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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
= Card eft Thanks.

TO the hoGOr ,ble member Of ia" City
Council: iu TIE First Nirgnl1 regiment.
who so graci0usiy granted as The u'e II ~,
ArGoIy: L. tie military companies; to In,
press. aud 10 MIR. GIL and her orpl ans,
WHO by their drill and presence add ii eu
much 10 the attraction, II tie evening; IL
the schools that VISIT the h!.l, and t. I'll
the good people Of Ri.hnInd who. by then
charity aud help, assisted - make the f'ir
a success, We hereby tender our SINGER
thanks, gnd we humbly beg our dear Lord
to grant them every spiritual aud temporal
blessing; and those hdieS and gentlemen
who so uniirirgly assisted at ne tables.
mgy God reward them hundred fold. It
would be- difficult to mention any person in
particular. where all worked 20 hard
nevertheless we wish 10 thank IN a special
manner the president, Mrs. Alexander De-
laney. and the gentlemen IL the committee
who took such n special interest In the gem
cral success OF the fair. The sum realized
Is indeed handsome one. This money
will be used IN paying of the debt on the
charel when has recently been erected. and
on The Improvements that have been made
10 The main building, to make room for the
old people that knock daily AZ our doors,
I ne PRAYER, NJ the Little Sisters and those
Of their dear old people will daily ascend
10 heav'n IN behalf OF ali those who have
in any way contributed towards this fair.
NOther BLANCHE CnCgEsE,
Superior Of the Littlr >i,icIs Of the Poor.
RicimCHd, Va, November -, 1856.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Tne Nnrthun.fcrn MntnnI

i, by far the cheapest regular Liic-Insnrance
Company. The first cash dividend on a
$4,000 life-pohcy, issued in lsS2 1t the age
Of ihiriy.fye, paid IN 1884, was 27l.20-2I
per cent. Of the premium (S2GL90). Toe
same policy received in lSSj a dividend 81
$3.50; aud IN 1855, S7I3D-rcfuting the
statements OF those who argue that the
AORIuwESTERN's dividends have decreased
OF late years. In 1887 a double dividend
will be- pad on all uoiicies that have been ia
force five ears, and in each subsequent
year every annual diydcnd-policy viii re.
ceiye double dividend al the end OF the
first i've -, ar.
The NOETHwESTERN Is The only company
" hich hrs in recent years printed ta'le, Of
its curT,at cash diyIdtndS 'or the iniOrmt-
lion If The public. aud II bis d nc this Tor
fifteen CONSECUTIVE !rns. Thee tables will
Le furnished 10 any one Interested.
joins Il. GARY * son,
Gcurrll Agents.
HOS Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Pardons by the Governor.

The following pardons have been grant.
ed:
John Jackson (colored), who was con.
victed OF petit larceny last July and sent 10
jail for nine months. The pardon was
issued because the surgeon OF the iail was
OF the opinion that further confinement
would endanger the prisoners life. he be.
ing already victim OF consumption.
Louisa Scott. convicted February, 1886,
OF house. burning aud sent to the peniten-
iiary for five years. The woman Is hope
lessly diseased with epilepsy, from which
death Is likely 10 ensue at any time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Elected q Director

Mr.. Leopold Levy has been elected a
director ia the First National Bank OF
Richmond In the place Of Captain q. IL.
Skinker, who resigned the position some
time ago on account OF feeble health. In
tho election Of Mr.. Levy the bank has
secured the services OF careful, conserve
tive, and popular business. = well lifted
70 take TIE pace 70 efficiently HIled BY Cap
tain skinker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Hustings Court. Yesterday.

Nelson Harris, charged with breaking
into the factory Of Wright & Co., with in.
tent 10 commit larceny, was fined $50 and
given twelve months In Jail.
Robert Coleman, charged with highway
robbery on the person Of T. j. Loyal, was
acquitted.
Oliver Thomas, charged with Illegal regis
tration, was given twelve months IN jail
and fined one cent.
Alexander McDonough and Willis Dab
hey pleaded guilty OF the same offence, and
were given the same punishment.
Louis Winefeld, for a similar offence,
was tried and acquitted,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
what Another witness Says.

Mr.. G. J. Scbercr Brown, Of Holster
Mills, Va, writes to Messrs. Ryla1d 4
Lee: ave are delighted with the Fi'chel
Upright Piano bought OF you. IL his en-
tirely satisfied our expectations Bottom
priees-cssh or instalmeuts-at Ryand 4
Lees, 0l3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
--------- -----------
Laa-l,lnh Herman

The Lee Club gave the first Of their
monthly germans Monday evening last at
Sanger Halle. The appearance OF the ladies
generally was charming, the music was par
excellence, and the supper, furnished by
"Mein Herr Seigle," added immensely 10
the pleasures OF the evening.
The following composed the Board OF
ConductoIs Mcssrs. Felix A. Mayer. VIII
liam j. Penton, Leon Ruskell. George Fig.
nor, William J. Robertson, Spencer Gilman,
and Is. NJ. Crouch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
A Thssksxlytnx service.

