The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-07-26

plicant for the position; had had no amb
ton for 1t, and In making his acceptanc
he did so rs matter Of duty, because thi
great party Of intelligence, character, an
numbers had called him TO the duty. Sal
he: 81 feel that In undertaking TO di,
charge this duty have assumed no lIgl
task. l am impressed not only with tn
serious character OF the duties, but wit
serious distrust Of my abilities; bu
under such circumstances did nc
feel free to refuse. felt tina
the younger men OF the party
men. stronger, intellectually and pbyically
than am should make the fight; for tn
future OF the State is for the young men
III Is not Tor men like me, who are passing
OIL the stage Of life, rs 1t were. But fee
That owe something to the party. Will
never sought its honors have received
them. / go In this fight expecting th,
backing and cordial support Of the party
l don't believe in loosing the fight. zap
plausel. The fault will be with us II W,
| don't succeed.u
Mr.. Barbour went on TO urge the young
er men OF the party to take the fight into
their hands, promising them a cordial
earnest, and unremitting support, and say
ing that he didn't much believe in still
hunting with brass band, nor bad he
much faith IN committees, nor much in
platforms. [Laughter.l But he had inf.
mite trust in the good sense OF the people
and we can't afford to let this coutry be
dominated by any such crew. Their
strength must not be moderated. nor the
fact that they have a most excellent and
WHY leader ignored. What we must do is,
be earnest and practical. The fact that he
had some little reputation as practical
man, he doubted not, induced the Conven-
ton to select him for this position.
Mr.. Barbour speaks very slowly and dis
tinctly, and has good command OF Ian
guage, but make no claim TO oratory.
THE NEW CEAIRNAN's PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
In personal appearance he is good deal
like General Joseph II. Anderson.
DIR. Terrell next addressed the Conven-
ton, begging the young men to do their
duty and arraigning the last Legislature
for extravaganza. He thought that it was
a useless waste Of money to sell the furni-
ture in the Governors house to buy new
furniture. lie complained also that the
Readiusters would not allow the refurnish-
ing to be done by contract to the lowest
bidder. In this Job alone $1,000 could
have been saved.
At 81 O'Clock the Convention took re-
cess TIL S.
Night Scssion-The Report OF the Committee
on Party Organization Concluded-Thank-
ing the Old Committees - Speeches of
Mcssrs. Newb.rry, Tucker, Daniel, and
Others-The Platform.
Especial telegram from our STAFF Correspondent. ]
LYNCHBURG, July 2j.-When the Con-
venton reassembled the Committee on
Party Organization submitted q report de-
timing the duties OF the State Committee,
and laying down detailed plan for organ
ization in each congressional district, SEN
atoriaI district, county and city and ward
district, and listing the voters OF every
precinct; and, in fact. ii contemplates
the most exact and searching enrolment
and instruction OF the voters OF the State.
There will be q committee for each pre-
cinct-
In several places the word assessment"
referring TO collections from voters, APP
peared, and to that Mr. Thurman objected,
and suggested the word contributions !"
as a substitute therefor.
Mr. Bocock said the criticism was with
out foundation. II was not an assessment
upon office-holders, but such an assessment
as societies or churches make, but still he
would not object to q change, provided a
suitable word was proposed. The propo-
sition was that members OF the party
should voluntarily say how much they
could afford to give to carry on the can
vass.
A delegate stated that the word "assess )"
was used with reference to counties, not to
individuals.
Mr.. Shepard, of Fauquier, stated that
this whole matter had been discussed in
committee, and the word "assess" had
been adyisedly used.
Mr.. Thurman withdrew his objection,
and the report was adopted.
THANKS TO THE OLD COMMITTEES.
A resolution OF thanks to Mr.. Koiner
and Mr.. Kelley and the other members OF
the State Committee was offered by Mr..
Graham, OF Rockbridge, and adopted.
GENERAL NEwBERRY SPEAKS.
There being lull in the proceedings
pending the report OF the Committee on
Resolutions. at q O'Clock calls were made
for General Newberry, who responded in
a stirring little speech. He said he came
TO work, not to speak; that il all did their
duty the Democrats would deluge the
enemy in this canvass. He asked no higher
epitaph when he was dead than to have it
said that he helped to plant the black 1lag
over the Boss'S grave. [Great applause,
during which the speaker bowed gracefully
ard took his seat.l Mr.. Newberry had a
perfect ovation. % He was as severe as usual
on Malone, and predicted good things Of
the coming canvass. "This way, free
men," will be the battle-cry this fall.
HON. J. RANDOLPH fuckers SPEECH.
Hon. j. Ran. Tucker was next called
upon. and in short speech reioiced in the
success OF this Convention OF the real peo-
pie Of Virginia. 1t was the duty Of the
now united Democracy to align itself with
the National Democracy. There is nothing
to divide us on the question OF tariff, and