Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12

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| Mr.. Barbour spoke long, and was m UGH ap-.
plauded
At l A. NJ. Thursday Hon. Thomas S.
Flournoy, OF Danville, moved to adjourn till 10
A. NJ, which was promptly voted down.
Mr.. Stewart, of Page, called the previous
| question, which was sustained and the main
question ordered.
GEN. KEMPER UNANIMOUSLY NOMINATED.
The roll was called, but before the result was
announced, Gen. Juoal A. Early moved that
the nomination of General Kemper be made
unanimous, which was received with applause.
| The General here read characteristic letter
he had recently received from General KEN
per, Ia which the latter spoke of his candida
cy for the nomination, and those who opposed
| him In the most magnanmous manner.
! The motion to make the nomination of Gen
eral Kemper unanimous was then put and car
rled amidst the greatest enthusiasm.
The vote, by delegates, as it stood at the con-
clusion of the calling of the roll, was 2S5 for
Kemper to 1863 for Withers, but the changing
of votes from Withers to Kemper at once be-
gan and continued until General Early made
his motion to make the nomination of General
| Kemper unanimous
| The Convention then, at l AS A. NJ, adj
| iourred to meet at 10 A. M,
| THE SECOND DAY-THURSDAY,
| The convention met at half past 10 o'clock,
| when after prayer by DR.. j. B. Jeter of Rich
mond, the President stated that the next bust
ness in order was the nomination of Lieutenant
Governor aud Attorney General.
Colonel Nj. u. Harman obtained the floor,
and by general consent submitted motion
that committee of three be appointed to wait
upon that noble and distinguished Virginian,
Colonel r. E. Withers, aud invite him to seat
of honor upon the floor Of the Conve ntion,-
Colonel Harman took the opportunity to pay
Colonel Withers hearty tribute.
Mr.. Wallace, of Fredericksburg, moved as an
amendment that the committee be also instruct
ed to inquire if Col. Withers will accept the
second place upon the ticket. Cheers. Col.
Hartman said he could answer that question
himself, for he had seen Colonel Withers and
had had a conversation with him on that sub
ject, and he most positively declined to accept
the nomination for that position The amend
ment was, nevertheless, adopted, and the reso-
luton so amended was unanimously passed.
The chair appointed the following committee
Messrs. Wallace. of Fredericksburg; NJ. G.
HarmaD, of StauntoD, aud Nowlin, OF Carroll.
On motion of Hon. Thos. S. Flournoy, in
view of the appointment of the above commit
tee, the order for the nomination Of Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General was postponed
for the present.
Mr. Borst, of Page, moved that the President
appoint committee, consisting OF three mem
bers from each Congressional district, to perfect
plan Of party organization. The President
appointed the committee.
COL VIM. Skeen, Of Allegheny, from the
dress circle, addressed the Convention and ear
nestly urged it to nominate Colonel Wlthers for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by unanimous vote =
Then to send committee to wait upon him
and beg him to accept
Gen. James A. Walker, of Pulaski, came to
the front of the stage and stated that though
not delegate to the Convention, he would take
the liberty to say word. He had been prom
inentv mentioned by partial friends 10 connec-
ton with the nomination for Lieut. Governor,
and now desired TO withdraw bis name and to
second the nomination OF Colonel Withers. =
Cheers For Col Withers he had the most
sincere respect and admiration, and in the con-
test between him and Gen. Kemper had taken
no part He hoped his friends would unite aut
make the nomination of Col. Withers entirely
unanimous.
Gen. j uba A. Early arose, and 10 al earnest
and feeling manner thanked his old friend, Gen.
Walker. for his generous and patriotic conduct
In the matter.
The order suspending nominations was then
rescinded, and the Convention unanimously and
amidst the most extraordinary enthusiasm by
accamaton nominated Col. Withers Tor Lieut.
| Governor.
Col VIM. Skeen, of Allegheny. Col John A.
McCauli, of Roanoke, aud Col John W. Hin
ton, Of Norfolk, were appointed to wait upon
Col. Withers and inform hin of the action OF
the Convention.
The committee first appointed here entered
the Theatre escorting Colonel Withers AT the
first glimpse of his form obtained by the au.
dieuce there was a universal uprising and de-
monstration of great delight, and cheer after
cheer resounded through the building.
After ascending the stage, the Hon. Thomas
S. Flournoy, one of the Vice Presidents of the
Convention, addressed Colonel Withers, telling
him with what unaplmity and enthusiasm the
Convention had determined to ask him to &C.
cept the second place upon the ticket. He be-
sought him to come forward now, and as
he had always done, even with sacrifice to him
self, rally to the support of the true people oil
the State, aud the Conservatives would be able
to annihilate their enemy when they next met
them.
COL WITHERS' S ACCEPTANCE
"1Mr Chairman and Gentlemen of the Con.
Uention shall make no attempt to ex press 10
words my high appreciation of the distinguish
ed honor you have done me by thus nominating
me by reclamation to the second office in the
gift Of the people. From my heart [ thank
you.
"Wheu first informed Of your action [ per-
emptoriiy refused to accept the place rendered,
not from any feeling of pride, still less from any
unwilliDgness to serve in subordinate position
to that distinguished soldier and gallant gentle
man whose name heads your ticket, but from
the promptings of that selt-respect which feel
deeply implanted In my breast.
The answer which gave the committee |
repeated again aud again on my way to this
stage, and after my arrival, to the most urgent
and forcible appeals of those whom | know to
be my tried aud true friends, l am inclined even
now to listen to the prom ptings of this, perhaps
false pride, which impels me to reiterate the
refusal But when the appeal is made In be-
half of the people Of Virginia when am urg-
ed to make sacrifice of feelings, OF sen sibility
Of pride for the sake of securing more certainly
the defeat Of that internal party which seeks to
secure the control of our dear old State and
especially when am admonished by that tried
and true patriot and soldier, Gen. Early, that
it is my duty to make this or any sacrifice for
the good of the cause, can no longer refuse. /
surrender at discretion. Take me and assign
me to any duty, in any position, where it may
be deemed by you that my poor services may be
made available in defending Virginia from the
grasp of Radical rule. y
Loud and continued applause
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Mr. Borst, of Page, moved that Gen. James
A. Walker, of Pulaski be now unanimously
nominated candidate for the Office ofAttoruey-
General.
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