Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
THE NINTH DISTRICT
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC CON-
VsETIoN
John A. Buchanan, OF Washington County,
Chosen 40 the standard
Bearer.

BRISTOL, THNy., August lO.--fOr tho
fret time in the history OF the De-
mocacy OF the Ninth district Bristol
Goodson has been honOred with cen
ventlon to nominate candidate for Con
gross
The honor has certainly met with a
hearty reepOnsc. Extensive Vrepore
tons were made for the event by the
unterrifed Democrats Of Goodson, and
the result is gratifying. Crowcll Hall,
where the convention was held, Is q
large hall, situated in the second story
of large husiuess-housc in the business
Centre of the city. Four arc lights were
pat III specially for the occasion and
the room fitted UP IN city style. nanj-
some pictures OF Cleveland ] thurman,
and Hendricks looked down on the dele
gaiee, ami mnsic was furnished bv the
Bristol Band. the delegates seemed
alive 10 the situation Gnd looked ~ II
they were after the scalp If Henry
Bowen. the Republican congressman
from Iazewcn.
A. VI. Bow nan, chairman Of the Dis
trict COMMITTEE called the convention
70 order at l212 p. VI, aud q. II.
fudge, OF Smyth, was made temporary
chairman. On taking the chair Mr
Fudge declared that the false cry OF tie
Republicans that the Democrats bad 40
issue was now siienccd by the " Moses
Of Democracy, Grover Cleveland. Nr.
Fudge thought that any good man noml-
mated by the convention would beat
Bowen. He was heartily applsuded.
After the announcement by the dlf-
fereDt counties OF their representatives,
on the Committees on Permanent Or
Panization, Platform, and Credentials,
the convention took recess until 4
o'clock.
Attorney General Ayers was present.
On rcasscmbhnG the report Of the
Committee on Credentials was received
and adopted.
The report Of the Committee on Per
manent Organization was received and
adopted.
James W. Mnrsball, of Craig county,
was made permanent chairman. lie re-
spOnded in rafting speech aud created
great enthusiasm.
The report Of the Committee on ResO-
buttons was received and unanimously
adopted. IL empbatically endorses the
platform of the 81. Louis Convention and
the Mills bill. the Administration OF
Grover Cleveland, and tho record Of
Allen G. Thurman.
The nominating speeches were next N
order and j. i. Jordan, Of Pulaski,
placed in nomination J. Hoge Tyler, OF
Pulaski. The convention then took a
recess until $3.50 O'Clock.
All candidates for the nomination for
Congress except John A. Buchanan are
in the city. The delegates manifest a
conservative spirit ard predict o victory if
no mistake - made. During the recess
this afternoon rousing speeches were
made by David 3. Pierce. Of Wyihe, A.
H. PridemOre, OF Lee, aad II. 4. Ayers,
OF Scott.
On reasscmbling Messrs J. y. Rich
mond, of Scott, and John A. Buchanan,
Of Washington. were placed i'll nomIna-
ton.
First Ballot Tyler, As; Buchanan.
IS Richmond, 50; necessary 10 Il
choice, 81.
Second Ballot-Tyler, % Buchanan,
81 Richmond, 81.
Third Ballot-Tyler, Al; Buchanan,
81 Richmond, Is.
Fourth BalIot-Tyler, As; Buchanan,
50 Richmond, 60.
Fifth Ballot-Tyler, A; Buchanan,
A ; Richmond, 81 Daniel Tngg, &
Half an hour after midnight the con-
vention named It's staudlrd-bearer. and
he is John a. Buchanan, of Washington
county. His defeated competitors, Hon.
j. b. Richmond, J. Hoge Tyler, and
Samuel W. Williams, being present, re-
spouded TO calls and made vigorous
speeches endorsing the nominee. Har-
mony abOunds.