Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-09

early days OF the repupuc -at onr ui'-
was Its honored representative. 1onh
Minor Botts. John y. Caskle, James A.
seddon. Andrew Stevenson. and John
Winston Jores--the latter two OF whom
were speakers OF the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes-haye also represented the IN
terests of this constituency with conspicu-
Gus ability. Those of US who come from
the south of the James-from Chester
aed and Manchester-will be pardoned IL
we remind you that we furnished TO this
district a John Winston Jones, and TO the
people OF Virginia benjamin Watkins
Leigh. III we have Ambition. these are
our standards OF excellence. And u you
had seen fit to confer on me the nonor
which you have In your )udgmsnt eon-
ferred on another, II ! could not have az
tained TO their greatness. at least should
have emuIated their virtues. Enthusi-
astic cheers)
The principles OF our party are pure,
and IL there is any prestige In great
names and in greater Deeds. Its mission
Is not ended.
MIR. JEFFHRsON.
The founder OF the chat political party
10 which we belong was the author OF
that famous Declaration which. accord
ing TO Engiands MOS philosophic his'o-
rian, SHOULD be hung cup in the nursery
OF every king. and blazoned on the porch
of every royal palace,'t i recall senu-
ment therein expressel which should De
an inspiration to evt-y true Defnoc,a' !.
THAT all men are GRATED equai' ',a'
they are endowed by lheir Creator Win
certain inalenable rights; that an,ons
these ate life. liberty, and the pursuit OF
happiness. That to secure these govern
ments are instituted among men. IN
this period of our great unrest, the objects
of government are misunderstood. III is
aa true as when first proclaimed: Inc
loast governed are the best governed.
THE socialistic ideas Of paternal govern
mont neither tend TO secure self-rellant
individualism nor to build up a govern
nent strong enough 10 maintain the
equality of all men before the law.
This Is not the place TO go into a DIS
custom of economics or the causes OF the
depression in the business inter-
ests of our county; but be-
lIeve 1t to be due TO the unequal ana
unjust legislation of the Republican
has put upon the country system Of tax
laws in the interest of the classes. and
not for the benefit OF the masses Of the
people. We should not listen TO the at
tacks that are constantly made upon the
repre- sentatives of our party by our po-
litical enemies. There are patriots in our
ranks In both houses Of Congress. j have
had constantly to-day in my thoughts a
distinguished Virglnian. the knightiiest oil
a knightly race, 10 whom every true Nlr-
ginia heart goes out with sympathy 1or
his great sorrow. Gel grant that his
great heart may not break because OF the
greatness Of his grief. and that John w.
Daniel may be spared Tor many years OK
F..t,,
THE TARIFF BILL.
II Is TO be hoped that before many more
days have elapsed tariff bill will be
passed. the object of which will be to
raise revenue for the support OF the gov
ernment, and which will afford ample
protection to all interests and will give
relief TO the country. and Industries and
manufactures Of all kinds will flourish.
giving employment to thousands. The
only real hope Of the country Is In the
principles Of Jefferson. and IL we would
prove Edward Bellamy's Looking Back
ward" to be purely a work Of fiction and
show up Macaulay's rccently-resurrected
prophecies as but libels and dreams. we
must revert 10 the simple form of gov
| ernn ent of our fathers, and see to II
| that the repub ic Of the United States.
| the greatest on earth. is a partner with
| 10 man OF sci OF men III private enter
| prises. The hour IS at hand; let us put
forth cur BEST efforts and give Tazewell
| Elicit our most cordial support. In sea-
| son and out we must work for the suc-
cess of the Democratic party and for the
Advancement OF Democratic principles, and
, in 50 doing we will be promoting the well
| fare, the peace. and the prosperity of all
| the people. Each one OF you must put
| your shoulders to the wheel. end with
| such a candidate success is assured. Let
| there ne no chickering's because this OF
| that man was or was not nominated-for
IAN your strength IS in your union,
All your danger IS In discord.'
A RINGING CALL.
The enemy is in the field Their slsir
mish limo has alrcaG, advanced. Tf'
| battle will soon be joined. 1 can upor
| you men Of Chesterfield and Manchester
| you who are descended from sres VIII,
saved the day on Gulford's bloody field
and you who yourselves or your brother.
marched with Pickett up those famous
| heights Of Gettysburg. and who were will
! the gallant Armistead, when he gave hi:
noble life for his beloved Virginia an,
| constitutional libcrty-I call upon you I,
| rally TO the standards Of Democracy.
Men OF Richmond and Henrico. YOU
| place is in the forefront of the battle, foi
| your favorite has been chosen as oul
| chieftain. In a few days he will hav,
| buckled on his armor and will be ready
| for the fray. Like Rhoderick Dhu, "on'
blast upon his bugle horn were worth
thousand men"
RALLY ON THE CENTRE.
You men of Goochand. whose loyait,
| IS beyond dispute. and OF Hanover-of ole
| Hanover God bless her-the home of Pat
| rick Henry. whose voice first awakene6
| the Colonies to a realization Of thei
! grating fetters. and caused them L
| strike blow for freedom. which resulto,
| i'm a hbertS that had been the desire o.
all the past and should be the emulation
| of all the future, | call upon you TO stan,
| by your sacred traditions. and ! call upOi
| you Of King William and New. Kent
| the home of Bev. Douglass and John Il
| ClOptOn-to rally on the centre, and vic
| tory VIII be ours. QIoud and long ap
| plauseD
once more I crave your indulgence
| gentlemen OF the convention. when | TAX,
| this occasion TO thank my friends through
| ont the district for their generous ex
! pIesslons of good will. and especially I,
| thank those who SO heartily gave me thei
| support loud appause)
| SENATOR DANIELS AFFLICTION.
| y r. solution was offered by Mr. GeOrg,
| Med. Blake. and adopted, expressing sym
! pathy for Hon. John ". Daniel, in this
| his hour of deep bereavement The Com
| mittee on Resolutions reported just befor'
| adjournment the following:
| Resolved, That the Committee on Re
| solutions deem il unnecessary for this con
| vrntion 10 promulgate a platform for thi,
| district; inasmuch as our candidate an,
| the Democrats OF this district are pledge
| u promote the best interests OF all th'
| people. aud will stand In the approach
| ing campaign as in the PASTOR In,
| well-known principles OF the Democrat,
| party"
| TIE report was adopted. and the con
| vention adjourned sine die.
| SKETCH OF TIE NOMINEE.
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