The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1891-01-13

name has been more illustrions than
vance, and no man lives nearer the
hearts of the people.
MT. Murdock, Of Alexander. az a
representative Of the old soldier element
hfSt voted for Vance during the war
ana have got in the habit of doing a.
North Carolina soldiers were better fed
ana clothed better than any other; Vance
did it. We love him.
Capt. Wilcox, Of Moore, spoke of tbe
35th regiment (Vance's old regimentl
ana SAID that as one who knew sometipe
about him In war and in peace: and as
one OF his regiment he desired to saw
word. He gave running review Of
vance ) career IN war, and spoke feel
lngly Of his greatness.
Senator Courts, of ROCKINGHAM. said
tnat IN the mighty struggle between the
two giants for the gubernatorial chair.
ho1kln nam gave him great majority,
and will teach her children's children TO
love the virtues of Gov. Vance.
Mr.. Sutton, of Cumberland. said he
did not see that more could be said. It's
a big subject, said chairman Turner AS
only the lawyers have spoken for him.
arise, farmer, to say word. Vance's
nomination has been foregone conclu-
sion. The people expect nothing more
and expect nothing less. He wanted
Vance nominated by acclamation
Capt. Watson, of Robson, spoke of
his esteem for our noble Senator.
As farmer and an Allianceman,
| desire to say that | believe
they are unit for Senator
Vance. There is no man who
has felt greater interest in agriculture
than Zebulon B Vance. He has done
all he could to advance the interest of
the people. Let us nominate aim by ac-
clamatlon.
Senator Allen, of Granville, said he
came here uninstrncted There have
been considerable differences in my
! county, and the State, but | am glad to
say that all differences have been recon
ciled. No man has higher appreciation
OF Vance than /.
Senator Bowers, Of Halifax, told an apt
) story, and said that his people were sc
hot that all wanted to vote for Vance
Here there were great cries of ''vote
vote"
Mr. Aston, OF franklin, declared that
. it was not fair that Franklin county
should be choked off, we are here unin.
structed Franklin didn't deem it nee
:, essary to instruct for Vance am a true
: Alliance man. 1t had been said that tie,
e Alliance would injure the State. 1t il
not true Vance is first in war, first il
peace and first in the hearts of his coun
II trymen.
g Mr.. Gill, Of Franklin, grew eloquen
It in his words of praise of Vance Sale
| ha md 1,t no nl l.
trust him.
n Rev. A. d. Perry, of Chatham, sal
IA that he considered it the highest homo
Of of his life to vote for Vance.
fe Mr.. w. t. Adams, OF Granville, second
al ed the nomination, rejoicing in the set
Element of differences, and the adoptio
IS of the resolutions.
is Mr.. G. W. Davis, of Wake, spoke c
Or his love for Vance and said that thoug
W uninstrHcted, Wake gladly gave Vanc
m five votes.
lie Senator Green, of Harnett, spok
or words of pleasant commendation of th
tn great Senator.
ry Then there was great cheering, ar
Id then the chair put the question an
Senator Vance was nominated by a.
n clamation by rising vote.
ed This was the signal for great applaus
ill the people rose and shouted and shove
id their exceeding great JOY.
On motion of Mr. Long, OF Colur
g, bus, a committee Of three was appointe
or to wait upon Senator Vance and invi
ht him to address the caucus. The fo
N, lowing committee was appointed: NJ
He Long, of Columbus, Senator Ard
an and Capt. Pickett
VS.. Vance Enters.
M The entrance OF Senator Vance "
av the signal Of an enthusiastic WELDON
m. which might well touch the heart of al
d I man. 1t showed the love of the peoI
he for him.
As Senator Vance entered it mig
red we'll be said that he never looked bt
t ter or greater in his life.
to He said in substances:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN Th
ac- ty-siX years ago | stood IN this We
hall as the representative of my natl
for county of BunCOmbe. / stand here
,m- thank you for the fourth time for
Gus nomination for the great position of
/ In 5. Senator. [ cannot do so WlthC
| in more or less Of very sincere emotit
nee During the years have represented y
| do not say / have represented y
ma wisely and ably, but have represent
ter you faithfully and honestly to the b
of my ability. During that thirty
aaS al; years, am proud to be able to say Il
pA you have never had occasion to blush
lest my conduct. Nothing disrepntable
he gathered around my name. You ht
nee. had no occasion to be ashamed of "
us representative in the q. S. Senate.
He Many great events have occurred 81
To | was member in this hall. Wond
too full changes have taken place. We b
He met all with composure, and we b
not overcome disasters with fortitude 6
nee heroism The condition of our coun
pri- now, however, should demand our
tentlon. Our condition now Is Wor
, in of your consideration. | shall dwell al
was the present. !,
,ad 1t is told of Lord Palmerston tt
has upon one occasion, when a long wine
man began his speech he began to sp
that upon the time OF the 1nvas
Set julius Caesar, and Palmers