Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-01

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Of tongues. Mr.. Massey is q peoples
man. They love to hear him speak.
He draws large crowds and holds them
20 the end. There are few more effec-
tive men on the mustangs than be, and
he has had manypraises from the enemy:
As the Convention made good be-
ginning so IL made good ending. Mr..
Rufus A. Ayres is one of the rising
men Of Virginia. He is good lawyer,
a good speaker, and will gil the office
of Attorney General with ability. He
is leading member Of the Southwest
ern bar, and, though comparatively
young, has won an enviable reputation.
THE FIELD WILL BE WON.
Norfolk landmark
The nomination Of General Fitz Lee
was looked for in this region, in ad-
vance Of the fact, as foregone conelu-
sion, and the result was just what was
expected. The gallant Fitz-our Fitz-
has been steadily growing in the affec-
tons of the people since the war. He
was beloved by the soldiers, aud this
feeling has always been an element Of
strength to him; but since the war he
has steadily enlarged his constituency.
With Fitz Lee as our candidate the
bonfires will kindle themselves, the
cheers will rise spontaneously to the
lips Of the voters, and the field will be
won with a rush like the rush Of Nj
agara. But General Lee has more than
tie power to kindle enthusiasm and
conciliate regard he has the ability
to hold what he wins by his solid abili
ties and exalted character.
Our people owe something to him and
something to the name he bears but,
what perhaps is more to the purpose,
we all owe great deal to ourselves in
the canvass before US. The name OF
Fitz Lee is identified with goodwill be-
tween the whites and the blacks, the
North and the South, and his nomina-
ton means his election in the interests
of peace and good order and progress
and prosperity.
With our ticket before US, and the
safety Of the State at stake, there is
but one duty for all good citizens to
discharge, and that is to work for Fitz
Lee, Massey, and Ayres, and TO vote
for them on the day Of election with
honest goodwill and cordial sympathy.
THE WORK NOBLY DONE.
Norfolk virglnlan.l
The nomination Of General Fitzhugh
Lee for Governor on the first ballot is
the highest possible testimony to the
unselfsh spirit which reigned in the
Democratic State Convention. Except
as a page Of history, it is Of no cOnse-
quence how or where be was born
his magnitude is self-achieyed. We
are alike Indifferent, except as
matter Of just State pride, as
TO the length of the ancestral
line-he wears in his own right shield
of knighthood won by personal en-
deavor in ddty's path. 1t is cause for
congratulation that this representative
Of the party will have personal claims
on the consideration Of the masters Of
the ballot-boX in his unbending integri-
ty, his loyalty to every trust confded
to his keeping. The lustre and glory
and magnetism of other names can i'm
part nothing to one who in himself re-
fleets the virtue, the fidelity, and man.
hood Of the courageous men Of two
revolutions. ~ -,
The second place on the ticket has
been awarded to Parson Massey, whose
ability no one will question, and il
General Lee has any shortcomings as a
speaker. the deficiency will be more
than atoned for by the spell and power
Of his first lieutenant as debater.
He is more than match for Mr.. Wise,
who is a fine speaker and not without
a good degree Of magnetic influence.
OF Dir. Ayres, the choice Of the
party for Attorney-General, we know
nothing personally. The fact that he
was chosen over such a distinguished
Virginia Democrat and prominent law
yer as General James A. Walker, OF
Pulaski, justifes the conclusion that he
is gentleman Of both worth and
ability.
DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH NOT EVEN
DOUBTFUL.
New York world.l
The people of Virginia have had an
opportunity to see and compare the
State Conventions of the opposing po-
litical parties, to note their composition
and their proceedings and to judge be-
tween them.
The Malone Convention comprised
all the scalawags and adventurers OF
the State. 1t was as disreputable in
its character as it was demagogish and
inconsistent in its proceedings. Its
nominee for Governor is reputable
citizen, but he represents the evils Of
Mahoneism and il therefore an unfit
person for Governor Of the old State.
The Democratic Convention was
made up Of the most distinguished and
honorable citizens Of Virginia. Its
proceedings were dignified and bespoke
a confidence of victory. Its platform
is one which the people will heartily en-
dorse. 1t opposes excessive taxation
and the further agitation Of the settled
debt question leaves to the people in
counties and districts to decide tn,
liquor and beer question for them
| selves; condemns the employment
Of convict labor in competition with
honest free labor; maintains thai
reduction in taxation can anc
must be made without depriving Ameri.
can labor Of the ability to compete sue
cessfully with foreign labor !; endors q
civil-service reform, while demanding
the removal Of offensive partisans and
dishonest officials, and commsnds Presi
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