Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-05

Proceedings preliminary to the nomina.
tlon OF candidates were here disposed of,
when the chair announced nominations in
order.
THE NOMINATIONS.
Nominations were made in the following
ORDER
FItzhugh Lee, by Holmes Conrad. OF
FREDERICK; Philip W. Mckinney, by VIM.
p. Green, of Charlotte; John E. Massey,
by James G. Field, of Orange; and Baker
P. Lee, by L. @. Holt, of Surry.
The nominating speeches were made
from the stand. They were lengthy and
furnished fine sketches of the lives and
public services of the persons presented fol
the honor of filling the highest Offices in
the State. The speakers placing thei1
| favorites in nomination were followed by
others seconding, all of fine tone, and con.
GLIDING with the first and single purpose Of
success in the contest.
A recess was then taken till 9:3O P. M,
FITz LEE NOMINATED.
When the convention re-assembled, only
one more speech was made in support Of
one of the candidates when the ballotina
commenced, which resulted in the nomi.
nation of General Lee by large majority,
and, on motion of Mr.. Fitzgerald, Of
Prince Edward, it was made unanimous.
A committee Of five was appointed to
inform Gen. Lee of his Nomination.
During the absence of this committee a
resolution was adopted inviting Messrs.
Philip W. Mckinney, John E. Massey and
Baker P. Lee, the other gentlemen whose
names were placed in nomination for Gov
ernor, to seats on the platform of the con-
vention.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, escorted by the COM
mittee, appeared on the platform at 1856.
He was introduced as the next Governor Of
Virginia. With the bugle sounding cav
airy call, Gen. Lee stepped forward on the
platform. He was dressed in dark cuta-
way coat, white vest and dark trousers.
He appeared in excellent spirits, and
thanked the convention for the honor con-
| ferred upon him in his best vein. Gen.
Lee said 25 years ago he had a commission
in the Federal army the profession of his
choice. He had no higher ambition then,
he said, than to see his subordinates re-
ceived justice and won the commentator
of his superiors. He said he had full faith
in the Democratic party. He said he took
a business view of the debt question. He
would not disturb the settlement of the
Legislature. He favored the encourage
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all other industrial enterprises.
Major Baker P. Lee, Col. Tom Smith, OF
Fauquier, and others made speeches in re-
| the convention adjourned till Thursday
, morning at 10 o'clock.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The convention re-assembled at 1C
O'Clock Thursday morning. The commit
tee appointed to wait on Hon. John E.
Massey and invite him to the stage re-
ported that Mr.. Massey was present
Loud calls were made for Mr. Massey and
he came forward, and was greeted with ap'
plause. He began by saying that when
ever candidate submits his claim to a
convention he should abide by the action
of that convention. "Before the conven-
ton assembled the speaker said, teach
man had his special candidate, but since
the nomination last night I apprehend that
we are all Fitz Lee men," [Great cheers.
| He paid a passing notice to the author OF
the saying, "Honor wont buy breakfast y
nd to the 'kitchen statesman" and in
| his connection expressed dislike to see
| he Governors Mansion made resort fol-
dog shows. He argued that if an appeal
is made to the intelligence, the manhood OF
| Virginia, it would not be made in vain
He expressed himself in favor of the debt
settlement as pronounced constitutional by
the State and Federal courts. He also
favored the Blair Educational bill. Con
tinuing he said: 81 stated to you that
was proud of my State. l am proud OF
the county in which I reside. l want nc
better compliment, no better endorsement
| than that which that county has given me.
| The grand old county of Albemarle, known
through all the world, the county that has
| furnished much brain and much of all
that pertains to the welfare of all the PEG.
| ple-the home of Jefferson, Monroe, and
various others.
| Hon. P. W. Mckinney was next intro
duced to the convention. AS he advanced
to the front of the stage he was greeted
with tremendous cheers. "When 1 speak
for the Democratic party he said. 81
speak for my wife and my children. am
willing now, as | have been for the last
twenty years as private in the ranks, tC
fight until the going down of the sun fol
the Standard-bearer of our party"
He pledged the vote of every white man
in the Southside to the Democratic ticket
Capt. Mckinney, in conclusion, thanked
the convention for the kind feeling mani.
tested towards him, and urged the dele
gates to go home and work for the ticket
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Nominations for Lieutenant Governor
were declared in order at II o'clock.
Mr.. J. Hoge Tyler, of Pulaski, nominal
ed Hon John L. Hurt, of Pittsylvania.
Mr.. William F. Gordon, of Louisa, nom
mated Hon. John E. Massey.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, of Prince Edward. moved
that Mr.. Massey be nominated by acclama.
ton.
The chair ruled that this motion was out
of order.
Mr.. Meredith, of Prince William, and
Mr.. B. B. Munford, Pittsylvania, seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Hurt.
Col. Thomas Whitehead, of Lynchburg,
and Mr.. James j. Johnston, of Giles, also
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Massey.
The roll was called, and when the sec
rotary had reached the county of Stafford
motion to make the nomination of Mr..
Massey unanimous was carried and Mr..
Massey's nomination was declared amid
great enthusiasm.
Mr.. Massey came forward and said:
"Mr. President and gentlemen of the con-
vension''- A voice, "Hello, parson, how
do you do?' This provoked great laugh
ter, and when the applause subsidized Mr..
Massey, bowling gracefully, replied: "Pret-
ty well, | thank you; how are you?"
Continuing, Mr.. Massey said: 81 have
made all the speech this morning propose
to make"
A voice: "And d-n good one, too"
MI. Massey: "Leaving out the expletive,
I accept the compliment" [Renewed
laughter
Thanking the convention for the honor
bestowed upon him Mr.. Massey accepted
the nomination.
Loud calls were made for the Hon. John
L. Hurt, and this distinguished gentleman,
in neat speech, endorsed the action of the
convention and, spoke in praiseworthy
terms of Mr.. Massey.
THE ATTORNEY
For the office of Attorney General Judge
Staples nominated Gen. James A. Walker,
of Pulaski.
James Marshall, Esq, of Craig, nomi.
mated Hon. Rufus A. Ayres, of Scott
Col. Mays, of Tazewell, nominated Hon.
R. R. Henry, of Tazewell.
Messrs. B. o. James, of Goochland, and
Thomas N. Page. of Richmond, seconded
the nomination of Mr.. Ayres
A ballot was taken, and when the call of
counties had been finished the vote stood