, 1873-07-31
virginia Ikcpubltcanss

LyScnnuna: Va, July 30.-The State nep,1bli-
can Convention il in aossion in ffalcom6e Hall,
With closed doors, but, as the weather is worry
warm, and tho Windows cannot be closed, tho
choosing temporary oilicors. Gen. ". q. Wick
ham, of Richmond, has been elected temporary
Chairman.
Minor Nlca1nhon has Withdrawn ne Republi-
can candidate for nomination for Governor,
leaving Col. Il. II. Hughes with no opposition.
At s o'clock the Convention roasse,nbled, with
open doors. The Chairman appointed Commit
teea on Cradeutials aud Permanent Organization.
The Committee on Permanent Organization re-
ported tho Hon. James d. Sener, Of Frelericks-
vico-preaident from each Congressional District,
Tho Committee on Crodentials has beon out all
the evening. III the meantime the Convention
has been entertained with spoocheB by both
fur hayo been harmonious, and indicate tho
nomination Of HnghoB without opposition. Tho
Convention adjourned until $50 p. IN.
Tho Convention. roassomblod at 0:30. Tie
Committee OIL Credentials reported tho names
Of delegates entitled to senta in tho Convention.
Delegates from tho Virginia Republican Asso-
ciation, Of Washington City, wore reported
entitled to seats On tho fl0or, but not to
vote. Tho report Of the Committee on Or
garization, was received. n1f sonor declinel
4. q. s. page, colorod, WAS nominated IN his
stead. Tho report Of tic Committee WAS then
adopted unanimously. Tho motion Of Mr. platt
to 20 into the nomination Of candidate for
Governor created much discord and confusion,
disposition being nanifcstod by tho Hughes
wing to spring tito nomination before tho plat
from was adopted. Tho NcMahonites became
incensel, and denounced it aB gag measure.
Tho friends of Maj. AlcAlahon agreed to with
draw him, but reconsdored tho mattor.
Mai. r. H. Carter obtained tho floor and nomi-
mated Col. Il. ". Hughes as tho Republican caI-
di1ate for Governor. It was moved to make it
by reclamation, but tho mutton WIS not ontor-
tainod
Dr.. Wlckl,am noxt obtained the floor, and, in
a very appropriate speech nominated Maj. Ed
ward Mcmahon as q candidate who could carry
tho foreign voto in tho fall campaign. [IIoro d
rnnning cross-tire arose about the action Of tho
Convention in caucuses. tradoa, bargains, and
who should be permanent officers Of The Con-
vontion.1
seaton, colored, thought N1cAlallon tho bost
nun. What, said he, has beeu the cause Of
this Convention to.day3 About three hundred
to five hundred dollars has boon spent n sver
viii "hoo hoo tho other way ' hero.
aftor. [Continllcd lalghtor.] You should
give me good, square show. We want tho boHs
no moro interest in tho State Of Virginia than D
hog. Laughter. 7 am standing
up Tor my constituents, and am
interrupted by WhIto anu black men,
bolioye thon all carpet-baggors. Laughter
It Is choke him. choke him down when you do
not agroo with him.
Tho Chair suggested that A1r. Soaton conlne
himself to tho subject Under discussion.
A votoe-Give him latitudo
Alr. Beaton-No, I don't want latitude, but you
want common sonBo, aB Shakespeare said on ono
OCCASION. [UproarionB 1aughtor.1 boaton con-
tinuing to repeat "aB Shakespeare said on ono
occaBion," but tho iaughtor drowned Ills yo1co,
and ho was unable to tell what Shakespeare
said, "ThcreH titto in the affairs Of 1nou," etc.
Mr. Anderson OF Louisiana, to Seaton-The
Convention haB had enough. You Ind better
better speak to tho point, and not bo keep say
ing, as Shakespeare said on ono occaslon. [0reat
lallghter.l
soaton-1f sas big Iaekass, 1iko you, tho
Convention wouldn't hnyo my fun. [UproarlouH
1a.ghtsr.l
hfr. Lindsay malo ono Of his characteristic
npeoohcH. They tried to nuke him sit down,
down. ho wouldn't give WY,
confusion worHo confolin(loll was tho result.
vote for Goyornor amidst gront nobo and
confusion.
Gon. Wio1k1lam has just withdrawn tho NINA
of hlr. Moalahon, aud Col Hughes IL duly ronl-
inatcl as Nopubl,can candidate fnr Governor
@. Il. Nau,Alell, j. H. Clements, Ooorgo
O'Neal, Jonathan D. Stonall, and Lowia h[oKet,-
zso We're put in nomination for Lieutcnant-
0oyornor. There ia prospect at this timo, lao
a. M, Of au all night aobslon.
Enta Fryttxr1hs.th