The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18
ENDORSING BUFOkD.
Major Charles $. siringfellow Does So IN
an Able Manner.

Major Charles S. Stringfoll0w. IN ro-,t-
mating Colonel 4. S. Buford, sald:.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the Con.
vention:
can find no warrant for this vas,
gathering OF so many OF the reureserf,.
tive men OF Virginia, either I'm the writ.
ten constitution or laws under which yya
live; but | do find IN the simple fact tina,
you are here assembled I'M obedience b,
the command Of the people acting IN
primary meetings outside Of but in ala
OF the constitution and laws. most sls.
niticant proof Of their capacity So 10
mould their customs and institutions as
best 10 preserve the right Of self-g0veru-
ment and the enjoyment OF the liberties
won by the valor and guaranteed a. Ne
by the wisdom Of our fathers. Leat
cest mol ! am the State a vain French
king once arrogantly proclaimed am
the people, the thrifty, hard-workInE
taX-paying people or Virginia the great
Democratic party declares to-day. And
so you have met IN IT'S behalf. not merely
TO nominate but thanks 10 the wisdom.
intelligence and courage Of that prrs
by your nomination substantially % elect
a Governor for four years from January
next
that has been committed 10 your keep
Ing but | doubt not that you wil exc.
cute 10 with an eye single 20 the welfare
OF Virginia. for whatever else may haYa
persisted when that flag that SO many ~
you followed through four long years ~
victory and defeat. battle SCARED but
glory crowned. was furled AT Apnomat-
tox. one thing at least survives that
springs I'm the breasts of NirrnIa's sons
eternal ms hope itself the love OF their
mother State.
You will not be embarr ssd in the
selection you have to make by tho
paucity. but by the number of the nspl-
rant. FOR the great honor you have to
confer. each one Of whom would wear
it most worthlly.
From the beautiful Valley. With lts
green pastures and fertile fields comes q
candidate who was no mean soldier Boz that
great struggle for individual liberty and
constitutional rights, when those fields
echoed 20 the tread Of hostile hosts and
drank the precious blood 81 heroes whose
names and deeds. inscribed not alone 900
the page OF history. but I'm the hearts OF
their countrymen. this world will meyer
willingly let die; and who since then has
battled for the same great cause with
knightly chivairy and zeal on the hOor
OF the Federal Congress.
The great Southwest. rich with the cat
lie on It's thousand hills. from whose
depths men dig almost every ore known
IN the useful arts. asks your votes for a
gentleman Of distinguished ability. who
has already filled honorable posts in tho
Government Of the State with credit 10
himself and the people.
Not Least.
And last, though J venture 20 add not
least. for we are all proud o. this fair
capital Of ours that PhOenix-like has
risen from tho ashes Of '5 and n'umrd
herself for n higher and a n0bIer fleht.
Richmond, always true 90 the traditions.
the honor aud the interests Of Virginia,
Richmond presents Tor your consideration
one Of her best loved and most honored
S. Buford.
For half century and more she has
borne tho brunt Of taxation without
and never failed % give "a most
liberal response 20 every demand that
has been made on the time the talents
md the money % her people. How
much they have contributed 90 the re-
and development of the state
Is known and read OF all men. and yei
II I mistake not. during all these years
with perhaps a single exception, 10 resi-
dent OF Richmond has been honored wli1
| seat on the bench OF the Court n Ap-
peals. IN the Federal Senate or thr aK-
acutlve chair. though many of them,
whose names are household words have
been pre-eminentiy fitted by character
and attachments 10 ad0ru these
exalted stations. Surely she may ask That
you Will impartlally and generously weigh
the merits and qualifications Of the maA
of her choice
/ shall assume that you know some
hing. for which of you who has taken
my interest I'm the history and proer
n your State during the past five ana
.wCnty years does not know s0me'h.ri X
Colonel BuforCs life and character ai1
seryices7 and therefore add blt Nus
10 ~ @ mention OF MS rame AMI h' ihiA6
n fulsome eulogy
The story Of his life happily finds many
1 parallel IN this Heaven-blessei lanl'
where the hopes. the aspirations ana ea-
srgies that the spirit OF liberty engellrf
ire protected in their enjoyment ana eA-
.rcise by sovereign law that here tif'
Is sheltering aegis over the highest a-4
he lowest. the richest and the l1oTfs'
alike. II is the story 81 man sli-"s
rom a sturdy. respected ard sei-is'
ipecting stock, born 10 but n meagre pi
ance OF this worlds goods. but giii'o
~ kindly nature with n vigorous intel
ect. a determined will and a brave heart
Who unaided by adventitlOus circnm'
stances. has rough-hewn his way through
N opposing obstacles TO honest compe-
ency and the affection and respect OF IS
not by the tricks or trade.
he arts OF the advocate or the wiles u
he demag0gue. but by hard labor Inter
Igently directed and the faithful as
barge Of all the duties. obligations ahl
responsibilities OF a busy. useful life.
As Man.
very self-reliant, but a very hh'
nd generous man: a man OF action. N.'
I words. though few men can more
learly and forclbly express their ideas.
nd he has ideas worth expressing h's
laims 10 that affection and regard -.
ot upon brilliant triumphs I'm the nsiu
Z letters or the arena OF debate o..
pom those solid qualities OF head atN
cart that ennoble true manhood ana lu'
uccessfn management Of practical oIsi
ess affairs OF great pith and momehl
uring many years spent largely in t"7
ublic service and ofttimcs without re-
iard.
Already a successful lawyer when We
rum beat 10 arms IN 1861. he fell IN as
riyate IN the ranks and shared the oaf
ers and hardships OF camp and neid WIZ
Is neighbors and friends until sent ~
snresent them for the second time In the