The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18
CHAS. T. O'FERRALL.

wnrren-O'Ferrall, Z; Iyier. D.
Warwick-o'Ferraii 10. - -
washington-Of erfaii, TO- iyief' AZ
Buford. 2.
Observation-Disclosures e
wtse-Tyler. II.
Wvthe-OFerrall, L; Tyler. H.
York-OFerrall. 3.
orrrgs.
,exandrfa--O'Ferrall, IL; Buford, D.
Hrfstol-O'Ferrall, B.
yfuena Vista,-O' Ferrall. g.
charIottesyille-oF 2: Tyler. i
Buford. /. ., 49,
Danville-O'Fcrrall. 1; Buford, y.
Fredericksburg-OF errall, 4
ynchburg--O'Ferrail, ~
Observation-Disclosures. 10.
Norfolk--O'Ferrall, Is; Tyler, T.
North Danvilie-O'Ferrall. Q; Buford, 3
Petersburg--OFerrall. 70.
ortsmouth-OFerrail. IL.
Radford-Tyler 6.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. IS: Buford, &c.
Roanokc-O' Ferraii. q.
sfaunton-O'Ferrall, Q.
Williamsburg O'Ferrall. l.
winchester--Tyler. q
Totai-O'Ferran. i.l4G; Tyler, 800; Blu
ford. ise Necessary TO choice, SsS.
Mr.. J. Hampton Hoge was next rec
o0njzed by the chair and he stated on
behalf OF The son OF the great Southwest.
the Lieutenant Governor of this State,
that he would move TO make the nomi-
nation OF Colonel O'Ferrall unanimous.
This was agreed 10. and Senator Law
less moved that a committee OF hve be
appointed to inform Colonel OFerral
Of his nomination, AMI invite MN 10
appear IN the convention. ana 10 also
invite the two other candidates TOT gu
bernatorial honors TO attend the session
The motion was carried.
The chair appointed Senator Lawiess'
Mator stringfellow. Mr.. McCracken. Mr..
~ l.. G. Scott and Judge Staples mem
hers OF that committee.
A motion made by delegate
from Prince William was carried TO
proceed 10 the nomination OF Ideuten-
ant Governor. A motion 10 make the
nominations without any speeches was by
the chair declared to be out of order.
For Lieutenant Governor.
On motion the convention went into the
nomination Of a candidate for Lieutenant
Governor.
While the nominations for Attorney
General were being made the committee
appointed 10 notify Colonel OFerrall OF
his nomination conducted him 10 the
stage. and he made the speech reported
elsewhere. Inc pvFtihNi
stepped TO the front OF the platform amid
tbunderous applause, and In the light OF
the eye and brightness OF his face showed
the pride OF the moment. His speech was
listened 10 with deep interest, and cheer
after cheer rent the air.
judge Duncan, of Lee county, n2mi-
nIted Robert c. Kent for Lieutenant
Governor. designating him as the peer OF
Oh rles T. O'Ferrail and any other Viz
ginian, fine lawyer, patriot and
statesman 1t was Immediately oVioent
who would be the nominee, and on mo-
ton the rules were suspended and Mr..
Kent was elected by reclamation, amid
great enthusiasm.
A motion was Ma &C. and carried pro-
vit,irg for a committee Of three 20 in
form Major r. c. Kent Of mis- nomination
for Lieutenant Governor. The cnair ap-
pointed Senator Flood OF Appomattox,
Nr. John +. Ryan OF Loudoun and Colo
mel Atkins Of Mecklenburg members OF
hat committee. Meanwhile Lieutenant
Governor Tyler had entered the hall.
,rd was ut once loudly cheered. Calls
Tor rim being made TO address the con-
v,ntion and indorse the Nominee, ne
stepped forward and was introduced by
Sneaker Cardwell. His speech ~ In an
)ther column.
on motion the convention proceeded 10
nominate the candidate for Attorney
General.
Hon. J. Hampton Hoge, Consul TO
Annoy. nominated Hon. ]. w. G.. Black
stone as q man weil-equipped and quail
fed. a lawyer OF ability and a man or
honor.
Colonel p. II. Aylett nominated Major
r. Taylor Scott amid considerable confu-
sion.
Hon. Rufus A. Ayers seconded the
nomination of Major Scott.
At this point Colonel r G. Kent. nomi-
nee for Lieutenant-Gov appeared
Ind addressed the convention briefly, as
elsewhere reported.
Colonel Buford. who could not be found
when the committee FIRST went out, ar
lived about this time and made patriodc
md well-rounded speech.
At the close OF Colonel Bufords speech
recorded vote on a motion to adjourn
vas called for and the motion, after
much confusion. was carried by the re-
luisite one-hfth OF the entire conven-
ion.
The call OF the roll by counties was
aiken. and resulted-ayes 543, noes Ito.
The vote was looked on as test be-
ween Blackstone and Scott and the an
was received as almost tan
amount TO SCOTS nomination.
Hon. James c. Marshall then nominated
William A. Little.
Mr.. Echols, OF Augusta, who put the
former motion TO adjourn, repeated his
notion, and the recorded vote was again
,alled for. Great excitement prevailed
1t these fiilibustering tactics
Cries Of who wants TO block the con-
1ention! Put him out! Great excite
nent.
Mr.. Echols moved 10 adjourn until 10
O'Clock to-day amended by changing
% o'clock. The convention in much
confusion. Motion TO adjourn Withdrawn
md a delegate from Accomac, who gave
way TO Colonel Buford an hour before,
claimed the floor and seconded the nomi-
nation OF Blackstone.
A. p. Rollins. Of Spotsylvania. seconded
w. A. Littles nomination.
After quarter of an hour of par
iamentary tactics the vote was ordered
nd taken.
Major Scott received over 1000 votes,
md before the result was made known
Mr.. Flood. of Appomattox. as a friend
4 Mr.. blackstone. moved that Major
SCOTS nomination be made unanimous.
carried with a whoOp.
Major Sect responded in a few well
'hosen words.
Mesrs. Blackstone and Little also
poke briefly.
The committee on resolutions thea pre-
ented its report through its chairman.
Hon. John Goode which was read and
lgrsed to.
The names OF the new members OF the
state central committee were then pre-
ented by districts. on motion OF MIR.
Rufus Ayers Mayor Ellyson was elected
chairman Of the State committee and