Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-16
WISE NOMINATED.
Lively and Amusing scenes i'm the
Richmond Convention Early This
MOrniDg-Blair Nominated for AttOr.
new General.

Lively and Amusing Sceues in the
Richmond Convention Early This
Morning-Blair Nominated for AttOr.
ney General.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, July 16.-1n the re-
publican convention yesterday afternoon,
the method OF appointing committees advo-
Gated by the Malone men, that is, by the chair
men, was adopted. At the evening session
lively exchange of compliments occurred be-
tween Senator Rddleberger and Secretary Nc
Caul. The platform adopted reaffirms allegi-
ance to the republican party, and ..to the policy
OF protection for American labor capital, mate
rial and productions; denounces any tampering
with the tariff denounces the democratic party
anu the present administration proclaims for
free ballot. free schools, Increased appropria-
tions, the enforcement Of the readjustcrs' set
tlement of the state debt; every possible aid and
encouragement TO railroads: and for eight hours
as q days labor. The platform closes with
long arraignment of the democratic party OF the
state.
n plan of party organization was adopted
similar to the present one, after discussion,
which at times threatened to end in riot. Sena-
tor Riddleberger attempted To address, the con-
vention from the stage. but was ruled out OF
order amid great excitement. A delegate de-
manded that the galleries be cleared, as the
people occupying them were not delegates, and
were cheering for Messrs. Riddleberger Came
ron and Others Gen. tIroner menacingiy
scene of wild confusion followed. Then Gen.
Mahone came forward, seized Riddeberger by
the hand, and asked that Riddleberger be
heard, when the latter said: "Right here will
shake hands and make peace" Instantly Rid
deberger and Malone were in each others
arms and this was the signal for a general en-
bracing. which lasted five minutes.
SYMPATHY FOR GEN. GRANT
After the love feast this morning resolutions
of sympathy for Gen. Grant i'm his afiiiction
were unanimously adopted and ordered TO be
telegraphed TO him.
WISE UNANIMOUSLY NOMINATED.
The nomination of candidates was then pro-
ceeded with and an hour and "A halt was occu-
pied in nominating Hon. John - Wise and At
torney General Franz =. Blair. At 2 am. the
roll of counties was called, and at its conclusion
at 2:45 am. Mr.. Wise had received over 45o
votes. Before the vote was announced. the
name of Blair was withdrawn, and upon his
authority the nomination of Mr.. Wise was
made unanimous amid unbOunded enthusiasm.
MFR. Wise was Immediately brought to the
front and briefly acknowledged the great honor
bestowed upon him. He looked upon the posi-
tion for which he had been named one of
solemn duty as well one of great RESPONSE
bilfty, and he. with his party, were going into
the fight to win.
Capt Blair was called for and made a warm
speech for Wise. The two men shook hands on
the stage amid the greatest enthusiasm.
THE TICKET COMPLETED.
H. Clinton Wood, of Scott county, for lieuten-
ant governor, and Capt. Frank S. Blair. of
Wythe, for attorney general. We're nominated
by acclamation, after which at 800 a. IN. the
convention adjourned.