The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-13
Readjuster Convention.

NOMINATION OF TICKET-C0L r. TURK, FOR
TIE SENATE ROBERT s. HANsBERGER AND
GEO. W. McCUTcHEN FOR THE HOUSE.
On Saturday last, a, goodly number of the
prominent Re-adjusters throughout the county
assembled in mass meeting in the Court House
and nominated candidates for both branches
of the Legislature. 1t was rather a'linformal
meeting, though well attended. There were
few persons in the town who knew that
convention was being held. There had been
no public announcement made of the fact, and
whilst it was generally understood that the
leading Readjusters would hold conference
in reference to a ticket, it was the popular inn
preston that the proceedings would be private
and that the result of an exchange of opinions
on the subject would be the issuance OF a call
upon certain gentlemen to announce them
selves as candidates. So widespread was this
belief, that even the newspaper men failed to
be on hand when the convention was called
to order.
From what we could gather, it seems that
a caucus was held at the American Hotel, at
which Col. R. Turk presided and A. A. Arnold
acted as Secretary. After some discussion, a
committee was appointed to recommend suita-
BILE persons as candidates. The committee was
composed of the following gentlemen, viz:
Ward No. l. G. E. Gregory; Ward No. 2, J.
A. Noon; Beverly Manor, H. H. Peck; South
River, II. c. Kindig; Middle River, David
Beard; North River, S. A. East; Pastures. s.
Brown Allen Riverhead, W. H. Peyton.
The caucus then adjourned to meet at the
Court House, where the general mass meeting
was called to order, with Col. Turk in the
Char A committee was then appointed to
select candidates, and the following ticket was
reported: For the Senate, Col. r. Turk; for
the House, Robert s. Harnsburger, and Jacob
Yost When the motion to endorse the action
of the Committee was made, Col. Turk va
Gated the Chair, and DR.. Robson put the mo-
ton, which was carried unanimously, and the
meeting adjourned.
Subsequently the Committee appointed to
wait upon the nominees and apprise them OF
the action of the Convention, reported that
Col Turk and Mr.. Harnsberger accepted, but
that Mr.. Yost declined. AS a substitute for
the latter Mr.. Geo. W McCutchen was select
ed and had authorized the use OF his name.
THE TICKET
is good one and will poll the combined vote
of the Republicans and Readjusters.
Col Turk is well known throughout the
county. and highly esteemed by many friends
He is a farmer, and resides in the extreme
northwestern part of the county. For the past
year or two he has been deputy under Marsh
al Lewis, and has efficiently discharged the
duties of the office He is a Readjuster-Dem-
ocrat, and whilst In no sense a politician, has
yet always taken more or less active part in
every campaign. In ante bellum days he was
twice elected TO the SherifGaty by the Wings
Of Augusta.
Robert s. Harnsberger is recognized as one
gusta OF high personal character, sterling
integrity and strong common sense, he COM
bnes just those qualities which are now most
needed in the Virginia legislature. A success
full farmer, well-known and popular, and one
in whom everyone has confidence, his election
to the Legislature would reflect credit upon
the people of his county. Mr.. Harnsberger is
one of the original Readjusters, and has al
ways exerted a wide influence in behalf of his
party. He resides near Staunton on one of
the finest farms in the Valley, and as before
stated, has made success of agriculture.
Geo. W. McCutchen resides near Craigsville,
in the southwestern part of the county. He
is gentleman who stands second to none as
an honest, intelligent, straightforward citizen.
He was formerly the sheriff of the county, and
in that responsible position exhibited bust
ness capacity and thorough sy stem which rem
dered his execution of the trust confded to
him model. When his term of office ex-
pired, it found HIM ready 10 settle every claim
against him promptly and to the entire salts
faction of the Court and suitors. Where
best known there he is most esteemed, and
should the people honor him with the position
for which he is now candidate, they would
secure one of the most useful and efficient
delegates in the State Mr.. McCutchen is a
Republican, who has never been afraid
or ashamed to proclaim his convictions, and he
will carry to he.tlcket the united strength OF
the party.
Taken as whole, the ticket is strong one.
1t is composed of plain farmers, it is true, but
they are men of business. They are recog-
nized at home as worthy of confidence, and if
successful in this election will carry to the
Capitol that strong common sense, practical
business capacity and integrity of character
which, above all things else, are now demanded
by the real interests of the State. They are
of the people and know their wants and de-
sirea In contrast with their competitors upon
the other ticket, they represent the practical
as against the theoretical; the common every
day affairs of life in contradistinction to SEN
timental statesmanship,-the real people and
not the professional politicians. They know
how to work, and are not afraid to turn their
hands to it.
And now let the friends of each and all the
candidates go to work and see that every voter
is at the polls on the 9Th of next month
There is fighting chance for the county, and
satlon in Virginia will put his shoulder to
the wheel, Augusta may be rescued,
MINISTERS AND DEAceNs' MEETING.-The
Ministers and Deacons' meeting of the Angus
ia (Baptist) Association will convene with the
Laurel Hill church, 10 miles from Staunton,
Friday, October 28th, 1884, and continue in
session three days. The programme will be
as follows:
1. Friday, II o'clock, a. m, introductory
Sermon by Rev. j L. Carroll