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The vote not having been announced, tn
resolution was decided by the President t.
be out of order. The Chair announced tina
members might rise in their places and an
nounce their votes. This proceeding occu
pied about half an hour.
The Secretaries then announced the vot
for nominee, as follows:
Hon. John Letcher 81, 528
Hon. Fl. A Edmundson 1926
Judge J. w. Brockenbrough IL ,44O
Hon. Geo. W. Hopkins 6,556
j. Randolph Tucker 1920
Hon. VIM. G. Smith $40
Total 85,532
The majority of John Letcher over all
competitors is 1850.
The reading of the yotewas received will
great cheering.
Mr. Gordon, of Albemarle, renewed tht
following resolution:
Resolved, That John Letcher is the unan
imous choice of this Convention for candid
ate for Governor.
The resolution was adopted with storm
of ayes followed by several very emphatic
nays.
The President then declared John Letch
er the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor.
Mr. Glass, of Lynchburg, nominated Jno
Randolph Tucker Of Richmond, for Attor.
ney General.
On monitor Mr. Tucker was chosen by &C.
clamation.
The Convention then went into the cleo
ton of Lieutenant Governor.
Mr. Daniel G. Dejarnette, of Caroline,
was nominated by Geo. Chapman, Of Mon
roe for the post. Immediately upon the
announcement Of the name various members
snose and asked if he had not been Know
Nothing, ran against Democratic nominee
in his county and failed to vote the las
Democratic State ticket. He was defended
from all these charges by his friends, who
denied their truth
Mr. Somers, Of Kanawha, nominated W.
M. Amber, of Lonisa, who declined the
nomination and it was withdrawn.
Mr. Berry of Alexandria, nominated DIR.
Clement r. Harris, of Culpeper.
A member inquired if DR.. Harris was not
run as the Western candidate before the last
State Convention for the same Office.
Mr. Berry replied that DR.. III. had with
drawn before that Convention, because he
! had vote as Democratic Senator, and
would have lest it as Lieutenant Cover
nor.
Mr. Tallaferro arose to enter the protest Of
Mathews county against the unanimous NOM
ination of Mr. Letcher. He stated that he
heard several distinct "noes'' when the vote
on the unanimous nomination was taken.
Mr. Wexford, of Richmond called the
gentleman from Mathews to order. The
question he was speaking on was not before
the Convention.
Mr. Wise rose to personal explanation.
Many knew that no man had labored hard
er to prevent the nomination Of John Letch-
err Now. this man was no longer simple
John Letcher, but stood as the nominee Of
the Democratic party Of Virginia For the
sake of the party he told them now that he
would give his entire and hearty support,
editorial and personal, in behalf Of the NOM
inee. He should have the head work and
hand work of so men in the office of the
Richmond Enquirer, and 40 horse power Of
steam in bis support. Loud cheers.
Mr. Dickinson, of Prince Edward, COM
mended the magnanimous and gallant deter
minatiou of the gentleman who had just
spoken. He earestly invoked the Democratic
party Of Virginir to stand up as unit in
behalf Of the the nomination.
Mr. Dickinson, before closing his remarks
nominated VIM. Old Jr, of PoWhatan coun-
ty.
Mr. Jordan of Bedford, nominated JAS L.
Kemper, Of Madison.
Mr. Campbell of Nottoway, seconded the
nomination of VIM Old Jr.
Mr.. Catlett, of Gloucester, nominated
Robt L. Montague, of Midalesex
Mr. Barbour of Culpeper, seconded the
nomin alton of DR.. Harris.
Mr. Collier of Petersburg, nominated Os-
car M. Crutchfeld, of Spottsylvania coun-
-ty.
Mr. Sneed of Albemarle, made some re-
marks in favor Of the nomination of DR.. Har-
ris.
Mr. Wise nominated VIM T.. Jackson, Of
Wood the present incumbent.
The brother Mr. jackson said he was au-
thorized by Mr. j. to decline allowing his
name before the Convention, believing as be
did that the nominee Of this election should
come from the East
Mr. Wise then withdrew his nomina.
ton.
Mr. Taliaferro, of Gloucester endorsed the
nomination Of Mr. Montague, of Middle.
sex.
Mr. Tyler Of Fauquier, offered resolu
ton cofning the nomination to the East
but afterwards withdrew it,
Mr. Lamb Of Norfolk city made some re
marks in favor Of Dir Montague.
Mr. Kemper's name was withdrawn tenn
porarily, but he was voted for
The balloting was then commenced, ant
after about two hours, the result was an
nounced as follows:
n. G. Deriarnette, of Caroline, e,lO1
DR.. C. R. Harris, of Culpeper, 3l,949
VIM Old jr., of Powhatan, 1868
James L. kemper, of Madison, 1853
Robot L Montague, Of Midaleeex, 1880