The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-05
THE RESULT.
DEPLORED THE CHARGES.

INC convention lit said that the De-
m'cracy of Richmond Will wrcst victory
from defeat. 10 is true that some of YOU
do not wear silk linen. some N vou
do not appear as dNetante as others
"ho are not here they have gene to Iu-
Annapolis. lic referred to the publica-
ton of tho charges of bribery aud the
afidavts printed in connection Herewith.
and expressed the wish CHAT th, charges
had been made ia the convention, and
not in The papers.
Hon H. r.. Pollard stated that ne
would like 10 interrupt Mr. smith for a
moment lie was permitted 90 DO so.
and Doe said. "On behalf OF Captain Lamb.
I wish o. say that neither Captain Lamb
nor 1 nor any Of his leaders believe that
Colonel Elicit or amy " his leaders have
made any attempt 90 bride any member
Of the convention"
Mr. Garnet of Manchester. stated that
the three votes of the Manchester dele
gates which had been cast for the mil
nor.ty We're cast by mistake. and that
none Of The members of the Manchester
delegation had been hribod.
Mr. Smith then proceeded with his re-
marks and after pledg.ne the support Of
the Elicit people 20 Captain Lamb BOO
the approaching canvass. he moved that
tho nomination Of Captain John Lamb be
made unanimous delegate from
G,oehland seconded tho motion. and it
was carried.
CAPT. LAMB S SPEECH.
The Chair appointed Messrs. spotswood.
Garnet. and Vaughan 20 escort Captain
Lamb into the hail. When Doe entered hc
was received by an ovation that SUR
passed all the other demonstrations that
had preceded IL.
Colonel spotswood introduced Captain
Lamb as the next congrca man from the
Third Virginia district
Captain Lamb addressed the convention
thanking them for the honor conferred
upon him. and pledg.ns himself to snp-
port the platform bult at Chicago and
carrying the banner of The Third district
to success on November 3d. Tho prime
cinies in the fight were vital. and he
would defy The sound-m0ney people from
the writings and conduct of Jefferson and
Jackson to show that their financial views
were correct Tho speaker pleaded with
tho voters present to stand firm against
tho people known JAS National Demo-
Gratis ~ tho silver people won't down.
and an their resources and interest Wefe
crippled they might put the blame upon
thdr opponents who were working Tor
their defeat IT. was contest between
the masses on tho ono side. said be-. ana
the classes and piut0crats and monevod
peonfo ON the other Tho cause or tn'ir
opponents De said. meant inlns'ri1l
slavery To closed with "a promise that
no would carry The banner az the silver
rooplo 20 victory.
THE EXEs SPEAK TOO.
Captain Lamb was heartily c0ngratu.a-
tal. and Me>srs. Lacy. Curtis and Car
nett escorted Colonel Elicit on tho plate
form. who was loudly cr--roc Head
dressed the convention, thanking his
friends f0r the support they gave him.
MY record is before you,' said Colonel
Elicit "You know I have always tried
TO Dee loyal TO the party. sometime that
LOYALTY has boon regarded as crime. hut
IL 10 Doe n crime. ] make my most graceful
bow TO the win OF this convention" 'oio-
mel Elicit predicted o. complete victory for
Bryan. sewau and lamb.
Colonel Bigger then made "a speech in
response 20 cries for him. He said De
was for Bryan and Sewan always against
rho world. the flesh ANA the devil and
that silvcr waY god enough for amy
nsbcrman in BuzzardP Bay Colonel
Bigger then dropped into his well-known
humorous vav and soon capt .flfei the
entire convention ana was chocrel io tce
echo.
The convention then adjourned
THE NOMINEE.
CAPTAIN John Lamb. the nominee Of the
d i..r.
this district was born ia Charles Ciy
ccluty, Va, about ufty-nve wears ago.
He entered the Confederate army when
a very young man and served throughout
the war. surrounding at AppomattoN -
captain Of Company d. Third Regiment,
Nlu.na Cavalry, (Wickhams Brigade.
be was wounded several times, ones Sc
uously 40 Haw's shop.
Tie served his county AS sheriff and
treasurer for ssueral terms, and was
chairman Of the County Democratic Com
mittee for years. Some twelve years ago
hs removed TO Henrico county whore h.
now resides He IS a practical farmer
ami business man. lie has closely 'rrd,eI
the financial question. and has never ial-
tered In his enthusiastic support for TWEEN
~ wears or more Of the free coinage OF
silver 10y this country alone. independents
w of other nations. lie stands on the
Chicago platform because he heartily en-
dcrses every plank IN IT,, and be- Will labor
unceasigly for its success.
Cartlin Lamb is n brother or Judge
James O.. Lamb. Of the Chancery Court Of
this city.
'IAMBS BOYS IT'D STICK
About half past o'clock after captain
lambs nomination and the alj7 ifnrent
c. tie convention. the following 'eleeTam
wa received az the Lamb heai1uar c-s:
Beaver DAM Va. Sent g. 1855.
Democratic Congressional Convention,
s,reer Hall Richmond. Va.
Thrrah for Tazewoll Elle;t. Stick
boys stick.
n c. BACGffAN.
The following reply was sent.
r. G.. Baughan. Beaver Dam. Va;
Lambs boys did stick. Stick Demo
Gratis, stick. ...
W. VI. COTLLTNG.
CAPTAIN LAME GIVES AN ENTER
TAINMENT.
A most delightful entertainment was
given last night by Captain John Lamp
nominee for Congress from this district
20 a number OF his friends at his hon'@
Portland Hill, In Henrico.
The evening was one OF great ehJos
ment. A substantial supper was ser
we'd followed by a pyroteohntc display et
,nu.aa sDeschcs OF Generalization ~see