Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-15
EAsTRKN sIieRE.
Ab,Rze with 2nthusia%ru for Kendall,
cleveland, ana thurman.
fspeclaI telegram y ~ Dl.ralch.


EAsTyILLE. Va. August 1.-The
nomination Of Gilmor ,. Kendall, OF
this county, for Congress ehas created
more enthusiasm Ia the Democratic
ranks Of the Eastern Shore than has
been manifested for n long time past
and while many Republicans OF this
county will give bin their support at
the SAME time the rank and file OF the
party are greatly depressed at the nomi-
nation OF 40 strong candidate rs Mr.
Kendall IS admitted TO be. Since
his return from tie convention he
has been the recipient of large num-
Der of letters of congratulation and
pledges OF hearty and earnest support.
Ia several instances they were from
sources which were the least expected.
Yesterday was county-cOuTt day, and had
been appointed rs the time to elect a
new county chairman and county com
mi,tee Ii having been known through
out the county that Mr.. Kendall bad re-
ceiycd the nomination for Congress. the
largest crowd was in attendance that has
been in Eastviile for years, and grand
ratification meeting was the result. The
greatest enthusiasm and good feeling pre-
vailed. Speeches we're delivered by Dr.
A. KrockonbronCh, DR.. William A.
Thorn. and Thomas NJ Scott, Esq, which
drew forth continued applause; but tho
excitement and applause was as no
thing compared to the ovation given
to hlr. Kendall when he appeared upon
the platform. For some minutes it was
impossible for him 10 proceed with his
remarks. and when he did commence he
WAS stopped almost every moment by
another outburst of applause Never
before was anything like 1t seen In East
vile A large number OF colOred people
were present. who also joined IN the
hearty welcome.
1hefoil0wing resolutions were adopted,
and the secretary instructed TO send them
TO the Uispdtch. 1t was also resolved
that the Otqfe and the Democratic press
of this district on the Western Shore be
requested TO copv-a copy also 10 be
furnished to the Democratic press Of the
Eastern Shore
/. HcsoircC That tho Democrats of
Northampton receive with delight the
good news of the nomination for Con
Qress from thu district OF our fayOrte son
ana distinguished fellOw-citizen, Gilmor
:. Kendall.
,. Rcsoircd, That recognizing bis
sterling ability and irreproachable ella
raete-, We congratulate the convention
and the district upon its choice, and
pledge our united support for the sue
cess of the national and congressional
tickets III November next.
3. RCsoiUo3, That We call upon all
lovers OF good government who desire
the passage Of sound aud wholesome
laws that will protect the laboung man
against monopoly TO give their support
to Cleveland, Thurman, and Kendall.
4. Tcsofrcd, That the party begin ct
once its organization 10y the appoint
ment OF the necessary officers to con-
duet the canvass in this county, and for
this purpose we will begin at once the
formation of Democratic clubs through
out the county.
pr. A. Brockenbrough was reelected
county chairman and resolution passed
authorizing him TO appoint the County
Committee and to take sach steps as he
deemed proper for the successful man
agement of the campaign.
As many readers Of the Dispatch are
perhaps DESTROYS to know something Of
Fir. Kendall's past il is only Opportune
70 state that he was born IN Northamp-
ton county in the year 1851, and Is /
therefore thirty seven years Of age. For
over 200 years his ancestors have resided |
on the Eastern Shore OF Virginia, and |
we're Of English extraction. IN the early |
Afe of Mr.. Kendall his father died, !
leaving him with widowed mother to |
support. When about sixteen years 1
Of age he put his hands to |
the plow-handle that he might at
tain support for himself, his |
mother, and sisters, and advance bis ed |
ucation at the session Of the University !
OF Virginia. I'm 1878 and the one follow /
ing he took both the law and academic /
tickets and followed the practice of law |
until 1883, when he was appointed TO I'LL 4
- vacancy in the clerkship of his county /
that had occurred. In 1887 the election /
for that Office came on and Mr.. Kendall |
was elected 10 the position by majority /
Of 200. though his county was strongly |
Republican IN sentiment and vote, /
winch position he holds at the present /
time Mr., Kendall has grown up TO
and meintained through life moral
unimpesched end unimpeach-
able. In literature and political science
be Is second to none in the Common
wealth In his county Democrats and
Republicans alike are his warm friends
and supporters. in matters public and
private he is as modest as a maiden, but
when aroused his courage measures with
that Of Spartan OF old.
PETEBsBCRG.