The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-15

| tOurt.
Seventh District-D. 8. Henkle, Of shen-
andoah.
Eighth District Colonial Thomas Smith,
Of Fauquier.
Ninth Dlstrict-samuel W. williams, Of
Bland.
| ELECTORS AT LARGE.
General Fitzhugh Lee, Of Stafford. was
nominated, hut In an eloquent speech de-
clined the nomination. His action was
deplored, but he insisted, and Hon. John
Goode. OF Norfolk, and Hon. Waller r.
Staples, Of Montgomery, were elected by
acclamation. Mr.. Goode. In response to
calls, made q ringing speech, ridiculing
Mahone's flap over to RepublIcanism. He
reviewed and severely arraigned the Re-
publican administration Of the affairs OF
the Government.
| Judge Staples came forward, In answer
to loud calls, and made speech which
created great applause. He endorsed the
platform Of the party, and predicted that
the time would come when the whole land
would be vocal with victorious acclaims
Of the Democracy and reform In the ad-
ministration OF the affairs Of the Govern
ment. II his speech last night be fair sam
pie OF his ability, eloquence, ard intelli-
gence, he has few equals as political
orator.
VACANCIES.
The following resolution offered by
Colonel Thomas Smith was agreed to:
"That the State Central Committee have
power TO fill any vacancies that may occur
in the electoral ticket nominated by this
Convention"
| THANKS TO GOVERNOR VANCE.
DR.. f. &. Booth offered the following,
which was adopted:
| Resolved. That the Democratic party
Of Virginia, in convention assembled, do
hereby express their thanks to the Hon.
u. B. Vance. OF North Carolina. for his
distinguished services in behalf OF the
white people OF Virginia in the Danvile
investigation"
Mr.. Shepherd, the secretary, VAS IL
OF the resolution.
ALIrTLE SINGULAR.
| Mr.. Hoge Tyler, disappointed at the de
feat OF the resolution expressing prefer
ence for Mr. Tilden and the old ticket, in
sisted on a vote by counties, and nothing
could appease the element he represented
until the roll OF counties was called, when
the resolution was defeated for the second
time by an overwhelming majority.
Captain Ham Shepherd was rendered a
vote OF thanks for his services as secretary.
The Convention adjourned at a few min
utes to IL O'Clock.
What tho Convention Was.
The Convention was splendid assem-
bage Of representative Virginians. "Tbe
Young Democracy" took a great part IN
it by vote and voice. Harmony prevailed
throughout. Measures were warmly dis
cussed and members differed. but always
with courtesy and good feeling. Ques-
tions that were expected TO raise excite
ment were disposed OF in the quietest pos
sibe way. The determination throughout
was to preserve the fruits OF last years
victory, and to maintain our organization
| to again meet and Overwhelm the enemy.
There were men there who left the Ma
| hone ranks since Mahonn threw of the
mask, and the conviction with them and
others was that we are stronger and they
are weaker than since last we met at the
polls, but that nevertheless We must be
active, vigilant, and determined.
| The Convention did its work well.
They have put the party on the road to
new victories.
Onward is the cry.
Choice OF Delegates.
George Walker, OF Westmoreland: My
personal preference is Bayard. but filden
will be nominated by acclamation II he will
accept. had rather see Bayard president
than any man in the United States.
DR.. Thom, OF Accomac: am for Til
den. The people in my section prefer him
to any other man. II not Tilden, ALL
for any other good man that we can win
with.
J. Ii. Bogart OF southampton: Bayard
would be my preference over everybody,
but do not think his nomination possi-
Bile. and | am for that ticket that will give
the most strength to the party.
j. Barron Hope, OF Norfolk: Judging
from his paper he is Hancock man.
b. II. Nash, Of Richmond, said in reply
to question Il do not know. l shall
wait until | get to Chicago and look
around, although am for Tilden II be has
life enough in him to 90 through the cam
vass."
Beverly A. Hancock, OF Chesterfield:
will not commit myself until | reach
Chicago, and see the state OF affairs
there.
C.. G.. Holland. OF Danville: IL Tilden
Is physically able TO stand the campaign
and undergo the labor OF an active canvass
he will be nominated by acclamation, and
| am for him. When he Is out Of the
race would prefer Randall or Flower.
/ think Tilden, OF New York, and Hoad-
Iy. of Ohio, would make strong team.
Paul {. Edmunds.. Of Halifax: l am
for the old ticket, Tiden and Hendricks.
That ticket is the strongest in my dis
| trict OF any that has been mentioned
but, on reaching Chicago, II it Is out OF
the race | shall vote for the most ayaila-
BILE men.
S.V. southall, OF Albemarle, was not at
the Convention, but is known to favor
| Tilden.
! In the Seventh.district committee-meet-
ing Messrs. Southall and Mccormack were
selected as representing the sentiment OF
the district, which favors Tilden.
Charles L. Stuart, Speaker OF the Nir-
ginia House OF Delegates, OF Alexandria :
| am for Samuel j. Tilden. Put me down
| that way.
Colonel Robert Beverly. OF Fauquier: /
am for Tilden il he will accept. lie Is the
choice OF Virginia and OF the Democracy
OF the United States.
r. A. Ayres, OF Scott county: am for
any man that can command the earnest and
enthusiastic support OF the party. l do
not want to see the delegation instructed.
think that change and reform should be
the slogan OF our party, and by reform |
mean all that the term implies. ] think
Flower, OF New York, II nominated,
would make a candidate tha. would har-
monize all differences on the tariff and
command the united support OF the party
everywhere. l would not object TO Ran
dali, whom regard as q pure and much
maligned patriot.
David s. Pierce, OF Wythe county am
for the old tcket-Tilden and Hendricks