Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-21

Mcp Blake. Henry Cohen. james Harmon. O..
Roddy rcnser, John p. Tompkins, n. Rsekiel,
Joseph N. Shelton, r. Lynch Montague,
D. Johnston, DR.. A. 4. Mcsea, W. III. Jones,
Henry koes, J. $. l. Owens, and Thomas b..
Hicks Mr.. strattoa called the meeting 70 order
and MT. Pollard was made temporary chairman
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On motion the following Committee on Perma-
mont Organization was appointed: hessra
M'nter, Shelton, Curtis, and strstton.
PERMANENT OFFICERS.
Tho committee reported the following for per-
mAnent officers and asked time 70 make up the
hst OF the Executive Committee;
President, II. X Pollard Secretary. q. HcD.
Blake; Sergeant-at-Afms, John q. Harmon |;
observation-disclosures Ward, Joseph w.
Carter and Joseph 4. Sorg; Jefferson Ward,
ison Ward, q. Harvey Clarke and Charles II.
Taylor; Monroe Ward. DR.. ID. w. MoseIey and
John Js ckson: Clay Ward. Horny b. Carter aud
James ID. Patton: jackson Ward, II. z. Beck
and w. ID. Johnston. The report was adopted.
letter was read from Mr. h. II. Nash express
Ing sympathy with the objects Of the meeting.
SHOULD PROFIT ny EXPERIENCE.
Mr.. Pollard offered the following: While we
DO not disparage the ability, patriotism, and
public services Of any citizen, yet being deeply
Impressed with the conscious conviction that
In order 70 produce harmony as 10 the platform
OF our party, and 20 secure the earnest support
OF party leaders and party workers, alike
essential 20 parry succeAs, II would be upwise to
yield 20 the demands OF the independent voters
without and the sentimental ones with In our
party, and repeat the experiment OF 1888.
We therefore invite all who concur In this con-
yictlon. and who believe with us that party sue
cess should be placed ahesd Of personal prefer
ence, to cooperate with us and seek by organ
lied effort 20 send 20 the Democratic state Con-
vention delegates who will reflect these senti-
meDts-
ADVOCATED AND ADOPTED.
SIR. Pollard, in speaking 10 the resolution, said
he was surprised to see the efforts OF some OF his
follOw-citizens 20 force q certain man down the
throats Of the people. When this canvass Is In
augurated We want man who can have the
party leaders at his back aud command tho
party machinery. When We elect Dem
ocrat we want a Democratic administfa-
ton. He WAS glad To soe that mr. Hin
the peOple and against the gold-bugs. In his
view it would be unwise 10 nominate man who
had Haunted his Independence aud own peculiar
views IN the face Of the people 10 the jeopardy OF
the party. lie hoped Richmoni would record
her vote along with the counties that had
spoken.
Mr. Curtis also spoke in favor Of the resolu-
tion, which was adopted.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
Mr. Harmon moved that n committee OF FIVE
be appointed 10 appear before the City Commit
too next Tuesday night and represent the club
IN the matter Il adopting plan for the election
Of delegates TO the state convention
Mr.. Hicks opposed toe motion. lie said he did
not want the club 70 70 before the City Commit
tee ana ask for anything.
Mr.. Curtis spoke 10 the motion.
MIR. Shelton moved az a substitute that the
matter OF appearing before the City Committee
be left 20 a committee consisting OF the presi-
ent, secretary, and Mr.. Curtis.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
was continued, and the cluD adjourned TO moet
Wednesday night next in the Chancery-Court
room.