The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-18
Democratic Ward and District Meet
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I,,tnocratic meetings to elect delegate
10 run State Convention which meets IL
Ricl,nond, Va, August 18th next, were
taId in Staunton and Augusta county
Saturday last.
Great interest had been worked up II
eraui5ton, one of the gubernatorial can
didates having spent some time III tow
IN the interests Of his canvass, His eft
rorrs showed marked success. The meet
ing at the Court House, in the first ward
was the largest we have ever seen of the
kind, and was full enthusiasm.
The contest was a warm one between
the Harris men and the Beirne men
Each side had printed tickets. Invita-
tions were freely extended for all to vote
and two or three Republicans excited
tine wrath of some stalwart Democrats by
accepting the invitation and putting IL
rev ballots, Just to keep their hands III
Edward Eehols, Esq, was called to the
Chair and Wayt King appointed Sec
reIary. A table was placed III the porch
of the Courthouse, and Il single oIl-ialnil
guided the patriots to the sacred spot
where the ballots were to be deposited.
Col. b. b. Eskridge, of the city commit
tee, announced that the meeting was for
she purpose of sending delegates to the
State Convention, to nominate the neat
Governor of Virginia. Robt. Burke, Esq.
asked that all who would vote the Demo
cratic ticket next fall, should vote, and
that none be excluded. Then the march
commenced, and soon two hats were fill
ed with ballots.
Chairman EchOls, having given fan
warning, announced the polls closed,
whereupon some true and loyal sons
claimed that all had not voted and ask
ed that the polls be kept open five
minutes. After some little confusion it
was SO ordered, and it was at this june
lure that two or three Republicans came
forward. to help out some friend, sup
posed to be a little behind in the race
The polls were closed on time, and q
iarge vote was cast with the following
result: Delegates elected, W. G. Kinney
Alex. Teabo, Jno. Il. Hartman, Alex.
Hartman. All of them from the ranks OF
the young democracy, and all for Jno. L.
Harris.
The second ward meeting was not so
large, nor so earnest. Col. =. a. Baylor,
an ardent Mckinney man, had gotten
ont ticket for himself during the day,
ami, with his accustomed energy, had
worked up quite an interest. He got a
good vote, but failed to get there as
the Harris men had the whole plan neat
iy prepared and returned their mer
without difficulty.
Capt. JAS Bumgardner, Jr., presided
and Guy Cochran acted as Secretary
The following Harris delegates were
elected: G. W. Warden, Thos. kivlighar
and Geo. A. Hutchinson.
w. L. Olivier and W. G. Kinney were
elected as members of the county com
mittee from the first ward, and Jno. N
Opie and W. H. H. Lynn, from the sec
ond ward.
The Beverly Manor meeting was held
AT the Courthouse, at o'clock p. III.
and was well attended. Thos. p. Esk
ridge was called to the Chair and Arch
Kinney elected Secretary. There seem
ed to be but one opinion among those
present, and all was therefore plain sail
ing The following delegates were elect
ed A. b. Lightner, Jno. W. Todd, j. E
Guy, W. H. Bailey and Jno. Towber
man. All We're reported as in favor O
Jno T. Harris as first choice, and Phil
Mckinney, second choice. S. G. Brown
and j. c.. Whitlock were elected mem
bers of the county committee.
The following are the delegates from
the other districts:
PASTURES.-Dele J. A. Sproul
E. E. Patterson, John Christian and d
F. Hoover. Alternates, w. t. Lightner
John Dunlap, G. f. Smith and w H
Lange.
SOUTH RIvER.-Delegates ]. A. Pat
herson, jr., G.. Julian Pratt, I. r. Clark
Absalom Koiner, j. r. Kemper, G. A
Cochran and A. g. Christian.
NORTH R1yER.--Delegates III. B. Me
Fall, 4. r. G. Bass. E. o. Peale, Sam
Forrer and u T. Wheeler. w. III. Gamble
and J. H. Todd were elected count.
committeeman.
The delegates from North and Soutl
River Districts are said to be for OFFER
rail-. Middle River and River Heads dis
tricts are reported for Harris, but th
proceedings of the meetings have no
been received.