The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-18
THEY BOLTED.
Entire Harmony Did Not Reign In the Mass
Meeting in Hsnrico Court-House.

Early in the week printed call was circu-
lated calling on the citizens of Henrico county
20 meet at tho county courthouse in this
city. at ~ O'Clock on yesterday TO discuss the
| political situation and TO take such action as
/ might be deemed advisable.
| In pursuance of this call about eighty OF the
| voters of Henrico met at the courthouse al
| the hour named The meeting was called 10
| order by Mr.. Muller. whose name headed the
| list referred TO- and proceeded to organize
| by nominating Messrs Q. l.. McCoul ana X.
| T. Rugg for chairman. Mr. NcCoui was
elected Mr. Charles w. Childrey was elected
secretary. When the Chair called for the
| presentation of any business to come before
the house Mr. II. G. Friend rose and stated that
the meeting had been called on account OF
dissatisfaction with the nominee OF henrlco
county for the House OF Delegates.
Captain H. A. O'Bannon then took the hoor
and offered the following resoluh ms
Whereas tho citizens OF Henrlco county
being assembled IN mass meeting, ana
whereas the object of the present meeting
beng TO take counsel as 70 the best means OF
securing representation n the General Assem-
bly. 10 convene in December next. therefore
Resolved ll, That we congratulate the
white people of the county. irrespective OF
party. on the fact that the control OF county
affairs has cen taken from those not In sym
patty with the best interests Of the people,
and placed where 1t OF right belongs IN
the hands of those who. to an overwnelm-
ing extent. govern the property ana intelh-
gence of the community.
Resolved @, That we indorse the action of
the county Democratic committee IN declar-
ing George D. Carter ESQ, the nominee II
the party for the House Of Delegates, and
recommend that he be supported as such
al the election in November next.
Resolved 81. That we indorse the course
OF our able and eloquent Senator, John w.
Daniel. and request our representatives IN the
General Assembly to cast their votes for his
reelection.
These resolutions was discussed by Messrs.
Rugg. Soiiman and O'Bannon. Mr.. hugg
represented the class of voters who signed
the circular making the call. and the other
gentlemen the advocates OF the action OF the
democratic committee IN announcing George
d. Carter the nominee OF tue party. Inc
discussion brought forth some very astringent
remarks. and the sentiments expressed hy
Captain OBannOn in speaking TO his reso-
luton were so critical Of the signers and
their friends that before the vote was taken
Mr.. ID. l.. Stiles called on who opposed the
resolution 10 leave the room and ten or
dozen men followed him TO the court green,
where they held az independent meeting, and
a few Of them declined 70 vote The resOlu-
ton, however was carried by recorded
vote OF So TO /.
committee was then appointed 10 wait on
Mr.. Meade Haskins 10 invite him TO adj
dress the meeting. He responded in fin
ished and iorcibe speech. in which no re-
viewed the p- ceedings of the Democratic
committee which resulted in the nomination
of George ID. Carter and gave a sCatblng
rebuke to those opposing their scti N.
In the meantime the boilers from the meet
inc held a conference on the court green and
decided TO nominate an Independent candi-
date Messrs. Rugg and r. H. Nelson were
put in nomination. Rugg received four votes
and Nelson eight. and then, on motion of blr.
Rugg, the vote was made unanimous for Mel
son.
At a late hour yesterday evening Mr. Mel
SON who was not present at the meeting,
had not signifed his intention in the matter,
and much doubt was expressed as 10 his ac-
ceptance. Two Of the parties acting in the
meeting are unnaturalized residents and
others are known to have affiliated with tho
Republicans.