Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-30
80 FXANDRIA GAZETTE ADVERTsER

notify Gen. iiunton CT bis nomination and to
in7tc Hon. J. G. s. Blackburn. of Kentucky,
to address tho convention.
Mr., Conrad, of Winchester, from the com.
r.ittee on resolutions reported ;hoso offered by
Judge Barton IS substitute for Mr.. Rean's.
Mr.. Ream, Of Cutpcper, said that bis reso-
utious were extracts from the OHIO platform
which was endorsed by Senator Thurman, whom
he thought the convention should not have gone
back or.
Thomas Il. Taylor, of Loudouo, favored the
adoption OF the coiiimittee 8 report.
Judge Barton. IF Frederick, said ha had
framed bis resolutions after those of the gen.
tlemcn from Culpcper (Mr. Ream) With only
few alterations, which he thought made them
clearer.
The report was adopted.
At this point Gen. iIunton and Mr. Nealc
entered the hall, arm 10 arm, followed by Gen.
Payne AID Hon. J. g. s. Blackburn of Ken.
| lucky.
Yhcy we're received With tremendous sp.
panse, cheers aud waving OF hats.
When the excitement had somewhat sub.
sided MIR. Ncalo advanced to the front of the
platform and introduced Gen. llunton as the
| next representative.
| Tho Chairman. judge Parker. then pre-
| scntod the General to tho convention.
Gen. Hunton said that he regretted that no
was unable to speak to them fully tonight. lie
was before them for tho fourth and last time
~ candidate for Congress- lie regarded the
nominatlon as not only compliment, but also
been a brilliant representative, he had st least
bccn faithful one. lie was gratifed at the
| graceful manner in which the distinguished son
| oI,,o boI rInl HnH n n
popular voice. There had boon some family
lars between himself and that gentleman, but
all wes now healed. The same was the case
with Mr. NIcpifce. lie excused himself from
further speaking.
Loud calls having boon mado for MIR. Neale
he briefly addressed the convention. lie saic
that although he thought that some OF hi:
friends, who were entitled to seats, had beef
excluded Improperly, he bowed to the wisdom
ct the convention. No man in the district wou'c
work harder for the SUCCESS Of General iuntoL
than he would.
Tho remarks Of both Messrs. Hunton enc
Ncalc were received with loud applause.
Gen. Hunton then introduced Hon j. &. 5.
Blackburn, of Kentucky, who. after thanking
the convention and eulogising Gen. Huhton
whose course in Congress no said rcdoundcd
greatly 10 the benefit OF the natioD, MIR
Ncalc, who. he said, was worthy of tht
esteem and confidence OF tho people O.
the State, and Mr.. Monifee, took VI
the main Issues Of national politics and, tol
about an hour, discussed thom. He attempted
to stop several times but was prevented by
cries of Go on" etc. The speech IVES mos
eltllaut and allie one and gave unbounds'
satisfaction to the conventions. 1t was ar
plauled frequently and loudly.
ut ike conclusion Of Mr.. BlaeSturu'
sparcul,
Il. Sheppard, Of Wlrfcolon, offered q rc*o
luton ahoIiahiGg he twohlrds rule in future
nominating conventions, which was adopted
On u division, by vote of ayes, lO2; noes, As
On motion OF Thomas Il. Taylor, OF Loudoun
the thaeks Of the convention we're rendered Il
its officers, and to the people of Alexandria.
The convention then adjourned sine die.