Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-29


country will probably be the battle
field. or. at least. the spot where the
conflict will be fercoSt, and ifits repre-
,cntatiyes could with some unauimity
present a candidate it would almost
certainly secure him victory here; but
SO far tl-ay aIe not agreed among them
selves. They are cut up in opinion.
but are practically solid in the conclu-
sion that if they do not get the Gov
crnor they must have thc Attorney
General.
PERSONAL.
Judge Staples arrived here yesterday
morning and went to Ford's Hotel.
There was a crowd Of callers nearly all
the time in his room. He was pressed
TO allow his name to be used for Gov
erpor, or. if not for Governor, then for
Attorrcy-GcneIal. rs to the latter
place hc consents to think it oyor.
/. Captain Phil. ". Mckinney arrived
yesterday. and has rooms at the EX-
change. lie is always mentioned as
one Of the foremost candidates, and his
abilities and public services are ever
spoken Of with respect and admiration.
lis friends are disposed TO regard his
chances as very good indeed. So they
seem TO be. Many Southwestern men
arc for him. His strength is well dis
tributed over the State.
Hon. John L. Hurt is frequently
mentioned for Governor, but more fre-
queutly for Lieutenant-Goycrnor-hlS
experience as President pro taupore
Of the Senate well qualify ing him, and
giving him no little prominence.
Several counties have instructed Tor
General James \. Walker. Of Pulaski.
for Governor but be is also named
fayorably in connection with the otiiee
Of Attorney-Gcncral.
Colonel W. X. Aylett. OF King VII
liam, who, as one Of the counsel for
the state in the prosecution Of Ciuye-
RUS, made great reputation, will be
presented by his friends for the office
Of Governor. He is az excellent can
vaSser.
Hon. John T. Harris, Of Rocking
ham. has Il considerable number of
delegate, to start out with, and IS by
many considered an available candl-
date.
General Cummings and Judge Camp
bell. both well-known Southwestern
men. arc mentioned from time to time,
and are considered entirely eligible and
worthy.
Hon. George c. Cabell, of Pittsyl-
vania. can command a very large sup
port from his section Of the country if
ne chooses to enter the race.
Colonel Robert Beverley, who is a
well-known and wealthy farmer and
public-spirited citizen, is, in the minds
Of many admirers, a most proper per-
son for the Office.
Several counties will cast their votes
for Major Baker p. Lee in recognition
Of his long and valuable services to the
party; in recognition Of his purity and
worth, and to express their conviction
that he would be a good nominee, and
a Governor Of whom the State might
well be proud.
General Sam. Newberry, Of Bland,
whose 7His sroy. .frcemca." was the
slogan of the last campaign, is often
talked Of for Governor but oftener for
Lieutenant-Goyernor. He is a Read
iuSter- Democrat, and was the leader of
the Big Four.
Congressman 0'Ferrall is also a fa-
vorite with SouthweSterners, and can
get many Valley votes, and is regarded
as a good and strong man. He is at
the Exchange.
Fitz. Lee arrived here last night and
went to the Exchange. His friends
claim that he will far outstrip all other
candidates on the first ballot. His fol-
lowers come from all sections Of the
State and are very enthusiastic over the
prospect.
While Mr.. Massey has rooms at
Ford's, he was on yesterday moving
much among the delegates at the Ex-
change, and his only wish seemed to
be that the party should pick out the
most available man.
Mr.. Barbour continues to be men
toned for Governor, and there is no
doubt the Convention would receive his
name with applause, but he insists,
and has long insisted, that it shall not
be used.
ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
There are probably twenty gentlemen
aspiring to the attorney-sneralship,
but il is impossible even to guess at
their chances until the governershlp is
settled and Judge Staples gives final
answer on this point. But one thing
seems settled that the Convention will
look for lawyer Of conspicuous ability
to fill the place.
The lieutenant-goyernorship will not
90 a-begging, but where ae honor will
20 does not yet clearly appear.
In the makeup Of the ticket it is not
likely that the Readjuster Democrats
will be forgotten.
THIS MORNING.
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