Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-12

the battlefield during the war, He, however,
would cheerfully concur in the suggestion OF
Mr.. Powell, and endorse the nomination OF
Mr.. Tucker.
Col. w. A. Anderson, of Rockbridge, also en-
dorsed the nomination of Mr.. Tucker with
much earnestness and warmth, and returned
his thanks, in behalf of Rockbridge county, TO
the gentlemen from Fluvanna and Cumoer-
land for their generous and manly course.
In seconding the nomination of Mr.. Tucker,
Maj Absalom Koiner, of Augusta, delivered
a practical speech, which was characterized oy
solid sense, and which evidently made good
impression.
On motion of Mr.. Robert Whitehead, OF Nei-
son, a committee waited on Mr.. Tucker to no.
tify him of his denomination by acclamatioh
and request him to address the Convention.
This committee was composed of Messrs.
Whitehead, Cabell, and Powell.
On motion of the same gentleman, another
committee. consisting of Messrs. Anderson,
koiner. and Blanton, was appointed TO wall
on Mr.. Coleman and invite him 10 address
the Convention.
The committee. which had been appointed 10
wait on Mr.. Tucker, after q brief absence. re-
turned with him, and his entrance was marked
by the widest demonstrations of enthusiasm
and delight. The Convention rose to its feet as
one man, and he was received with cheers, APP
plause, waving of hats, and every manifesto
ton of the universal approval which his re-
nomination had given.
When, minute or two later, Mr.. Tucker
was introduced by Mr.. Bocock, he evidently
labored under deep emotion and remained
while silent, but at length said he believed
this was the only time in his life he had ever
found himself speechless. For ten years he
had represented the old Sixth District. half OF
which was here. He missed Botetourt Bed
ford, and Campbell. old friends. but he would
welcome Highland, Bath, Cumberland, Au-
gusta. and Buckingham.
God helping him, he said, he would bear the
district banner unstained and carry 1t again
triumphantly. But, at the same time' ne
would remind them that his denomination
was only part of the great battle which had
to be fought The old Wings and Democrats OF
this good county are united in their OPPOSE
ton to the despotism OF the Republican party.
He promised, in conclusion. that he would
make vigorous canvass for the Democratic
ticket, and invited the Convention to visit
him at the residence of his son, Mr. Harry
Tucker in Staunton.) and assured them II
Harry demurred, he would override it.
Col. Coleman, Of Cumberland, was then in
troduced and received with cheers. Among
many other good things which he said, he as
sured his audience that in his county they
cared nothing about the tariff when their very
civilization was at stake. With negro justices
of the peace negro constables, and Republican
Judges to administer the law, he could tell
them that they wanted to be represented by a
ubite man and a. gentleman once mOre-a pre-
rogative which they had not enjoyed since the
war; Col. Coleman also dwelt forcibly upon
the Importance of work, and exhorted his
hearers to work increasingly to carry the State.
At the conclusion of his remarks, the Con-
vention adjourned, thoroughly satisfied and
greatly elated with the days work.