The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-07-28
ASHLAND, July q, 1886

quiet village began TO throng with specta-
| tors and delegates attendant upon The Con-
gressional Nominating Convention. The
special train from Richmond arriving at
l0:40 o'clock A. NJ. emptled its large nun.
Der OF delegates, officers, candidates, vsi-
tors. &C., adding greatly to the assemblage
that had already collected, crowding the
thOroue hfares and seeking shelter from the
intense beat Of the undinder the few small
trees here and there, and under the porches
OF storehouses. The more prominent can
ddates, with their friends, retired TO apart
ments specially prepared to organize and
consult as to the best manner OF procedure
during the Convention.
| Delegates seemed enthusiastic in the sup.
port OF the man OF their choice, though the
| demonstrations were quiet. Friends OF the
various candidates who were not delegates
gathered in large numbers and anxlousIy
awaited the result.
| The only available room for the meeting
was the Town Hall, which not being OF
sufficient capacity TO seat all who wished TO
/ be present, the delegates were supplied
with tickets, and none other admitted until
they were seated. Then the doors were
thrown open to alternates and the public
generally, as many as could find seats or
standiDg-roOm.
Shortly after l2 O'Clock the Convention
was
CALLED TO ORDER
by Mr.. Charles u. Williams, a member OF
the Congressional Committee.
Mr. A. B. Chandler, OF Caroline, was
nominated and elected as temporary chair
man, who, before assuming his duties, re-
turned thanks in few words for the honor
done him.
Mr.. John Bell Bigger was elected secre-
tary, with the representatives OF the press
who were present as assistants.
The rules OF the House OF Delegates, as
far as applicable, were chosen for the
guidance of the Convention.
The roll was then called, and the dele
gates answered to their names. After which,
on motion, the temporary organization was
made permanent.
Christian Unkel and - Macon were ap.
pointed rgeants-at-arms.
On motion the counties and cities were
called for
NOMINATIONS.
When Caroline was called Mr.. John A.
Washington nominated L. {. MOncure,
Esq, OF that county.
When Chesterfield was reached Mr.. ID. =.
Pullilm nominated Judge William |. Clop-
| ton.
When Hanover was called Mr.. Joseph
Bryan presented the name OF Colonel John
B. Young. During his speech he took oc-
casion to pay glowing tributes TO the va
rlous candidates whose names had been or
would be before the Convention, which
were heartily cheered by their friends.
When the name Of Louisa was called, Mr..
j. II. Jones. Of that cOuntv, nominated
Frank V. Winston, Esq. lie was loudly
applauded throughout his remarks.
when the citv OF Richmond was called,
Mr.. Samuel B. Witt placed in nomination
the name OF Captain George ID. Wise. Mr..
Witt said In this presidential year, when
the drum-beat Of the Democracy is sum-
monng the cohorts again TO the fight, we,
-, mn, urIuIuiItun dlsITIct "a the OUu-
monWealth. find ourselves faced not only
nv the old enemy. but also by some who
shoulder 10 shoulder in times past have
Stryen with us in common cause: but who
now, alas, iorgetful OF the benefits which
the party has brought to the State, are
seeking personal advancement, even though
il lie across the wreck and ruin OF that
preat national body which was the first TO
champion our return to the councils OF the
nation, and by whose strong arm our conn
try has been lifted up when the people
were neck-deep in ashes OF desOlation and
despair
In .ucb an hour as this let us drive the
Goddess OF DiscOrd from The council board;
let Us lay aside the pride OF locality, the
claim. Of friendship, the ties OF old as>ocla-
ton. and come to the judgment hall eXer-
csed bv that high-minded desllc Tor the ad-
yaucemcnt OF the cause and welfare or the
country which should ever characterize
those 10 whom power OF representation Is
delegated.
In arising to place in nomination the
name OF the distinguished gentleman whose
interest have the honor IN pant to repre-
sent upon this floor, would not II could
say aught OF his honOred competitors;
their virtues are too great TO speak of their
faults, and their services TO the State are
TOO marked to be spoken OF save in respect
ful mention. But, sir, whilst ! recognize
in them men who are eminent in the high
est degree, | beg leave to place in nomIna-
tion the name OF that bold and fearless de-
batter. that distinguished political leader.
that faithful servant Of the State, that high
minded, chiyalric gentleman, George ID.
Wise. of the city OF Ricbm0nd-a man
whose early bOyhood was marked by labor
snd toll: whose history in maturer life runs
like 4 Golden sunbeam through the chrOni-
clcs Of his native land: the first 10 buckle
on his armor i'm times OF war the first to
sneak words OF comfort in the dark and bitter
days Of defeat. In every political canvass
his voice has been heard upon every stump
in the Commonwealth from the mountain
to the sea. He has tramped under foot the
ou,croppings OF fraud and corruption,
and with his mailed hand torn the mask
from the face OF vice.
Sir. in giving you lis name, speak not
alone for the city OF Richmond. II Is true
she looks upon him with that love and pride
with which a fOster-mOther looks upon her
faithful and dutiful son, yet, leaving out
her vote. speak for more county delegates
than anv one candidate upon the floor. lie
has more county votes than the gallant
son Of CarOline-mOre tnan the emil
nent ilrist OF Chesterled-mOr than the
sage OF Henrico-more than the white
pIumed. star-eyed son OF Louisa. How,
; then. can il be said that the country Is
against him? Sirs, We cannot shut our eyes
10 the fact he is the choice OF the district.
And why should he not bes Was there ever
a time in the history OF the party when he
failed TO respond to its call? Is he tender
and kind in his private life! Let the homes
Of the lowly Of my city whose humble fire.
sides have oftentlmes been frightened by
his bounty speak aud bear him witness. Is
he able in debateY Let our friends OF caro-
line tell Of the tattered garments OF the
high priest Of readiustment. Is he valiant
and brave! Let the scars OF his Dody tel
how be stood in those places where only
the brave can stand, and with his warm
Young blood sprinkled the altar Of dying
Of A.