Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-08
SENATORIAL NOMINATIONS.
FIRST AND FIFTH DISTRICTS.
Saose WI Rhea, OF Washington Ccusy,
and sanusl w. Williams. OF Bland. Nom
mated by the Democrats.

delegates from the counties Of Bland,
GILES, Pulaski, and Wythe assembled
IN convention here to-day to nominate
candidate to represent the district in
the State Senate. Each county had
iall delegation. Samuel W. Williams,
oil Bland county, was selected by them
as their standard-bearer, General
Samuel II. Newberry not being candi-
date for reelection. Williams isayoung
man Of much ability and an old cam
paigner, and has done most excellent
work in the Southwest. His nomina-
ton is strong one. The Convention |
was called to order by Captain
Robert Crockett, who was for
many years law partner Of |
Captain Frank S. Blair, the Republican
candidate for Attorney-General, and |
has been heretofore a prominent Re-
adjuster. hut voted for Cleveland. and |
was temporary chairman of the State |
Democratic Convention in July. He |
congratulated the Convention upon its
selection and most heartily urged them
to work and endeavor to roll up the
majority for the State ticket so
that it might be so large that
hereafter it would crush out all
efforts Of Eahoneism. In his speech
he said that it had been some
time since he had spoken to
Democratic meeting in Wythe that
in the previous fight be had co-operated
with the Readjuster party, but was
ever Democrat, and while a member
Of the Readjuster party had given and
received hard knocks; but now read
juStment was not an issue in the can
vass all Democrats could stand united,
battling for the same cause-that Of de-
feating the Republicans this coming
fall.
General James A. Walker was loudly
called for, and the gallant old Roman
responded in one Of his most happy ef-
forts. His speech was a strong one
and elected considerable enthusiasm.
During its delivery he called attention
TO the fact that reports had reached
him that he was a sorehead, and in re-
spouse to them he said that he was
such a sorehead that he remembered
and had never forgotten his allegiance
to the Democratic party, and that in
this fight, as in others, he should be
found battling for the cause Of De-
mocracy where the fight was the
thickest and warmest.
The senatorial district embracing
the counties Of Washington and Smyth
held their convention at Glade Spring
to-day and nominated Judge W. F.
Rhea, Of Washington, by reclamation.
Rhea was one Of the most effective
speakers on the stump in the Southwest
in the canvass Of 1888, and accom-
plished much good. Previous to that
canvass he was identified with the Re-
adiuster party as a Readjuster-Dem
crat. lie is one Of the young Demo-
cracy. In the presidential canvass Of
last year he was prohibited from taking
an active part on account Of being judge
Of Washington County Court. He is
one Of the most popular men in his
district, and is an able representative
of the young Democracy. His cleo
ton is assured.
BY the middle Of August the Demo-
Gratis in all Of the counties will have
placed their candidates in the field.
Rhea for First District.
Especial telegram to the Dispstch.l
ABINGDON. VA, August The
Democratic Senatorial Convention
for the First district, composed
Of the counties Of Washington
ard Smytb, met at Glade Springs
to-day and nominated Judge William
F. Rhea, of Washington county, for
senator by reclamation. Judge Rhea
accepted the nomination in few
graceful remarks. The nomination Of
Judge Rhea is a strong one, and will
add strength to our ticket.
ANOTHER REPORT.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l
BRISTOL, TENN, August The
Democratic Senatorial Convention for
Smyth and Washington counties met
to-day at Glade Spring and nominated by
reclamation Judge ". +. Rhea, of Good
son. This nomination insures a great
gain to the State ticket in these coun-
ties, and especially from where the
contest will be very close. Judge
Rhea is a fine and forcible speaker,
and made lasting reputation in the
campaign of 1888. AT the close
Of the Convention when several speak
ers were being called on, and respond
inc. Judge d. c. Miller, Of Smyth
county. who heretofore had been a
strong follower Of Malone, was called
upon. In response to the call he said
that he was glad Rhea had been nomi-
mated, and that he would support him
in the coming campaign. Thus the
GOOD work has commenced in Smyth,
and it will not stop until the county is
redeemed and good Democrat sent TO
the Legislature.
OTHER MATTERS.
The same correspondent says Our
town is now on railroad boom. Yes
terday Goodson voted s2j, 900 to the
South Atlantic and Ohio railroad, a
road to be built from this point to the
Big Stone Gap in Wise county, and
opening up the great coal and
ironfelds Of Southwest Virginia.
Next Tuesday Bristol, the Tennes-
see side of our town, will vote
an equal amount to the same road,
making $50 900 voted by the two towns.
This is to be built by northern capital
lists, represented by DR.. j. II. Bailey,
Of Boston. and when completed the
population Of our towns will no doubt
be doubled in a short time, as rolling
mills and industries Of various kinds
will almost Immediately spring up.
We are having fine seasons and crops
are good.
Our State ticket is popular in the
Southwest.
NEVS FROM NORFOLK.
Memorial Chapel at Virginia