Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-05-12

In the second resolution the words without
reference to the ability of said candidates to
take dlsquallfying test-oaths;' which was lost
by vote of 81 to &c.
vote was taken on the substitute, and the
substitute was lost. 49,
The resolutions were then read, and adopted
seridtin.
THE NOMINATIONS.
motion to enter into the nomination OF can
didates was then carried
The question then arose as to the mode OF
voting, and Colonel johnson moved that until
otherwise ordered, per capita be taken.
Upon this some discussion arO.e.
The motion of Mr. johnson was finally adopt
ed.
MIR. Martin, from the committee on business,
stated that just as they had prepared their re-
port they received a series of important resolu-
lions which they desired to consider further.
Colonel Evans nominated for the place OF
Governor Colonel Robert E. Withers. OF Lynch
burg, urging his eminent qualifications TOR the
candidacy. ~.
| Mr.. Cameron nominated Colonel Thomas s.
| Flournoy ~
Mr.. Millen nominated Wyndham Robertson,
| of Washington county.
Mr.. Spillman, of Fauquier. nominated John
b. Baldwin, of Augusta . ~ $50
Mr.. Jordan, of Bedford, nominated Thomas
| u. Muntord, OF Bedford.
Mr.. Branch, of Richmond. nominated George
| w. Boiling, of Petersburg.
Dr. Lewis, of Culpeper, nominated General
James Walker, of Pulaski.
At the request of Mr.. Boiling, Mr.. Branch
! withdrew his name.
| Colonel Randolph, of Albemarle nominated
| Hon. A. H. III. Stuart, Of Augusta.
| Colonel Boiling advocated Mr. Stuart.
The Convention then adjourned until Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. s ia ..ss.r s-t,,
s ID rr SECOND DAY. baa .1sst.
| The Convention was called to order at 10
o'clock 80 A'"5L
| The following additional delegates took their
seats: William H. White, of Norfolk county ;
r. L. Z. Beale, of Westmoreland; John g.
Mason, of King George; r. A. Bright, of
James City. aa
| nomination of James Walker, of Pulaski.
| Mr.. W. Y. Jordan, of Bedford, withdrew the
| Bedford and advocated the claims Of Mr.. Stu
art He thought it important to have wes-
tern or southwestern man.
! Mr.. Daniel smoke in favor of Mr.. John b.
Baldwin, as did also Mr. Menefee.
| Mr. Martin withdrew the nomination of Hon.
a. H. II. Stuart.
Mr.. John r. Edmunds spoke in favor of res
pecting the disquaifcations of the Howard
amendment in the selection Of candidates, al
though disregarding the test-oath contained in
| the Constitution.
Mr.. McMullen followed him on the same
side, and withdrew the nomination of Mr.
Wyndham Robertson. He urged the claims of
Colonel Withers.
Major Sutherlin also spoke in favor of Colo
mel Wthers.
Mr. Daniel spoke against regarding the quail
iications contained in this Constitution or the
reconstruction acts in the selection of candid
ates, and favored Mr. Baldwin for the candid
| acy.
Colonel Baldwin then arose and made a
| pointed and able speech against the conventions
nominating him, and insisted that his name be
withdrawn Want of space preclules its pub
LEGATION this week
Mr.. John L Marye, Jr., followed Mr.. Bald
win in favor of his nomination. Mr.. Barbour,
| of Cupeper, spoke for General James Walker :;
Judge Ould and General r L T Beale for Mr.
Baldwin.
Mr. Bocock took the position taken in the
lead by Mr.. Edmunds.
Mr.. Spilllnan moved that discussion be closed
and the vote be taken.
| Colonel Withers, after eloquent remarks,
asked that his name be withdrawn.
DR. Lewis of Culpeper, withdrew the name
|
Withers.
The convention refused to hear of the decli-
nation>of Colonel Withers.
The vote was then taken, and resulted: Col
onel John B Baldwin, so; Colonel r E With
crS, 90.
| On motion, the nomination of Colonel With
ers was made unanimous.
Colonel Withers was called to the stand, and
said a.4
Mr.. Chairman AMI Gentlemen of the Con-
vention-Modest disclaimers have been so long
and frequently uttered on occasions like the
present that they excite more Of ridicule than
of any other sentiment. Bot the gentlemen
present who know me am sure will give to
the declaration the utmost of their credence
when assert that [ would have been better
pleased if different result had been attained
| Recognizing in your action, fellow citizens, not
need Of my own deserts, believing that have
| been selected simply because | might be less
obnoxious in the campaign than older, more
distinguished, and ADLER gentlemen [ can on
! " say that the confidence you have thus ex-
pressed shall not be misplaced, so far as any
effort on my part can be made conducive to the
success Of the cause. Applause. [ recog-
nize fully the position assigned me by the dis
tinguished gentleman from Richmond (Mr K
Z Daniel) that [ stand before you less as a
candidate for gubernatoral honors than as
mouthpiece of the people of Virginia in crush
ing out this abomnable tyrant Applause |
Every energy Of my heart, brain, and person
shall be earnestly devoted to the contamination
of that sole object Applause If l had in
my bosom one principle which more than
another would cause me to rise superior to ev-
cry thought of personal ambition it would be
awakened by looking at my State lying crushed,
bleeding, mauacled, and see the final outrage
Of negro sufIra &C inflicted upon the Old Do
minion, which we love and revere as our moth
err. Applause.
Gentlemen of the Convention, [ have Just
stood upon the ruins Of Sumter and looke ed at
the wreck the war has caused there. [ have
summoned around me in Imagination the gal
liant spirits of the dead who lie slumbering so
! thick around that fortress. | have looked at
Charleston. scared and battered and laid waste
by shells; and there, too, | recognize the awful
hand of war. | came here to Richmond, and
saw in the backened walls and ruined edifces--
only partly restored-the full impress of that
same destruction. But not the ruins of Sum
ter, not the wreck Of Charleston nor the desc
lation here, affords fitting type for the dis
traction and the utter horror with which my
mind is impressed when consider the effect
OF the adoption of this proposed Constitution
upon the Interests and happiness OF the people
of Virginia. Applause As we'll may you
expect the beautiful Corinthian columns lying
amidst the dust and rubbish and fast crumbling
to decay, the stately edifces which once
adorned this itol to ho oplaoad hv the mis-