Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-18
NORFOLK ECHOES.
ocyrssbs LEES RECEPTION AT TIE
MAYNARD.
Delegates Remaining over-rhs Split In
the Local Party - Per
sonal Notes.
corespondence Of The Richmond Dsspa,cn.l

correspondence OF the Richmond Dsspsscn.l
NORFOLK. May II, 1883.
Governor Fitzhugh Lee and Senafor John
w. Daniel aud Senator John ;. barbour ana
a number OF other gentlemen visited the
hayward this morning. and were received
with a Governors salute from the !rigate
Franklin and other honors. Captain George
&. Rcmey and the other officers OF the sta
ton Commodore Brown being IN Washing
toni received and escorted the visitors
around the yard, after which refreshments
were served IL the commandantS residence.
This morning senator Daniel was serenaded
al the ST. James by the local Democratic as
sociatious and responded In ringing speech.
A large portion Of the delegates TO the
convention left for their homes this morning,
but many remained over among them
Senators Barbour and Daniel and Governor
lce-to avail themselves OF the several eX-
cnrSions given 20 the seashore by the rail-
road companies or 20 take part In the Con-
scdeTate memorial demonstration. ~ was
1880 o'clock last night when Lieutenant
Governor Massey finished spanking and The
session Of the convention slosed. II ~
matter Of congraiulailon here that the con-
vcntion was largely attended bV the dele
gates and was so thoroughly repre-
sentative. and especially that 40 many
Of the prominent and representative men
Of the state were In attendance. In fact,
the convention was an sntre success and
one ~ the most harmonious State bodies
ever held. The speeches were short bat iull
Of spirit. and The admirable effort OF GOV.
ernor Lee secured toe earnest attention OF
the whole body and was probably the best
speech delivered. as It touched upon matters
OF special state interest. Nothing was done
that could in any way conflict with any
action Of the National Convention. and 1t
was substantially shown that the party OF The
State was In excellent working order for the
coming campaign. Considerable regret was
expressed in he speech Of LieuteRant-Goy-
efn0r Massey last night and by the delegates
during their stay regarding the difficulty be-
tween the Democratic factions OF this city.
and everything possible was done 10 oring
about a satisfactory adjustment OF the
trouble. The members OF the "Committce
Of Forty" said carly on the coming OF the
state Committee that fraud could not be ar
h.irsied and they would not chatter with the
committee over the details Of an issue that
they could not, from the nature Of the situa-
ton. appreciate. The split Ia the party over
the municipal officers Is probably now be-
Vond healing, and two Democratic tickets
will contend for the supremacy.
Naval Constructor Joseph II. Linnsrd has
been ordered 20 Gosport maynard to assist
Constructor BOwles in the construction OF
the new battle-ship.
A number Of the Baptist ministers OF this
section have gone 10 Washington, ID. C., to
attend Blpist Convention.
senator joan :. Barbour is stopping IN
Portsmouth, the guest Of Judge l.. r.
Watts
Tugs left last night with the recently
stranded British steamship Kimberly for
New York, where she will be repaired.
Rev. g. +. w. Dobbs, ID. d., OF Columbus,
Miss. editor OF the Mississippi Baptist Al
roc1fe. l. visiting his old home in Ports
mouth. The Doctor Il a printer and learned
hs trade on The Portsmouth Transcript.
Rev. James a. Duncan, OF BOydton,
Mecklen5urg county, is visiting the city.
Judge Hughes is ,ill out OF the city.
A large wrtcking force OF this city is at
the wreck Of the Boston bark Olustce, OH
Smiths island, stripping her. T..