Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-16
Kofner, EehOls, and Lightner.

Kofner, EchOls, and Lightner.
Associated with our splendid State ticket, W
hoist to-day the banner bearing the names G
our chosen candidates for both branches of tn
Legislature, selected by a full. and one of tn
finest, conventions which ever assembled for
similar purpose.
In generous rivalry, there had been warn
and friendly contest between the members Q
the Democratic party in behalf of their re
spective friends who were candidates, blu
nothing was done or said which, afIer the con
vention should act, would weaken the nomi
nees or operate against the harmony of the par
ty. The effect is the contrary-for every Dem
ocrat has been awakened to the Importance o
the county casting its full strength in behalf o
the State ticket, Notwithstanding the impossi
bility OF defeating the county nominees by an,
manipulations which can be effected. SHOULD
they be attempted.
Thursday, bright and early. at and around
the Courthouse, were scenes of lively inter
views betw cen the eighty-four delegates to the
Convention. they filed in the gates fresh
from all parts of this empire county. The oh,
server could notice that it was the great cause
of the State and county, and the Democratic
party, which the delegates were thinking of as
the merits of this or that candidate were dis
cussed.
Tho Corporation Court-Judge Smith-was in
session. but promptly at IL O'Clock the Cour
was adjourned for the day, and at the ringing
of the bell the Courthouse was thronged will
delegates and spectators. of which latter there
was large group in the gallery of lawyers
from distant parts of the State present, attend.
ing this term of the Supreme Court OF Appeals
Capt. Jam es Bumgardner Jr, Chairman OF
the County Democratic Committee, who had
promptly carried out the orders of the Com
mittee in relation to the Precinct Primaries.
appeared with all the documents and returns
from the elections thereat, and, calling the
convention to order, stated that it was now
proper for that body to effect its own organiza.
ton. Upon motion of j. Alex. Bumgardner
ESQ.,, OF Riverheads district, Mr.. s. Fl. McCue
of Middle River district. was made President
with VIM A Burnett. Secretary, and the Dem.
ocratic editors present his assistants.
On motion, committee on credentials one
from each district and ward of the city. was
appointed, as follows:-J. H. Wayt, N. M. Var
ner. s. F. Pilson. Jno. N. Opie, B. o. Ferguson,
W. II. Norman, G. ]. Pratt. ]. A. Hamrick
who reported through Capt. Opie the following
delegates present, duly accredited
Bolivar.-W. H. Bailey.
Barterbrook.-S. M. Donald, W. A. Abney
Buffalo Gap.-W. F. Summerson, John Wal
drop.
Churchviue.-J. H Slower, W. T Lightner.
Craigsuilte.-B. o. Ferguson, DIR. D. Bashaw,
d. B. Kunkle.
CentreviHe -J. A. Brown, Samuel Forrer.
DeeJield.-W G Craig.
Folly MiHs.-John Whitlock. NJ F. Gilkerson
Fisherspiue.-P. T. Burkholder, Samuel Life,
GreenvVe-C. G. Merritt. W. H. Cochran, B.
r. Smith. 7. s. BurweIl. s. F. Pison.
Hebron Churchill. 7. Mitchell, s. c. Brown,
Lebanon.-Jas. Fisher.
Mdaoay-John A. Spencer, Geo. P. Lightner,
Middlebrook A. Bumg ardner, C. T. Jordan
VIM. Mish. j. W. McCorkle.
NJ Solon.-Jas. H. Todd. Jno. W. Beaver. Jas
Mt Neridian-J. S. Craig.
10 Sidney.-W H. Norman, G. E. Crawford
John " hitmore
New Aope.-C, B. steigle. G. A. Mowry, N. c.
y 'Nsepo'a:Gw. q. McKemy. t. M. Smiley, DR.
W. r. Turk.
Pornossus.-J, A. Hamrick DR. c. D. Kunkle
e. 0 PeaIe.
Red MiUs.-W. A. Mann.
SanOersviue.-N. l. Blakemore
Sandy Holloa0.--Jno. N. Opie, Lewis Hartman.
