The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-06

A Congressman Ia be Nominatsd-Othsi
Political Notes.

The Third District Congressional Conven-
ton will meet in Richmond to-day. The
convention will be held ut Sanger Hall. on
Seventh street btween Broad and Marshall.
or next door TO the Armory. and will be
called TO order ut noon by District Chair
man Meade Haskins There is no announced
opposition 10 the nomination of Hon. George
ID. WISE. and 1t IL generally conceded that
he will DE nominated 10y accamation. Those
delegates who have not received their GER
tihcates or entrance tickets can secure them
by applying at tho hall this morning ut II
o'clock. No one at all will DO allowed in the
hall until the delegates are seated.
Colonel John Is. Cary received letter
from Hon. Basil Is. Gordon, chairman of
tho StateiDemocratic committee, Yesterday,
in which he says he has just returned from
New York. While there ne urged the
national committee TO send Messrs Steven
son. Hill. Cochran and Fellows 10 Virginia
during the canvass. He saw Colonel Eel
lows. who accepted the invitation 10 speak
in Richmond. but no date was fixed
Hon. Bradley Is. Smalley. chairman Of the
committee on speakers. has written that he
cannot assign Hon. Bourke Cochran to
Richmond for the night of September esd.
when Mr.. Stevenson will be here. as Dir.
Cochran will at that time be on a canvass
ing tour IN Indiana 1t is now proposed by
the committee on speakers OF the Cleveland
and Stevenson Club to try and get Colonel
Fellows here on the 23d and Mr.. Smalley
Will make an appointment for Nr. Cochran
later on.
Mr.. HAYWOOD DECLINES.
Mr.. John s. Harwood, who on last Thurs
day night was unanimously chosen presi-
dent OF the Powhatan Club. has written
as follows to Mr.. q. II. Tenser. secret ary of
the club:
Your official notification of my election
as president Of Powhatan Club has been re-
ceived.
g. am deeply grateful for the compliment
bestowed In electing me president OF all or
GanizatiOn that has done 80 much for the
Democratic party of Richmond and vicinity
l fully appreciate the fact that 30 keep the
club up TO its present high standing IT is I'M
portant that your president should give
much time and attention to tue work. This
my business does not permit me 10 do. con-
sequenty am compelled to decline the
honor. assuring you that rs private shall
ALWAYS be ready to assist the club in any
work they may undertake. Again express
ing my appreciation OF the honor. / am" &c
DEMocRATIC RALLIES.
The Democrats of Richmond will have
two Dig rallies this week. The first one will
take place on Thursday night under tue
lei. General Fitz Lee. Dir. Wise and Colonel
Meade haskns will be the speakers.
Nearly all the Democratic clubs OF Rich
mOnd and Manchester have accepted invi-
tations TO be present Before the speaking
there will be parade Dir. +. A. BOwerY
will DO chief marshal OF the procession. All
organizations that propose TO parade should
report TO him at once.
The second rally will take place Saturday
night in Belvidere Hall under the auspices
OF the Clay Ward Actives and Workingmens'
Democratic CLUB. of Clay ward Hon,
Charles i. O'Ferrall. Hon. Holmes Conrad
aud others will speak.
There was an important meeting of the
Union Democratic Club last night, when
arrangements we're made for the big rally.
THE THURMAN CLUB.
The Thurman Democratic Club will at
tend the demonstration of the Union DEM
ocratic Club in q body on Thursday even
ing.
They will present a brave appearance
with their canes and badges and the ban
danDas, so inseparable from the name OF
the old Roman OF Democracy. which they
bear
HENRICO DEMOCRATS.
Chairman J. c. Mitchell has issued the
following
The Democrats Of Henrico county are in
vited 10 unite with the Union Democratic
Club of Richmond Poweps Hall. Thursday
night September Sth, at their grand ratii-
cation meeting, when Major Daniel, Gen
eral Lee and others will speak. Such AS
have horses will please assemble at the
county courthouse at p Nj. sharp. and
report to Captain W. III. Sands.