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Richmond was the nomination Of Col. +. W.
NJ. Holiday, Of Winchester, for Governor ;
Gen. james \. Walker Of Pulaski for It. Go
vernon; and Hon. L. 7. Daniel for Attorney
General; and the adoption. without opposi-
ton, Of the following
PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES;
Whereas, the good people Of the State Of
Virginia, represented by the Conservative par
~, have J=cu greatly concerned aud agitated
by representations and misrepresentation, as
10 what would be the probable action # this
Convention upon the subject OF the State debt
and il has become vitally important to the
preservation Of the integrity and harmony Of
the party that an authoritative expression Of
opinion should be promulgated upon that
question and whereas, the future welfare,
aOnor and prosperity Of this Commonwealth
depend upon the continued existence and CO.
hesion OF the Conservative party; now, there
fore, be it
Rcsolre{ by the Conservative party Of Vir-
gini4 in Convention assembled while the Con-
sentative party, true TO the past glorious his
tory Of Virginia, aud proud of her good name
and fame amongst the nations Of the EARTH
would scorn to repudiate her just obligations,
aud are resolved to preserve iuviolate the pub
lie faith aud credit, yet we cannot but view
with concern aud anxiety the accumulation OF
our financial difficulties and the increasing
weight Of our public debt, therefore earnestly
urge upon the Legislature and Executive
branches of the government the importance Of
using all Just aud honorable means Of bringing
about an adjustment Of the obligations
OF the Commonwealth which will bring
the payment Of interest upon our entire
Indebtedness within the resources Of the State
derived from the present rate OF taxation aud
10 equal justice 10 all classes of our creditors
. That every effort should be made by the
legislative department Of the State TO reduce
the expenditures Of the government and return
10 the methods Of frugality, economy, and
moderation practiced by our forefthers and
approved by former generations Of NirsiniauS,
even in the palmie>t days Of our prosperity.
8. That in the approaching election Of mem
bcrs Of the Legislature 1t is earnestly recon-
mculel by the Convention that the people
shall elect their representatives, with view to
their wisdom and Integrity, aud their ability to
deal with the difficulties presented by the fl
ulacial situation Of the Commonwealth.
(. That our past experience demonstrates
the great benefit resulting 10 the people Of Viz
giuia tr N an active and thorough and efficient
Conservative organization, representing and
,xprc>siugtbe views aud wishes If all classes
aud conditions; that in order to continue to
enjoy such benefits all good citizens should
strive % strengthen aud preserve that orgIni-
ntion. aud by mutual concessions TO settle all
differences Of opinion justly aud fairly inside
Of the party.
That We hereby ratify AMI reatlirm the vital
principle Of conservatism rs embodied in the
platform of our party heretofore promulgated,
and hereby declare our uuc0mpromising oppo-
siti0n 20 radicalism in any and all of its forms
aud textures. JJSEPH r. ANDERSON,
Chairman.
After The adoption Of the report Of the Com
miUee 90 Platform the Convention adjourned
sine de-
Maj. Jno W Daniel Col Holidays com
PetjtOr for the gubernatorial nomination, thus
endorses the nomination:
Bat there is to me, and doubt not to you
an, another cause of congrltulati0n. 4 man
has been nominated for the soyeruorshp of
Virginia who viii be a worthy successor Of the
il,us,rious men who have filled the executive
chair I know some Of you don't like the
rather curious way in which the thing was
done, and can't say that fancy it pariicu-
larry myself Butif there was anything wrong
about u | undertake % say that he was Meth
er party TO or priyy IN il. A soldier Of the
old Stonewall brigade, who left his right arm
upon battlefield which bis hcroism had help
ed 20 make glorious; a comrade who would
rcl1ice at another's success. and take no plea
sure In his disappointment; a lawyer who has
never pr1stitu.el his talents OF attlinmcnts b
any ringmaster'S service a gentleman in the
sense that thlt word was kaown aud recos-
rihed IN better days than these; a man who
would stoop 10 no low acts, aud s. DO will guard
the honor Of bis State with ceaseless yisi!S-
Frederick W. VI. Holiday. Of Winchester. is a
noble leader Of the conservative party Of Viz
sjoil. As such here give him my allegiance.
Let Us then turn this gathering into the first
ratification meeting held in the Commonwealth.
let us send word 20 old Winchester that
LyDchburg is with her in spirit now, and will
be with her IN power on election day in No
vcmbcr. And let ne again thauk you for
your generous marks of esteem. ana close my
poor remarks by proposing three cheers for
Hol.lhy-the next Governor Of Virginia.
To Mothers Should the Baby be suffering
with any Of the disorders Of Baby hood use DR..
Bulls Baby Syrap at ouce for the trouble. %