Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
denomination of Hon. H. st. Geo. Tucker
by AcclamatiOn.

At the Democratic Congressional
Convention held in Clifton Forge on
Thursday last, August 18th, which was
well attended, Hon. H. st. Geo. Tuck
err, the able and popular Representa-
tive of this, the 10th district, was, with
out opposition, re nominated by ac-
clamation. This unanimous action OF
the convention represented the senti-
ments and wishes of all the Democrats
of the District, who will support Mr..
fuckers reelection with great cordial
ly, for he is not only very popular per-
sonally, but is an able, attentive, and
useful Representative. The convention
was called to order by Hon. Ed. Echols,
Chairman of the District Committee.
J. H. H. Figgatt, Esq, of Botetourt,
was elected Temporary Chairman.
The convention was opened with
prayer by Rev. E. w. McCorkle, of
Clifton Forge. After the appointment
of the committees on Permanent Or
ganization. Credentials, and Resolu-
tions, the convention took a recess I'M
til half past O'Clock. Upon re assem-
bling C. f. Thomas, of Fluvana, was
chosen president, and II. 7. Harris, of
Nelson, and Colonel H. J. Williams, of
Augusta, presidents, with W. H.
H. Frenger and William Seavey and
such Representatives of Democratic
journals as were present, secretaries.
G. F. Moore, chairman of the COM
mittee on resolutions, reported the fol-
lowing, which was unanimously adopt
ed:
Res0lUed, That the Democracy of the
10th congressional district of the State
of Virginia. in convention assembled,
heartily approves and reaffirms tie
principles set forth in the platform
adopted in the national Democratic
convention recently held in Chicago !;
cordially accepts the action of said
convention in naming Grover Cleve-
land and Adlai Stevenson to lead us to
victory; and pledges to the aforesaid
principles and men a vigorous and I'M
ceasing support.
Roger B. Atkinson, Esq, of Staun-
ton, introduced the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resozced, That the Democracy of the
10th congressional district. of Virginia
assembled do hereby register their en-
dorsement of the political course and
methods of their representative in the
send congress, the Hon. H. st. g..
Tucker, and that Democracy pledges
itself more cordial and hearty sup
| rs
ever before.
Hon. Jas. w. Marshall, of Craig coun-
ty, who was present as a spectator, was
called upon, and made, as is his wont,
a vigorous and stirring speech, in which
he paid high tribute to Mr.. Tucker,
and closed with an appeal for every
Democrat to do his duty.
Mr. Marshall, who is Familiarity known
as Cyclone JIM" is a native of Au-
gusta county, and his chances are good
to become the nominee and Congress
men of his congressional district.
The convention was also briefly ad-
dressed by CT. Moore, of Clifton Forge,
District Chairman Hon. Ed. Echols and
by w. NJ. McAllister, of Warm Springs
The latter gentleman read the follow
ing dispatch from Mr.. Tucker, explain
ing the cause of his absences:
STAUNToN, Va, Augusta, 1892.
Hon. VIM NJ McAllster:
An imperative public duty takes me to
Washington tonight My greeting to the as
sembled Democracy of the Tenth district.
H. ST. GEORGE TUCKER.
Mr.. fuckers denomination by Rev.
J. G. Boude, of Rockbridge, was unani-
mously endorsed, and the convention
adjourned with cheers for the national
and district candidates.
Democratic State Ticket of West Vir-
ginia.
For Governor, VIM. A. McCOrkle, of
Kanawha county.
For Auditor, l. V. Johnston, of
Barbour county.
For Treasurer, John NJ. Rowan, of
Monroe county.
For Attorney-Gen Thos. S. Riley,
of Ohio county.
For State Supt. of Schools, Virgil A.