The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-13
TIE VIRGINIA TICKET.
kemper. Witn--s and Dartel.

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From the Richmond dispatch.
The very hsppiest combination O.
pames that could have been made Is
here. Kemper for Governor. Withers
Tor Lieutenant Governor and Daniel Tor
Attorney General This is q true Vir-
GINA ticket OF loyal, capable and faith
iul Virginiars. The members and
character OF the Convention when first
assembled eugured the best results, and
the conclusion CT its labors proves the
correctness OF the bright promise The
assemblage was worthy of Virginia,
and the men they have offered Tor the
highest positions 10 the State are equal
to the honors imposed upon them.
James L Kemper, Of Madison, the
nominee for Governor, is man every
way fitting to administer the sffairs oil
the Stete-a lawyer of high standing,
a legislator o: long experience, and q
politician educated in times when prIn.
ciples were discussed so elatorately
aud closely that no man OF ordinary
CO psci,y who took part in public az
fairs could fail to become familiar with
the science of government. He has
proved bis title 10 rerown as soldier,
and socially he has stood stainless
among the proudest men Of the day,
His public devotion has been signalized
by his consistent labors for the public
good 10 the council and hi. intrepid
bravery in the public defence in the
bloody field. In his hands the Stste
is safe. The people know that in his
ability and fidelity they have the bes,
assurance that their interests will be
thoroughly protected and wisely adj
ministered.
Robert E. Withers, OF Wytbe, the
nominee for Lieutenant Governor, is one
OF natures noblemen: True as steel and
above suspicion. He is the peer OF bic
colleague the candidate for Governor,
and, like him, won pndying fame 90 g
soldier, and like him. fell covered with
wounds from which his recovery was
considered almost miraculous. lie is
a gentleman of fine talents, a good
speaker, of hsbits o! industry, aud ad-
miuistrative abilities. He will make
an excellent residing officer Of toe
Senate, his quickness and sel'-posses~
sion fitting him admirably Tor tue posi-
ton. IfeIec,ed-snd we caunot doubt
that he will be-the people will behold
10 him an emineutly suitable man for
the Office oil Governor, to which be will
be eligible in certain contingencies
Colonel Withers has the warm sympa-
thies OF the people, as hss Genera!
Kemper. Two more genial aud gallant
companions in a struggle never lifted
arm or voice in cause.
Finally, Raleigh T. Daniel presented
as Candidate for Attorney General, is
lust the man for the place. lie ls q
LAWYER, genuine, devout AMI thorough
By service and cspsbility he is eminent
" entitled to public rev rd, and the
whole Stale with one accord will declare
that he is the very man for the cti!ce
for which he is named. The State will
never suffer by standipg by any papers
or opinions which r T. Daniel may
prepare-go where they may in THE or
any other country. This high pnblc
compliment paid to Mr. Daniel, in his
advanced age has been due to him, and
we may congratulate the State that 1t
has at last been awarded TO him. He
will ably represent the State, snd re-
mind us OF the brighter days when sh e
spoke IN the judicial tribunals through
men of giant minds and vast learning.
W. coo'd not possibly have better
ticket. The whole State will be de-
lighted with it. It ia strong, reliable
and every way fitting. Elect ;,snd we
shall see q decided check PIT upon the
corrupiing tendency OF the times in Old
Virginia, and we sll may feel that the
Stale is safe; her interests wisely direct
ed and her honor and dignity car'ully
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