The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-08-27


cially to preside over 60 Intelligent body
of gentlemen as he saw before him.
Messrs. John and Daniel Wren were re.
quested to act as sergeant ants.at-arms.
On motion of Mr.. Kelley, Mr.. W. Fl.
Wade was chosen secretary and the repre-
sentatives of the press present requested to
act as assistant secretaries.
Or motion Of DR.. Chiles, of Manchester,
Committee on Credentials-one from each
| county and cIty-was appointed. The chair
selected the following; Messrs. G. II. jew
EFT, Chesterfield j. X. Pendicton, Louisa; ;
J. B. Butler, Caroline; DR.. Z. X. Chiles,
Manchester A. NJ. Kelley, Richmond G. G.
Buckner, Hanover, and Thomas Johnston,
Of Henrico.
The committee, after brief absence, re-
ported, and the roll being called, all the de-
legates were present except five from Rich
mond, two from Henrico, three from Ches-
terfeId, three from Caroline, aud one from
Hanover.
On motion, the report was adopted.
On motion OF MIR. Welch, the present or
ganization was declared TO be the permanent
organization of the Convention.
The Chair now announced the object OF
the Convention, and said he was prepared to
receive nominations.
NOMINATION OF EX-GOVERNOR WALKER.
| Mr.. A. X. WoodsoD, Of Marshall Ward,
| rose and nominated, as he said, the political
saviour OF Virginia-Gilbert G. Walker.
General Gordon, of Louisa, seconded the
nomination, not that Governor Walker was
bis first choice, but because an overwhelm-
| ing majority of his county were in favor Of
Governor Walker, and therefore ne was. He
| thought it the duty of every man to go into
this contest with q determination to win,
and be was sure that with the name Of Gill
bert e.. Walker on the ticket for the Third
district victory would perch upon our BAN
ners. He has hold upon the people of Vir-
sinia which can never be forgotten. He is
| a man marked out by the Almighty to be a
| leader-and he Is fine looking man, too,
gentlemen. [Laughter.l He hoped that the
nomination would be made by acclamation.
Mr.. Kelley complimented General Gordon
upon the admirable remarks he had just
made, especially fer the true Conservative
| principles which thrilled bis heart and which
| bis remarks contained. He then proceeded
to review the history of Virginia asd her
growth and prosperity during the admins
tration of Governor Walker. How he fought
the fight, that ever memorable fight, of 1869;
and how the battle was won, it was needless
| for him to say. The political condition of
Virginia to-day shows the result. The time
| has again come when we are TO call him TO
public trust. Mr.. Kelley took his seat amid
great applause.
REMARKS OF Mr.. MoECURE, OF LOUISA.
Mr.. MoncUre, of Louisa, said that he had
one charge to make against Governor
Walker-yiz: That he seemed to have stolen
the hearts OF the people Of this district.
Laughter.
Mr.. Moncure moved that Governor
Walker be nominated by acclamation.
Agreed to.
The Chair: Gentlemen of the Conven.
ton: It has been moved and seconded-and
more than moved and seconded-that Gov
ernor Walker be declared the nominee Of
this Convention by acclamation. Laughter
and applause.]
The vote was taken and Governor Walker
was nominated by an immense majority
two gentlemen, however, voting "no."
On motion of Mr.. Welch, committee,
consisting of three from the city of Rich.
mond and one from each county and city,
was appointed to wait upon Governor
Walker and conduct him to the bali.
The Chair appointed Messrs. A. NJ. Kelley,
Albert Ordway, and Thomas Fl. Wypne, of
Richmond; r. N. Welcb, of Caroline; w.
W, Hancock, of Chesterfield j. B. Young,
of Henrico; DR.. Macon, Of Hanover; Gene:
raj Gordon, Of Louisa and DR.. L. Z. Chiles,
The committee left the hall in search OF
the Ex-Governor.
AN AUXILIARY COMMITTEE.
MIR. Wynne, of Richmond, during the abb
sence of the committee, presented the fol-
lowing resolution
Resolred, That for the purpose OF the
more thorough organization of the party
and the more efficient conduct OF the can.
yass, District Congressional Committee be
appointed by this Convention, to consist OF
{tWelve members, one from each Ward OF
the city of Richmond, one from the city OF
Manchester, and one from each OF the coun-
ties of the district, which committee snali
act as auxiliary to existing organizations
and underits own mode OF organization.
| The resolution was adopted.
The following gentlemen were appointed
/ on said committee: Marshall Ward, A. Bo.
deker; Jefferson Ward, A. q. baocock
| Madison Ward, Alfred Moses; Monroe
Ward. P. T.. Moore; Clay Ward, Albert
| Ordway; jackson Ward, Andrew Jinkins
City of Manchester. L.. &. ChiIes; Henrico,
John l.. Grubbs !; Hanover, c. G. Buckner;
Caroline, Charles Harris; Chesterfield, Geo.
II. Jewett Louisa, II. >. Vale. I
GOVERNOR WALKER IN TEE HALL.
| The committee returned with Governor
Walker to the Convention In q very short
time, and he was formally introduced by the
President of the Convention, who said that
he had met this day with success which
seldom falls to the lot Of man In these de-
generate. days. You have been nominated,
said Judge Cox, almost by acclamation by
this intelligent Convention. The people have
| declared that you shall have this nomination
nean con. lEy,a,5a Stsl:.
| Judge Cox then proceeded to make an In
terestiug address to. the Convention, and
closed his remarks by offering the Px-Goyer.
nor some advice; and alter warning him to
heed the Scriptures which say ''Let him
who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall z
| took his seat amid cheers and applause.
GOVERNOR WALKERS REMARKS.
I Governor Walker arose to address the
| Convention, bus for moment was prevent
ed by fhe deafening applause which greeted
him, when quiet was restored he began 10
address the Convention. BE thanked the
body for the cordial and enthusiastic greet.
4 Ing which he had received, and for the mat
ter and manner OF the action Of the body ne
rendered his profound acknowledgement.
TO be dominated at any time by "a respect
able Convention as candidate for Congress
from the Metropolitan district OF Virginia 70
d high compliment but to be nominated Dy
acclamation, and that, too, by Convention
composed OF 100 gentlemen, rhe chosen re-
presentatiyes OF and fresh from hepeople OF
every part OF the district, and at time when
grave questions OF tie highest Importance TO