Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12
Conservative State Convention.
NOBLE BODY OF VIRGINIA PATRIOTS.
HARMONY AND ENTHUSIASM.
a Triumphant Victory Assured.

a Triumphant Victory Assured.
A MOST EXCELLENT TICKET NOMI-
MATED.
For GOVERNOR,
GEN. JAS. L. KEMPER, of Madison.
For LIEUT. GOVERNOR,
COL. ROBT. e. WRITER'S, of Wythe
For ATTORNEY GENERAL,
RALEIGH 7. DANIEL, of Richmond.
On Wednesday last, the Conservative party
of Virginia, by its chose delegates, assembled
in the Theatre at Richmond for the purpose Of
nominating Ticket for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney which would
represent the intelligence and patriotism of the
true people Of Virginia, and would insure the
defeat of the ticket nominated by the Repub-
licans week before in a convention assembled
in Lynchburg composed of negroes, carpet bag
gers and scalawags-headed by the former
secessionist and renegade-Robert W. Hughes
+ About four hundred delegates representing
the intelligence and patriotism of the true PEG
sion.
On the opening of the Theatre the delegates,
alternates, ladies With their escorts and citizens
generally began to enter and fill every division
of the house, and at IL NJ every portion of the
building available for seeing and hearing what
was going on was pretty crowded. The interior
of the Theatre was we'll arranged and decorated,
the stage being profusely draped with the flags
of the United States, Virginia, France, Ger
many, &C., and small United States flags were
displayed in great number in front of the dress
circle. The parquette was occupied by the
delegates, who sat in sections set apart for
them; that for the First district being first in
front on the right hand side as you enter, the
other sections following back in regular order
to the door and down again on the left, ending
with the Ninth district 10 front on the left. The
alternstes were seated on the right and left
portions of the dress circle, the main portion of
that department being filed by the ladies' who
graced the occasion with their presence
Prof. McCann's First Regiment Band took
position in the orchestra before the convention
met and discoursed excellent music as that body
and the audience assembled.
The most ample accommodations were pro-
vided on the stage for the officers and distin-
guished visitors of the convention, and the
Press of Richmond city, and of this State and
other States were furnished desks and ali neces-
sary supplies, at the right and left of the presi-
dents chair.
The State committee, with the Hon. Raleigh
T. Daniel, chairman, at the head of it, having
assembled at the Office OF the Clerk of the
House of Delegates at eleven o'clock, after
transacting some business, proceeded to the
theatre in body. AS they entered and march
ed upon the stage, the band played Dixie. Mr..
Raleigh T. Daniel called the Convention to or
der, and, on his motion, Col. NJ G.. Hartman,
of Augusta, was elected temporary chairman.
COL: HARMAN's REMARKS.
Upon taking the chair, Col. Hartman thus
addressed the Convention:
Gentlemen of the Convention | feel highly
honored at this unexpected compliment, and
though unaccustomed to parliamentary usages
shall endeavor to discharge the duties of the
chair with impartiality and to the best Of my
ability.
From the large attendance of Virginia sons
in this convention, from all parts of the State,
[ feel confident that the Conservative party of
the State is thoroughly aroused. We cannot
afford to lose 10 this contest and if true to our
selves the Republican ticket will be oVerwhelm-
ingy defeated in November
Io defeat them we must select from the ma
ny distinguished gentlemed who are named for
the different offices our strongest aud best men.
All cannot have their first choice. Select an
able ticket, and let us all unite cordially on that
ticket. Canvass the State thoroughly aud briog
the Conservative voters to the polls, and sue
cess is certain.
The chair is now ready to proceed with the
business of the Convention.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
After variety of motions had been made
and disposed Of it was resolved that the chair
man should appoint committee oft from
each Congressional district on credentials and
he appointed the following:
First District w. B. TaIiaferro, of Glouces-
ter, aud 3. T. Gunter. Of Accomac
Second A. j. Dalton, of Norfolk, and s. S.
Shriver, of Nansemoud.
Third: James r. Fisher, of Richmond, and
Socrates Brooks, Of Chesterfield.
Fourth: W. r. Berkeley, Prince Edward,
and Charles Bruce, Charlotte.
Fifth w. 2. Thompson, of franklin, and
George G. Cabell, Pittsylvania.
Sixth: Robt A. Coghill Amherst; w. T.
Poague, Rock bridge.
Seventh: S. 81. Moffett, of Rockingham, and
Jas. d. Craig, Of Augusta.
Eighth: Gen. w. H. Payne, Of Fauquier,
and Hugh Latham, of Alexandria.
Ninth Jas. S. Buchanan, of Washington,
and A. A Phlegar, of Montgomery.
During the retirement of the committee on
credentials, stirring aud patriotic addresses were
delivered By Judge Robert Ould, Mayor A. NJ
Kelley, Ex-Lieut-G Governor Robt. l. Montague,
Col. J. w. Hinton, and Hon Alex r. HolIi-
day.
At 2 o'clock, Mr. Reilly, of Frederick, iu-
formed the Convention that he had just come
from the committee on credentials, and from
the small progress they had made 10 their labor,
he was satisfied that it would not be able to re-
port for two hours, and he therefore moved
that the Convention take recess until O. clock.
Carried, and the Convention adjourned.
Afternoon Session.
The Convention re-assembled at 4 o'clock,
Col. Hartman in the chair.
Mr.. Charles Bruce, of Charlotte, from the
committee on credentials, presented the report
of the committee, and Mr.. James r. Fisher,
by mis- request, read the list ofdelegates present
and entitled to seats
SURPLUS DELEGATES.
Mr. Bruce stated that in some instances
townships had elected two delegates when they
were entitled to but one The committee re-