Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-12-16
The New Senator.
COMMENTS OF THE VIRGINIA PRESS ON THE
CHOICE.

Lynchburg Virginidn:: We conscientious
ly believed, and said SO, that Major Daniel
was the best equipped and most suitable
man for the place. But this we could say,
and did say, without criticizing or dispar-
aging the eminent services or unimpeach-
able character of the other worthy gentle
man who aspired to this great honor.
| Alexandria Gazette: But while Mr.. Bar
bour's friends naturally deplors his defeat,
their regret is tempered in no slight degree
by the fact that the gentleman who has
been preferred to him is in every way well
qualified for the place, and by the assurance
that he will do credit to himself and honnr
to his State by the manner in which be
will discharge its high and responsible du-
ties.
Winchester Times: Major John W. Dan.
iel will make brilliant representative Of
/! the State in the Senate His splendid or.
! atory and pure life will disinfect the Senate
i of the odors of Mahoneism that for six wears
have made the name of Virginia unsavory
in the nostrils of all decent, respectable,
and patriotic people.
| All good Democrats will acquiesce with
excellent grace in the nomination of Major
Daniel, whether he was first or second
choice.
Charlottesville Chronicle: The smoke OF
the battle has passed away and John w.
Daniel, Of Lynehburg, is the victor. Now
that the friendly struggle is over, we hope
all Democrats will heartily acquiesce in the
decision of a Legislature fresh from the peo-
pie, and fairly to be presumed to reflect
their will. The friends of Mr. Barbour,
who are true Democrats, will, while de-
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dria Gazette that their regret is tenn pered
in no slight degree by the fact that the gen.
tleman who has been preferred to him is in
every way qualified for the place, and by
the assurance that he will do credit to him.
self and honor to his State by the manner
in which he will discharge its high and re-
sponsible duties"
Petersburg Inder-Appeal: Both were
regarded as worthy, able men, and SO far
as personal worth went, equally entitled tO
any honor in the gift of their party to be-
stow. 1t was simply question as to which
of them, taking all circumstances into COD
sideration, could best serve the interests of
the State and reflect the most honor on this
grand old Commonwealth in the National
Senate. And the choice fell upon Daniel.
1t was wise choice, we think; and it is
creditable to Mr.. Barbour and his friends
that they cheerfully acquiesce in it.
| Danville Register: We honor Mr.. Bar.
bour for his services to the Democratic par
ty, and we trust that our respect for him
will never DE diminished. The special gifts
of Major Daniel peculiarly fitted him fol
representing Virginia at this time in the
Senate, and that is the view taken of the
subject by those who voted for Major Dan
iel in the caucus The real CUES
ton was t'who is best fitted in the present
juncture of affairs to represent Virginia?'
The Democratic caucus of the General
Assembly looked at the election from that
standpoint alone, and the result was what
it ought to have been-the election of Ma.
jor Daniel In this there is no disIespect
intended to Mr.. Barbour, and no forgetful-
ness of his invaluable services in the past.