Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-04

THE PROCEEDINGS SPIRITED AND HARMONIOUS
The County Democratic convention yester-
day was composed oftruly representative men
and their proceedings inaugurate vigorous
| canvass. The body of eighty.two delegates
was called to order by Mr. w Fl Fl Lynn, chair
man Of the County Committee who delivered
| an appropriate an eloquent speech. Mr. Saml
Fl McCue of Middle River district was chosen
| to preside over the convention, and the editors
| of the Tindicator and SPECTATOR and Capt w
g Kinney. Secretary of the County Committee,
were appointed Secretaries.
Committees of one from each OF the delega-
lions of the six magisterial districts, and the
two wards of Stauntor were appointed upon
credentials and resolutions. Whilst these
committees were in consultation there was no
business before the convention.
Gen John Echols was present as a spectator
and was enthusiastically called upon He re-
sponded in a clear ringing speech descriptive
of the nature of the political conflict and the
line OF duty to pursue. He spoke for some
time to the delight of his hearers, who gave
him repeated evidences of the pleasure they
enjoyed in seeing him once more on the hust-
ings In old Augusta.
Hon Harry Tucker, was requested to take the
stand and filled up the time in his own happy
way.
Capt John N Opie responded briefly to the
call made upon him. He was followed by Mr.
George NJ Harrison in one of his off hand
talks, which shows that he should be on the
stump very actively in this canvass.
T The committee on credential submitted re-
port through their chairman, Mr. J Alexan-
der Bumgardner. There were no contests for
seats. The report was approved, and then
Capt James Bumgardner. Jr nominated Mr. Ed
Echols for the Senate. There was no other
name presented and he was chosen by ACCLAIM.
atlons.
For the House of Delegates, Colonel ii. J.
Williams. of Riverheads DISTRICT nominal ed
Mr.. A. B. LightneT, in a strong forcible and
well delivered speech. Major T. G. Elder. in
his well known clear and vigorous st yle pres
ented the name ofCaptain George M. G cochran.
Jr. Mr.. Samuel Forrer, of the North River
District brought Colonel Jno, H. era wford
forward again for reelection. and Mr.. Marion
Koiner, of the South River District, presented
the name of thier young leader, Mr.. Jno. W.
Churchman. But one ballot was taken, ex-
cept in the case of the Middle River District,
where the delegates desired to change their
votes before the result was announced. This
change drew some votes from Colonel Craw-
ford, which had been cast for him. The result
of the ballot was then announced, The whole
number of votes 3d. Captain Cochran received
70M. Lightner4SH. Churchman 1891. Craw-
ford 10I. Cochran aud Lightner were there
upon declared the nominees.
A committee waited upon the successful as
well as unsuccessful ca ndidates Denomination
and they appeared before the convention, but
before speaking the committee on resolutions
reported the same that were adopted by the
South River and Waynesboro democrats in
their primary meeting on the 3lst ultimo.
They were unanimously adopted and will be
found in the proceedings referred to, as in that
connection they were first communicated for
printing.
Mr.. Echols spoke first, expressing his ap-
probation of the honor of the nomination as
we'll as to become the successor of the Senator,
who had voluntarily retired the responsible
lilies of the position without stain or reproach
and pledging his best efforts to the perform
ance of duty in the legislature and in the
canvass.
Captain Cochran was the next speaker. He
was profoundly grateful for this manifestation
OF kindness on the part of the people of his
native county, and would give his best efforts
to the discharge ofthe duties of the station.
We were not fighting for tariffs or any federal
issues, bnt for local government. He hoped to
see Malone. who was rejected by the best men
ofhls party remanded to privacy where he
would not be a disturbing element either to
the democrats or to the republican parties.
Mr. Lightner followed in acknowledging an
other to the many compliments. and favors he
had received from the democrats of Augusta
amp pie dying himself to out werk The iiveIiest
democrat that could be stirred up for q big
majority.
Messrs Crawford and Cburchman the un
successful candidates followed in tue manly
speeches showing fealty to party and duty to
cour try, in supporting the nominees and the
cause of democracy. This they did in no I'M
certain terms.