The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-09-25
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The nomination Of Colonel Newman was
made unanimous.
COLONEL NEWMAN.
A committee was appointed to wait upon
Colonel Newman 10 inform him OF his n0mi-
nation. He was speedily produced before
the conference in onen session, and was
received with applause. He said that ne
was at loss to find language to express his
appreciation OF this work OF the confer
ence's confidence. The position for which
he had been nominated was one that, until
three or four days ago, he had never dreamed
Of. Upon coming 10 Richmond be found
friends who urged that his humble name
add abilities were essential 10 the advance
ment of the cause for which they were one
and all so earnestly aboring. Without
knowing who would be the nominee OF this
conference he had determined that he would
abide its decision. At first his inclInatlon
was to decline to permit the use OF MS
name, but being persuaded that he ought
to serve if nominated, he yielded, and
would now give the best efforts OF his mind
to this cause.
Colonel Newman said that at this late hour
rs P. NJ it would scarcely be expected that
lie would give his views on the currency
question at length. But he should be par
doned for saying few words. why, ne
asked, was this organization and the noml-
nation NECESSARY? The answer be gave was
because persistent effort is being made to
carry the Conservative party over to the
old Bourbon Democracy. lie had been
Democrat himself-had been nominated for
the Senate by the Democrats aud elected by
majority, in an opposition county, 1or
which be would ever be proud. he was
going before the district as candidate now
because that distinguished gentleman, Cen
eral Johnston, is not in accord with Inc
people, General Johnston stands on plat
form OF redeemable g.eenbacks. That
would not meet the demands Of the hour.
The General has not come out against that
atomination the specic-rcsumption act.
Hence his own candidacy was, in the speak
er's opinion. necessary to prevent the district
being carried over to hard money. III TINS
money is to be redCemab!c. said he, you
have only to calculate how much gold there
is in the United States to ascertain the limit
OF your currency. You will find, he claimed,
that we already have about twice as much
currency as we have gold to redeem.
Colonel Newman dwelt pathet;cally upon
the present condition OF business. lie
smoke OF our schools suspended, and our
factories standing like Egyptian monu-
ments-aIl attributable to contraction, he
intimated. Greenbacks came to us in our
hour Of trial. They have sustained us and
restored tine Union, and the Colonel thought
| they were what we still require.
The Colonel further declared that he
meant to enter the canvass Zealously. His
heart was in the fight. lie religlously be-
| lieved that they were right. He should un-
sheathc the sword and throw away the scab-
bard. Long as there was lett rag OF the
flag OF 'our party" he would be found
waving it. When the last shred was gone
he would still hold the pole aloft. Regard
less of trials and trouble, and backed by the
conference, though but an humble farmer,
he would push onward, he believed, to q
successful end. [Grcat applause.
PRECIOUS POINT.
Mr.. Minor offered a resolution in effect
that in the canvass now about to commence
Colonel Newman be instructed to divide
time with no one but "thc Conservative
nominee" The reason for this, Mr.. Minor
explained, was that the Conservatives were
prep2ring to food the district with call
yassers of all colors and conditions.
A delegate, who promptly jumped TO his
feet, yelled out mis- desire that The words
Conservative nominee" be changed to
ssopposltion nominee" Another one, unwil-
ling TO concedc that the party which nomi-
mated General Johnston is the Conservative
party. wished 10 call them in the resolution
| I'll Anr ftD, o,ylh hpr-
clared that if this Greenback party wished
to be treated with resDect, they must so
treat their opponents. To call them "John-
stonites" would, in his opinion, he undic'
| nltied and disgraceful to the cause. by
general consent the words conservative
nominee" were changed to "DemocratiC
nominee" as it was SAID that General John.
Ston accepted as DcmocrLt-not us Il Con.
servative. The resolution was adopted. Sc
| Colonel Newman will divide lime with
General Johnston, but with no one else.
DR.. Monteiro and Dr.. \. S. McKae were
called upon and made brief speeches.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Previous to adjournment, asmotion OF c.
L. Minor to appoint an Executive Commit
tee was carried. The following-named gen
temen were selected: j. l.. Sydnor, o.
Chesterfield; j. II. Mills, OF Hanover; K
L. Childress. of Uenrico; Marshall Amber
of Louisa; S. j. r. White, OF Caroline; 3
w. Hoxsey, C. l.. Minor, j. W. Cannon. j
w. Gillian, r. n. Northen, and c. Weeks
OF Richmond.
The Executive Committee will meet thi
"wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Adjourned sine die.
COLONEL NEWMAN.
Colonel Newman is a middle-aged gen
tleman, who resides in Hanover county
near where the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
road crosses the Chickahominy. He serve;
one term as u member OF The State Senate
He is not what is called Il gifted orator; bu
nevertheless speaks quite we'll.
A member OF The Richmond delegation
who worked. talked, and voted for DR.
Chiles. complained bitterly OF the defeat o
his favorite. He said money did it.
How was that? he was asked.
Oh! they selected Colonel Newman he
cause they said he had plenty OF money ant
would spend it freely.
He thought it q hard case that DR.. Chiles
who had done most OF the work OF organiza
ton, and VINO was acknowledged to b.
active and Jealous, should be thrown over
board because he was poor.
The reporter to whom he was talkin!
(being capitalist) was unable to afford hin
all the sympathy he craved.
THE PoToMAC STEAMBoATs.-The Boart
OF Pubic Works held meeting yesterday
to consider what is necessary to protect tht
States interests, in view OF the determine
ton OF the stockholders OF the Richmond
n1to pnSIr