The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-06
Mr.. BARBOUR'S APPEAL
To the Democratic Party of Nirginia-Ad-
ditional Democratic Appointments.

ALEXANDRIA. September 5.-The full
force of the State Democratic Commit
tee were busiiy at WORK to-day. Mr..
Barbour was on nand most of the day.
ard he issued the following address to
the Democratic party.
To The Democratic Party Of Virginia:
At the request cf Hon. b. b. Gordon.
recently appointed chairman Of the
State Democratic Committee who Is
prevented by sickness from entering
upon the immediate discharge Of the
duties Of his positionl. have agreed to
take temporary charge as his sub-ti
tute, and beg to announce the fact to
the party throughout the State. and To
give notice that the general Office has
been established in the city OF Alex
andria. Captain II. Shepperd and W.
W. Scott, Esq. have been associated as
secretaries OF the committee. to whose
care all mmunicatiOns can be al
dressed.
1t is respectfully urged that the Dem
Ocraiic party IN the cities and counties
Of the Commonwealth proceed at once
10 perfect their organization, and to ap-
point. where il has not been recently
done. committees. both central and pre-
cinct. IN their respective localities, and
to fOrwar1 the names of the officers so
selected 10 the headquarters at Alex
andria. The importance of thorough or
gdnization cannot be too strongly urged
upon our friends throughout the State,
as on It's efficiency will largely depend
the success Of the Democratic ticket at
the November election.
II is also suggested that the members
Of the State Central Committee meet
aud confer as soon as practicable in re-
gard To the party organization la their
respective Congressional districts. and
take such steps and make such recon-
mendaliOns as will best promote har-
mOny ard success. and will. 10
this crd. communicate promptly
with the chief executive office at Alex
andria. II is further recommended
az a matter Of The highest moment that
the most popular and efficient men be-
everywhere nominated as candidates
FOR the General Assembly. and that all
personal preferences and private parti-
aities be subordina;ed 20 the public
welfare.
For reasons heretofore understood.
Joint discussions are not recommended.
At the same time. however, every effort
should be made to enlighten public
opinion and to set out clearly b,fore the
people the political issues involved 10
the canvass.
The candidates nominated for Gov
eru3r. Lieutenant Governor and Attor
ney-Geueral By the Democratic conyen-
tiou. are men of the highest ability snd
character. aud in every respect worthy
OF popular confidence and support.
The Reputlical patty has nominated
General Mlhoue at the head of its
ticket. and IL Is understood all the
power aud resources Of the Federal |
administration have been pledged to
its support. The situation is full of
menace aud peril to the State. In such |
crisis can Nirginians hesitate 10 |
chOOsey JOHN ;. BARBOUR,
Acting Chairman.
1lerandr,a, Va, September 9Th.
ADDITIONAL DEMOCRATIC APPOlNTMENrs. |
The following additional appoint
ments have been made:
Rooms STATE DENOCRATICl
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. Sept. >. 1889.
The committee is authorized TO m axe
the following additional announce
menis:
Hos. JOHN W. DANIEL.
Campbell. Monday. September 0.
Glles, Tuesday, September II.
GEORGE PERKINS, ESQ.
Rlppahannock. Monday. September 9.
Hon. JAMES ". MARSHALL.
Wythe. Monday. September 9.
non. II. ST. GEORGE TUCKER,
Buckingham, Monday. Sept 9.
HOS. JAS. l.. GORDON,
Shenandoah. Monday. Sept @.
HON. WALLER IL. STAPLES,
Smyth, Monday. Sept. Is.
JOHN S. BARBOUR.
Acting Chairman.
w. ". Scott, II Shepperd. Secretaries.
Democratic papers please copy.