Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-14
CAROLINE HEARD FROM.
The Action of the Nntionni Demo-
cratic Convention Endorsed.

BOWLING GREEN, VA, July B.-(Spe-
cial1-Pursuant 10 a call Of the chairman
Of the Democratic County Committee, the
Democrats Of Caroline assembled in mass
meeting here to-day for the purpose oil
electng delegates 20 the First District
Congressional Convention, which meets
at Cape Charles on the 2lst of this month.
DIR. w. ID. QuisenDery explained the Cd
iect of the meeting, and suggested as
chairman Of the meeting Captain {. i.
Smith. He was elected chairman, ana
Mr.. c. c. Ennis was made secretary.
CAPTAIN John NJ. Hudgin, DR.. Quisenbery'
and Mr.. r. d. Cogbill made ringing
eneeches in behalf Of the Democracy,
each standing by the work at Chicago.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved That the Democratic voters
of Caroline. in mass-meeting assembled,
once more renew their allegiance ana
loval adhesion to the principles
of the Democratic party Of the
Union. and pledge their faitnfui
support to the party platform and nomina-
tions recently made at Chicago for Presl-
dent and Vice-President OF the United
States.
Resolved. That the names OF William
Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska, ana Arlhur
sawau of Maine. should inspire all pa
triots of all parties with hope and conil-
dence that the peoples liberties are apiy
represented and championed by these
fearless and brilliant leaders OF De-
mocracy. and that we pledge them our
earnest and unwavering support III the
coming political contest. ana that we
call on all good citizens OF each ana every
political party. who desire to relieve 'he
people Of the country from trusts, com
bines. and monopolies, to unite Win uS
in one grand and heroic effort to restore
80, orlv confidence 10 business, but bet
fer nrices to labor, agriculture, and other
branches Of trade and commerce that are
now languishing and perishing under the
nresent system OF monometallism and
bond-issues
Resolved. That we do most heartily en-
dorse the course Of our representative
Hon. w. a. Jones, I'm the Federal CON
gress. and declare that he has merlted
the continued confidence of his people.
THE DELEGATES.
The following delegates and alternates
we're elected to the congressional conven-
t,on 10 be held al Cape Charles on the
DIST instant: ,,-,-,,,
Delegates-R. o. Peatross. I. ID. CoghlIi'
4 Lveu ]. Il. Washington, Lewis f.
Gouldin. r. G. Holloway b. w. Morris
r. O. workman. Arch Samuel, 1. ~
Welch. c. T. Smith. w. l.. Cobb.
Alternates-T. b. Gill, r. G. Moncure'
DIR. ]. d. Butler. ]. W. Jones, j. H.
Rroaddus. John ID. Parish, DR.. X. Dew
Tim Smith. A. G. Smith.
THE delegates from Reedy Church Dis
trict were empowered to appoint their
own alternates DR.. QuSenbery' the
present county chairman, was elected
delegate-at-large
ON all sides is heard the unqualified
endorsement and approval Of the Chicago
ticket. OF course. it is natural that the
silver men should be enthusiastic, out
even some OF the gold men seem to be
catching the fever. Although the result
NJ Chicago does not suit the taste OF the
latter class exactly, yet. like true Demo-
Gratis. they express their determination
to bow TO the will OF the majority. AS
far as old Caroline is concerned, 1t may
he set down that there is no disafiec-
ton here.