National Republican., 1886-08-23
WILL IT BE BARBoURi

Rumors That in the Event OF Another
Deadlock Barbour Will be RenomI-
mated.
From talks with several local Democratic
leaders IN the eighth Virginia district a re-
porter Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
CLEANED the fact that II 10 quite possible
contingency may arise next week In which
the denomination OF John s. Barbour may
occur. However the supporters Of the rival
asplrants for the nomination may differ as
TO the merits Of their favorites, they all
seem agreed on this--that they will not go
through another protracted deadlock.
When the convention reassembles next
Wednesday they will vote for their old
favorites, and II II becomes evident after
the second or third ballot that there can be
no combination on any of them, and II Lee
does not withdraw, II is quite possible that
there will be general stampede to John 8.
Barbour. True, he has declined In public
letter, but many Of the delegates think that
he can be induced to reconsider his deter
mination to retire, especially since his ac-
ceptance OF the nomination seems the only
thing that can restore harmony IL IS
said that some Of the leaders are In cable
communication with Mr.. Barbour, and that
they have received assurances from him that
In case his acceptance is really necessary,
and he is nominated by acclamation, he
may reconsider his determination. The
general opinion, however, OF the delegates
with whom the reporter talked is that a call
on Barbour will not be needed, as one OF
the candidates now in the field can get
two thirds majority early In the balloting.
There Is no doubt that with Gen. Lee re-
tired two or three ballots would be enough
to decide whether Hume, Meredith, or
Foster should bo the candidate, and II
| is In the expectation OF the generals
withdrawal that the hope OF an
early selection is based. The report
| printed few days ago that Gen. Custis
| Lees visit TO his brother at Ravenswood had
| for it's purpose the inducement OF the latter
| to withdraw from the contest is now very
| generally believed throughout the district.
| IL is thought, too, that Custlss mission was
| successful, although, OF course, Gen.
Runy would not announce his determine
tlon to retire anyhow until the reassembllng
| OF the convention and the casting OF one or
two ballots. II Is apparent that the Lee
men have lost heart. Before and imme-
diately after the convention they boasted in
a ridiculous way OF "ighting II out II IL
took all summer.n Now, however, they
are as weak as lambs. Their expressions
have gone down the gamut from 1--we are
sure" to 1--WE thinkn to 1--WE hope,n and
| will no doubt end with tive regretn One
cause OF their encouragement is the grow
ing dissatisfaction with Lee in their own
ranks. The general recently offended some
| OF his most earnest lieutenants by declaring
to friend that he would have received the
nomination without any trouble had II not
been for the ridiculous speeches made by
his supporters. There is q great deal Of
truth In this charge Of the generals, for
many conservative delegates were thor
oughly disgusted with all the gabble about
| the Lee family and the eternal debt of graft
tude Virginia owed It. The truth Is not
palatable, however, to X. Taylor, Scott, Mr..
Love, and Mr. Shacklett, who did most of
the spouting, so these gentlemen are highly
displeased at the generals remarks. II Mr..
Runy does not withdraw In time II is likely
that they will make their displeasure felt In
the convention, too.