Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-05-04
Withdrawing his name as the Conservative can

since [ was elected as the standard-bea OF
the Conservative party Of Virginia. | accepted
the position, and discharged the duties thereby
imposed upon me to the best OF my humDie a
bility The circumstances, however. Whlcn
then surrounded us have been materially modl-
a position entirely different, and one which, In
the opinion of some, at least, in this body, de-
mand change of policy. Great contrariety OF
opinion is alleged to exist, and views, to some
extent discordant, prevail amongst the members
of this body In order, therefore, that the
consideration of the various important ques-
tons which may come before your body. may
be disembarrassed by any considerations OF a
personal character, growing out OF the position
which [ occupy as your candidate tor the ofhce
of Governor of Virginia. hereby tender my
resignation for your acceptance. And l sim
cerely hope that the friends by whom am sur
rounded (for am proud to reckon as friend
every gentleman in this assembly, will come up
to the consideration of all the questions which
may present themselves in a spirit of harmony
and Cancellation, determined to labor and strug-
gle to avert from Virginia all the horrors EN-
bodied in the adoption of the Underwood con-
stitution, aud the election of Wells as Its Gov
ernor.
From a letter recently received from my
friend General Walker, [ feel authorized to
Withdraw his Udlu6 dISO DIS INC CduuludtG lUr tllc
Office Of Lieutenant Governor.
The following letter received by the Presi-
dent, was read to the Convention
RICHMOND, April %, 1869.
"R Z. Daniel, Esq, Chairman of the State
Ececutiue Committee of the Conservative
Party Of Virginia.
Sir hereby resign the position Of can
didate of the Conservative party of Virginia
for the Office of Attorney-General, to which [
was nominated by the Convention in May, 1868.
1.-The distinct avowals of opinion which
have made as to what | deemed the duty and
policy of the party in the present exigencies of
public affairs make the resi- gnation appropriate
on my part.
II am also induced to this action in order
tirely disembarrassed, so far as [ am concerned,
in its consideration Of measures and men, and
be free to take such course as may best sub
serve the public welfare.
Respectfully, yours,
John L. MARYE"
Colonel Withers, by authority, withdrew the
name of General Walker as candidate for Lieu
| tenant-Governor.
On motion of Fayette McMullin, Esq. the
following Committee on Business was ap-
pointed: Richmond, Robert Ould Stanton,
J. B. Baldwin; Norfolk, John Goode, Jr.;
Alexandria, Hugh Latham Washington, Jas.
Campbell King George, J. G. Mason; Roam
oke, William Watts; MeckleDburg, W. D.
Haskins; Danville, W. 7. Sutherlin Halifax,
John R. Edmunds; Wythe, Alexander Nose
F. McMullin.
The Convention then took recess until 4
O. clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met at clock.
The following letter from General Walker
was read:
'NEwBERN, April 2Sth
''R. Z, Daniel, Esq, Chairman, de-:
Dear Sir,-As I will not be able to attend
the Conservative Convention to be held in
Richmond on the 2Sth instant, | desire to ex-
press my perfect willingness to abide by any ac-
ton which the Convention in its wisdom may
deem best for the interests of the people OF
Virginia. If the Convention thinks il expe-
dent to withdraw the present ticket, | would
be glad to return to the ranks and fight as
private under any captain they may appoint
| | place my esignation in your hands, to be
used or not. as you may deem expedient.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES A. WALKER
| The Convention on Business not being ready
to report, the Convention adjourned until
o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention met at clock, Mr.. Daniel
| in the chair
MAJORITY REPORT.
| The Committee on Business made the follow
ing report:
Whereas the people of Virginia, by their
delegates duly chosen, met in Convention in
this city in the month of December, 1867, and
appointed an Executive Committee to organize
| the counties and cities of the State with view
to consolidate the strength of the Conservative
| party; and whereas the State Executive Com
mttee and the city and county superintendent
did, in the month of May, 1868, meet in this
city and nominate a State ticket for the suffra
ges of the people; and whereas said Executive
Committee and superintendent have again as
sembled to consider the present state of affairs
and each candidate, with patriotic desires to
promote the prosperity and welfare Of the
State has resigned his candidacy: Now there
| fore, be it
"Resolred, l. That this meeting accepts the
said designations of said candidates, and here
by expresses its high appreciation of the devo-
ton to The best interests of the State, and Of
their zeal and ability in the discharge of those
duties which their candidacy imposed on them.
- That Notwithstanding these accepted
designations of our nominees, the Conservative
voters of the State are urged to organize fol
the purpose Of defeating such obnoxious pro-
visions of the constitution framed by the late
Convention in Richmond as may be separately
submitted; and to that end, as we'll as to Sc
cure the election Of proper persons to the Leg
| islature, the organizations already in existence
are exhorted to increased activity: and in those
| localities where no organizations have been
formed, the people are earnestly requested to
meet together and adopt measures for the pur-
pose of preventing the incorporation of such
iniquities in the organic laws of the State.
''3. That this Convention, while expressing
its hostility to the leading and general features
of the said constitution, and while urging the
necessity of organization for the purpose of de-
feating such provisions may be submitted
separately, declines to make any recommends
tons to the Conservative voters of the State
as to their suffrages upon the constitution ex-
purgated Of said provisions, or as to the can
didates that may be before the people, feeling
we'll assured that their own good sense and pa
| triotism will lead them to such results as viii
! best subserve the true and substantial interests
7 of the Commonwealth.
ROBERT Guild,
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
JOHN r. EDMUNDs,
| ''FAYETTE McMULLIN,
81 B. ANDERSON,
JAMES G. CAMPBELL,
"a MosELEY,
wv. D. HAsKINs,
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