The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-01


windows bolted. In despair Mr.. Burke
slowly followed the reporters in, and for
some little time the trio had every thing
their own way, Mr.. Burke took the chair,
but the silence became unbearable, and
presently he jumped up, and going to the
door, said 'why don't you fellows come on
in and lets get through as soon as possible
Thus appealed to, six men hesitatingy en-
tered, and Mr.. Burke was called pro fo,mo
to the chair and Harry Tinsley appointed
/ Secretary. Others then sauntered in, and
the first proposition made was to send d ele-
gates. This was voted down by a tie OF 6 to
G, and then Judge McCue rose and moved a
reconsideration, but he having opposed the
prevailing side on the original vote, the chair
ruled him ont OF order. The Judge then made
a strikingly original and fresh speech, in
which he announced that the grand Conser
vative party had saved the State from ruin,
and should be preserved. He wanted the
Convention held as per programme, aud let
! its wisdom determine whether or not to make
nomination.
At the conclusion of the Judges speech,
there was evidence Of deep emotion, and
Mr. Olivier moved to adjourn. This was
voted down, and the Judge then made his
original motion to send delegates, and the
chair ruled that he had q perfect right to 90
so, for the reason that another motion had
iEtervened. 70 this ruling there was low
mllrmuring among the accomplished parlia-
mentarians of the City Council and Staun-
ton Legislature but the chair was of
| OPTION that the man who couldn't make
law for such meeting as that was unwor-
thy to be called leader, and so the Judges
| motion was put and carried, ard Messrs. Ro.
| Burke and Judge McCue selected as dele
gates. with G.. G. Goocl and w. L. Olivier
as alternates, and the meeting adjourned
with strong evidence Of relief.
ID. WARD.
The meeting in Ward No. , of this city
was short, sharp and decisive. At the APP
pointed hour OF five o'clock, p. M, sixteen
persons made their appearance at the Mar
ket-house to participate in the meeting,
order and explained that the object was to
appoint two delegates and two aternates to
represent the Ward in the District Conven-
ton to nominate q candidate for Congress.
This through, he stated that the meeting
was ready for business. After some little
delay, Captain j, G. Marquis and Dir. N.
Wayt were put in nomination. Mr.. w. Il.
Ii. Lynn wanted to know their sentiments
as to the candidates for Congress. Captain
Marquis said, while he did not care about
being selected as delegate, that he was for
s'Harrs first, last and all the time, and so
we'll pleased was he with this speech, that
he repeated it. DR.. Wayt declared for Har
ris; whereupon they were elected. Geo.
W. May and W. R. Tyree. both for Harris,
were selected as alternates, and the meeting
adjourned.
There was no Secretary, and we have no
formal report of the proceedings.
Those present manifested a good deal OF
uneasiness. and seemed anxious to get away
probably the paucity OF the numbers had
something to do with this as there were not
enough to make the occasion either interest
ing or attractive.
Three druggist and one tombstone man
indicate . funeral for something or some
body. The cross bones and skull will prob
ably be furnished to-day.
BATH.
A large mass meeting was held in Bath
last Thursday, and speeches made by Paul
and Harris. The meeting refused to send
delegates. Harris was asked, ''are you in
favor of the Barbour Bil?" His reply was,
had been Governor would have signed
it," ''rhat won't do. Are you, or are yon
not in favor of the Bill uow?' cried Senator
Sherrard, and Harris answered, 'sIt is none
of your business
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
NJ. Woods and G. p. Benson were APP
pointed delegates from Charlottesville, and
resolutions favoring the reelection of Harris
were adopted.
The indications promise pretty lively
time to-day.