The week Of prayer for young men that
has Just closed has been especially fruitful
Of good results throughout the country.
In this city II has been observed by num-
Der OF pastors and the Young Mems Chris.
tisn Association. In view OF the remarka-
bic development Of Association work In
this State, and Of the results OF this special
sesson Of prayer, the city Association will
bold . special Thanksgiving ssryicen at
fheir psrlors this afternoon at 3:i5 O'Clock.
The meeting viii be conducted by the gene
nj secretary, Mr. II. NJ. Clarke. who will
present the causes for Thanksgiving Ia
brisf address. Other speakers will follow,
and Tho meeting viii doubtless be full Of IN.
tfrcSf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
rur p,rpMoND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. NOVEMBER 81 1884

Waco, Texas, night before last Of typhoid
fever. Mr.. Harris took hts masters degree
At Richmond College about eight years ago.
Al the time OF bis death be was Common
Wealth's attorney at Waco. About elgh-
TEEN months ago he returned to Richmond
and married Miss Sallis Hundley, daughter
Of Mr.. George A. Hundley. He leaves q
widow with one child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
DICRMOND MOZART ASSOCIA-
IL TION.
RESERVED SEATS.

The next musicale viii take place a. tho
Mozart Academy Of Music on MONDAY,
November I'D, 81 $50 =. NJ. On this Occa-
sion, IL consequence ~ the performance OF
the operetia OF THE LOfrE SY.IttkEf.
RESEkVkD STATS will ne sold. Members
Can secure their seats ~ 25c each a. NJ. Is.
RAMOS & Co. =. commencing on SArUk-
DAY MORNING. 10th instant Al O'Clock.
Admission only by me % bership non resl-
dent. or INVITATION carts which mast be-
presented NJ the door. SOt more than six
seats eau I've reserved by sny oae person Tor
himself and Others. no GOAT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

will offer tomorrow two exceedingly fine
Imported Cashmere Brochc shawIs, with
cream centres. Nothing 20 superb. hand
some, and rich has ever been shown here.
They were consigned to NJ, and will be
sold Mt one bali their value and cost Of
Importation. Those desiring such rare
shawl should call early, as we have only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
NOsle..

Because carry stock OF Ladies Boots
at 81 and 81, Genllem"u's At s. 10 80.
cont think YOU can g,t "A better Ladies'
Goat Boo, ~ $50. or nd Boo, tt -. oc
Gontlomru'. - Shoes from any OF our
smaller houses. | bait my hooks for all.
II flil to catch Whale, | never 60 back
on minnOw. j. A. GRIGG,
Pace Block
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Commencing November 23d, trains will
run on the Richmond and Allegheny roa.l
ss follows: Tie through mail will leav"
here at 1875 A. NJ, the accommodation a.
3:15 T.. NJ, and the night express al GAO r.
NJ. Returning. The mail will reach here a,
1856 j. NJ, the accommodation NJ $50 a.
NJ, and the night express nj 7:l5 A. N.
loTHER LOCAL ON FIFTH PAGE.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
The Upright Piano.

This style is the popular instrument. Al
the Music store next 10 The corner OF Ninth
sud Main there is very large stock at from
s2CJ and upward. One can m Upright
Piano bo.h back and front, as well a. test
the tone.quality in all points. BE sdre and
call on Mr.. NJ. Il. Ramos. for bis terms are
very easy,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
REDUCTIONS
Healthy Gums. Sweet Breatn'
RULANDINE.
CABELI's PHARMACY,
Third and Main streets.
.AoRA>r BrEATH is al,,ayss pleasure

AFRA0RANr BREATH is sl'gaysa pleasure
and you can have II by using MEADE 4
BAKERS delicious CARBoLIC MOUTH
WASH. Itdestroys the offensive odor
by diseased gums and decayed teeth, ane
speedily restores them to "A healthy coudi'
ton. Price. rfty cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Every body Pr.nounces

II the best. simplest, and most effective cure
ever tried, and advises all sufferers with
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Group. and any Throat and Lung disease
10 use IL. As 1t acts so well and speedily,
and is 30 pleasant to the taste. everybody
ought 70 use Or. Dayid'S Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
The How coff 0,aso-

The indictment against William II. Mul.
len, J. NJ. shelton, and G. w. Wilde, com.
monty known as the boycott case. has been
set for trial IN the Hastings Court to.mor-
row at II O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
MERIT, SOLID MERIT,

foTHER LOCAL ON FIFTH PAGE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Al HaIier RnArs 81 On. -

you get the low st prices and most accom-
modating n ohthy payments ouJ'ianos and
Organs, and il YOU have an old instrumen.
OF any make you can exchange i, and apply
II as part payment on the new one with all
the modern improvements. 9li Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Auction SALES MONDAY.

