Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-19

gotten 30 bitter that in all probability IT
won't do to take either him or Hill. L
don't think our sentiments ought TO run
away with our judgment. There IL no
use Of nominating q man for fun. we
want one 10 win. II ever there was timo
when We should discuss the situation
calmly it is now. Our delegation ought
TO reason calmly and deliberately aud
then take the man that We can all unite
upon. | don't think that we ought TO
nominate a man whom even only one
| fourth OF the people oppose. Our dele
CATION is divided d-about one half are for
Cleveland and the other half for the
man to win. The people OF the Nintn
District are largely for Cleveland, but
will vote for the nominee and SEND an
uninstructed delegation.
Mr.. Henry Stuart, of Russell Ihe
Ninth District delegation is for Cleye'
lnnd. In Russell they are ii Tor
Cleveland and 6 against him. we Ia
vor uninstructed delegates.
Mr.. II. l.. Ailworth, of Northampton :
Our county is against instruction and
against Cleveland. | rather think 1t IS
best to drop both him and Hill and take
up some western man.
SATISFIED WITH ANY DEMOCRAT.
Mr.. A. NJ. Bowman, Of Salem | am
for Cleveland. think from present IN
dications he is the strongest man, al
though would be satisfied with any
good Democrat. Our county delega-
tion is about equally divided between
Hill and Cleveland.
Mr.. Bowman said that he thought 1t
would be folly to make the silver ques,,
ton an issue. Both parties were divided
upon it.
Hon. II. II. Downing, of front Royal,
Warren county "Some one voiced
my sentiments in the DISPATCH this
morning when they said that If they
could name the President they would
name Cleveland but if they were to
name tine nominee they would name
some other man. | admire HIM greatly.
but am willing TO sacrifice my likes and
dislikes for the sake of the party. am
opposed to instructing the delegations,
but favor tariff plank.
Mr.. David Pierce, of Wythe " am
Cleveland man and the Ninth district
is almost solid for him. | an against
instruction. but am in favor of knowing
who Won are voting for. L believe each
district is entitled to elect its own man. "
Mr.. II. l.. Deiarnette, OF Halifax !;
d" Ny delegation stands Il against Cleye-
land and l6 for him.
DROP THE SILVER QUESTION.
Mr.. George Ware, chief OF the fire
department OF Buena Vista: "Buena
Vista is solid for Cleveland and Rock
bridge is entirely for him. Throughout
the Valley they want hlm, too. We ia
yor uninstructed delegates. / think we
had better let the silver question drop.
wouldn't touch it with forty-foot
pole. 1t would be death-blow to any
candidate.
Mr.. w. Bullitt Fitzhugh, OF Cape
Charles al think our delegation IS
about 3 for Hill and 3 for Cleveland.
The politicians are for the Senator. but
the people are for the ex-President. We
favor uninstructed delegates. | think
Cleveland can carry our county without
any trouble. Accomac Is solid for him.
Hon. Basil B. Gordon, of Rappahan-
mock: 81 am in favor of harmony and
think il the representatives of the two
sentiments could ettogether they would
achieve the best results. 1t would, IN
me opinion, be very unwise to send an
n ,tructed delegation to Chicago"
Hon. Marshall Hanger. Of Augusta: 81
| I l. IN
an instructed delegation to Chicago"
THEN PREFERENCE FOR SENATOR
What ,Ien from All Sections Say About thu
Sentiment in Their Localities.
The sudden death last week of Senator
Barbour and the fact that his successor
will be appointed by the Governor with
ont delay has furnished topic OF con
yersation for the incoming delegates
which rivals the interesting questions OF
candidates, resolutions, and platforms,
As many of the delegates left their
homes within few days after the demise
of the distinguished Senator they are
not thoroughly conversant with the alb
solute choice in their respective sections,
but all have personal preferences, al
though preferring generally not to an-
nounce them.
No lobbying was done yesterday IN
the interest of any particular candidate
though a number OF the members OF the
Legislature were quietly interesting
themselves in behalf of Mr.. Thomas ),
Martin, Of Albermarlo, and the idea
LARGELY prevails that a strong petition
endorsed by majority OF them will be
given TO the Governor before the conyen'
ton adjourns.
WHO THEY FAVOR.
A DISPATCH reporter interviewed a
number of the leading delegates from
the various districts of the State, and the
following responses were made to the
inouiry as to their views regarding the
probable successor TO Mr.. Barbour:
Senator Dunn, OF Albemarle "Our
neonle are unanimous for Mr.. Thomas ).
Martin. because We believe him TO be
the ablest man of age in the State.
Hon. T. C. Pitcher, of Fauquier: 1--WE
are strongly for General Eppa Hunton.
knowing him to be thoroughly
equipped" .
county: "Our people seem about
evenly divided between Ex-Governor
Lee and Colonel Charles L. O'Ferrall,
| but would be satisfied with Mr.. Martin. "
Senator Echols, OF Augusta "The
matter has come so suddenly that there
has been but little opportunity to learn
their choice. attended the funeral at
Washington and came directly here.
GooDE OR MARTIN.
Senator Barnes, OF Nansemond coun-
ty: Personally would prefer Hon.
John Goode, and more especially as We
claim him in the Second District. How
ever, Mr.. Thomas $. Martin has very
strong claims upon the party"
Colonel II. q. Marshall, Of Ports
mouth 81 have only heard suggestions
and do not know the consensus OF
opinion. Lee, Tucker, and Martin have
| -o;,or4iv pame1 and aithar Of