Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-07-31

delegate. AS soon as the balloting open
ed last night, it was seen that Fitzhugh
Lee had the bone and would be nominated |
on that ballot. Some of the friends of his |
opponents made every honorable effort to
secure an adjournment or recess Lee,
however, had determined to force the
fight then and there, and he won. Gen.
Lees friends stood by him manfully and
their fight for their favorite was the most
gallant that enthusiastic followers ever
made for an asplrant.
After the nomination of Gen. Lee and
speeches from Major Baker P. Lee and
several others, the convention adjourned
ill this morning at 10 O'Clock.
At the session this morning, ringing
speeches were made by Messrs. John E.
Massey and Phil. McKenney, in which
they promised their heartiest support for
General Lee and all of the nominees of
the convention.
Mckinney said he did not believe that
there was man in this convention who
supporte him. who would not ch eerfully
support Lee. If there was. he would not
want to claim him..
The names of John E. Massey of Abe
marle, and John L, Hurt of Pittsylvania,
were placed in nomination for Lieutenant
Governor.
Mr.. Gordon of Louisa, who thirty years
ago was Clerk of the House of Delegates,
presented the name of Mr.. Massey.
Hoge Tyler of Pulaski, nominated
Hurt.
The Second district at this juncture
asked permission to retire and confer.
Upon their return speeches seconding the
nominations of these gentlemen were re-
sumed.
Col. Thomas Whitehead ofdTnchburg,
made ringing speech in advocacy Of the
nomination of Massey. He said that but
for his assistance and that of other ORR
ginal Readjusters, the Democrats could
not have carried the State in 1888. Every
allusion to the name OF Massey evoked
enthusiastic cheering all over the house.
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RICHMOND, VA, 80. II A. M.-Nearly
all of the speeches made advocated the Sc
lection of Massey for the second place on
the ticket.
When the ballot was about two-thirds
completed. friends of Hurt withdrew his
name and moved to make the nomination
of Massey unanimous. This was agreed
to amidst loud cheering.
Mr.. Massey was introduced as the next
Lit. Governor and took the platform.
A voice in the gallery-''Hello Parson,
how do you do" Great laughter.)
Mr.. Massey-"Right well 1 thank you,
how are you.'
| Mr.. Massey.-sI have made about all
the speech here to-day that 1 intend"
A volce-''Yes, and a - good one
too" (Great Iaughter)
| Mr.. Massey--''Leaving out the exple-
tive, 1 agree with you.'
Mr.. Massey then said he did not know
whether to thank the convention or not.
| The nomination came to him unsought
and undesired on his part. He had re-
peatedly declared he would not accept it.
He then accepted the nomination because
| uO CHOuShu OfCly oOdAOSloU woo Cei1CO
upon to do his duty. Massey was received
with the greatest good humor by the con-
vention.
Most of the Democratic platform was
written by Major John w. Daniel. The
plank pledging free school books to the
public schools was not inserted until TO-
day.
Mr. Barbour is the authority for the
statement that there will be no joint dis
cussions between the Democratic and
Mahone's candidates in this canvass.
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RICHMOND, VA, July so, Mp. MA
the close Of Massey's speech in which he
predicted the success of the Democratic
ticket, John L. Hurt appeared on the
platform and made speech pledging his
support to the ticket.
Hon. Waller R. Staples presented for
Attorney General the name of General
James A. Walker of Wythe.
| Mr.. W. r. Aylett of King William,
| (who took such prominent part in the
| prosecution of Thomas J. Cluverius, who
was recently convicted of the murder of
| Fannie Lillian Madison) said, with such
| men as Lee, Massey and James A. Walker
on the ticket, the Democrats we're bound
to win.
The name of Rufus A. Ayers of Scott,
was presented for Attorney-General by
James W. Marshall of Craig.
R. r. Henry of Pulaski, was presented
as the man who entered the army as a
private and Left it as a private.
Mr.. B. 0. James of Goochland, appealed
to the convention to nominate A yres as
the exponent Of young Democracy. He
was loudly cheered by the younger men,
bers of the convention.
The new state and Executive Commit
tees, Of which Mr.. Jonn S. Barbour is
Chairman, will meet to-night.
Among those on the platform to-day
were Rey. DR.. Moses Hoge and other
prominent ministers Of the city.
General w. y. Wickham occupied
seat on the floor of the convention to-day.
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RICHMOND, VA, July 80, 2 P. M
Every reference to-day to the young
Democracy and the claims of the young
men of the party ELECTED hearty applause.
Numbers of other speeches were made
seconding the nominations of Walker,
Ayres. and Henry. The convention had
become very impatient and most of the
speakers were frequently interrupted
,Ujth ooI1s for tho tsVoto
The ballot for Attorney General result
ted, James A. Walker, about 334 Rufus
A. Ayres, about 259; r. R. Henry, about
100, at this stage and when Walker was
within three votes of nomination, before
the vote was announced, a number of