The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-09

days have elapsed a tariff bill will be
passed. the object of which will be TO
raise revenue for the support or the 10Y
eminent, which will afford ample
protection to all interests, and VIII give
relief to the country. and Industries anu
manufactures OF ali kinds will flourish
giving employment TO thousands. Inc
only real hope OF the country II In the
principles OF Jefferson, and II we Wouiu
prove Edward Bellamy's Looking Back
ward" 10 be purely a work of fiction ana
show up Macaulay's recently resurrected
prophecies as but libels and dreams we
must revert to the simple form OF gov
eminent OF our fathers. and see TO II that
the Republic of the United States, the
greatest on earth, Is a partner with no
man or set of men in private enterprises.
The hour Is at hand; let Us put forth our
best efforts and give Tazewell Elett our
most cordial support. In season eni out,
we must work for the success OF lle
Democratic party and for the advance
ment of Democratic principles. and IN 50
doing we will be promoting the Weilate,
the peace. and the prosperity OF an e,s
people. Each one OF you must put youl
shoulders to the wheel, and win su .sa,. q
candidate success Is assured. Let thete
be no chickering's because this or that man
was or was not nomnated-for
"Au your strength is I'm your union,
All your danger is in discord.
The enemy is in the field. Their skir-
mish line has already advanced, Ire
battle will soon be joined. can upon
Won men of Chesterfield and Mancnes-
fer-vou who are descended from sltes
who saved the day on Guiltord DioolN
field, and you who yourselves or g,ul
broth ers marched with pickett ~ th'Se
famous heights or Hetty spul -, an no, he
we're with the gallant Armstead wnen ne
gave his noble life for MS beioVeq NI
ginia and constitutional liberty can
upon you 10 rally 10 the standards OF
Democracy. 1r.,,.t,, ,,o,r
Mace Is in the forefront Of the battle ior
vour fayorite has been chosen as our
chieftain. In a few days he VIII nave
huckled on his armor ana VIII pe i""uy
for the fray. Like khodericK bhu' S"e
blast upon his bugle norm were "oi'" "
''i yoS men OF Goochland, whose loyalty
is bevond dispute, and Of Hanover-ot olI
Hanover. God bless her-tne nome VI
PatriclS Henry. whose voice first awaken
"a 10 colonies TO a realization or tner
,,rotino letters and caused them 20 strl"e
a hloT for freedom. whlcn reSulteu II. "
liberty that had been the desire on an u'r
past. and should be the eiilua'o 5tand h,,
tbe future. [ call upon you 20 st2hd py
vour sacred traditions, ana can u,pl
Co., ~ King William and New kenl -tle
Lor,e Of Bev. Douglass ana Johh -
CIonton-to rally on the centre %nL wv
torv will be ours. Loud ana io"e az
p' 6nce more I crave your indu'ge.n enc,
,.o,,,Io,,e1 ~ the convention, when taNe
tbis occasion TO thank my frlennS t nto
ont the district for their seue,i,joil,, r.
,,reeeions of goodwill. and espe la''y
ito,,l' those who so heartily gave me thef
support. loud applause)
I,doe Tncram's speech made inc I'M
rrossion and many VINO were llOC Pc.
sonallv acquainted with nm wei S,i,.it
str,,cl with admiration at its me pm
hot hoy
reduced themselves in order 10 tA'etlI
NOR CONGRATULATIONS and thank MIN IoI
the speech.
NO PLATFORM PROMULGATED.
The chairman announced that he held
in his hand the report OF the cp'i,i I. ~
on resolutions. which was read ny t'e
secretary as follows: 80
resolved. That the committee on reso-
1utions deems II unnecessary Tor TINS
convention to promulgate plalloI ~ ~
this district. inasmuch as our .n t,t a,.
and the Democrats of the district az
rielged TO promote the best interests
If an the people. and will stand In the
approaching campaign, as I'm the past, lor
the well-knOwn principles OF the phE
The convention then adjourned, ana tHe
delegates were invited into an ADJOINING
room. where refreshments ana CHARS Wtt1
served after which they dispersed, Wen
satisfied with the result OF the coh'e"-
ton.
coIONrL ELLETT's CONDITION.
Colonel Elicit IS still confined 10 his
room at his home, 40. ~ west Main street
by a spell Of illness resulting from an
attack Of indigestion As matter 81
abundant prec iutlOn, ana ~ ORDER ulal
he may have absolute rest, he is denied 10
his friends by his physicians, but he is
improving daily. and viii be able 20 prose
cute rs canvass with vigor IN another
week at farthest
lie received the news Of his nomination
quietly and eXpectanuy, ard expresses
himself as being very grateful to ms
friends for their assist1n'e i'm his benail