Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-19
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The Ticket.


The Conservative State Convention has pre-
sented to the voters of the Commonwealth
ticket composed of men of fine abilities, sterling
worth, and high social position. 1t is a ticket
which every true citizen Of Virginia, every man
who cherlshes any regard for her good name
and her best interests, will surely support with
all his influence. In the hands of these men,
the olden honor of our beloved State will be
preserved untarnished, the glory of the Old
Dominion will lose none of its lustre.
COLONEL Withers is a native of Campbell
county, Va, and is about forty-fve years of
age. For many years previous to the war he
enjoyed large medical practice in the city of
Danville During the contest preceding the
war he was strong Union man, but when his
beloved Virginia decided to join her fortunes
to those of her southern sisters, she had no
trner son than he. At the commencement of
the conflict he received a commission as major,
with authority to raise a battalion, but was soon
afterwards chosen colonel of the gallant Egh-
teenth Virginia infantry. Whilst in command
of this noble band, at the battle of Gaines
Mill he was severely wounded. Upon his par
tlal recovery he was appointed commandant OF
the post at Danville and cashier of the Bank of
Virginia at that place. These positions he filled
credltably till the surrender. In the fall OF
1865 he was candidate for Congress from this
district, and received a highly fattering vote.
For about two years past he has been resident
ct Lynchburg and editor Of the DAILY Ne'1s.-
He was q candidate tor seat in the late Con-
stltutl0nal Convention to represent the counties
of Campbell and Pittsylvania, and received the
unbroken vote Of the respectable white men Of
the district, but was defeated by the heavy pre-
ponderance Of League voters. A forcibe wri-
ter, an eloquent and powerful speaker, Of ire
proachable moral character, he is as vigorous in
thought as fearless in action. In his keeping,
the interest of Old Virginia will suffer no detrl-
ment.
General Walker is native of the staunch old
county of Augusta, but has been for some ten
years a resident of Newherp, Pulaski county
He is ABOUT thirty-six years of age, and COM
n.ands high position amongst the lawyers OF
Southwestern Virginia. At the outse. OF the
war he entered the service as captain in the
historic Fourth Virginia infantry, and rose, by
merited promotion, to the rank OF brlgadler
general in which position, and whilst COM
manding the Stonewall Brigade, he was serious
ly wounded During the latter part of the war
he was placed over a portion Of the Virginia re-
serves. lie is a man of fine taleats and excel
lent character, and will make worthy successor
| OF the promlnent men who have in past years
| prs9eded hum as l4eutenant-Governor.
| Mr.. Marye was born in Spottsylvania county,
| Va, and Is about forty five years of age. Du-
| ring the war he was member of the House of
| Delegates Of Virginia, and represented bis
county In the recent Constitutional Convention,
where his sarcasm and elo9uence struck terror
into the hearts OF the Radical evil doers in that
body. He has attained high and honorable
position at the bar, and stands in the first rank
of his profession.
We have been necessarily brief in this hur
ried sketch of our champions. But we trust
We have said enough to convince opr readers
that they are men worthy ef tneir support and
confidence. Compare the men, their moral
mental and social position, with that of the
Wells, Clements & Booker concern, and act as
the contrast bids you do. This is all we need
ask from the men Of Virginia. .-Lynchburq Re
publican.