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

Office OF congressman from this-the old
Third District IL was pleasure In that
he could second the nomination OF this
tried and true Democrat; this high-minded
and beloved citizen of the city OF Rich
mond, and regret because at the time
Colonel Elicit lay sick upon his bed. and
would be denied the privilege and JOY OF
being present To acknowledge his appre-
citation OF the great honor and the re-
ward about to be accorded him.
Continuing. Mr.. Montague said that
Colonel Elicit was lawyer or distinc-
ton. lie told OF his personal work In
the interest OF Democracy, and closed
with an appeal TO all white people 10
stand by the old banner and carry 1t to
victory In future as they had In the past.
Great applause)
a SECOND FOR INGRAM.
The nomination OF Judge Ingram was
seconded.by Mr.: BENJAMIN =. owen. He
spoke OF the fact that many years ago
Chesterfield county had the honor OF
sending 10 the House OF Representatives
two men who reflected glory upon Vir-
einia. lie referred to Benjamin Watkins
Lee and John Winston Jones. Mr.. owen
said that this was time when such a
man as Judge j. II. Ingram was needed
at the helm OF Democracy in this district,
and he assured the convention that II
the Manchester champion were given thls
honor he would so discharge the high du-
ties imposed upon him as to shed iustre
and honor upon himself. his district, ana
his State. CApplause)
NOMINATING SPEECHES CLOSE.
Mr. NJ L. Howard. Of Hanover. followed
Mr.. owen and paid a high tribute to the
worth and integrity Of Judge Ingram
During his remarks he referred TO h's
career on the bench and said HE Is
warm friend. an open foe, ana gehlie-
man without spot or blemish on nls PEI
sonai character. If you choose MIN as
vour standard bearer he will carry the
banner manfully, and in November next
will enter the halls of Congress WIZ
that banner wreathed with victory.
Captain John Lamb followed Mr.
Howard in a very earnest. yet IN Some
respects amusing speech. seconuihs vi,
nomination of Colonel Elicit lie openeu
by saying that he knew 'he co"N ei,'gn
wouId not expect much from nm, pam
Henrico farmer. after having heaid tne
brilliant young speakers who had pre-
ceded him. He paid a just compliment ~
the brave and unterrihed young Deiioc-
racv Of Virginia, and declared lhat even
though there might be some dlscourasius
conditions in the county, that party 'ns
principle OF which was the greatest s'V'
for the greatest numDer, "oulu S"'N''
Victorious 80. q
Nhen Cantain Lamb took his seat
thInderous outburst of applause went up
from the delegates. and this was SUE SUE,
ceeded bv loud cries OF vote! Vote'
MIR Valentine finally gained the at'el,l'on
of the Chair, and moved that as me 'oIh-
mittee on Resolutions was reaay u
mort that they be heard. rms was ciiei
down and the motion was withdraWh'
motion was offered to proceed win the
voting. This was agreed 10 with great
unanlmty. and the nominations pehs t
clared closed the secretary began the
roll-call.
THE BALLOT.
Tho county Of Chesterfield being called.
II was stated by the chairman that three
votes were cast for Elicit and ten for
Ingram. Hanover gave eleven for Eliett
and two for Ingram. Henrico gave Ellett
us entire twenty-five votes. This was
loudly applaudcd Goochland cast one
vofe for Elicit and five for Ingram. King
\vilIiam gave all six of its votes TO Elicit.
New Kent voted two for Elicit and one
for Ingram. Manchester gave us soll'i
vote of seven TO Ingram and Richmohd
cast seventv-four votes solidly for Elicit:
This vote was received with loud anu
continuous applause. The result OF '"r
ballot was Elicit. ll9; Ingram, p.
on motion OF Mr. Parrish, of Gooch-
land the nomination of Colonel Elicit
was made unanimous.
Mr.. W. II. Graham then offered the
following. which was adopted:
"Resolved. That this convention tender
| it's sincere sympathy to Colonel Ellett IN
| his illness, and regrets his absence from
| this convention
on motion OF Senator Parrish, Of Gooch-
reutIpgfpI
dress the convention, ana the followlns
committee was appointed to convey the
request and conduct him into the hall:
Nessrs. Parrish, of Goochand Gregory
nf King william: W. l.. White, OF kicn-
mond. and 3. p. owen, OF Chesterfield.
Ncssrs. p II poykin, a. y. Courtney.
and Horace G.. Buchanan were appointed
a committee to notify Colonel Ellett OF
his nomination. .,.
While the committee was out Mr.. Davis
| of Richmond, submitted the toilowlng'
which was adopted:
Resolved. That irrespective Of our origl-
nal choice for nominee for congress l"I
| the Metropolitan District Of virginia we
will unite our forces, and DO hereby pieuBe
ourselves TO rally around the nag oi
Democracy and will do all in our power
| to carry it TO victory.
Judge Ingram's Speech.
At this point Judge Ingram ehtereu 'ho
hail. escorted by the committee, ana as
| ne ascended the rostrum was eree'el
with tremendous enthusiasm. HIS speec"
was characterized by all who heard II as d
splendid effort.
The Judge said:
MIR. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Conyention.-No one regrets more than
| the absence Of the gallant leader TO
whose fit keeping you have just commit
| ,od the standards Of this democracy
| but voice the sentiment of al present
when ] wish him speedy restoration 10
health and strength. Applause)
| shall speak to you as Nirsinian
| 10 Virginians; and that courtesy Which
| is innate and characteristic ot cur race
| a race which has descended long from
| every side. guarantees me patient near
| ing and consdcrate treatment at your
| hands. There are some things personal
| which | desire to say. and FOR having
| said them ! shall feel the better satisfied
At the request of my friends In Man
| chester | allowed the use of my name Tor
| the congressional nomination in This d.
| trict This was after the ward meetings
| held in that city, in which took no part
! either directly or indirectly. At the
| time | did so. it looked as II there would
| be but two contestants for his honor.
| man whom you have to-day nominated
| and whom now salute as our next repre-
| sentative IN Congress qnnounc Il his can
| didacy. Ny claims were almost entirely
| pressed by my friends, the duties Of
my official position preventing an active
| personal canvass.
TO THANK HIS FRIENDS
After the result Of the Richmond pri-
| mary | was convinced that Colonel Eiirtt
| would be the nominee Of our party. and
| determined TO make no further contest.
| but assented TO the proposal Of my
| friends to present my name to this con-
| vention. because | desired 10 meet face
| TO face the representatives Of the De
mocracv of this district and TO publicly
| THANK those loyal friends who so earnest
| ~ came To my support. With both OF
| my opponents ! an on friendly personal
! and political terms. For the faithful
| public service of the one | have tn. high
| est appreciation ard commendatiJ. for