New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-20
VIRGINIA LEANS TOWARD FIELD.

THE APPLAUSE OF THE CONVENTION BETRAYS THE
FnELING-THE PROCEEDINGS NOT COMPLETED.
RICHMOND, Va. May 10. - The Conservative
State Convention met to-day In the Richmond
Theatre. J. T. Lowell, chairman of the State Com
mittee. called to order at noon; and upon Mr..
Lovelps motion, DR.. w. d. Quisenberry, of Caro-
lire County, was elected temporary chairman.
DR.. Quisenberry thanked the Convention for tho
honor. He congratulated the party on the number
and character of the men present which proved the
interest of the conservative people Of Virginia In
the work they had to- do. He counseled harmony
and pleasant feeling, and hoped success would
crown the efforts Of the Convention.
A recess of one hour was then taken to enable the
district delegates to report.
Upon reassemblng, the Convention appointed the
regular committees, and another recess was taken.
During the absence Of these committees the Hon.
John GoOde was called upon. and that gentleman
addressed the Convention 10 a telling speech. He
said it was his deliberate Judgment that a grand
and glorious victory awaits the Democracy in No
vember, the signs of the times show that a large
majority Of the American people are opposed to Re-
publican rule. and are anxious for change In the
administration of public affairs. Mr.. Goode de-
cllred that there had been gigantic conspir-
acy in 1876, which stifed the voice OF
the American people uttered at the polls,
and put into Office man who had not been elected.
The Democratic party showed forbearance In SUBJ
uniting to that fraud, to avert civil war but. he
said, the American people to-day are resolved not
My to elect the candidates who will be nominated
at Cincinnati, but intend to inaugurate them in
spite of Republican leaders. He urged the COnven.
ton to send delegates to Cincinnati free to support
the best and most available man to bear the Demo-
cratic standard TO victory.
Mr.. Goodies illusions to Bsyard. Seymour, Han.
cock, Thurman and Randall were received with
considerable enthusiasm. When Field was NEIL
toned the applause was loud and long-contnued.
Other prominent gentlemen followed and made
torcibe speeches.
At o'clock the Convention was again called to
ORDER The Committee on Credentials reported
full representation present, with no contest among
the delegations.
H. c. Allen, Of Shenandoah, was elected perma-
nent president. j. Bell Bigger was made secretary.
and the usual number of vice-presidents was
elected. The Convention then adjourned until 3
D, H.. to allow the Committee on Resolutions time
to report.
At the night session Of the Conyen.
tionj the various delegations recommended
district delegates to Cincinnati. Their reports
were adopted and the Convention proceeded to
the election Of deegates-at-large with the follow
ing results
J. W. Daniel Lynchbursj James Bar
bour. Cupepper; DR.. 8. H. Moffstt, Rock.
ingham General William Terry, -Wytbe;.
Messrs. p. w. Mckinney Of Farmville., and
General John Echols, Of staunton, were elected
The Convention is still In session at 1880
Thursday MOI ming. While the delegates
to CINCINNATI will doubtless 60 annstracted, %
est man, 1t claimed that majority have prefer
ence for Judge Field.