are due, and are hereby tel