Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-09-14
Dem ocratic Mass N Getting ut nashville.

At q democratic mass meeting heIt
at Eastville, on Monday. DR.. Charlie
Smith was elected chairman and L
liz. Robertson and J w. Carroll
secretaries.
Early in the meeting 1t was seer
that lively fight was on and thu
fun began with the introduction o
the following resolution:
"That for the purpose Of harmony
the entire county committee be re-
elected"
The resolution was fought by rep
resentative democrats OF Capevillt
district on the ground that each dis
trict had the right to select its OWE
| members OF the county committee
and on that question issue was found
After discussion lasting an hour OIL
more, IN which many participated
the convention by vote OF so to %
decided upon the reelection OF the
J old committee. The fight being end
ed the committee, on motion, re-
tired and reported the name OF Mr..
r. L. Ailworth as county chairman
for the next two years.
On motion, Hon. John 4. Not
tingham being the only candidate,
who had notified the chairman OF
his intention of standing for the
Legislature, was declared the nomi-
nee OF his party, and being called
for responded in strong speech Civ
ing an account Of his stewardship in
the past and renewing his pledges OF
faithfulness to his constituents and
in the best interests OF his State In
the future.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted during the
meeting:
Whereas, at the time Of the selec-
ton of the delegates to the Consti-
tutional Convention we believe that
ninety per centrm of the Democratic
voters OF this county were in favor
of submitting the action OF said Con
vention to the present electorate, and
Whereas, In view of the late pro-
nounced antagonism to any consti
tuition that may be agreed upon by
said delegates by the Republican
party of Virginia, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Democrats Of
Northampton in mass meeting as
sembled that we are practically
unanimous in the belief that it is the
duty OF the delegates to submit theil
action to the abridged electorate, II
such their be, or to proclaim it out
OF hand, as in their wisdom they
think best, urging upon them the
folly of submitting their months Of
labor to any electorate for considera
ton who have declared in advance
their opposition to any and every
thing that may be submitted to them
Resolved, further, that we com
mend and approve the course oil
Judge Gilmore 8. Kendall, our dis
tinguisbed and able representative,
and submitting all our interests to
his keeping we request him to urge
upon his colleagues the fairness and
equity OF a division OF the school
funds between the races in the pro
portion that the same is paid by
them.
Resolved, further, that the secre'
tary OF this meeting forward Judge
Kendall copy OF these resolutions
and to send copies to newspapers In
this county, and to the Richmond
Dispatch for publication.
Whereas, our distinguished fellow
countyman, r. L. Ailworth, Esq.
has announced his candidacy for the
position OF Secretary of the Com
monwealth,
Resolved, therefore, by the Demo
Gratis of Northampton County IN
mass meeting assembled, that we
present his name to the Legislature
of Virginia as Northampton's ap'
plicant for said place. Recognizing
his pre-eminent qualification for the
position, and as in slight manner
showing our appreciation for the
most valuable services he has rend'
cred his party in the county and
State, we heartily endorse him and
make his canvass our canvass.
His untiring energy redeemed
Northampton from Republican dom
nation, and for twelve years has
given increased Democratic mo jori'
ties at each succeeding election.
Whereas, a dastardly and coward
ly attempt has been made upon the
life of President William Mckinley
therefore, be it resolved by the Demo
Gratis of Northampton county, Vir'
giuia, that we extend our sincere
sympathy to, and heartfelt sorrow
for bis family.
We feel that the whole nation
ought and will participate in this
mourning, and earnestly hope for hit
speedy recovery.