CHEWING & ROSE. ~ T.. NJ brick house
No. b01 west Baker street; also frame
house in rear.
FURMAN UPPER. AZ =. r.. two-stOry
framed dwelling on Concord street.
E.B. COOK IL NJ. at Richmond and Ale
ghany depot, one carload OF cabbage.
WILLIAM JENKINs, 1870 l.. NJ, bananas
pears, &C.
GEORGE W. MAYO, 1OH \. NJ, house
keeping articles, furniture, carpets,
stoves shoes sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
The Combination Fence Company

are manufacturing BesSemer Steel Wire
and Cypress Picket Fencing (Fincent pa
terri at 1850 Franklin street. Cheapest,
strongest, pretticst, and most durable.
send for circular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

offer an elegant, fully guaranteed Organ,
solid walnut, in fine bigh-top case, first
class In every particular, at so, with stool
and book. 1t i IN extraordinary bargain.
and you should call and secure one. 9li
Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Old Pianos.

Fix them IL they are worthy. II not, eN-
change them at full value for new ones. At
the Popular Music Store next to corner Of
Ninth and Main streets. The easiest plan
for monthly payments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

CARPETS, RUGs, BLANKETS. and all Cold
weather goods have been marked down.
Buy now At D. e. MITTELDORFER'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Messrs. Oscir Cranz Il Co. call attention
10 their .tCck Of fine old French Brandies.
which they guarantee to be perfectly pure
ana q The very finest grades.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

lDPCihi WHITEHALL W the DlbpdtCu.l
NEW YORK, November 20.-Another
step-which was an important One-wa.
taken to-day in the combination that has
been made between the Richmond and
West Point Termipal Company syndicate
and the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company. The directors OF the first.
named company held meeting late In The
| afternoon and rendered their designations
Seridtim. and as each resignation was &C.
cep,ed a new director was elected TO fill
the vacancy until all the changes had been
made. The new directors are Alfred
Suly, Emanuel Lehman, Isaac l.. Rice,
Thomas Nj. Logan, George +. Stone, and
j. A. Rutherford. These are the gentle.
men who compose the syndicate which
raised the money to pay the floating debt OF
the Terminal Company, bought the 10000
shares OF its stock. ADD made the bargain
this week by which they became possessed
OF 1900 shares Of the Richmond and Dan
vile. immediately after these gentlemen
had become directors the new Board OF.
ganizcd by eleciing Alfred SUlly president
and Thomas NJ. Logan ice-president. Mr..
Edward l.swter Pach, n leading LAWYER OF
tins city, to whom more than any one else
Is due the success OF this combination, was
elected general counsel, and Colonel w. w.
Gordon. OF Virginia, was elected general
counsel for the southern States. Tue pur-
chase OF the $4,000 shares OF the Richmond
and Danvllle stock was reported and the
purchase ratified by the Board, so that now
the Richmond Terminal Company as a cor
poration owns these shares. Twenty
thousand more are held By the different
members OF thi, syndicate aud their friends.
The PRICE PAID.
For these $4,000 shares the purchasers
stated they have agreed TO pay $1,000, 900
cash and Sl5,000,000 in new additional
stock OF the Terminal Company, which Il is
proposed to issue. II was agreed 10 Issue
a notice to the stockholders requesting sub.
scriptions To The $4,000. 900 cash required to
be paid for this new stock, each stock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

L.IEwIs 9I2 Main street. exl0 Phob
Fran es al ! ) and 2jc.
SOC. Frames reduced TO 40c.,
75c. Frames reduced to Doc,
slEsames reduced 10 75c.
Cord and knot given with all frames,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

They win 20 soon. BE sure and see the
LOstennto pedal in the new Knabe style D,
at Ram0s's, next to corner OF Ninth and
Main.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Part Lei. Overture, "FelsenmuhIe,"
tReiskiger,) Orcbestn. 2. Duet, soprano
re eltoy "A 6aucy Ilogve," (Aipe.) Miss
~ v Crooks md Mn, Annie Louie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

