The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-07-27
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
THE PLATFORM GIVES g REAT
sATISrACTI0N.
Views OF MIR. Barbour and Colonel Fulkcr.
son-Impertant Meeting OF the State Conn
mittee-The Favorites OF the Convention.


lieve gives rs great satisfaction as any
other that could have been adopted. There
were many views. 1t Is q compromise OF
them all. Most of IL is the work OF Major
Daniel. Colonel Fulkerson, who was q
strong color-line man, said this morning
that he liked ii very well, but that he
thought it too lengthy. The tariff plank
is the OHIO idea. Hon. John Randolph
Tucker was so confident that this subject
would not be touched upon in the plat
form that he made that prediction
five minutes before the report was
presented, but the committee thought 1t
would never do TO shlrk this great ques-
ton. They believed that the OHIO people
had caught the right idea, and they adopt
ed IL from them. But undoubtedly Mr..
Barbour was nearer right when ne said in
his speech that platforms and committees
don't amount TO much; it is practical lead
ership and practical work at the polls that
count most. This may not be an agreea-
bic admission, but it approximates the
truth.
There was not an unpleasant incident in
the Convention. Good humor was domi-
nant from the beginning. In the crowded
condition OF the city some Of the delegates
got hard fare, but there was little COM
plant. They knew that the Lyuchburgers
had done all that was possible for their
comfort.
There were some inyidious comparisons
between Lynchburg and Richmond beer,
but it was conceded that Lyrchburg water
was incontestibly superior to ours.
The main floor Of the Opera House, where
the Convention met, is arranged like the
Richmond Theatre, and is equally as large.
The stage is smaller than ours. They have
but one gallery. Reporting accommodate
tons were good and our city brothers very
kind.
Ncwberry and Hale and Lybrook were
the recipients OF much attention. New
berry WAS the most aggressive fighter here.
He is hard on Malone. Hale is not in good
health 1t is not certain that he will run
again. but fancy that when he smells the
sulphurOus smoke Of battle he will rush
in. Newberry and Lybrook are. "long-
term " senator's.
Daniel was by long odds the favorite OF
the Convention. Beirne was probably
next on the list. should say that several
thousand people were introduced to him.
He was the guest OF Mr.. Krise, where he
was sercnaded last night. 1t is not neces-
sary to say that he sought no publicity;
on the contrary, avoided it; but being here
he could not help seeing the people who
called upon him. FItz. Lee.wa also very
popular. He only got here yesterday eve
ming; but was called upon to speak to the
Convention. Tonight he lectures here.
The Democrats OF the whole State love the
stirring, sterling, stalwart Democrat, Gen
era jim Walker. They always know
where to find him.
Our people are getting more and more
enamored OF straightforward, bold, candid
public men. The "smart" ones are now
very much distrusted. The newspaper
men have q horrible aversion to them.
They say thing in speech with great
courage. Next day they see 1t in the
papers. Next day they want to publish a
card and "hedge."
Mr.. Barbour means business. lie is 60
ing TO make this campaign lively. He is
going in to win, and going to work to
win. He is not an orator himself, and,
fancy, has no great faith in the average
Stump-speaker. Everybody gives HIM
credit for "horse-sense." In personal APP
pearance | am constantly reminded by him
Of General Joseph Il. Anderson, though |
believe he wears spectacleS steadily, and
General Anderson doesn't.
Every speaker, directly or indirectly,
begged the people to make good nomina-
lions for the Legislature. Certainly that is
important What is wanted Is strong men.
"The good fellow" will have to be sent to
the rear till peace times.
The Readiusters are already at work.
They have by this time half way canvassed
Hanover and Caroline for the Senate. We
must be up and at them, else we will find
that lost time will make 2 lost cause. We
must change oil our speakers little. New
berry can do much good in the mountains,
but | believe that he can do more in Pied
mont and Underwater. Send him to follow
some fellow who wants 10 make reputa-
ton as a bulldozer. The man who can
" sit down" on Newberry will make u
reputation at once.
The State Committee met this morning
and appointed II. IL. Cardwell, Esq, OF
Hanover, its temporary secretary. lie
would no. accept it as permanency.
Mr.. Barbour was authorized to appoint
the Executive Committee. The Executive
Committee will appoint its secretary. lie
will be an AleXandrian, l hear. Upon
HIM will devolve the great labors OF the
campaign. 1t is not yet determined where
headquarters will be, but very likely at
Richmond. Mr.. Barbour is willing to I'M
dertake the greatest amount OF response
bility. and the committee will not tie his
hands.
The State Committee will meet soon in
Richmond.
Twenty Years for Polk.
IBy telegraph o the Dispatch.i
q IL