Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
REGARDING GOV. o'FERRALL-
Resolutions Calling for His ResiE-
milton.


The following resolutions have been
sent to the Dispatch for publication by
the Democratic clubs passing themi
ROSE MILLS CLUB.
Whereas. Charles t. OFerrall, Cover
nor Of Virginia. has renounced his De-
mocracy. and Joined the Aid Society OF
the Republican party; and
Whereas. the Democratic psety has
elevated him from county clerk TO Gov
ernor. and as congressman divers times
he voted for free silver: be IT. therefore.
Resolved. That we, the Bryan, Sewan
and Flood Club OF Rose Mills, Va, IL
meeting assembled, censuro him Tor
apostacy. condemn him for his dupiicity,
and indict him for betraying his party
be II further
Resolved. That in view OF these facts
the said Charles T. O'Ferraii be ana ~
hereby. requested to vacate the suberna-
torial chair of Virginia; and be 1t tur-
Their
Resolved. That 81 copy of these resolu-
tions be forwarded to the Richmond Dis
patch for publication.
RICE DEPOT CLUB.
At q meeting of the Bryan and sewall
club of Rice's Depot. held October TO-
1870, tnf iOiO"Hhe
adopted:
whereas. we have heard with regret
that the Governor of our State, whlle
holding the Office TO which he was elected
by the Democrats of Virginia, has openly
Joined the enemies of Democracy by
alicning himself with the so-called Ma
tional Democratic party; and
Whereas. We consider such a course as
directly opposed to the best interest OF
the people, whose votes elected MIN 10
office: therefore.
Resolved. That the said Charles T.
O'Ferrali. by this conduct, has forfeited
the confidence of the people CT Virginia,
and is no longer entitled to tfeir sup
port Ut. H. H. DA 49,,
Committee.
NTNDEs STORE CLUB.
At n meeting of the Bryan, Sewall and
Rixey Club, held ct this place tonight,
October 10th, the following resolution
was offered and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, II has come to the knowledge
OF this club that Hon Charles L. OFet-
ran has bolted the Chicago ticket, and Is
doing all In his power to defeat Wliiiaih
J. Bryan; and
his present position by the Democratic
Marty of virginia: be II, therefore,
Resolved. That he has most shamefully
BETRAYED the party that elected him, and
that common decency demands that ne
resign at once.
II. T. Garnett, Secretary.
MARTINS STORE CLUB.
Whereas. Hon. c. T. O'Ferrall was
nominated and elected to the Office as
Governor of Virginia. by the Democratic
narty. believing him TO be true Demo-
crat. and in full sympathy with the
party;
Whereas, ne has bolted the Democratic
party. and is now aiding and aoetting
the Republican party, Wnlch VIII pilns
oppression and dissatisfaction on the
neonle of Virginia: therefore, be 1t
pesolved. /. That he is hereby re-
ouested TO resign his Office, as common
decencv demands that he give back into
the hands of the people the Office he
received from them by Misrepresentation.
Resolved. 2. That copy of these reso-
Iut,ons be sent to the Richmond Dispatch
for publication.
w. r. HOLLAND. President
w. c. Walker Secretary.
OTTOMAN CLUB OF LANCASTER.
ON motion the following resolution was
passed. s.,u
ond Jones Democratic club. of Ottoman,
lancaster county, Va. do hereby de-
nounce Governor Charles L. OFefrs1
for dessrting the Democratic party OF
Virrinia. those who elected nEp 10 ms
high official position. and for uniting
With faction which he knows Is only
~ aid In electing the national Republi-
car ticket: and therefore. We shall mere
after class him with those who prove I'M
trna 10 friends and supporters In
tir,a Of need. and for ingratitude after
having received of the Democratic party
80 ,he state the highest honor In their
s,if, then hastily TO use his official name
ord high position to help indirectly. II
800 d,rect1v. TO betray the interest Of
che state. and fasten again upon the
neople of Virginia odious Republican
misrule. -,
The resolution was passed unanl-
mousIv. with the exception Oh Mr.. war
ner Balls vote, and possibly one 0lnsr
vote. -, ,,.,
10 hereby recorded at his earnest request
C,Iuh then adjourned to meet every
Eridav night until election day.
r. L. FAIRNHObT, President
william Chewing, Secretary. p ).
TEN.
MOUNT CLINTON CLUB.
Ntopnt clinton, Rockingham County, Va.
October TO- 1896.
AT meeting OF the Mount Clinton
Rrvan Silver Club, held this evening,
efter a stirring address by Mr.. j. 3.
Stenhenson. the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, the Hon. Charles I. OFerrall,
Governor Of Virginia, has bolted the NOM
nations of the party which elected him
Governor, and has go& over to the Re
nuhlican Aid Society: therefore, be IL
Resolved, !, That 1t is with the most
urbounded surprise and regret we have
learned that Governor O'Ferrall will not
sunnort the nominees OF the Chicago con-
vention. We regret very much to see him
thus leaving the house OF his friends,
hut IL the camp Of his once enemies Is
more congenial to him, we wish him and
All other deserters godspeed, and hope
their dreams OF gold may be plenteously
realized. Perhaps his nostrils are so
thoroughly anesthetized by Hanna's
golden cocaine that they are no longer
sensitive to the odor Of that camp which
he once called "a stencil in the nostrils
OF all decent people" Perhaps "a light
collation. was laid for him In that same
camp and again he and the colofed
brother sat sido by side In the JOY Of
fraternal intercourse.
2 We are furthermore astonished az his
own confession OF absolute ignorance or
the whole financial question whiu he