The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-06
j. H. Skinner, by A. a. Roller.
A. B. Lightner, by A. S. Young.
j. II. Crawford, by W. H. Moorman.
M HANGER tv A TT RolIar

M. Hanger, by A. ii. Roller.
Before the ballot was taken, the names Of
J. c. Dunlap, G. A. Richardson, J H. Skinner
and j. H. Crawford, were withdrawn. Mr.
Crawford's friends stated that Mr.. c. would
not oppose the nomination of the old ticket
and in consequence of Maj Hangers name
being presented, withdrew.
The first ballet was then taken and resulted
as follows: Opie, S. Hanger, 16; Burke, d
Lightner, A Dunlap, 1; Bowman, 6; Richard
! son, 1.
second-Before the second ballot was com
pleted. it became apparent that Maj Hanger
would be nominated, and amid great confusion
nomination was unanimous.
Thard-Before the Sd ballot was called, H. f.
| Lyle nominated w T. Rush. w. j. Nelson NOM
| mated Dr. j. r. Stout j. W. Todd nominated
Gent Jno. Echols, and Mr.. Brun nominated
G. A. Bruce AT his own request, DR.. }. X.
Stouts name was withdrawn, as was also that
of G. A. Bruce. The ballot was enproceeded
with and resulted as follows: Opie, II; Echols,
10; Rush, 6; Bowman, 6; Lghtner, 5 Bruce, l.
Faura.-Opie,S 8; Echols 13; Rush, Z; Bow
man, 7; Lightner,
FgM-Opie, 8; Echols, 12; Rush, s; Bow
man, s; Llghtner, 6.
Sieth.-Mr Lghtners name was dropped,
and the sixth ballot resulted as follows: Opie,
8; Echols 10; Rush, II; Bowman, g.
Sscenh-Opie, 12; Echols, 10; Rush, 10;
Bowman, s.
Esq1Rt-Opie, 10; Echols, 10; Rush, IS.
NSstt-W Fl. Fowle nominated Capt. II.
W. Henry. but at the request of Capt. IL. his
name was withdrawn; A. c. Gordon nominal
ed NJ w d. Hogshead, and DR.. Talede nomi-
mated A. B. Lightner. The vetewas proceed
ed with and resulted as follows Opie, 8;
Echols, s; Rush, IA; Hogshead, 5; Lightner,
| s: Henry, /.
TeaM.-Opie, II; Echols, H. Rush, 1S;
| Hogshead, 2.
Eleoentt = Opie, 10 Echols, 10; Rush, IS.
| IuezfM. -Opie, II; Echofs, Is; Rush, 10.
Thsrscsnts-W H. Fowle nominated h St
G. Tucker, and Mr.. Opie being the lowest was
dropped. The ballot resulted as follows
ECnOlS, 10, huSli, 81, uChcl, 4,
Fourteentb.-Echols, 80; Rush, 90.
| FJteenM-J. w. McCorkle nominated A.
A. Sproul. Ballot Echols, 13; Rush, %
Sproul, Z.
Siateenth.-Echols, 20; Rush, %.
| SeoenteenM.--Just before the roll was call for
| the nth ballot, the name of G. NJ Cochran, Jr.,
was mentioned, and the widest confusion re-
suited The convention rose almost to man
and cheered Justify, and Mr.. C's nomination
could have been carried without dissent but
the gentleman himself very positively decin-
ed the use of his name, stating that it was ut
| terly impossible for him to serve if elected,
and whilst thanking the convention, insisted
on Withdrawing. When quiet was restored,
the ballot was taken as follows Echols, ~;
Rush, 81 Opie, Z; Cochran, 2.
Esghteenth-When the 18th ballot was call
ed Dr. James F. Tate presented the name OF
| Col J. II. Skinner, and a shout went up in
behalf of the new candidate. Before the roll
call had been completed, it became apparent
that Col. Skinner would be successful, and a
stampede to his banner occurred which re-
suited in his unanimous nomination.
| Calls for Col. S. were then made with great
enthusiasm, and when he advanced to the
stand, the building shook with the resounded
shouts
In addressing the audience
| COL SKINNER
stated that this was one of the proudes, as
well as one of the saddest, days of his life. Ii
made his heart beat fast to see the people OF
his county thus honoring him, but he deeply
regretted that he could not consent to serve
them. 1t was utterly impossible for him to
undertake a canvass, and he was unwilling
to become mere figure head. [Cres of "Neg-
er mind the canvass. We will elect you any
bow."l Continuing, the speaker said that he
had always prided himself upon his activity
and not upon his beauty.
Capt Opel insist that Col Skinner &C
cept the nomination | will do his canvass
ing for him."
said: "Well, gentlemen, have it your way. Be
mine the honor, and yours the responsibility.
CAPT. oPIE
was then called upon and responded in well
delivered speech, which might possibly have
been prepared IN anticipation of his being
called upon to be the standard bearer.
| MAI. KoINER
then responded briefly to calls made upon him
accepting the nomination, and promising to
do his best.
! MAI. HANGER
then followed, referring to his record of twelve
years as his only pledge for the future, and de-
claring that he would not jeopardize the Con-
servative cause by declining nomination.
At the close of Maj. Hangers speech, the
convention dissolved without any formal adj
| journment, and the days work was done.
THE TICKET.
1t is claimed by the friends of the candidates
that the ticket is a strong one. That claim
however, is not borne out by the general YER
dict of the people. That dissatisfaction has
arisen in consequence OF the action of the
convention, cannot be concealed. Many who
were noisiest in shouting for the nominees
will have their ardor cooled before the day Of
election. Among the county people, especially
there was desire for new shuttle and deal
and this feeling was participated in by many Of
! the town people. There seemed to be more
or less concurrence in the opinion that fresh
active, live men be given the nomination, and
that those who had heretofore carried off the
! palm should be permitted to seek the shades
of private life in accordance with their ex-
pressed desire But eve shall see what we
shall See"
YORKTOWN -Considerab interest is being
aroused about the Yorktown celebration
Military circles are in ferment, and it is hoped
and believed that the fever will result in per
sistent drilling and general preparation fol
the ceremonies. The Staunton artillery ex
poets to attend the celebration and take will
it a full and well drilled company. Col. Bum
gardner informs us that his regiment will
start for Yorktown on the night Of the 10th
and that he expects to muster three hundred
strong. The Winchester, Woodstock ant
Harrsonburg companies will reach Stauntor
on the evening of the 10Th, and together will
the West Augusta Guards will take passage
ON the G. & o. Road. At Waynesboro the,