The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

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policeman.
Capt. L. w. Early, of Alexandria,
moved that the committee of nine
be appointed to confer with the
committee of the straight-out con-
venuon.
ID. ). Lewis opposed the motion on
the ground that the straightouts
were boilers. w. w. Douglass ia
vored il.
Mitchell, of Alexandria, believed
that the negroes of Virginia to-day
would be better off had they
never seen Jorgenson or Dozendorf,
but was willing to allow them both
rather than have split in the Repub-
lican party. Z. j. Carter was IN
favor OF the motion. The conven-
ton voted for it almost unani-
mously.
The chair appointed nine, one
from each district, as committee on
compromise. y committee of nine
on resolution was appointed.
While awaiting the report of the
committee on credentials John OPP
poham made long speech, declar-
ing that there was but five or six
Republican debt-payers in the
state. His speech was bitter and
vindictive throughout.
The committee on credentials re-
ported 155 legal delegates in con-
vention. The report was adopted.
a committee of nine ON permanent
organization was appointed by the
chair.
The convention then adjourned
until 7P.M.
At the appointed hour in the
evening both committees were again
in session and listening to speeches
while waiting the reports of the
committee on compromise, and
finally the straightout committee ad-
journed until o'clock to-day.
The readjuster faction remained
i'll session until late hour, and the
delegates are jubilant over their an
ticipated victory.
The straightouts are fast losing
ground and its generally thought
that no nomination will be made
| by them.
The straighout convention reassem-
bled at 9 o'clock this morning. The
platform was read, and after much
discussion was adopted by vote of
Sc to 80.
Ross Hamilton, of McLenberg,
upon the adoption of the platform,
said that if his delegation remained
in convention after the adoption
of the platform they would grossly
misrepresent their constituency,
they would therefore retire. The
action of Mr.. Hamilton and his fol-
lowers was severely criticised by
the president of the convention. 4
| committee on nomination was then
appointed.
j. w. Cochran, of Rockhing-
ham, was elected chairman of
the state central committee and ex
ofliciO chairman of the state execu-
tive committee.
y. Splitter, of Richmond, was
elected secretary of the central COM
mittee and 'eX-officio secretary of
the state central committee and ex-
otiiciO secretary of the state eXecu-
tive committee.
LYNCHBURG, August 1.-THE fol-
lowing is the platform adopted by
the Republican state convention:
WHEREAS, 1t is proposed that
when people assemble in convention
they should avow distinctly the
principles of the government on
which they stand now, therefore,
be it
ReSolced, That we, the Republi-
cans of Virginia, do hereby make
a declaration of our allegiance and
adhesion to the principles of the Re-
publican party of the country and
our determination to stand squarely
by the organization of the Republi-
can party of Virginia, always de-
Tending it against the assaults of all
persons or party whatsoever.
.ReSOlUed, That amongst the prin.
ciples of the Republican party, none
is of more vital Importance to the
welfare of the country in all its
parts than the sanctity of the govern
ment contracts. Ii therefore becomes
the special duty and province of the
Republican party of Virginia tC
guard and protect the credit of our
Lime-honored state, which has been
stained with reputation and will
distrust and gross mismanagement
of the previous factions of the Dem
ocratic party which has controlled
the legislation of the state.
| ReSOIced, That the Republican
party of the state of Virgins
hereby pledges itself to redeem
the state from the discredit thai
now hangs oyer her in regard to hel
just obligations, for moneys loaned
her for constructing her internal I'M
provements and charitable institu
lions, which is permitting every
quarter of the state to bring benefit:
of far greater value than their cos
to our whole people, and we mos
solemnly pledge the Republicans o.
the state to the full payment Of the
whole debt of the state, less one.
third of it set aside as Justly
falling of West Virginia; that in.
dustries of the country should be
tostered through protective laws, sc
as TO develop our resources, and en-
plOy our own labor, create a home
market and promote happiness and
prosperity of the people.
| ReSOlUed, That the public schoo
system of Virginia, is the creature
of the Republican party, and we de.
mand that every dollar be applied
thereto as means of educating chill.
dren of the state without regard tC
location or race.
| ReSolced, That the elective fran
chise is equal rights and should be
based upon manhood qualification
We demand capitation as a source
of revenue for public schools.
ReSOlred, That we favor the repeal
of disqualification for the cleo.
tive franchise by the conviction Of
petty larceny, and infamous laws
which placed it in power of a single
Justice of the peace, often time:
being more corrupt than the crimi
nal before him, to disenfranchise hi:
fellow men.
| Resolved, Finally that we urge the
repeal of the barbarous law permit.
ting imposition of stripes as degrad'
ing and inhuman contrary, to a true
and enlightened people aud relic o.
barbarism.
The committee on nominations re,
ported to the convention the name:
of w. G.. Wyckham, of Richmond
Major S. M. Fort, of Staunton, fol
Lieutenant Governor and Judge
Willoughby, of Alexandria, fol
attorney general. The report wa:
unanimously adopted.
Gen. Wyckham and Maj. Fort adj
dressed the convention, declining
the nomination and entreated thu
Republican party to make a stand
and abide by the decision Of thu
| convention