The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18
IN THE DECLINING.
Hon. j. Taylor ElIyson Called the Con-
vention to Order.

| non. y. Iaylor t1yson Called the Con-
vention to Order.
The convention was called to order at
1920 o'clock by Hon. ]. Taylor Ellyson,
who was the recipient OF three loud
cheers when he arose. Mayor Ellyson
said II was with deep and sincere regret
that he was called upon to make the for
NAL announcement OF the inability Of the
| esteemed and honored chairman Of the
| State committee to be present owing to
| the fact that he was detained by sickness.
Mr.. Gordon had requested him TO say,
however that while he was absent in
body. he would be present In spirit, and
would watch with deep interest the de-
! liberatiops OF the body
Mayor Ellyson then announced the
temporary officers Of the convention, as
follows: Hon. Beverly B. Munford, Of
Richmond temporary chairman; VIII
| liam ii. Mann, of Petersburg, temporary
secretary Thomas Kalighan, of Staun-
ton, temporary sergeant-at-arms.
| Hon. Beverly B. Munford was then for
mally introduced TO the convention and
received with cheers. He made a brief
address 10 the convention, In which he
| dwelt upon some OF the features of the
present Democratic administration, which
very favorably compared with the pre-
| published in another column. When the
| speaker alluded To the three candidates
| Sor the first place on the State ticket,
there were some cheers heard from va
rious parts Of the big hall at the men
tioning Of the name Major j. Hoge Tyler,
the present Lieutenant-Governor, but
| when Mr.. Munford named Colonel O'Fer-
rail- as the candidate from the beautiful
Valley, a very storm Of applause broke
trbf oh
State Senator Joseph II. Lawless, Of
Portsmouth. who occupied a seat on the
steps leading TO the platform, arose as
soon as the applause had somewhat sub
sided, and proposed three cheers for Col
onel O'Ferrall, which were given with
will.
At the mentioning Of the bright bust
ness man, Colonel Buford. from this city,
but comparatively few cheers could be
heard in the vast assembiage.
The Organization.
Mr.. Lloyd Smith from Northumberland,
moved that the rules OF the House OF
Delegates be made the rules OF the con-
vention during its temporary organization.
This was agreed 10.
Captain Ham Shepherd, of Fauquler
presented the following, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That the delegates from each
congressional district recommend 10 the
convention three members for the COM
mittee on credentials, permanent organi-
Zation and resolutions ard also five
members Of the State central committed
and. further, II the members OF these com
mittees have been already appointed. they
will be reported At once 20 this conven-
tion, except those OF the State central
committee.
The reports were then presented ~ the
chairmen Of the ten district delegations
and read by the secretary, Mr.. il'iam
Henry Mann, Jr., Of Petersburg. 1fey
are published in the report Of the dis
trict meetings in another column
The Oyster Industry.
State Senator James N. Stubbs. OF Glou-
cester. presented the following paper,
which. at his request was referred 10 the
committee On resolutions:
Monday was Gloucester court-day, and
was the day appointed for the election Of
delegates to the State convention. In the
recess Of court the Democratic voters OF
Gloucester met in mass-meeting. County
Chairman II. c. Bland in the chair. Az
ter some discussion as TO the division Of
the representation among the three dis
tricts, IL was decided that Abingdon
should have four Of the nine delegates.
Ware two, Petsworth two and one hoater
between Ware and Petsworth. The dis
tricts then separated for the purpose Of
electing delegates, and finally resulted as
follows:
"Abingdon-B. a. Rowe. Charles Catlett,
L. y. Poindexter and r. NJ Page. They
were instructed to appoint their own al
ternates
''Petsworth-J. n. Stubbs and W. W.
Almond. Alternates, w. c. Aherron and
i. H. Wolfe
'Ware-J. n. Tabb Marquis Jones. Al
ternates. II. c. Bland and George Talia- !
ferro. Floater. w. w Mason.
"Of these delegates six are FOR OFer-
rail-. one for Buford, one for Tyler, and
one doubtful. but anti-O'Ferrall.
1.-The following resolutions were intro
duced by Senator Stubs and unanimous
ly adopted:
"Resolved by the Democrats Of Glou- |
cester county in mass-meeting assem-
bled, That we request our delegates TO |
the convention in Richmond on August |
nth 10 present TO said convention for |
its consideration the following:
First. The Democratic party will fos- |
ter and protect the oyster industry OF |
Virginia for the benefit Of her own citi- !
zens and favors the enforcement Of the |
policy Of preserving 10 her citizens the |
free use of all natural beds, rocks and !
shoals. as regulcted by law. and will OPP |
pose the transfer or surrender Of the |
public rights therein 10 individuals or /
corporations. II the present oyster law /
he onerous or unjust TO any interest con-
nected with the oyster industry. IL favors |
an amendment or repeal so that the 1
many interests will be carefully guarded
and protected by proper legislation. and |
no unjust taxation be imposed or improper
restrictions, be made TO discriminate
against the oyster industry as 10 other
Industries In Virginia.
Second. The Democratic party will
by appropriate legislation, as far as con-
sistent with the provisions OF our constl-
tuition, correct any inequality now ex-
listing as 10 the assessment of real es-
tate and personal property in Virginia,
so that full justice be done TO all por-
tions Of the State alike"
Mr.. Lloyd Smith. Of Northumberland
was next recognized by the Chair. He
moved that a recess be taken until 4
o'clock In the afternoon. i'm order 10 give
the committees an opportunity 70 formu-
late their reports. The vote was then
taken, and when the Chair announced
the motion carried, considerable oppo-
siton arose. and a division was called
for. which. however. did not bring about
a change Of the result.
THE PERMANENT OFFICERS.
Hon. Il. II. Cnrdwel1, Chairman, and John