The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-07
soyERNoR MONTAGUE NAMES TIE
VIRGINIA RADICALS. "
f;pRral Kenper Unanimously Nom
mated for Governor. Z
GENERAL ENTHUSIASM.
ShErCR OF THE NOMINEE.
Etc, ETC.. Etc.

Thn State Convention Of the Conservative
n.,ty met yesterday at the Theatre IN this
srr. The ipterior of the building had been
r,>,.4uly and appropriately decorated by
M Committee of Arrangements; and nc
convention has ever been held with such
ar,,c and comfortable accommodations for
delegates. the press, and spectators. The
,;u;.,d states, Virginia, German, and Irish
t,o- were dnped on either side Of the
,,a.-. and above il, while the dress-circle was
p,.1tiulh ornamen;ed with bunting. All
rc-> of the building were crowded all day
sad until "a O'Clock this morning, at which
hour the Convention adjourned. Great Ell.
,I.>la>m was manifested, and all important
ryur.dnrs were transacted with entire
nD4,Lmity. ... -
Atl3 o'clock the Convention was called
@ order hv Hon, 4. T. Daniel, Of Richmond,
s5a!rmsn Of the Conservative State Central
Committee, who, by the advice of his asso-
estes on the com,ni.tee, nominated Colonel
Aehael G. Harman, Of Augusta, for tempo
rsiy chairman.
The nomination Was agreed to unani-
nioulv by acc3amation; and by the same,
lanes r. Ftsher, Of Richmond, and the Con-
>trYstiye editors present were elected seUe-
aries.
sPkEcE OF COLONEL HARMAS.
On taking the chair Colonel Hartman was
:arcted with applause. He spoke as fol.
iowS:
Gentlemen Of the Conventional fee
Aighly honored Mt this unexpected compli
mrut, and though unaccustomed to parlia
aeotarv usageS shah endeayor to discharge
ID" dutit-. OF the chair with impartiality anG
70 the best Of my ability.
From the krge attendance Of Firginia's
sons in this convention, from oil parts of the
>sate. | feel confident that the Conservative
party of the State Is thoroughly aroused. We
cannot afford TO lose in this contest, and il
srle to ourselves the Republican ticket viii
ba overwhelmingly defelted In November.
To defeat them We must select from the
many distinguished gentlemen who are
oamed for the different offices our stronges
and best men. All cannot have their frs,
choice. Select an ahle ticket, and lot us al
unite cordially on thu. ticket. Canvass thu
State Thoroughly and bring the Conservative
yoters TO the polls, and success is certain
LApphu>el
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Mr. Reilly, Of Winchester, moved that th'
Chair appoint three delegates from each con
gr-,s!onal district as committee on perma
pent organization. -.
General Bagwel', of Aecomac, moved as al
amendment that the delegates from eact
congressional district setct their represen
Ia.ion on the proposed committee.
Governor McMuliin opposed the amend
snent. He wished TO know whether the gen
,leman from Accomac or any other man OF
Me floor was atruid to trust the temporary
chairman in this matter.
General Bagwell disclaimed any intention
70 reflect upon ahe chairman, but thought
that the delegates from the several districts
we're the best qualified to choose tnelr repre-
sentation on any committee.
General Juoal A. Early, Of Franklin
favored the amendment. He had no dis
trusts, but IL view of some dissatisfaction
about the management of political matters
and the desiranility of entire harmony, b.
saw no reason why the wis hes of any gen
slcman should not be consulted in m attel
OF 30 little import to the great body of the
Convention.
CREI ENTAILS.
Pending the consideration Of this question
she Chair reminded the Convention that the
appointment of q Committee on Credentials
Was first in order. ......
Mr.. Wallace, Of Orange, moved the ap
yplntment OF such committee, composed o
TWO from each congressional district. Car
f!ed afler some debate.
The Chair appointed the following com
nttee:
First Dis.rict-E. T. Gunther, Of Acco-
Eaparul w - r,lio pf Gtny1Nea.
ter.
Second Mstrici.-A. j. Dalton, Norfolk ;
:. Il. Shri, er. Nansemond.
1h!rd DssIct.--James r. Fisher, Rich
uond Socrates Brooks, Chesterfield.
Fourth Distric!.-W. X. Berkley, Prince
Edward: Charles Bruce, Charlotte.
FtM B.,rict-W. P. Thompson, Frank
An; George G. Caoeil, Pittsylvania.
Strh Ds.trict.-R. II. Coghiu, amherst
W. T. Poague
SeeenM DISTRICTS. Fl. Moffatt, Rocking.
BAN James Craig, Augusta.
Hghh District Hugh Latham, Alexan-
dria; William II. Payne, Fauquier.
ftnh Nst-tct.-James S. Buchanan,
Washington; a. A. Phiegar, Montgomery.
RULES.
On motion Of Captain John A. McCaull
OF Roanoke, the rules of the House Of Dele
gate. OF Virginia, As far Is applicable, were
adopted for the government of this body.
SPEECH OF JUDGE oULD.
During the absence Of the Committee on
Credentials Judge Robert Ould, of Rich
lnond, was invited TO address the Conyen.
uon. Judge Ould, in an able and eloquent
txtempore address, held the profound atten-
'ion OF the audience while he scathingly re-
'e"ed The history and policy OF the kepub-
A7'n party, and urged all 10 the performance
Ct duty in ,he coming campaign.
Hughes Disqualified.
In relation 70 Hughes, the candidate fol
hosernor OF the negroes and eslrpet-baggers
ne said that he wus DISTINGUISHED from hold
ng office by having fought duel. 1t wa.
true tEut the duel was fought previous t1
the adoption OF the present Constitution
but the Code OF 1860 contained exactly toe
oatnc provisions OH The subject as the present