A leading member of the legal profession
Of New yors city, CHARLES Carroll LEEDS
i2o Broadway says: "LIEBfG CoMPASYs
coca BFIF ToSIc strengthened my wife as
no other tohlc has ever done, and II Is, be-
sides very agreeable TO take" 1t VIII re-
construct the most shattered and enfee6Ied,
reinvigorute the aged and Infirm, and make
sickly children and infants blooming and
Etalthy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

lEEss GOoDs At your own price. Call oar
~ 10 get choicest styles at
MITrELDoRFER's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

All styles Of Embroidery, Stamping, Pa
per-Flowers, and Shell-Work taught and
done to order AZ Gil Broad street, up
stairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Christnas Pianos.

Dobsou BRnjos for Xmas Presents.
Walter ID. Moses d Co., 9i4 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
DICnMOND THEATRE-T Nenty-

DlCHMDND THEArRE-T Senty-
IL Third SegSou.-ThFae Nights COM
mepcit 2 NOVEMBER 28rH, and GRAND
MATINEE on THURSDAY (rnanss2 ying-
Isy) -tngagem Of he pOwertu Young
FmOlioIal Ac1ress. Mss LOUISE RIAL,
supported by tho Popular Author Actor,
". =. NAKklHN, aUd a company Of ac-
know LEGGED merit. ln tie comedy entitled
FOFTUNh'b FOOL a story ~ modern
life Prices - usual. sale Preserved seats
at the Box. q flee " WEDNESDAY, dOSNING
at o clock.
Tolephone SAT. no 2i-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Weather strips,

Buy them this CHRISTMAS pay next
Christmas. Ramos 4 Co. can sell them
this way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

large size, u oetayes, only used two
months-a bargain. Walter ID. Moses &
Co., 9i4 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
MUsIC

DEING SUFFICIENTLY RE-
~ SrORhD ! am now prepared 20 in-
siruct fiYe or six pupils an GUlrAKeLAf-
ING, combined with SINGl1G. IL desired.
Apply TO Professor Z. @. HAHN, No. Soi CAT
franklin street: al the music stors, or a.
my residence, No. Ia east Marshall street.
no ts.lws q. A. ERICSSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

BEAUTIFULLY WHITE TEETH ENSURED
By the use Of MEADE & BAKERS sAPoNINB
DESTIFRICE which will speedily remove In.
clpient tartar and scur' Price. fifty cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Ramos Il co. give nice stool and Cover
with every Piano; also, Tune the Piano
for one year free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

those RuhH airnnd..

Immense stock OF Oil-Paintings Just re-
ceiyed at POI Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Friday evening an eXpfess-wag0n drove
up 70 the door Of the city Jail and the driver
delivered 70 the jsiler large box mar ked
Thomas j. Cluverius. In accordance with
custom Deputy. Sergeant J. NJ. Macon open.
Cd the box and inspected its contents, which
proved to be quantity OF oranges, baua-
mas, grapes, aud other fruits. The box had
been sent from New Orleans by sympa-
tbizing friend Of the condemned man.
The writing OF the address indicated
that the box was sent by lady, who re.
Gently wrote the Governor and the prisoner
each letter on the subject Of Executive
clemency. The lady knows nothing OF the
prisoner and next TO nothing OF the crime
Of which be stands condemned. but knew
. relative OF the prisoner (now deccased) IN
New Orleans, and for that reason took an
interest in the young man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
second.Bnud P,.po, and Organs.

The second floor 1t Ryand 81 Lees L
hisd with targaiuS in these instruments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Having made improvements and changes
in my Framing Department, will frame
pictures al a reduction Of one third TO one
half previous prices
l.. LEWIS 9l2 Main street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

Now do u Wen.
Clean house with Pearine and be happy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
FINANCIAL.

NNcrN~-HNNn0.nllf.- lll'-.s r.r.rl.rs
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILHoAo
CoMPANf.
TREAsURERs OFFICE, 333 WALNUT ST,
PHILADELPHIA, November 20. 1856.
ITO HOLDERS OF BONDS
Il OF THE
S0UTHaIDE RAILROAD COMPANY
MATURING JANUARY /, 1857.
THE HOLDERS OF
tloo, coo FIRST PREFERRED FER CENT.
aud
SOS. 00c SECOND PREFERRED Q PER CENT.
CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE BONDS OF
THESOCThslDE RAILROAD COMPANY.
mstur ,Dg January l, 1887 are hereby mott
ted that the same. together with the six
months interest coupons thereon, then due,
Will be- purchased and paid for at par at
maturity on the presentation OF the bonds
and coupons At this office,
Interest on said bonds vill cease on that
date. ROBERT w. SMITH.
no 2l&27. re4.l1. l6 "a 81 Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

SOMETHING NEW ATSr. MARKS
~ APEh-Chsrles'o Earthquake,
Brooklyn Bridge, Niagara Falls. London,
scripiural Tableaux, &c. &c. shown by
PROF Ess0R GDoDk, with two calcium
lights. OF -. Marks CHAPEL. Brook avenue,
for bepatt OF chapel MONDAY NIGHT,
November 2zd Tickets. Z5c. children. loo.
no 20 ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
DANCING SCHOOL.

