Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-21

The Executive Committee named MeSSr6.
William Lovenstein and W. W. Scott for
temporary secretaries, and they were un-
elected.
Following these proceedings was the ap-
pointment of the various committees and
the complete organization of the conven-
ton. Among the many distinguished rep
resentative men on the stand were Senator
Daniel, and Governors Lee and Massey.
PERMANENT oRGANI zATIoN.
At the afternoon meeting the commi ttee
for the purpose, reported, recommending
Hon. Richard Fl. Cardwell, of Hanover, for
President, and Mr.. WV. Scott, of Orange,
for Secretary, with Hon. William Loven-
stein, of Richmond, and several other gen.
tlemen as assistants all of which was concern |
ed in. Vice-presidents were also appointed,
one from each congressional district. Dur
ing pause and whilst waiting for the COM
mittee to report General T. L. Rosser was
called out and made ringing speech.
MR.. cARDwELL's SPEECH;
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Con-
ventioD,-It is we'll known that this distin-
guished honor has not been sought by me.
1t is, nevertheless, highly appreciated aud
will be gratefully remembered, and except
for the respect that have for this magni-
icent assembly would have remained in
my sick bed and rather than come out and
fill the position to which you have appoint
ed me.
thank you kindly. have no speech to
make. 1t is in my Judgment that it is not
the province of the permanent chairman to
make speech, but it is to help others keep
order while speeches are being made.
Now, wish you to bear in mind, gentle
men, thst whatever may be too confidence
you have in your presiding officers he is,
nevertheless, powerless to accomplish any
thing unless you exercise that respect and
decorum which always characterize Dem
ocratic convention. l again thank you and
will resume the position which you have
appointed me to fill. [Applause.]
NOMINATIONS AND A BALLOT.
The first nomination made for Governor
was that of Captain Philip W. Mckinney.
of Prince Edward, by Judge William H.
Mann, of Nottaway. Then followed that
of Mr.. Samuel W. Venable, of Petersburg,
by DR.. M. @. Holt, of Surry. Then Mr..
David 8. Pierce, of Wythe, nominated Hon.
Chas. T. O'Ferrall, of Rockingham. Hon.
R. 81. Cardwell, of Hanover, nominated
Col. Richard F. Beirne, of the same coun-
sy. Hon. s. W. Marshall, of Craig, pre-
sented the name of Major J. Hoge Tyler,
of Pulaski, and Mr.. T. R. B. Wright, of
Essex, nominated Hon. Jno. T. Harris, of
Rockingham, for the honor. After the de-
livery of the nominating speeches some of
which were lengthy recess was taken for
NIGHT SESSION,
at which matters coming up were disposed
of in quick time and the convention pro-
ceeded to ballot which resulted as follows:
Mckinney ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 995
Beirne. ....................... 361
OFerrall.. SUI
Venable..... ...............".. 70
Harris ............. 81
After which a recess was taken to the fol-
lowing day.
SECOND AND FINAL DAY.
The convention re-assembled promptly
at an early hour on the 18th, when the sec.
ond ballot was ordered. 1t was soon ap-
parent that Mckinney had received ma
jority of votes and the delegations which at
the first ballot did not vote for him COM
menced changing and in the general rsjoic-
ing Colonel Tazewell Elicit, of Richmond,
moved that the nomination of Mckinney be
decla' ed unanimous. This was seconded
by Judge Rhea, of Washington county,
and after long enthusiastic cheering the
nomination was pronounced unanimous.
A committee was despatched for the
nominee who, with Colonel Rsirne, was es-
corted by them to the sand.
CAPTAIN M'KINNEY sPEAKs.
Captain Mckinney began by apologizing
for his physical weakness. He said he was
often weak in the presence of his friends,
but never in that of his enemies. His
friends could make him bow, but no ene-
my could make him cover. This is no
time for speaking. but from the bottom of
his heart he thanked his friends. There
was other work to do. Let the news 90
over the whole Commonwealth that the
Democratic banner is bound to be borne to
victory. There may be discussions in our
party, but no divisions. Sensible men may
differ, but they do not divide. The Demo-
cratic party is united, and, l am sure, will
go on to glorious victory in November
We have too much at stake.
Mr.. Mckinney cOmp!imented.
THE soIID SOUTH
for their solid support of the Democratic
party. If Virginia does not stand by her
sister States she is eat the old Virginia |
take her to be. We know, if we fail, what
the result will be, and we must work so
that there shall be 10 such word as fail.
Capt. Mckinney again thanked the con-
vention and pledged himself to do all that
mortal man conld do to bear the banner to |
victory.
COL RICHARD 4. BEIRNE
Col. Beirne was received with great en-.
thusiasm. He said: IF did not cheerful |
ly acqniesce in the decision of this Conven-
ton l would be unworthy of the gallant
support have received. am sure that |
To Sc Eho opposed me did not do so from |
any passonal antagonism, bat did what they |
thought was best.
To those who supported me L return my
sincere thanks, and shall ever cherish them
in my loving remembrance.
I pledge to Capt. Mckinney and the tick
ct here nominated my unceasing and cheer
full support from this day until the election
is over. know of no man more competent
to bear the banner to viotory than Captain
Mckinney. | know him to be a polished |
orator and a leader in every way worthy of
the great Virginia Democracy
Col. Beirne then went into a discussion
Of national matters and complimented
President Cleveland and the Democratic
Administration. He also spoke 10 high
terms of the officers of his State.
In conclusion Col. Beirne thanked his
friends, renewed his pledge of support, and
exhorted his hearers to be sure in selecting
candidates to vote for, those whose Demo-
cracy was nnqusstioned and who would live
up to the true principles Of Democracy.
COL. OVERALL.