New Orleans Republican., 1873-08-08
POLITICAL.
Democratic Nominations a. Richmond

Democratic Nominations At Richmond.
RICHMOND, Va. August Z, A. Matter
the merits of the two candidates had been
discussed at length, and no other nOmina-
tions being made, the roll OF the counties
was called and resulted in la, .,e majority
for General kemper, which was greatly in
creased by the delegations changing their
votes solidly from Withers to kemper. Be-
fore the announcement Of the vote General
H. Early moved that the nomination of
General James L. KempeE be made unani
nous. tApplause.] The convention then
adjourned until 10 A. NJ.
RICHMOND. August The Conservative
State convention opened this morning with
prayer by Rev. J. i. jerks, Of the Baptist
Church.
A committee Of three was appointed TO
wait on Colonel Robert E. Withers, to invite
him to privileged seat 10 ascertain it he
will accept the nomination OF Lieutenant
Governor.
During the absence Of tho committee,
Colonel Skeers, o. Allegheny, stated that
the convention had not approached Colonel
Withers, but that if they desired him to
serve on the ticket they shOrld nominate
him by acclamation, then ascertain if he
would consent. Amid the applause which
epsued General j. A. Walker, Of Pulaski,
the most prominent candidate for the nOm-
stand and stated that, although not dele
gate, he desired the indulgence OF the con-
venticn to second the nomination of Col
onel Withers which he proceeded to do in
graceful and eloquent language, withdraw
ing his own name.
At this stage of the proceedings Colonel
Withers, accompanied by the committee,
made his appearance in the building, and
was greeted enthusiastically, the connection
ri,i1r ocd nhaoriC1 him fO the
echo. Upon reaching the platform, Colonel
Withers being introduced, said he felt to-
tally incapable of giving expression to his
feelings. When first approached upon the
subject of accepting the second position
he peremptorily declined, although he
intended to use every effort OF his
intellect TO promote the cause, as
he had heretofore done. When he came to the
building his mind had not changed. and he
after friend approached him, and he was
beseged with earnest requests to serve, he
felt he could hold out no longer, and must
surrender.
Ii he would listen to his heart and feeling
he would sti'l refuse. but he was Wiling to
work any where and in any position to de-
feat the enemies Of the conservative party
u Virginia.
The enthusiasm which ensued was Of the
WlAuCSG NCSNiAplAohp tAS OCAto"SSo S"N
spectators joining in tremendous and con-
tinued applause.
A similar sttempt was made to renominate
General James A. Walker, who had with
drawn his name in favor of Colonel With
ers, for the Office of Attorney General, but
General Walker positively declining, the
attempt failed.
General j. II. Williams, OF Fredel ick
county, D. j. Goodwin, of Portsmouth, Gen
Woll-or u w Mc Of
Prince Edward county, and Hon. Il. ;.
Daniels, Of Richmond, were nominated for
Attorney General. All the candidates were
indorsed in speeches which consumed sew
eral hours. when finally the roll Of counties
vas ordered to be called. resulting AZ fol-
lows:
Williams and GodwiA having declined.
the whole number OF votes cast was us, ,54l, d,
of which Daniel received 4O,236, Walker
3s,G0l. and Mckenney 33,70l. A number
of counties changed their vote solid'y TO
Daniel when . motion was made to make
bis nomination unanimous, which was car.
ried amid great applause. Mr.. Daniel at
cepted in stirring speech, after which
recess was taken until z. NJ,
when the platform will be reported. The
utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed
during the day, and the proceedings were
conducted amid much enthusiasm.
Upon the ceassembling Of the eonven-
ton at half-past eigh. o'clock, the commit
tee on business, through Hon James Bar
bOur. OF Culpeppe,, reported the following
series of resolutions or declaration Of kr'1
ciple., which were adopted:
We. the representatives Of the Con.erva
tive people of Virginia, in convention assem-
bled, do deciare-First. that contrast OF
the condition Of Virginia, under Conserv
atiye government, with the condition OF
those Southern States which have beer
under Radical rule. illustrates the wisdom
Of the people of Virginia in the adoption OF
theif plan Of State policy and demonstrates
the necessity Of continuing the powers OF
the State government IN the control OK the
Conservative people of this common wealth
Second-That the chief purpose Of the
Conservative party Of Virginia, is 20 secure
to every citizen Of this commonwealth
whether native or adopted, Of the white OF
colored race, exact and impartial justice
70 promote BY wise and benefcient legis'e
ton, the prosperity of our whole people.
Third-That the Conservative party o.
Virginia, disclaiming all purpose OF
| captious hostility TO General Grant, will
Judge him impartial1y by his official actor
and will cordially cooperate ln every
measure Of his administration which may
! be beneficial in its design and calculated t
| promote the welfare OF the people. and q
! cultivate sentiments of good will betweel
| the different Section, of the Union.
| Tourth-TEat the interests of large sec
ton Of the Union, no less than those Of Viz
| ginis, demand the speedy enlargement ant
| completion Of the great James river an,
! Kanawha water line that should connec
the waters Of the Ohio with those of tn
Chesapeake, afording to the teeming popu
lation Of the West cheap transportation 70
| their products to the points of shipmen
! and MartA Of trade in che East. The CON
1 pletiOn by the government of this great ds
sign Of George Washington would be a
additional bond of union between the con
munities whose products and commoditie
would pass over the line of the great a.
ti0nal work.
Fifth-Ws recognize - . fands@slts p'