~'NrNf~Nsff |Hrs1frsNfs % ~ ~ Nfe-fe"ssS
MADAM L. L0UlS'S DANG q
AVA ING PARLoRS arr now open for -
the reception of pupils daily from 10 -
A. II. 10 o r. NJ. Night class every Wednes-
day. CircRlars will explain ell particularly
Cali or address cal east Broad street,
~ 2e-tOel7AtSun
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
A. r,...u, unr,rht Piano srzn-

JoHN REGSAULT EILYseN,
No. 3 north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
nsafh on 3 yirripisn md Texas.

Mr.. Alexander NJ. Harris, formerly OF
culpeper county, Va, died Ut his home in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Richmond Art Rooms.
Waller ~. Meses & 90.

Newest out in Frames and Pictures at
207 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21

BIG SALE OF sam pie CIosks this week at
D. & r.. MIITgLt DRYERS,
527 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-21
Wall decorations.


JOHN REGNAULT ELLYsON,
No. 8 north Ninth street.
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-13
How Shall congressman be Nominated !

The Democratic Convention Of the
Third Congressional District, it is re-
potacI, declared 10y al nv.:wnrI.min,
vote, on Thursday, in iavo: OF the
primary plan Of making Congressional
nomination, if the State CONVENTION
shall So amend the Constitution oil the
party us To permit this plan TO be adopt
cd.
There will be little difficulty, VIC think.
in securing the asloplina Of an amend
mcnt Of IL purely pcrmissive character.
since it would only apply to districts
which shall prefer to nominate by the
convention plan.
AS far as practicable. and as may be
consistent with the best interests Of the
party, the plan Of making nomination
for all offices should BE- left to be decided
for themselves by the people of the
several counties. One Of the most
serious objections to holding primary
elections for nominating Suite officers
and congressman, however, is that it is
so costly a method Of arriving ut a choice
which can be reached in quicker and
cheaper way. The frequency Of the
pramary elections, rs has been oh ;nrvrd
IN the counties where the primary play
has seen fully tried wears out the intcres
Of the people: and they stay 1T home
when the general election is held and
when their votes woul l count for ONE
thing, taking it for granted that the can
didataS who are nominated by the pri-
maries will be Secure Of their cicc-
ton.
The Indications arc that the whole sub.
ject will he fully considered in the State
Convention on August 4, and it is en-
courasins to fine Il marked disposition
as was shown ut Marion and ut Seneca
to abide by the decision Of that body
-Ncn$ AMI C0urier:
The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-07-13
The Seneca Convention.

The district convention met ut Sencc,
last night at 9.45. w. C. Brnet, os Ah-
beville was called to the chair. j. f..
BoggS, of PickcnS, was elected president,
ard NJ. l.. Borhan, jr., Of Abbevillc,
secretary.
Thirty nine delegates were enrolled.
10 from Ahbevillc, 10 from Anderson, 8
from Newberry, 6 from Pickens and 6
from Qconec.
Abbeviile. Newberry, Oconeo and
yart of Pickens delesatinns favored a
primary election, while Anderson and ::
part OF Pickens delegations favored n
convention.
4 resolution to adopt the primary
plan. provided the State convention will
amend the constitution so rs to permit
it. was adopted by n vote Of "a to IL,
some Of the delegates being absent when
the vote was taken.
MnSsrs. Benct, Orr and Carey were
appointed n committee to bring the nat
ter before the State convention.
The convention decided that none bnt
white and colored voters who had always
been Democrats should vote in the Con
gr"ssional primary election.
The executive committee was in
structea to arrange tie "details Of the
election.
The Anderson delegation submitted a
protest against the action Of the v
ton i'll adopting the primary plan. which
was entered upon the minutes and
ordered to be presented to the State
convention as a part Of the proceedings
of the district convention.
nv
The convention adjourned at IL
O'Clock last night. and re-asscmblcd Mt 7
TINS morning to finih lis work and
ADJOURNED s;ne die at 8 o'clock.-In-
HeTSOR JOHrU0 ri.