Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-17

dor that reflects their merit and indi-
Gates the high esteem in which they are
held. Ambition in worthy cause IS no.
bic quality in mankind, but nobler still IS
the unfaltering devotion to duty that
places individual distinction IN the back
ground and looks only TO the pubic veal.
Would that Virginia had sufficient honors
at her bcstowal to demonstrate her anec-
ton for all these worthy sons With I'M
movable confidence in our ultimate tri-
umph, we to-day place at the head Of our
columns the ticket that assures the rule or
virtue and intelligence for the old Com
mOnwealth.
Norfolk Vtrqinian: The work Of the State
Convention Of the Democratic party, in
session at Richmond, was completed yes
terday. The only real division was about
men. and now that the nominations have
been made, il is merged in devotion 10
principles which will lead to continuance
of Democratic control in Virginia and the
domination Of the white race.
The formation Of the ticket gave but 1T
tie trouble, and it is worthy of note, as IN
dlcating the absolute absence IT heart
burmngs. that the friends of Ce .aln Nc
Kinney's chief competitor were ; lie prime
movers, doubtless with the en- 3rsoment
of their favorite, in behalf Of skinG the
nomination Of the successor OF governor
Lee by acclamation. ,,
This much achieved. there was no diff
Guilty in naming with enthusiasm, }. Hoge
TYLER, Of the Southwest, for secold place
on the ticket, with X. Taylor Scott, Of Fau-
quier. n counsellor of reputatioI4 for At
tornoy-General.
These splendid results were supplement-
cd bv the selection of Mr.. Basil Gordon.
of Albemarle. to he the succcssgr Of Mr..
IL. nf fha ilf-nnCrlf1 To-
State Executive Committee. H.. Is not
without political experience. ani Is the
pOsscssor of fine executive capacities.
With such harmonious combination
able. fearless, eloquent, patriotic men
there is no doubt of cordial ratification oy
Democratic people Of the work OF the con-
vention.
The word from now until November is
wOrk--wOrk--wOrk.
Petersburg Inder-AppeGl: SO far as re-
lates to the nominees Of the Democratic
party on the gubernatOrial ticket, the
Richmond Convention deserves the plaudit
of well done. good and faithful servants
IL would have been hard to 60 astray in Sc
lecting a candidate for Governor from the
material before the convention. All were
good men and true Democrats and vel
couippcd for the duties Of the high office &c
WHICH, lItN dHl'llA1s tfitt III VIZ 80
the case only one could be selected. With
one accord the defeated candidates rose NJ
and bore magnanimous testimony TO the
wisdom OF the convention in placing the
standard of the Democracy Of Virginia II
rhe hands of that gallant son Of thC
South Side. Phil. Mckinney, Of Farm
Vile. That it will be carried high anc
far to the front no one can doub
who knows the man. His nomination 1;
Il. IL. lsttr p
vass that will wake up old Virginia IRON
| the mountain-tops 20 the seaside.
The nominees for the lIentenant-gover
norship and for the attorney-generalshIl
are worthy of the head Of tho ticket, In
deed, they are worthy to he the head them
| selves. With such n ticket and WIS
platform Of principles, which at thu
| writing has not been announced, tn
| Democratic party will do more than VII
victory-u riu deSerce 4.
New York Times Ondependent Republi
| cam: The Democrats of Virginia haY
nominated as their candidate for Goyerno
! Philip w. Mckinney, who went into tn
convention with the largest suppOr
| among the delegates and the widest popu
| laritv in the State There is, consequent
ly, every reason for surprising that he WI
prove the strongest candidate that coul'
| have been nominated. Compromise can
| didatcs are not apt to prove strong III
| poDrIlal contest. though there is ever
| reason for believing that the Nlrglnl
| Democrats would have united in supper
of any candidate that might have bee
| agreed upon by the convention.
PHILADELPHIA Inparr Rcpuhlican)
| Their convention for the nomination Of
state ticket was representative one. an
the more than one thousand i've huudre
! DELEGATES have taken the reins III thcl- Ow
hands.
OF all the candidates mentioned McKir
pcy il uudOubtly the strongest. He IS a
orator of 10 mean merit and as Virginia
nothing without political fireworks irol
the stump the choice Is wise one. jaime
! Hoge Tyler, the nominee tor Lieutenant
Governor, will strengthen the ticket
Danyille Re7is,er: The good old histori
| county of Prince Edward, noted for the II
| teiligence and virtue Of her people, hl
! furnished many distinguished men VIII
| have adorned stations OF trust ana mono
| both in the State and the national scrylc'
She now gives one Of her fayor'te sons.
| fin representative of the people amon
| whom he was reared, 10 lead the Demo
| cratic hosts 80 victory IN November. An
oil over the Commonwealth there viii b
| grand rallying under the banner of PIN
| Mckinney. Ills white plume Will lead tn
| way 20 victory.
Norfolk letter.: The party enters tn
| contest under favorable auspices. 1t
thoroughly united aud viii conduct viz
orous campaign. The signs Of victory az
apparent.
Farmville Journal: 4 broad smile per
yades the face Of all Farmville. sunshine
all our homes, and success IN November
us certain as Is the nomination.
LNnchburg Ne,cS: The battle is on. IN
| work. unceasing work, must be the watcl
! word but there Is victory in the ar.
Lynchburg Vrgnim: The conventio
could not have possibly done better.