Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-03

Hon. Chancellor Bailey; dolegates--N. y. Rowe,
| I. A. Harris. John N. Hollaiay, A. w. Massey,
Colonel X. X. Charttors. Colonel John n. Alrich,
| l. NJ. Smith, and l.. q. Maddox. Three Of the
! delegates are pronounced Cleveland men; three
for lill, and three for the most ayaiisbls candi-
| date
Hiirs Name strongest in Gloucester.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
GLOUCESTER CorsrnoUss, Va, May County
Chairman III. c. Bland called a meeting OF the
Democrats to-day at IL NJ. TO elect delegate. to
the state convention, which meets In Richmond
May leih Mr.. II. G, Bland was elected chair
man, and l.. o. Catctt secretary. Mr.. j. n.
Stubs spoke Of tho warm contest over the nemcs
that win he presented at the Chicago conven-
ton. lie said u was time 20 stop elimination
and perturbation II we hope for success. Who
soeNet the nominee may be. let us give three
cheers Tor tho nominee OF the Chicago convention.
The following resolution was offered by Mr..
stubbs and adopted: That the Democrats or
gloucester in msssmceting assembled adhere
70 the broad principles OF truth. right, and JUS
uce promulgated by the State and national De-
mocracy. and that II is 10 tho best interests OF
good government and the promotion OF civil I'D
esty that the Democratic party should continue
In power In Virginia, and should succeed Ia tho
next presidential campaign.
General lallaferro, after explaining his reason
Ior taking part la q political meeting, spoke IN
favor OF AIR. stuptBs resolutisD.
IosT.
n.
ment 90 MIR. stubba's resolution, expressing pre-
ference for Cleveland, which was lost.
Mr. Maryus Jones favored Mr.. stubbss rcsolu-
ton. He was for principle and not Tor men.
But for the fact that tho Democratic party was
founded upon tho rock Of truth this party would
have been WRECK ed long ago.
The following delegates we're elected:
Abingdon District-R. NJ. Page, W. X. Gray,
j. l.. Taliafcrro, aud y. A. Rowe
Ware District. H. Sfeweli. and Rex Hinkle.
Portsmouth District-G. II. Tinsloy and W. {.
AherrOn.
}. y. stubbe, j. \. Tabb, and Marquis Jones
were sent as delegates at large.
General Teliaferro. who has been member OF
the Democrats convention since ls42. except
during the war, declined 70 20 as a delegate
While the delegates were unlnstructed, yet
there we're resolutions offered 20 instruct them
10 vote for Cleveland. which were lost. From the
appearance OF the convention to-day ono wouin
sec nj glance that Cleveland was by Tar the
weakest man and the name Of David b. Hlll tho
strongest.
Loudoun Welded TO No Man.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
IETsRURG, Va May 2.-District meetings 10
select delegates 70 the Richmond Democratic
Convention on the 10Th instant were held
throughout LOudoun on saturday The meeting
here WAS n large one, and the delegates chosen
are, "a between Hin and Cleveland, Tor the lat
ter. Districts heard from to-day have done the
same. The general sentiment seems 70 ACCORD
with the following resolution adopted IN Orange
the CONFERENCE.-The:
Resoivd, That we are no worsbippers Of men
and are welded TO no man as candidate Tor
President but arc deeply In love with the prln-
ciples OF tho Democratic party, and consequently
instruct our representatives 70 permit no per
sonal favOritisn 20 influence them In the So
lection % delegates 20 the national convention
but, after conference with representative men
from all parts Of the State at tho state conVen-
ton and informing themselves with regard 10
tho candidate most likely 10 WIN, do all IN ther
power 20 secure his nomination and election.
Richmond for the Nominee.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatchl
WARSAW, Va, May 2.-The Democrats Of
Richmond county assembled In mass-meetng ~
this place to-day. The county chairman, r. Z.
Wexford. called the meeting 70 order. H. u.
Lyle was made permanent chairman and W. \:
Morgan secretary. The following delegates and
aliornatcs wese elected Delegates-Frederick
Browning, r. }. Downing, X. X. Brook, A. NJ.
Nash. j. W. King, Dr.. and j. r. Garland. Al
ternates-,Iames l.. Motley, John NJ. Lyle. Judge
Thomas Jones, L. VI. Hutchinson. Frank Crocker,
AMI W. Y. Morgan.
Tho following resolution was passed. with only
one dissenting vote:
Hesoircf. That we have the utmost confidence
I'm the ability and fidelity OF the Hon. Grover
Cleveland and would be gratined at his nomina-
tiOn by the National Democratic Convention;
but beng Democrats, and desiring the success
OF our party above any individual, we therefore
pledge ourselves 10 the support OF the nominee
OF the Chicago convention.
Aibemarle Republicans.
Correspondence of tho Richmond Dspatc,LI
CHARIOrTFsvIrLB, Va, May AT mass
meeting of the Republicans OF Albemarle county
for the purpose OF electing county chairman
and delegates TO the State and congressional con-
yentions, Colonel W. l.. Wood was unanimously
elected county chairman. The old county COM
mlttee war retained WITH the exception OF Colo
nei Wood. and J. +. BOen was elected In his
place The following delegates we're elected 20
both the Luray and Roanoke conventions; ". l..
Wood. r.. " Edwards. James f. Bolen, Edgar
Perry, j. W. Porter, Captain II. c. Bragg, Mica
fan Walker, DR.. John r. Wood, o. w. Purvis, aud
Harden Lewis. Captain +. W. Eery and -
Fefren we're chosen rs delegates from the city.
Several of the delegates are cOlOred.