Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1883-08-01
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The Lymch6mrg Contention

The LyNch6mrg Contention
"A GLORIOUS DAYS WORK
Thorough Reorganization O.
the Virginia Democracy.
Id RINGING PLATFORM
Hon. John 3 Harbour Chair
Man of the State Com.
mittee.
From the Correspondence of Richmond Dispatch
LxNcHBURa. VA, July 25.-The
Convention hall was nicely arranged
and decorated, and band OF music il
the orchestra was playing when, at II
O'Clock. the body was called to order
by Mr.. Bardwell, who was designated
by the committee for that purpose, nnt
who announced the temporary organi
cation, and Mr.. Corbin NJ. Reynolds
assumed the chair, making a brief
speech, expressing the hope that the
people of Virginia will insist upon beins
governed by their virtue and intelli'
gence:
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. Dennis, of franklin, reported
the following permanent. organization
which was adopted, on motion OF Mr.
Thurman:
| PRESIDENT.
General James A. Walker, of Wythe
vICE.PREsIDENTs.
First District: DR.. ". c. Num-, o
King william.
Second District: Major J. T. Wood
house, of Princess Ann.
Third District A. NJ. Kelley, o
Richmond.
Fourth District jude r. o. Jones
Petersburg.
Fifth District: Captain W. II. Suther
land, Of Carroll.
Sixth District: william NJ. Cabell, O
Buckingham.
Seventh District: Jadge II. T.. A lien
OF Shenandoah.
Eighth District: Gen. Eppa Huntop
OF Fauquier.
Ninth District: S. IL. Newberry, O
Bland.
SECRETARY.
]. Bell Bigger.
sERGEAST.AT-ARMS
John G.. Moss, Richmond.
MR.. BAR BCUR MADE CHAIRMAN.
Mr.. Barbour was nominated TO
chairman OF the State Committee.
Mr.. Meredith, of Prince william
seconded the nomination, and said Mr.
Barbour is probably the only man w
Ihaye that can cope with the arch.fen
and boss.
Mr.. Barbour was elected by &C
Iclamation, and amid calls Tor Barbour!
Barbour = and exhilaratlng music b
the band, Mr.. Barbour was brough
forward 10 the stage and introduced by
IGen. Walker, the president, who sal
that he was sure that if success wa
within the bounds Of possibility W
would achieve it under Mr.. Barbour
leadership. [Applause.]
Mr.. BARBOUR ACCEPTS.
Mr.. Barbour said that he appeare
before the Convention TO express hi
profound thanks for the high honor
had done him on this occasion. Fl
was no applicant for this position; ha'
no ambition for it, and IN making hi
acceptance lie did so as matter c
duty, because that great party OF in
telligence, character, and numbers ha
called him to the duty. Said he: Il
feel that 10 undertaking 10 discharge thl
duty | have assumed no light task.
am impressed not only with the seriou
character of the duties, but with seriou
distrust of my abilities; but under sucl
circumstances l did not feel free 10 re
fuse. felt that the younger men o
the party, men stronger, intellectually
and physically, than / am should MAKE
the fight; for the future ofthe State i
| for the young men. 1t is not tor men
like me, who are passing off the stage
Of life. as 1t were. But l feel that
owe some thing to the party. While
never sought its honors l have received
them. 90 10 this dsht expecting th'
backing and cordial support of The
party. l don't believe in losing thu
fight. lApplausel. The fault will o'
with US if we don't succeed
Mr.. Barbour went on 10 urge th'
Younger men of the party to take The
fight into their hands, pro missing then
cordial, earnest, and unre@itting sup
port. and saying that he didn't much be-
lieve IN slill.hlnting with brass ban d.
nor had he much faith in com nittees,
nor much IN platforms. Laughter.
Bat he had infnite trust in the good
sense of the people, aud we Can't AFFORD
10 let this country be dominated by any
such crew. Their strength must no
be moderated, nor the fact that the)
have a most excellent and willy leadel
Ignored. What we must do is, be
earnest AMI practical. The TACT that
he had some little reputation "a
practical man, he doubted not, IN
duced tie Convention 10 select him FOL
this position.
Mr.. Barbour speaks very sloAly anc
distinctly and has good command o.
language, but make no claim to orat DRY
GENERAL NEWREKkY SPEAKS.
Thare heinz q lull in the proceed