Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-12

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form the nominees of their nomination.
Notices of the meetings of several committees,
and at about 335 the Convention adjourned until
8 2. nj.
Night Session.
The Convention was called to order by Pres-
dent Bocock at $40 o clock
PLATFORM
The Hon. James Barbour, of Culpeper, from
the committee On business reported the follow
ing resolutions:
First: We the representatives of the Con-
sentative people of Virginia, in Convention as
semoled, do declare that contrast of the condi-
ton of Virginia under Conservative government
with the condition of those Southern States which
have been under Radical rule illustrates the wis
dom of the people of Virginia in the adoption of
this plan Of policy, and demonstrates the neces-
sity of continuing the powers fthe State govern
ment in the control of the Conservative people of
this Commonwealth.
Second: That the chief purpose of the Con-
sentative party of Virginia is to secure to every
| citizen of the Commonwealth, whether native or
adopted, of the white or of the colored race ex-
act and impartial justice, and to promote by wise
and benefcent legislation the prosperity of our
whole people.
Third That the Conservative party of Vir-
ginia, discaiming all purpose ofcaptious hostli-
| ty to General Grant, will judge him impartially
by his official action, and will cordially cooper
ate in every measure of his administration which
may be benefcent in its design and calculated to
promote the welfare of the people, and to cult
vate sentiments of good will between the differ
| ent sections of the Union.
Fourth w e recognize as fundamental poll
teal truth that upon the intelligence and virtue
of its people must rest the prosperity, honor and
permanence of the State we point with pride to
the successful establishment and progress of the
| free school system of Virginia. inaugurated and
conducted under circumstances of peculiar diff
| ficulty for which we are indebted to the wisdom
and zeal of the Conservative State government.
Liberal provision ought to be continued for the
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white and colored races respectively.
| Fifth: That the interests of large section of
| this Union no less than those of Virginia. de-
mand the speedy enlargement and completion of
the James River and Kanawha water line that
should connect the waters of the OHIO with those
| of the Chesapeake affording to the teeming pop
ulation of the West cheap transportation of their
products to the point OF shipment and wants of
| trade in the East. The completion by the gov
ernment of this great design of George Washing
ton would be additional bond of union be-
| tween the communities whose products and COM
| modities would pass over the line of this great
! National work.
| Mr.. Fisher, the secretary, read the resolutions
| over one by one. No objection was made to the
first four, but General Early said he could not
give his consent to the last with his view of con-
sttutional law.
Mr.. P. B. Borst, of Page, also object to that
| reso ution.
The question being put upon the passage of the
| resolutions, they were adopted as q whole, with
/ TAX ON TOBACCO.
Mr.. Barbour also reported from the committee
| the following. which was unanimously adopted :
| ReS0tUed, That In the opinion of the Con-
sentative party of Virginia the internal reve-
nue. tax on tobacco and ardent spirits is onerous
and oppressive, and ought to be repealed.
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES.
Mr.. A. A. Phlegar, Of Montgomery, offered
the following:
| Poco7a,o3 That IN 4bo o,;.:z r. H.. ~
vention, it is as much the duty Of every Con-
sentative to vote against all Independent can
didates, protesting to be Conservatives while
running against the regular nominees of the
| party, as 1t IS their duty to vote against the
regular Radical nominees
Mr.. Phlegar made stirring little speech in
favor Of his resolution, and it was unanimous
~ adopted under suspension of the rules
The report from the COMMITTEE on party or
ganzation was adopted. Want of space pre-
vents us from publishing it at this time.
THE OYSTER LAWS
| The Hon. John 7. Harris, from the com
mittee on business, reported the following:
| ReSolUed, That the Conserv party discaims
any intention to impose burdensome restraints
on any section, and pledges itself to correct any
erroneous or mistaken legislation disturbing the
harmony and welfare of the Underwater section
ct the State, believing that all acts imposing a
tax on any interest not general in the Common
wealth should be modified and adjusted on
principles of equity, and justice to all sections,
reducing the tax imposed within reasonable
and proper bounds.
Speeches 10 favor Of the resolution were made
by Messrs. Gunter, of Accomac Taliaferro, of
Gloucester, and Hinton, OF Norfolk, and it was
unanimously adopted.
RECESS.
A racpss of fifteen miDutes was fokan fo al
low the members from each Congressional dis
trict opportunity to agree upon and recommend
members of the State committee.
GENERAL KEMPER ACCEPTS
Immediately upon taking the chair after the
recess the President read telegram, which
vas received with cheers that shook the build
ing from parquette to dome. The audience and
delegates rose to their feet, and the enthusiasm
was at fever heat. 1t reads as follows, and has
the ring of the true metal. Its last sentence
should be inscribed upon our banners as fit
ting motto under which Virginians should fight
GoRDoNsvuLE, Va,
August 7. '73
Major ". B. Meade and s W. Thomas,
Esq, Richmond : [ accept the nomination with
a profound sense Of its responsibility. but with
out fear of defeat. Let all true Virginans
stand together for the sake of Virginia.
JAMES L. KEMpER.
CANVASSERS FOR STATE AT LARGE
On motion Of Mr. Gunter, of Accomac, the
president of the Convention was authorized to
appoint five canvassers from the State at large
one from each of the grand divisions of the
State.
% motion of Capt. McCaull. the Couven-
ton, at 10:45, adjourned SINE die.
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The Richmond Dispatch is worried about
he third-term question. General Grant. it
believes, can be President for life if he only
wants to be. IF there is anything that can
make him President for life it will be the OPP
p ositicn Of the constituency of the Disptch.-
Washington Republican.
True as preaching. The Republican has
told the truth fer once notwithstanding that it
is the Presidents mouth piece. If Grant de-
sires 10 continue in Office, all he has to do is
what his organ intimates it may be necessa-
ry Tor him to do-issue a proclamation de-
cariDg that the southern people arc still reb-
els, ADD that in order to their subjugaton and
to secure justice to the gallant darkies who
fought so bravely 10 the late war it is necessa-
ry for him to remain Ia Office. This will fire
the northern heart, and arouse the Beast But
lers, the Cofaxes. the Dixes, and all the hye-
mas of the North, and render his occupancy of
the presidency for life a settled matter A
gain and again have the Radicals resorted to
such falsehoods to perpetuate their power,
and again and again have the Intelligent"
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