Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-16
State Democratic Convention.

convention re assembled in Richmond yes
.erday morning Capt. Philip W. Mckinney
Was nominated by reclamation for Governor
amidst a scene of the widest enthusiasm.
The frat ballot, which was taken Wednes'
dsy night, showed that he was the coming
man.
At seven minutes past 10 o'clock Chair
man Cardwell raped the convention to
order and, after a short delay, the calling of
the roll for the second ballot was proceeded
with. On this ballot Mckinney gained Two
votes from Albemsrle. two from Amherst,
three from Campbell, one from Frederick,
two from Loudoun, followed by six from
Louisa. There were several calls of coun.
ties before any changes we're made. when
Rock bridge added two more to Mckinney
and Richmond city three. Before the call
ing of the roll had been completed Giles
county delegation made the first break BY
changing Its ten votes from Tyler to five for
Mckinney and Eve for OFerrall. Camp
bell county followed by changing the three
votes from Beirne, giving the twenty-one
votes solid for Mckinney. King George
county changed its five votes from Beirne TO
Mckinney. This provoke ed the widest en-
thusiasm on the part of the Mckinney peo-
ple. Each of these changes increased the
enthusiasm of the Mckinney people. South.
smpton, which voted solidy for him, show
ed Enthusiastically the handwriting on the
wall. but the break did not come until Rich
mond CITY announced five votes for Mckin-
nav and seveuty-fve for Beirne.
Capt. Mckinney had gained 134 votes,
but was still So short of the necessary ma
iority. The vote stood on the tally sheets
of the secretaries: Mckinney 729. Berne
| 352, O'Ferrsl $50, Tyler so, Venable Is.
Mr.. McKenney, of Petersburg, was on The
| floor trying to change from Venable to
Capt. Mckinney, but the chair did not rec
ogniz, him. The O'Ferrall and Beirne
men made the ground work for the break
The five votes of Richmond transferred
from Bsirpe to Mckinney set the conVen-
ton wild, and from that moment the STAN
pede began. The noise of the shouting was
heightened by soma one sprlngiDga watch
mans rattle. Ia the height of the din
Portsmouth changed from O'Ferrall to No
Kinney.
Ga the second ballot Alexandra voted 8
FIR Mckinney, for Beirne, 4 for O'Ferrai,
l for Tyler and l for Venable. Alexandria
county for Mckinney.
Several delegates attempted to get the
floor, but nothing could be done for the ex
struck up Dixie" after which Col. Tsze
we'll Elicit said "As representative OF
the city of Richmond, and as friend OF
Col. Beiyne, now move that thu nomipa-
ton of Capt. p. w. Mckinney be made
unanimous"
This brought forth rounds of applause.
Judge W. F. Rhea, of Washington, on be
half of O'Ferrsll, seconded the motion OF
Col Elicit.
When the question was put the vast as
semblsge responded as one man. When
the excitement had subsidized committee 10
inform Captain Mckinney of the result ana
to invite the other candidates to be present
was appointed.
But before the committeeman could exc
cute their mission Congressman O'Ferrsll
who had heard the news, procte ed to the
convention to congratulate the body on the
result.
Next came ]. Hoge Tyler. Though claim
| ing from motives of policy the first place, ii
had been understood ell along that his post
on the ticket was 10 be Lieutenant Governor.
Beisue and Harris 10 ;prn came upon the
scene, and all the candidates except Ven
able, who was absent on account OF family
bereavement, and the successful asplrsnt.
Al 1l.45 q. %. Captain Mckinney entered
the hall. The convention rose 10 receive
him and on the platform his late rivals
re frat to extend words aud hands OF
welcome. Mr.. Cardwsll introduced Captain
Mckinney, the nominee, and therefore the
next Governor OF Virginia Capt. Mckinney
made very happy speech, accepting the
nomination and returning thanks for the
honor. He said that the strain OF the few
DAYS had been most too much for him, and
he had been quite overcome by the good
| will of friends But he would meet the
enemy uDawed when the time came. He
promised that after the united democracy
! had made this campaign, not regiment Of
the Mahore cohorts would be laft. I'VE
may have our differences" he said, "as oil
sensible people are bound to have, hut we
do not divide we do no. divide in Virginis,
nor among our sister Commonwealth of the
South, The other southern Safes have ex-
pressed Themselves and Virginia must con.
tinue ever to be with them. The South
must stand united and nnbrokenly solid.
| When Virginia takes the hack track she
will cease to be the Virginia we have all
known end loved. If in the coming contest
| the democracy should fall we know very
we'll what will take place, aud II any sen.
sible man is not satisfied with what We have
already experienced under republican rule,
u
Mckinney is an easy, graceful speaker and
q bold campaigner.
Messrs. Bsiroe. O'Ferrall, Tyler, Harris
and Holt THE latter for Mr.. Venable) then
addressed the convention, pedging their
hearty eCpport to the nominees and thank
ing their respective friends for their warm
support.
The chair announced the next husiness in
order to be the nomination of a Lieutenant.
Governor.
Mr.. Alexander, of Winchester, nominated
Major Jas. Hoge Tyler, and advocated his
claims as tribute to the farming classes.
Msj Or ] Horace Lacy seconded the nomi.
nation. Maj ,r Lacy's name had ben men,
toned, but ne Immediately withdrew it.
Mr.. A. Brown Evans, of Middlesex, moved
that ]. Hoge Tyler be nominated by accla-
nation, and 1t was adopted unanimously.
A committee was appointed to wait on
Mr.. Tyler and inform him of his nomination.
After this the convention took ecess till