Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-12

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the adoption of the rules OF the Virginia
House OF Delegates, and that MAORI,
tv nominate; also that the numerical
strength as shown by the democratic
vote of the Presidential election of 1872
be adopted.
The convention was called to order
at the appointed hour. snd the commit
tee on permanent organization submit
ted its report.
A viva voce vote on the adoption OF
the report was taken amid great confn-
sion, the result being uncertain
Mr.. Strider. of the Alexandria dele
CATION, moved division, it being ap-.
parent that many were not in favor OF
the adoption of the majority rule.
The chairman declared the motion
out Of order. but there was protest
from several delegates to this ruling
and the chairman finally decided TO en-
terrain the motion, it being apparent 10
him that he had made mistake declar-
ing the motion out OF order.
A vote was taken by counties show
ing II for sustaining the chair and 81
against.
a vote was then taken on the adop-
ton of the majority rule and it was de-
feated. the two-tbirds rule being adopt
ed by the following vote:
Alexandria city, 20 noes, Alexandra
county, > ayes, no: Culpeper, 10 ayes:
Fairfax, 6 ayes, 16 noes: Fauquier, 5
noes. % ayes: King George, 6 ayes;
Loudoun, p noes: Louisa, 10 ayes,
noes: Orange, S ayes, 5 noes; Prince
William, Il noes; Stafford, Z ayes.
Total. SO for, SO against. This in I'M
derstood to be against Mr. Rixey.
This result was announced amid tre-
mendous applause. after which
committee consisting OF Gen. Nc
Comb, K. w. Moore and T. B. t.
Thornton were appointed to inform
Mr.. Mason OF his selection as chairman.
That gentleman was escorted to the
stage and introduced by Mr. Moore as
lineal descendant OF Thomas Jetier.
son. After the applause had ceased
he delivered short but spirited speech
which was loudly applauded.
During wait, Mr.. Triplett, OF Gull
pepper. denounced a scurrilous anony-
nous circular which reflected upon MIR.
Rixey.
The committee on resolutions then
presented the following report, which
was adopted:
l. We, the democrats OF the Sth Viz
GINA Congressional district, in conven-
ton assembled, reaffirm our allegiance
to the principles OF the democratic
party
>. We heartily indorse the platform
OF the Chicago convention as embody'
ing the ideas and principles for which |
the party has been struggling from the
days of its existence.
5. We approve the action OF that con-
vention in placing in the field as uomi-
nees for President and VicePresdent.
respectively, men who are representa-
tives of the great principles OF the par
ty, aud we pledge them our active and
cordial support.
Nominations being then declared in
order. Mr.. John H. Strider, in an ap-
propriate speech, presented the name
of Mr.. Frank E. Anderson as Alexan-
dra's candidate.
He was followed by Mr.. ". II. May
who also made an impressive address
in seconding the nomination. Both
gentlemen were loudly applauded.
Mr.. W. B. Dobie presented the name
of Capt. G. A. Mushbach.
Mr.. Veitcb, OF the county, seconded
Mr.. Anderson's nomination. saying this
county had no name to present.
Mr.. f. B. Gray, OF Culpeper, nomi-
mated Mr.. ]. F. Rixey, and in do
ing so made vigorous speech. The
audience went OF in another spasm OF
applause at the mention Of Mr.. Rixey's
name.
Great confusion occurred during Mr..
Gray's speech, he being interrupted on
several occasions in illusions TO Alex
andria having had the nominee in the
person of the John s. Barbour, some in
the audience saying he lived in Wash.
ington. was native Of Culpeper, &c.
When Fairfax was called Mr.. Z. W.
Moore came forward and was loudly
cheered.
He presented the name OF Nr. J. f.
Willard. and spoke in high terms OF
that gentleman saying that Mr. Willard,
like Mr.. Bryan, was now in the flush OF
early manhood, and was in every way
worthy of the honor ne would bestow.
"A voice-'How about you?" Mr..
Moore-"Im not in it, Laughter.
Mr.. J. A. c. Keith, of Fauquier fol.
lowed and seconded Mr.. Rixey's nomi- :
nation, and urged his election by the {
convention.
The chairman then took the floor and ;
in short speech nominated Judge {. t
H. Ashton. {
Mr.. R. L. Gordon, of Louisa, was the
next to ascend the platform. He Sec
onded Mr.. Rixey's nomination.
Loudoun was next called, when :
Judge R. E. Tebbs advanced apd !
placed the name OF Judge ]. B. McCabe
in nomination.
Mr.. Frank Hume subsequently spoke
in advocacy of the claims OF Judge
McCabe.
Mr.. George 5. Shackelford responded
when Orange was called. He spoke !
earnestly for the denomination OF Hon. I
E. E. Meredith, and referred !
to his labors while in Congress !
for the advancement OF the interests OF
his district. He appealed to the coz 5
yention not to turn down faithful
representative in the midst OF lis use.
futness. He elected much applause.
Mr.. c. c. Taliaferro. also from Or
ange. spoke for Mr.. Rixey. !
Prince William was next in order )
and the response was made BY Mr.. J. !
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