Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-09-15

A. 5. Butord. zoo
Buford' S majorlty......
The vote fthe stockholders stood as follows VS. :
For Johnston. czc
For Butord
The vote of the State 4, 6o2 votes) was 31s cast
bv Mr.. Charles Palmer, one OF the state
proxies, for Mr.. Buford. In casting tDe VoCe,
Mr.. Palmer stated that be was autnol1Z.eo 1 ~
majority of the proxies to cast Il 1or III; pu-
ford. He, however, preferred Generai oonn-
ston, believing that he possessed superior
qualifications.
The discussion previous to THIS vote was GU
rious enough. For instance:
Major Myers said be had called On the Gov
ernor with the intention of securing his views
on the subject Of the election Of Gen. Johnston.
He had had frequent conferences with him On
the same subject He asked him what objec-
ton there was, if any, to the selection OF zen
Johnston to the Presidency OF the road! The
Governor said that Gen. Johnston was great
man. but that probably his selection would be
injudicious at this time, when there were per
sons disposed to make capital out OF his ap-
pointment. The capital of the Company was
represented by stockholders, and the vote OF
the stockholders would be taken IN manner
as the sentiment of the State, and operate
against the interests of the Company:
Mr.. Keene, of Pittsy lVanla, said that when
the meeting adjourned over in the morning. 1t
was to afford time to hear from the authorities
at Washington in regard to the acceptability OF
General johnston. he would enquire if any
reply had been received to the despatch sent.
MI. Charles Palmer said be had telegraphed,
but had received no reply, either from Wash
ington or General Terry.
Mr. Wood Bouldin enquired OF Mr.. Palmer
whether the Governor or General Terry had
intimated any personal or political objection to
the election of General Joseph r. Johnston.
Mr. Palmer said he emphatically believed
there had not been the least objection express
ed from these two distinguished quarters.
This announcement was followed with loud
and prolonged applause.
Mr. Clarke. Of Danyille, said he was in Gen.
Terry office to day, and he said no reply had
been received to the dispatch sent to Wash
ington. The General said be was not aware
that any such meeting was going on. He
said, further, that if no dispatch was received
1t might be inferred that no objection would be
made. Another report, says, IF no dispatch
were received, Gen. Terry's remark was, that
the authorities at Washington did not assent
to the election of Gen Johnston.
Mr.. Bouldin said that the military authorl-
ties were perfectly we'll aware of what was
going On in this meeting. Gen. Terry had not
intimated one word of objection. He had al
ready the right and power to interpose bis OBJ
lection without reference of the matter to
Washington He sends no word OF objection
here; hence, it is to be taken ter granted that
he has no objection to make.
Mr.. Clarke said that Governor Peirpoint
told him that no reply would be received to
the dispatch. Gen. Terry had informed him
that it was matter with which the President
of the United States had nothing to do. Ap-
plause.
Mr.. Boudn was rejoiced to hear that was so
The President had said by his silence that
he had no say in the matter The speaker
proceeded to eulogize Gen. Johnston, and
urged his superior fitness tor the office.
Mr.. Edmonds had the word Of the Governor
that his election would be injudicious and dis
tasteful to the Government. He would not
cast his vote for General Johnston, but would
be willing to wait even week for reply from
the Government. He conceded with the Gov
ernor in his sentiments.
Hon. Thomas S. Flournoy said that no
man who casts his vote for General Johnston
should be suspected of doing it In hostility to
the United States Government.
Mr.. Dickinson, of Prince Edward said his
candidate was worthy to be President OF the
United States, or the Danvllle Railroad
Mr. Sutherlin, of Danville, opposed the
selection of General Johnston, upon the
ground of expediency. -
Judge Lyons said, as he had placed General
Johnston In nomination, he would assure the
meeting that General Johnston, 1t elected,
would not hold the Office moment longer than
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