Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
j. TAYLOR ELLYSON, ESQ.
why Richmond People should Give
Him Their support for Governor.
(Communicated.)


Richmond, Va, April ., 1897
To the Editor of the Dispatch
| am glad to learn that the prospects
are bright for the nomination of our
distinguished fellow-citizen, Hon. j. Tay-
lor Ellyson, as the Democratic candidate
for Governor.
Recently. | have talked with gentlemen
from various sections Of the State, and
they all tell me that Mr.. Ellyson's coun-
try friends are working most enthusias-
tically for him. If the country news
papers reflect the sentiment Of their con-
stituents, il would be safe 10 say Mr..
Ellyson will surely be our next nominee
and our next Governor.
| would like TO ask the Democrats OF
this city what they are going 10 do to
aid in securing the nomination for our
fellow-citizen? Many know. are
at work. Now. when we have
the nomination almost within our
grasp, VIII not local pride, If
nothing else, stir us all TO action?
Mr.. El,yson was being talked Of in the
country as the person 10 whom the nomi-
nation should go good while before
any one began TO press his claims upon
his neighbors.
What VIII our out-of-town friends say
of US II We fail 10 assist them In nomi-
mating Mr.. Ellyson?
Ii should be the wish of every Demo-
crat here TO see Richm0nd's solid dele
cation go into the convention for our
candidate. Richmond has but one can
didate, and let US all begin at once TO
make votes for him. Inquire OF your
neighbor how he stands. II he is luke
warm, try to fire his heart with the
spirit that should animate each one OF
US. Write 10 your friends In other parts
Of the state that many may know Rich
mond would appreciate the honor of
furnishing the next Governor OF Vir-
ginia. Speak and write in a kindly
spirit. The friends OF Mr.. Ellyson are
not making war on any aspirant for the
goyernorshp. They are all good and
true men. We think our man is as we'll
equipped as any one 10 discharge the
duties OF the office. We argue that there
Is no man In the State OF Virginia who
has higher claim upon the party. We
all know his record as worker for
Democracy. IL cannot be surpassed
a word more: Does not Richmond owe
something to Mr.. Ellyson?
Can you name n man who has given
more OF his time and means for busi-
ness and patriotic purposes than he? He
has for many years been a member OF
nearly every committee appointed TO
represent this city in matters Of legis-
lation-State and Federal He has
generally been the spokesman for the
city. He has been foremost in all move
ments commemorative of the Confede-
racy. He is now the president OF the
organization formed for the purpose OF
erecting I'm this city a monument 10
ex-President Jefferson Davis Within
the last few days he has been chosen 70
represent the Lee Camp Picture Com
mittee at the Confederate reunion. In
Nashville.
Yes. | contend that Richmond owes
much TO Mr.. Ellyson. and | believe our
people VIII be glad OF this excellent op-
portunity TO honor one who has been so
true in every relation OF life. His record
az a private In the Confederate army
when mere boy. as public officer OF
the city, Az a business-man. as a pa
triotic citizen. as Christian gentleman,
and as Democrat who has served his
party we'll and faithfully. Is open for In
spection. and not = atain will be found
upon IL. DEMOCRAT.