Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-07
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ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE eAzETrE]
pOR ATTNH. GEN., e. T. DANIEL.
NOMINATIONS MADE UNANIMOUS,

FOR ATTNH GEN., R. T. DANIEL.
NOMINATIONS MADE UNANIMOUS.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM MANIFESTED.
RICHMOND, Aug. - a. m.-Thc Conven-
ton, after harmonious but exciting session has
lust adjourned, after nominating GEN. JAS. Il.
KEMpER, Of the county Of Madison, for Cover
nor. Upon the call of the roll it was quite ap-
parent that Kemper led Col. Withcrs largely,
whereupon, after several of the counties that
had voted for Withcrs in whole or part had
changed their votes, and finally and before the
vote was announced Gen. Early, who had
made speech in favor of Col. Withers, renewed
motion made by Judge Sangster, Of Fairfax,
to make the nomination unanimous, and 1t was
carried The very best feeling prevailed on all
sides, and under the craftsmanship OF Mr.. 49,
cock, permanent President, everything moved
on in harmony, nor were any of the disordery
or acrimonious scenes of the afternoon repeated
The nominating speeches were made, on the
part of Gen. Kemper, by Mr.. Strlngtcllow, OF
Petersburg, Mr.. Motfet, OF Rockingham, JAS
Barbour, of Culpcper, and others, and on the
part of Col. Withers, by Gen. tllz. Lee, ten.
Early, Messrs Montague and Hunter, OF Win
chester, Daniel, Of Lynchburg and others. The
speeches of all were of an elevated style, and
breathed the most concillatory spirit. Each aud
all declaring their entire willingness to support
with energy and zeal either OF the gentlemen
named. None others were mentioned.
Judge Thomas was to have nominated eX'
Gov Smith, but being taken sick was unable
to attend the Convention.
Immediately after the nomination was made
the Convention adjourned till to-day, when, it
is expected, there will be an exciting contest
over the nomination for Lieut., Governor. Gen.
Jas. a. Walker, Gen. Cummings, and others
from the southwest arc mentioned, while Lieut..
Governor Marye and Col. Holiday are being
urged for the position by their respective friends.
Ia the event of southwestern man receiving
the nomination the chances for Mr. IL. L..
Daniels for Attorney General are good
All the resolutions offered were very properly
referred to committee OF two from each Con-
gressional dlstrlct-Messrs JAS Barbour, chair
man-and Menifee, Of Rappahauuock, from
the Eight district Among these resolutions
we're series of thirteen or fourteen offered by
MIR. Horace Lacy, covering all the federal and
State grievances, the length of which caused a
deal of good humored criticism.
RIcnMoND, Va, Aug. THE Convention
reassembled at ten o clock this morning, and
was opened with prayer by DR.. Jeter.
Mr.. Harman spoke in favor OF unanlmlty, and
moved that committee Of three be appointed
to wait on Col. Withers and invite him to take
seat on the platform.
Mr.. Wallace, of Fredericksburg, moved to
amend by ascertaiuing if he would accept the
second place on the ticket. The amendment
was adopted with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Hartman said Col. Withers had pcrcmp-
torily declined.
A committee of three from each Congression-
al District on party organization was appointed.
Mr.. James Walker, OF Pulaski, spoken of
prominently as a candidate for Lieut.. Gov
erncr, made an earnest speech, tavorlng the
nomination Of Col, Withcrs for Lieutenant
Governor, and asking his friends to support
Col. Withers. The speech was received with
great applause or
Gen. Early made speech eulogistic of Mr.
Walker, and warmly commended his course In
supporting Col. Withers.
The question on the nomination was then
taken and Col. Withers nominated by acclama-
ton and with great applause.
torney General, but peremptorlly refused to
accept.
Col. Withcrr at this point entered the Con
veutioD, and was received by the Convention
rising and applausing vociterously.
Mr.. Flournoy spoke of the manner in which
COL Withers was nominated, and urged his ac-
ceptance in feeling speech. Great applause.
COL Withers said that he had decliued at
first, but after the complimentary manner 10
which he had been nominated and as his vete
ran commanders had ordered him to obey, he
had reconsidered and determined to accept ard
would work anywhere and in any position for
the overthrow OF RadicaIisu and the good Of
the Conservative cause
The nomination Of General Walker was
again urged by several speakers when much
confusion ensued.
A motion to make the nomination by accla-
nation was put and lost, ayes l37, noes 2O3.
Gov. Walker at this time appeared upon the
platform and was received with long and loud
applauscs. After repeated calls, he said that as
soon as the business was concluded he would
speak, only saying that ne believed success wos
assured.
RICHMOND, Aug II p. m.-Nominalions
being 10 order, Messrs. r. I. Daniel and
Phil McKcnney, Of Mlmvillc, and General
James a. Walker were nominated and
advocated in many speeches, and after
much confusion, the previous question was
called and sustained and the roll called, result
ing: Daniel, 46, 256 Mckenny, 80, 7Ol Wal
ker, 3S.604.
Upon the announcement Of the result, seve-
raj changes of votes were made, when motion
to make the nomination unanimous was car
red amidst applause.
Mr.. Daniel was called out and spoke for
few minutes returning his thanks and express
ed his determination to enter into the canvass
actively. ,ro
The Convention then adjourned till S p. IN.
From New York.
Nr,v yopE Aup John Usbin of No. I