Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-14
THElR FRIENDS Rally.
Meetings Held Last Night TO Boom Candl-
Inips.

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The friends OF Colonel OFerrall met last
nioht at $50 o'clock at Sanger Hall. A.
Moore. ESD. of Clarke, presided, and Co
lionel j. NJ Bnford, of Portsmouth. acted
as secretary. The meeting was large and
the enthusiasm great.
Among those who were present and took
part We're Acssrs. Downing, of Warren
Williams, of Northampton; Mutton, OF
Frederick; Lynn, of Augusta; Richardson,
oil Smyth; Martin, of Lee; Rhea, of Wash
lngt0n: Spencer. Of Henry; Staples. of
Patrick: Jackson. of Grayson; O'Bannon,
of Rappahanuock Brill, OF Alexandria
city: Nest. of Prince William; Gibson, Of
Orlagc; Figgat. Of Botetourt; Parks, Of
Paee: Keozel. Of Rockingham; Petit, Of
liuvanna: Bibb. of Louisa; Dunn, OF AL
bcmarle: Bowman, of Smyth; Ware, of
Scott; Pcn1leton, of Wythe; Watts. OF
Portsmouth: Strother, of Fauquier; Til
Ter. Of Loudouu Meredith, Of Prince Vii
liam: Chandler. of Caroline Learell, of
Spotsvlvania: Lowell. of Warren; Best,
OF frederick; Casper, Of Franklin; Gooch,
Of Louisa, and many others.
The report from the various counties was
highly satisfactory. and whenever the
name Of Colonel O'Ferrall was mentioned
by She speakers it was received with i'm
mcnse applause.
4 thorough organization was effectedGnd
everything done TO push with Yigor the
fight for Colonel 0Ferral's nomination.
The delegates from the Southwest sec
tiOn were ciamOrous for the nomination OF
O'Fcrrall, and declared that he could poll
three thousand more votes in that section
than any other man.
Others claimed that his name would
strike terror into the hearts Of the enemy
and insure victory.
IL was agreed that Hon. d. s. Pierce of
Wythc. should nominate O'Ferrall, and
Moore, OF Clarke and Rhea, Of Washing
ton, make the seconding speeches.
Colonel Beirne's Friends.
Ats o'clock Beirne's friends held u meet
iny in the old dining-hGll of the Ballard.
In the absence of Hon. IL. II. Cardwell,
who was slightly ndsposed. Mayor ELY
son called the assemblage 70 order and pre-
sided. Ie said they had come together to
shape up work for Wednesday and to lis
ten 10 those who might have suggestions
to offer.
Mr.. j. TAYLOR StrGttOn was elected secre-
tary. and on motion Of Colonel II. T. Jones,
the chairman of each county delegation
present handed to the secretary the num-
bcr of Beirne men IL his delegation. this
information 70 be turned over to Manager
Cardwell or special committee, who could
make proper use OF It.
AT first some of the delegates announced
the vote riUd rOcs. but this was soon for
uidden and slips Of paper were then laid
on the Secretary's table.
While the business of the meeting was
progressing Colonel Beirne appeared in the
hall. and this was q signal for tumultuOus
and prolonged applause. He was escorted
TO the platform and seated.
Among the prominent Beirne men who
participated IN the proceedings or the
meeting were b. Johnson Barbour. Claude
A. Swanson, John Opie, Dangeriield Lewis,
Wvndham r. Meredith, :. G.. Brent. and
Senator Paul Edmunds.
After the county chairmen had all re-
ported AIr. Meredith moved that commit
ice of one from each congressional district
be appointed to take charge Of the state
ments for the purpose of digesting the IN
formation and make such report as they
might see fit. Carried.
There being no further business Colonel
Borne was called on for a speech.
This gentleman was IA fine trim, and
made some terse remarks. which were ap-
plauded 10 the echo. When he SAID that
his strength would be second 20 that Of no
other candidate IN the race and that his
friends must not listen TO the clGims OF
others the crowd shouted itself hOarse.
M B. Johnson Barbour was called for,
but he bowed and said he was saving his
speech for the convention.
The meeting adjourned a little after 10.
The Yenablc Men.
The Yenable men held no regular meet
inv last night. but had an informal con-
ference at the Exchange and talked over
the situation. Petersburg sends n strong
delegation for Venable and they are en-
thusiastic for their champion
Prominent among the delegates from the
COckade City are Mr. Charles Watson
Chairman aud Messrs. W. K. Mckenney.
Alexander Hamilton, W. B. NcIlwaine, and
i. r. Lassiter, well-knOwn lawyers. The
potersburgers have been as wise as ser
peuts and as gentle as doves. They have
aatagoniZed nobody, but have said 70 other
delegations, We are for the nomi-
nee of the convention, and viii give
him our best and liyeliest support, and
if that man chance 10 be Samuel W. Nena-
bic we will give him a handsome vote IN
Petersburg aud the Fourth district. They
say that the work IN the Fourth district Is
largely done from Petersburg, and they
point with great pride TO the election OF
Congressman L. G. Veuable last fall. The
Fourth district reduced the Republican
majority 4.500 in 1888. they saw, while the
State went Democratic by l.5C0 majority.
They claim that Yenable is an excellent
organizer, and would make a strong can
yass if he should receive the nomination.
The Venable men were in good spirits
last night, and said the city was full OF
delegates who favored the Petersburg can
didate as a second choice. 1t was said by
many that the nomination is between
Venablo and Mckinney, and the Venable
people were certain of nominating their
man If Mckinney should be dropped.
DIR. NJ. O. Holt, OF Surry, will nominate
Mr.. Venable. and he IS one of tho most
prominent men in his section.
The nomination of Mr.. yenable viii be
seconded by Messrs w. II. Mckenney and
w. b. McIlwaine, both Of whom ere good
speakers.
The Tyler Men.
Major j. Hoge Tyler's headquarters at
Ford's were lively all day. .and at NIGHT an