SterGndo.-C. Fl. Cohran.
Spring rue. B. Dunlap, Jacob W. Goode
~. fyest hg..t.-A. Kinney, W. a. Burnett, j.
Waynesboro'. w. B. Gallaher. j H. Holbrook
J: W: Ellison. ). F. Smith, T. r. Clark, 6. j.,
Pratt 8. II. Lambert.
HeronG.-S. 81. McCue.
Ward No. In. M. Warner. NJ. f. Houni
han, W. Fl. Weller. Newton Argenpright
Arista Hoge J. ]. Shirley.
Ward No. 2.--Jno. M. Hardy. John lesser, D.
II. Evans. j; D. Hounihan, Geo. A. Hutcheson,
J. Howard Wayt, A. C. Braxton.
On motion of Mr.. ]. s. Craig. of Middle River
district, the temporary organization OF the
Convention was made the permanent organi-
cation, and on his further motion, a committee
on resolutions was appointed, which reported
the following, which were unanimously adopt
ed
adopted by the recent Democratic State Con-
vention, and the nominees of that Convention
are heartily approved and will be earnestly
ResolUed, 2,ad. That the members of this Con
vention pledge themselves to the earnest and
cordial support of the gentlemen who shall be
nominated by this Convention.
]. s. CRAIG. CHAIRMAN.
VIM. A. BURNETT, Secretary.
The Chair having announced the Convention
ready to proceed with nominations Mr.. G. T.
Jordan, of Riverheads district, presented the
name OF Hon. Absalom Koiner in handsome
ly sketched review of the long and distinguish
ed service of that gentleman in the Legislature
and particularly calling to mind the last four
years, when he was battling on the floor OF the
Senate in his successful efforts to defeat the
Malone party in their designs of inflicting up.
on the State most damaging measures 10 the
interests of the people and the reputation OF
the Commonwealth. Mr.. Jordan exhibited
mucn research In our recent political history
Win apt illustrations, and had fine subject
Tor application. AS honored and esteemed, as
Is the veteran Senator from Augusta neither
ne nor his friends will ever have reason to re-
gret the effect produced by the young and elo
quent gentleman who SO forcibly championed
MS cause before the Convention which nomi-
mated him for another four years. service
captain g. Julian Pratt. of South River dis
trict, followed, nominating Mr.. ]. A. Patterson
Jr, OF Waynesboro'. as one to whom the DEM
ocrats of his community, his district, and in
many sections of the county, had looked as the
next Senator from Augusta county. The his
tory and active life of Mr.. Patterson were
sKetched with a masters hand. His POPULAR
ty and his elegant bearing were evidences O
his blameless life and Christian example
When but youth, he entered the Con federal.
service and came out of the contest with bui
one arm. Without money, and with nothinf
but his own exertions to rely upon, he has
pursued the even tenor of his way, rising rapid,
as representative man of energy and prog
gress. until to-day he was the proprietor of III.
largest and most successful manufacturing en-
terprise in ire county. The benefits and ad
vantages of his large establishment carried
blessings with it to all that section of country
HIS clear, good, discriminating mind and act
i've pursuits, coupled with his liberality and
generous deeds, had greatly endeared him to
his people, and they had manifested an anxious
desire to honor him with a seat in the Senate
CAPT. Pratt's speech was of more than ordinary
length and made an excellent impression.
The vote stood for Koiner, 81: for Patterson.
SO.
without waiting for the announcement OF
the ballot by the Chair. Capt. Pratt was quick
~ on his feet again. and with earnestness
manner and patriotic spirit moved a unani
NOUS nomination for Senator Koiner which
was given with universal aye.
me senator having been selected amid such
interesting scenes, the nominations for sem
Ders OF tne House Of Delegates followed il the
same spirit, after the Convention had decided
tnat Two persons would be voted for by each
member OF the body.
Capt Hugh F. Lyle, of Beverly Manor. was
nominated by Mr.. P. T. Burkholder, of South
River district: Mr. r Tjob+nar 30 p,