Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-08-16

| two, or Whereabouts, but Notwithstanding that
the white people represent the bulk of the
property holding element Of the more inteiii-
| gent portion of the community in numerical
strength, the negroes prefer to combine their
entire strength, as rule at the polls, and to
cast their solid votes against the great MAORI
ty of whites. In this way the color line is dis
tinctly drawn by the minority element and of
| course the white people must meet it or sur
render their civilization and local govern
ment to the domination of the negroes and
| their allies. And behind all this lies another
question; if successful, how long will the
white people of Virginia submit peacefully to
be controlled by union OF negroes and a
small number for the most part OF irrespons-
| ible white persons? And confronted as we
are with the further striking fact that with
the twenty odd years which have elapsed since
| the emancipation in this country, can it be
truthfully affirmed that the negroes have
| made any substantial progress in civilization
OF the knowledge of self-government? Not
| outstanding the large appropriations which
| the State OF Virginia has made for the
EDUCATION OF THE CoLoRED RACE
and which amounts to more than four mil
| lions of dollars paid by the white people of
| Virginia exclusively since 1871 up to the pres
ent time, it is exceedingly doubtful whether
any beneficial results have been accomplished.
Although more than a generation has passed
since the war, very much doubt If the slave
of former times is not to-day more valuable
citizen and better type OF his class than his
descendant. HOW UIloSt dutdROHlSlHS are W De
recOnciled no one can fOreSee.
| To add to the complications of our situation
| we are now confronted also with a Republican
Administration prepared as has been init
mated, to extend its power, influence and
patronage to our adversaries at the approach
| ing election. All this we must meet with
frmness, harmony and union among ourselves,
an abiding confidence in our principles, and a
determination to maintain Democratic Supre-
macy at all hazards in Virginia.
| hnoy ind n QCSpnflQi
cess the great Importance OF effective Organiza-
ton in the cities and counties of the State.
With proper effort and patriotic devotion,
success at the election in November will be
some true and tried Virginia Democrat will
will take the place of our present admirable
Governor, Fitzhugh Lee, whom we all SO
much delight to honor.
With an apology for having detained you SO
| long move that the Convention proceed now
with its temporary organization, and Tor that
purpose nominate the Honorable James W
Marshall, of the county of Craig, as the tenn
porary chairman of this body.
! Mr. Barbour said as this was the last time
| that he would address State Convention as
the Chairman of the State Committee he hoped
the Convention would pardon few words OF
a personal nature.
He had accepted the Craftsmanship of the
State Committee in 1888, when all was dark
and when the prospects of the party were any
thing but fiattering.
He had endeavored to discharge his duty
faithfully, and now felt that it was time fol
him to retire when the stars were full OF
brightness.
There are Younger and better men in the party
who can now come to the front. In retiring
he should abate none of his zeal for, Or inter
est in, the success OF the great party, on whom
depended the salvation and security of Vir
ginia.
He had given notice year ago at the Nor
folk convention that he would ask to be dis
charged after the last campaign; and must i'll
sist upon his right to be discharged from fur
Their service as Chairman.
By order of the Executive Committee he
named as temporary Chairman Hon. James w
Marshall Of Craig county.
Judge Marshall came forward and was
received with immense cheering. At his
request Rev. DR.. Hoge offered fervent
prayer.
The speech of Judge Marshall was 9
ringing one and kept the convention in 8
tumult of applause.
Messrs. VIM. Lovenstein of Richmond
and W. w. Scott of Orange, were chosen
Temporary Secretaries of the convention
and Thos. D. Hicks, Sergeant ALARMS.
THE TENTH DISTRICT.
Their choice for the members Of the
Committees were then sent up by the con
gressional delegations. The choice of the
Tenth District was as follows:
On Credentials-R. B. PoOre of Apo
mattox, j. P. Boude of Rockbridge, and S.
NJ. Shepperd Of Nelson; on Organization
J. H. Crawford of Augusta, Samuel F.
Coleman Of Cumberland, and w. M. Nc.
Allster of Bath; Oh Resolutions-W. A.
Anderson of Rockbridge, Pembroke Petit
of Fluvanna, and Camm Patterson of Buck
ingham; members of State Central Com
mittee-S. F. Coleman Of Cumberland
Edward Echols of Augusta, w. M. Meal
lister of Bath, and w. A. Anderson OF
Rock bridge.
Absolom Koiner of Augusta was chosen
chairman Of the Tenth District delegation
and Stuart Whitehead of Amherst Secretary
The Augusta delegation chose John W.
Todd of Augusta, chairman, and Chas. w
Warden of Staunton, Secretary.
The Convention, after the appointment
of committees, adjourned till o'clock.
THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
On re-assembling at o'clock the follow.
ing permanent organization was reported
and adopted
Chairman, r. Fl. Cardwell of Hanover
Secretary, w. w. Scott of Orange; Asst
Secretaries, VIM. Lovenstein of Richmond
Ham Shepherd of Fauquier, B. Jones, Jr..
and J. R. Fisher of Richmond; Vice Pres
idents-1st congressional district James
Stubs; I'd, J. w. Lawson; Sd, III. Taylor
Ellyson; 4th, Alex. Hamilton; 5th, d. W.
Spenser; 9th, w. M. Martin; 18th, Thos. l..
Rosser: sth, F. D. Winston; 9th, j. B.
Richmond, and 10th, Taylor Berry.
THE NOMINATIONS.
After some discussion in which it was
decided not to limit nominating speeches
in time, the following gentlemen were put
in nomination for Governor:
P. w. Mckinney OF Prince Edward, by
Judge Mann Of Nottoway.
S. w. Venable of Petersburg, by DIR. w.
@. Holt of Surry.
c. T. O'Ferrall of Rockingham, by d. S.
Pierce Of Wythe.
R. F. Beirne Of Hanover, by R. II. Card.
well of Hanover.
J. Hoge Tyler of Pulaski, by Jas. w.
Marshall of Craig.
J. 7. Harris of Rockingham, by T. r. B.
Wright of Essex.
The convention then adjourned till $50
2. M.
By TELEGRAPH.
RICHMOND, Aug. 15.-On reassembline
last night the convention proceeded to bal
| lOting. The first ballot occupied till near.