Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-09-05
Susser-William N Jarratt, James A Rid

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Washington G Fowler.
sWestn,oreland-W w Walker, Judge John
Wythe-Dr Robert Crockett. A Painter, J
w Stewart.
York-M T Hughes DR. w H Shields; P
Halstead w johnson, alternates.
Col. Peyton Wise, Of Richmond, said he
was informed that six delegates from the col
ored Conservative Club of Richmond were in
the hail. He moved that they be admitted to
seats in this body Applause. The motion
was agreed to. fsvl
The delegates then came forward from the
rear of the hall, and were greeted with ap-
plause.
Hon A M Kelly. from the committee to nom
mate permanent officers, presented the follow
ing report: ar ~
President-Hon Thomas S Bocock.
Nce Presidents William Smith, from State
at large Robert L Montague, 1st district ;
John Goode. Jr.. I'd do; A NJ Kelly, Sd do !;
w T Sutherlin, 4th do; Shelton F Leake, 5th
do; John B Baldwin, 9th do; Henry W
Thomas. 7th do; James A Walker, 9th do.
,Secretary-W William S Gilman.
Assistant Secretaries james Ct Cannon,
William E Cameron, James Baron Hope,
William Lovenstein, Dabney Cosby, Jr., W
W Berry, James E Stewart, Edgar Snowden,
Jr., John A McCaul.
Serqeant-at-A rms-Wirt Harrison.
Assistants-Ben T August, NJ May.
The nominations of the committee were
unanimously agreed to. fa
Colonel G W Munford aud H,n Fayette Nc
Mullen were requested by the chairman TO es-
cort the President to his seat, which being
done, Mr.. Bocock proceeded TO address the
body, in an encouraging and inspiring speech
referring to the canvass Of So, and urged the
same policy as then pursued. Great energy
and perseverance were necessary to prevent the
same doom to this State as had befallen South
Carolina-for which purpose there must be
unity and harmony of every Conservative ele-
ment He recommended obedience to all laws,
and patience until the time when justice must
come. ~ i,s va oe4t
On motion of DR.. Crockett, of Wythe, the
rules of the House of Delegates were adopted
for the government of this body, as lar as ap-
pcable. t2g
Ex-Governor Smith moved that all resolu-
tons touching the business of the convention
be referred without debate, to the committee
on business when appointed, Agreed to.
On motion the Convention took recess un-
til o'clock P. M. a9
,srs AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order about
AS P. M. by President aBocock, who an
nounced the following Committee on Business
William Smith of Fauquier, chairman. :.
LIST District--George Wythe Munford of
Gloucester, D G DeJarnette of Caroline, w
w Walker of Wesimoreland.
I'd District-John Goode, Jr., of Norfolk,
John r. Kilby of Nansemond, Drury A Hin
ton of Petersburg.
3rd District ubal A Early of Franklin,
Stith Boiling of Lunenburg, Chas E Dabney
of Pittsylvania. aa
4th District--R T Daniel of Richmond,
Lewis E Harvie of Amelia, A r Holiday Of
Henrico.
5th Districts F Leake of Albemarle, R
Whitehead of Nelson, Slaughter of Lynch
burg.
9th DISTRICT B Baldwin of Staunton, N
NJ Meade of Winchester, W D Smith Of
Clarke.
7th District-John L Marye of Fredericks-
burg Fl w Thomas of Alexandria, ex-Gov.
Smith.
9Th District-Fayette McMullen of Smythe,
J G Fowler of Washington, j II A Smith Of
Russell.
Gen A Early asked to be permitted not to
serve on the Committee for the reason that the
Committee would not act in accordance with
his views He would however CO. operate out
side in beating the Radicals.
Mr.. Cameron, of Petersburg, moved tina,
his resignation be accepted.
Gov Smith said he objected to the course Of
General Early, for he could not afford to lose
from his little squad SO efficient soldier. He
had obeyed promptly during the war when
General Early commanded him, and now tina,
matters had changed and he had become com
mander, he could not let bis old captain leave
his colors He moved to lay the proposition
&o n E,rx ha fohlo Which
was carried 5a
Judge Crichter offered the following resclu-
ton, which after being SO ameuded as to make
hearty vote of thanks to the State Central
Com mlttee, was adopted.
Resolved, In the opinion of this Convention
that Mr.. r Z Daniel and bis associates of the
Conservative Ex-Committee have. in the man
agement Of our public affairs under circum-
stances Of unexampled difficulty and danger
displayed a ZEAL ability and craftsmanship that
is entitled to the admiration and gratitude Of
the people.
Maj John Johns, Jr.. of Richmond, moved
wait on Governor Walker and invite him to
seat on the floor of the Conventiou
Mr. Leake said 20 one tad higher regard
for his Excellency than himself; he had warm
ly advocated Governor Walkers election, bu
he was opposed to doing anything that woulC
| have the appearance Of bringing official infu
| ence into meeting of the people of Virginia
He disclaimed any discourtesy to Governor
Walker. Mr.. Leake requested Maj Johns tt
withdraw his resolution but the latter refused
Governor Smith hoped it would be adopted
to get rid of it, and delegate whose name VT
did not get, moved to lay it on the table t,
avoid further discussion, and the motion pre-
vailed, There was no disposition on any sld'
to show the Governor any discourtesy.
Adjourned until 10 o clock to morrow.
SECOND DAY.
The Convention was called to order at 1914
o'clock by President Bocock
Messrs Johns of Richmond, Cox of Ches
terrified, and Tayloe of Roanoke, were ap
pointed committee to wait upon Gov. Walker
| and invite him to attend the sessions of tn,
| Convention.
| Hon Vim Smith, from the committee of bus
mess, presented the following partial report
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION OF THE coNsERvA-
TIVE PARTY OF VIRGINIA.
The Conservatives of Virginia, in State Con
vention assembled, declare it to be the aim anc
purpose of their organization to oppose ane
defeat the Radical party; and with this view
| they invite all the opponents of Radical rule tt
| unite IN the following working organization o
the Conservative party of Virginia:
l.-State Organization.
A State committee, to consist of thirty-thr
members, nine of whom shall be residents il
Richmond-viz
A chief director, who shall be chairman o.
the committee, and shall have the chief drec
ton throughout the State of all matters rela
ting to voting, organization and registration.
Eirht q ssociate directors who shall he mem