Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-09-04

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1858, when the nomination for the House
went begging, Mr.. Jones CALAMITY stepped
for ward, took it, and redeemed Alleghahy'
Highland and Bath from the Repuo-
leans. It was proud record and the
nomination of its owner for the Senate
meant one more vote against Malone IN
the House.
Mr.. W. M. McAllister of Bath, second
ed the nomination and hoped it would he
made by reclamation. 1t meant not only
eIecting our Senator, but electlng our
member of the House from Allegheny,
Highland and Bath. He wanted the SEN
ator to come from the "shoe-string dis
trict," because the canvass there would
be more aggressive, bringing out larger
vote. He pledged Mr.. Jones to make an
active, personal canvass all over the SEN
atorial district.
Col Benj Hiner, the veteran Democrat
of Highland, spoke highly of the ability
and the indomitable energy of Mr.. Jones.
He said the nomination would also carry
the member for the House and clay Billy
Malone and all his devilisb trickery on the
shelf" (Applause.)
Col. J. Z. Shields. of the Rockbridge
delegation, said, if the voice of Rockbridge
could add to the Hnanimity of the Demo-
cratic party. then he had to say that
Rockbridge would put no obstruction in
the way of the nomination of Mr.. Jones,
and would join in putting this young
Democrat at the head of our forces in the
impending conflict, (greatapplause.) Rock
bridge has great interests at stake, but she
has no more than the other counties OF the
district, and she is here to Eratlfy any
nomination you shall make. Rockbrldge
had name that she had thought Of present.
ing for your consideration, but she has no
name to present it if it is to be presented
at the sacrifice Of the smallest interest OF
the Democratic party (applause.)
Judge Simmons, of Botetourt. endorsed
the nomination of Mr.. Jones, and prom
Used from 500 to 500 majority in that
county for him.
NIL. Js w III OOyOs VI OOVOeouloS oosiN ~
came here to advocate Mr.. Anderson, of
Rockbridge, but now, seeing Mr.. Jones
was the choice of the convention, pledged
old Bote5ourt to stand by him. He pro-
posed to bury all preferences in the past
and would now fight with enthusiasm
under the new banner of Lee, Massey,
Ayres and Jones (applause.)
Here the convention was getting warm
ed up, and on the proposition of Mr..
Hiner three hearty cheers were given for
Rockbridge and Botetourt.
Judge Edmundson, of Rockbridge. said
he came here very much inclined to W.
A. Anderson of his own county, but not
SO much as not to be ready to do anything
for the best interest of the party, and he
now proposed that the vote Of Rockbridge
should be cast solid for Jones.
Col. Ross, of Lexington, said that, in
order to show the convention how COM
pletely the tail had wagged the dog, and
to show what good Democrats and how
many there were there from Rockbridge
and Botetourt, the delegates from those
counties should give three cheers for
Jones. This was done and showed the
overwhelming siren 9Th Of these two big
counties in the convention)
Mr.. Jones was unanimously nominated
by rising vote at the close of the col
onels humorous speech. 4
Prof. A. l.. Nelson then spoke briefly,
but earnestly of the Importance of Rock
the nominee tor Senator should MAKE a
personal canvass there, as had been
pledged for him.
Mr.. McAllister Of Bath, renewed his
guarantee that Mr.. Jones should make
personal canvass there.
After vote of thanks to the venerable
chairman, Adam Stephenson. Esq. the
senatorial convention adjourned
NOMINATION OF DELEGATE FOR ALE
GHANY, BATH, AND HIGHLAND.
The delegates from the above named
counties remained and organized by the
election of Mr.. James Bowler, Chairman;
John W. Stephenson, Secretary, and z.
M. Bragg of Allegheny, Assistant Secre-
tary.
Mr.. Benz. HIner of Highland. nomina-
ted for Delegate to the General Assembly,
Jaues o. Hobbs OF his county, and paid
strong tribute to Jimmy Hobbs"
Mr.. Bragg of Allegheny, seconded the
nomination in a brief speech.
Mr.. Stephenson of Bath, said he was
glad Of the opportunity of seconding the
nomination of democrat who knew how
to work and would work He was tried
and true man, and in popularity, integrity
and unsullied reputation, bore good
name of which any many might be proud.
Mr.. McAllister of Bath, paid Mr.. Hobbs
high compliment and said he had never
known one Of the name to go astray in
politics or anything else. He was one Of
the best Democrats in this section.
A voice.-Yes, or in any other section.
Here the convention got warmed up
to the point that it wouldn't walt any
longer, and after giving three cheers for
Mr.. Hobbs, nominated him by acclama-
ton.
The new nominee being called on for
speech, gave everybody who didn't know
him genuine surprise, in one Of the most
dashing, rafting, fiery little campaign
speeches [ have beard for a long time. Not
only has the convention nominated pop
ular man but one who think will make his
mark as speaker in the campaign.
Mr.. Hobbs is native Of old Augusta
and married there, his wife being a sister
of Mir. 2. A. Baylor of Stanton.
A nd so Hiuhland sWent the deck and