Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-18
THE VALLEYS CnIEFTAIS.

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THE VALLEYS CHIEFTA1N.
From Lee TO Aocomac. from Frederick
to Mecklenburg, | speak the mighty voice
of the people when | declare that man to
he the knishtiy chieftain from the Valley
of Virginia.
Peace hath its victories no less re-
nowned than war" and his brilliant ser
vice upon the field OF bate finds IT'S
parallel in the halls of legislation. His
wounded body is living testimony OF his
devotion 20 Nirginia-her soil has drank
of his blood. aud IN the sweat OF his face
he's the glory of her people been made
richer and brighter. [dreat appiause.I
DO you ask for an advocate of low taxa
ton? IL so. he has record unsurpassed
by any member of Congress within the re-
cent history OF American politics.
Do you ask for a protector OF labor and
friend of the agricultural interests OF the
State? Go read the record OF his con-
pressional cnreer-five times endorsed by
that great agricultural section OF the
State-aud ind that the history OF his po-
Iitical life is history interviewer with
ceaseess efforts in their behalf.
With recognized ability he stepped to
the front and won distinction for his state
and for himself reputation as broad as
the limits Of the American Union.
SHOWED OF WHAT he Is MADE.
In the Flfty.Rrst Congress. when con-
stitutlOnal liberty was trembling IN the
balance: when nutocratic power was sap
ping the foundation of American free
dom; when the hand OF despot, was
forcing tue chains for the political en-
slavement Of the South, he stood like
jackson At the first battle of Manassas and
hurled defiance at the ruthless invaders
of his country. In those eyer-memoraole
fights he showed that he was made OF the
stuff that heroes are made of and the peo-
pie love him "a tried and trusted leader.
His name belongs to virginia, but the
whole South shares in the glory OF his
achievements. Applause
We recall the fierce political struggles
in this State for the last ten years, and
hear the people from Tidwater TO beyond
the mountains clamoring for help. We
see him leave his own fortunes 10 the peo-
pie of his district, and upon every hus-
tings in the Commonwealth We see him
driving terror into the ranks OF the
enemy.
Whenever the people called no respond
ed, and no night was ever too Oars ana no
sun was ever too hot.
And now, in the hour OF our political
prosperity. we will not desert HIM who
was our best friend in the hour OF pOlitl-
cal adversely. | know that political par
ties are often ungrateiul, but know, too,
that ingratitude will fnd no restIng-place
in the bosom of this convention. lap
plauSe.
HIS FUTURE USEFULNESS.
But the great service he may yet render
| the State because of his conspicuous posi-
| ton IN national councils is urged as rea-
son why be should be continued in that
capacity. Whlle he has served tho people
with constant fdelity almost twice as long
as Jacob served for his wife, yet he Is
asked TO yield the coveted prize OF his
! lie. not for auy neglect of duty, but that
\ no has been only too faithful! In has incom-
! parable devotion to the people.
No Virginian can have any higher ambi-
! ton than to be Governor OF the old Com
/ monwoaith. Inc achievements or her
people are unparalleled by any other since
+ the creation OF man. she mas been hfSt
4 in war aud first in peace" and the highest
! admiration of the civilized world is given
to hers. the brightest pages upon Its his
tory.
THE MAN TO NOMINATE.
! He whom we would ask YOU TO commits;
I sion TO be the Chief Executive OF the old
/ State and for the next four years TO dweli
within the gates OF her beautiful capital
| city-a city made glorious by the memo
ries of the past--will be worthy success.
sor 10 any who have gone before him, ana
will indeed be a Governor OF the pee,
pie, by tine people. and for the people.
| lApplause.l
Nominate him. aud the Democracy OF
the nation will applaud.
Nominate him, and the Democracy OF
| Virginia will weep for joy."
! Nominate O'FeIrall. and you know that,
with matchless courage, he Will carry
your Tag upon every feld and into the
| midst OF every fight and YOU know that
wherever his white plume waves the peo-
ple will follow him with all the devotion
I that Napoleon was ever followed by the
army OF Italy.
Judge Rhea was accorded Grand CON-
pliment in the applause he received when
he concluded his speech.