The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-06
LOCAL MATTERS.


LOCAL MATTERS.
Conservative Nominating Convention.
COL. JNO. HI. GUY FOR THE HOUSE
OF DELEGATES. -
The Conservative Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for the House Of Delegates,
to ill the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation Of Mr.. Kelley, was held at the Ex-
change Hotel Yesterday. 80
The Convention was called to order by
Col. Peyton n. Wise, on whose motion Mr..
VIM. q. Paine was called to the chair, and
Capt. a. NJ. Braxton appointed secretary.
The following delegates were found to be
in attendance: .'' ~ So ,s@
Henrico.-John d. Warren, DR.. A. j.
Terrill, p. T. Atkinson, A. NJ. Braxton, d.
T. Lumley, T. W. Hpnniger, A. r. Holls-
day, John n. Hopkins, John W. Talley,
jeremiah T. Jones.
Richmond. = Jefferson Ward Samuel
Maccubbin, A. G.. Babcock, Alfred Moses,
John Hagan, Jr., r. Fl. Davis. Madison
Ward: Peyton Wise, DR.. John Mahoney,
c. Sauer, VIM. G. Paine, Jno Fl. Claiborne.
Monroe Ward William English, A: Ly-
Marshall Ward: J. j. English, John j.
Cannon, II. Metzger. Clay Ward: II.
Calder, Jno. F. McAuley, Jno. f. Meredith.
On motion Of Col Wise, Abram Hall and
John Cooley, representatives of the Colored
Conservative Club, were invited to seats as
delegates.
Mr.. VIM. Bethel was appointed sergeant
alarms. ..
Col. Wise placed In nomination for the
House of Delegates Col. John Fl. Guy, Of
Richmond, rs gentleman eminently quail
fed. and a member of profession that
needs representation in the Legislature.
nomination of Col. Guy, and said Henrico
| would support that gentleman with una
nin1ity. go .asa. ~"s
Capt. VIM. English nominated Maj. John
Johns, of Richmond.
| MIR. j. J. English seconded Major Johns's
nomination, and eulogized him In high
| terms, as one who had by his labors for the
Conservative cause earned the nomination
Capt. Braxton, Of Henrico, enthusiastic
cally urged the nomination of Capt. Guy,
remarking that his name would be tower
Of strength to the party in the coming can.
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Messrs. A. R. Holiday, John N. Hop.
kins, and Abram Hall, also advocated the
claims of Col. Guy. ..r-....-
The name of Major Johns was then with.
drawn, and Col. John Fl. Guy was unani-
mousy nominated. ...---
Messrs. A. Lybrock, Peyton N. Wise.
John n. Hopkins, and VIM. English, were
appointed a committee to inform Col. Guy
Of his nomination.
| During the absence of the committee
| Major Johns came into the room, and, In
response to calls, made few remarks. He
congratulated the Convention that their
choice had fallen on one so worthy as Col
Guy. The popularity and ability of the
candidate would, he thought, ensure bis
their efforts in his behalf, and urged them
to rally to the support of Col. Guy.
| Hon. &. T.; Daniel was then called
upon to address the Convention. He
"Aips well that ends we'll" The
fruit Of the work of this body was
most satisfactory. Colonel Guy was, he
knew, averse to this service, and had con.
sented with great reluctance to allow his
name to be used, in consideration Of the
representations of his friends as to the
strength he would bring to the ticket. He
would make most competent legislator.
| AS to Major Johns, the people of Richmond
would see that he was cared for at the next
election, whether Richmond and Henrlco
vote together or not. .... 81 -...
| Just us Mr.. Daniel closed Colonel Guy ar.
rived. under the escort Of the committee,
and was greeted with applause. Being in
troduced by Colonel Wise, he made a few
remarks, thanking the Convention for the
honor Of the nomination. He said it was
with unaffected sincerity that he had hith.
erto declined to allow his name to be used,
| and that he had heard with real pain that
the choice had fallen upon him. Legisla.
| tive duties were not at all to bis taste, and
at this time it was particularly inconvenient
for him to undertake them. Besides, he
felt sure there were others of greater abll'
ity, of more leisure, and more widely
known, who would have more worthiy
worn such honors. But having been as
sured that it was the unanimous view o1
the Convention that he was the most avail.
able man, for some reason, he had ,..againsl
his private judgment, consented to yield IL
matter so seriously affecting the public
interests. He trusted they were right ir
their choice, because, in his opinion, upoI
the possession of political power OF Rich
mond and Henrico depends the control o
the State. If it is lost, the power passe!
into the hands of those inimical to us ano
all we hold dear. In conclusion, he saiC
he would undertake the canvass, and try tt
bear successfully the Conservative banner
in the impending fight. [Applause anC
cheers.]
Resolutions were passed thanking the
Chairman and Sergeant-at-Arm for the eff
ficient discharge of their duties, and Col
| Darlington for the use of the hall after
which the Convention adjourned sine die.