Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-29
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

RICHMOND, Va, July 29.-The demo
cratic convention met at noon to-day, and
was called to order by Hon. John s. Bar
bour, chairman of the State executive COM
mittee who made speech predicting vic
tory next fall Robert Crockett, of Wythe,
was elected temporary chairman, and Tay-
lor Thom, secretary. The convention is one
OF the largest that ever met in Richmond and
is composed Of representative men of the
State After each district had named men,
Der of the various committees the convention
adjourned till o'clock for permanent organi
zalion. B. Johnson Barbour, Of Orange, was
made chairman of the Eighth district dele
Cation and Leonard Marhury secretary.
81. Strauss is chairman of the Alexandria
delegation. While it is impossible to Tell
who will be nominated for Governor,
it can be said that Fitz. Lee is
in the lead with Mckinney good
second, the latter having developed
considerable strength since yesterday, and
it is said is backed by Mr.. Barbour's friends.
There ia a sharp feeling manifested to force
tho nomination on Mr. Barbour, which may
be successful. One of the "big four" will
probably get the second place. Judge Sta
piles would be nominated unanimously for
Attorney General if he would accept it, but
he declines and Mr.. Walker will pro-.
badly get the third place. While all
the delegates have their personal choice,
| they are willing to sacrifice all feelings to
get the strongest man. Major Conrad,
Judge O'Ferrall, and Gen. Payne arc con-
sidered possible dark horses for Governor.
Major Daniel was applaudcd when lie enter
ed the convention. Among the candidates
Mr. Massey figures for the Lieutenant Gov
ernorship.
by Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, July 29-Tbe democratic
State convention met here to day, the ses-
sion being held in the Richmond Theatre.
Full representations from all sections are
present. It was remarked on all sides that
the personnel Of the convention was supe.
rior to that Of any of late years, and remind
ed old politicians of the great gatherings of
ante bellum days. \ few minutes after y
o'clock Hon. John 5. Barbour, chairman of
the State committee, appeared on the stage
and after an enthusiastic greeting, called the
convention to order. In his remarks he al
luded in complimentary terms to President
Cleveland and his administration of federal
affairs. He spoke encouragingly of the
prospects Of success of the democratic
party Of the State in the present cam
paign and concluded by urging har.
mony and united action He then nam
ed Captain Robert Crockett of Wythe
county, as temporary chairman That
gentleman, upon taking The chair, returned
thanks for the high honor conferred on him.
The convention Ind assembled to perform
Important duties. which required no ordi-
nary labor, bu, he believed they were equal
t, any emergency, aud to defeat the enemy
in the coming campaign would require wis
dom and labor. Their opponents were
already at work, and it behooved demo-
Gratis TO be on the alert and be ready at
every point To meet them. He concluded
ny announcing mat Inc convention was
ready for business. Resolutions were adopt
ed providing that the delegations from each
congressional district select three members
for each of the committees on credentials,
on permanent organization, and on reson-
tons, and five members for the State Central
Committee. Uuder this resolution the chair
man Of each delegation names the members
for each committees. A recess was taken
until 4 p. m.