New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-08

RICHMOND Aug 1.-THE nomination of Kemper at
y O'clock this morning terminated the struggle for
tbe Gubernatorial Office but did not end the strife
of the factions which have divided the Convention.
Sauarey beaten by the choice of Kemper over their
fayorite the Withers men this morning were evl-
IDENTIFY determined TO renew the struggle over the
two remaining places upon the ticketfor Lieutenant
Governor. A majority of the Kemper strength, en-
bracing the entire Malone influence were COM
mitted 70 Gen. JAS A. Walker of Pulaski,
an ex-Confederate of distinction and
representative man of Southwestern Vir-
ginia the section which is most benefited by
Gen Mahone's peculiar railroad policy To defeat
Walker was obviously the prime object of the
Withers people, who hoped for some phase OF the
eight which should at once give them chance OF
revenge upon Gen. Malone, TO whom they attribute
Witherss defeat and an opportunity to confer as
tincton upon some favorte of their own wing OF
the party. The late hour of adjournment last night
had given no opportunity of reconciliation and this
morning grave apprehensions of serious trouble
were entertained by the ablest politicians in the
Convention. By happy stroke of policy, promi-
nent friends of Kemper and Withers determined to
cut the Gordlan knot, if possible, and remove
the difficulties in the selection of candidates
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and AttOrney-Gen.
eral by making Withers the candidate
for Lieutenant Governor. When communicated
81 the Convention this proposition so favorable TO
unity in the party seized the delegates like wildhre
and was carried by reclamation. AT first positively
refusing. Withers was finally persuaded by Gen.
Jubal Early and others to accept the nomination
duty to his party, and when appearing before the
Convention TO signify his formal acceptance the
building fairly shook with the enthusiastic plaudits
of the delegates and auditors. Both Convention
and people felt that peril had been escaped. and
the unity Of the party preserved At this stage
IF the proceedings, Gov Walker reached
the stand, and in a few glowing SEN
fences congratulated the Convention upon
ITS action and prOphesied Conservative victory by
a majority of many thousands. No similar scene
could surpass the enthusiasm of the Convention and
the audience during the delivery of the brief adj
dresses of Gov. Walker and Col. Withers. The
maganimity Of Withers was electric upon the Con-
vention, and Immediately there ensued between the
Kemper and Withers men generous rivalry in
courtesy and cOncess Indeed, the clever stroke
of strategy exhibited in making Withers the
candidate for the second position upon the ticket
completely healed all wounds and dissipated all
apprehensions.
The nomination of Withers disturbed all previous
arrangements as to the candidate for Attorney
General and il was laughable to see the effect of
the acute policy of the leaders of the Convention
upon the smaller politicians when the latter discOv
cred the smashing Of their well arranged states and
runningly eontrved combinations. X. +. Daniel of
Richmond was the alleged candidate of the KempeT
Malone alliance, and all day yesterday exhibited
great strength. Richmond and her allies claimed
the place for Mr.. Daniel upon the score of his
services to the party as Chairman of the
Executive Committee of the State for several
years past while the opposition resisted |
him as a Bourbon, too old, and as |
wanting in the magnetism necessary for the |
txigency. Caucussing with reference TO the candl-
date for the Attorney Generalship has been active
for two days, and the competition developed itself
to-day in the number of the candidates presented
and in the length and frequency of the speeches in
advocacy of their claims. In quick succession Mr.
Walker who had abdicated in favor of Withers for
the Lieutenant Goyernorship Mr.. Goodwin of Ports
mouth. Mr.. Williams Of Frederick, a Confederate
General and NJ. Mckinney Of Prince Edward
were presented and urged by their re-
spectlve friends. Wearied with discussion and
its protraeted sttings, the Convention finally
cut short all oratorical displays, and at q
o'clock D. IN. to-day proceeded to complete the
ticket by selecting a candidate for Attorney General
Upon the first ballot Mr.. Daniel received large
plurality, and, with view to harmony the friends
of Mr.. Mckinney came over In a body to Mr. Daniel.
Mr.. Walker received a large vote, and was for
rnidable competitor for the choice. The result is
viewed as having no special significance though
Gen. Mahone's enemies view Walkers failure to
secure the nomination as defeat of Little Billy
the Virginia railroad king.
The Conservative party enters the field with
strong ticket, and which the shrewdest Conser-
yatve politicians predict will sweep the State by at
least 10000 majority. Republicans admit the
strength of the opposing ticket, but claim that
their own is equally meritorious and equally popular
The canvass promises TO be one of extraordinary
activity Kemper, Withers, and Daniel and other
prominent Conservatives viii stump the State and
shortly the Old Dominion, as in the days of Van
Buren, and Polk, viii be the theater Of countless
bsrbecues aud fish fries. The canvass Will be in
augurated by the Conservatives this evening by
mass meeting to be held at the theater, at which
able speakers from every portion of the State will
be present. The Convention will finish its few re-
naming labOrs at its afternoon recess and adjourn
before dark. Members are enthusiastic and con-
hdent, and avow purpose to work increasingly for
the success Of a ticket launched under such happy
auguries.
THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
lGEEERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
Upon the reassembling OF the Convention at $50
o'clock the Committee on Business, through the
Hon James Barbour of Culpepper, reported the fol-
lowing series Of resolutions on the declaration of
principles, which we're adopted
We the representatives OF the Conservative people Of
virginia, IN Convention assembled, do declare:
ttra; That contrast OF the condition Of Virginia
those southern States which have been under Radical
rule illustrates the wisdom Of people of Virginia
srates the necessity Of continuing the bowers of the
state Government 10 the control OF the Conservative
Second Ihat the chief purpose OF the Conservative
parry ., rS ~ secure TO every citizen Of this