Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-30
OF the District Of Columbia.

introduced, and in a graceful manner the
gentleman, in behalf Of Virginia, the state
legislature and the committee OF notifca-
ton. made formal announcement TO the
Senator-elect OF the fact OF his election.
MT. Martha Speaks.
Thus. at Sis. Mr.. Martin was brought %
his feet, and as he arose the great audience
broke into a perfect tumuit of applause, be
ginning a storm which continued for at
least three minutes. Even frantic efforts
on the part OF the band to outsound the
cheering were futile Meanwhile Mr. Mar
tin, holding his left hand against his ear.
stood waiting for an opportunity. When
II came he began with a voice somewhat
sharpened by hoarseness, and for perhaps
nve minutes he spoke moderately, but most
feelingly, and with delightful diction. He
alluded to the late Senator John S. Bar
bour. paying a superior tribute to his hon.
esty. ability and high character, and then
observed that soon after Mr.. Barbour's
death he determined to attempt to seek the
seat thus made vacant.
Il considered" he said. that any citizen
had a natural and unQuestionable right 20
announce himself as q candidate for such
an ONCE. did not believe that any citizen
had any especial right to any absolute
claim upon such a great honor. i felt then
and feel now that my ambition was an
honorable one. and In that belief submit
ted myself. my character and qualifications
to the careful scrutiny and judgment OF a
generous. intelligent and fsir-minded people
and hoped for success. That our governor
found a man whom he deemed worthier
than myself-Gen. Hunton-and that did
not get the appointment was OF course. a
disappointment to me. but IL did not lessen
my ambition. So. when next a possible OPP
portunity arrived. 1 again entered the lists.
and with what result you all know.
while expressing my gratitude TO you.my
fellow citizens, i wish to say that i shall
take up my new responsibilities unembar-
raised by any pledge whatsoever: under no
obligation political to any individual or cor
poration. / Will undertake my new duties
actuated solely by a sincere desire to MAIN
tain the welfare and promote the best inter-
ests of the people Of this state. I am graft
fed that the formal notification of my elec-
ton has thus been made before my friends.
and to you. my neighbors. I am deeply In.
debted for this magnificent testimonial. IL
is a demonstration which, I assure YOU. I
prize more highly than do the seat 20
which you have sent me. and with equal
fervor do I declare that i trust the pulsa-
tons OF my heart may cease to beat ere
turn my back on those who have helped mo
through life to such successes as have at
tanned. In conclusion. ] thank the citisens
of glorious old Albemarle from the bottom
of my heart"
Frequently. during his remarks was Mr.
Martin interrupted by applause, and when
he took his seat, the cheers and yells were
furiously spontaneous.
Congratulatory speeches were made by
Senator Flood. Taylor Ellison. Micajah
Woods and John r. Moon. and shortly after
Q O'Clock the meeting adjourned informally.
niment of cheers for Senator Martin. cheers
for Monticello. cheers for the university and
for Albemarle, the home OF Jefferson, Madi-
son, Monroe and Martin.