Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-30

works made the night brilliant with
their grand scintillations, and cheers ana
"rebel yells" made the welkin ring as
tho nrocession passed through the streets.
At about $50 the procession reached the
arnory OF Company u. Third Nlrgiha
Regiment. where the speaking took place.
and which was crowded to suffocation.
THE MEETING.
Or. w. c. n. Randolph. chairman or
the Committee on Invitation, presided. lie
introduced Senator George w. Morris
chairman Of the joint committee or thc
LEGISLATURE. who then delivered to Mr..
Martin the formal notification OF his
election. The Hon. j. T. Ellyson' CHAIR
man of the State Democratic Committee'
and many other prominent Nirslhilhs
occupied seats on the platform. Large
crowds Of people from Scottsulle' tne
home OF Mr.. Martin. and other points
In the county, Staunton, Lynchburg,
Richmond. Washington, Culpeper, ana
other points were in attendance.
SPEECH OF MIR. MARTIN.
Mr. Martin. being introduced, spoke as
follows:
Mr. chairman. and Gentlemen OF the
| legislative COmmittec,-Soon after tnC
death of that eminent Virglnian. the Hon
Tohn 8 Barbour, one OF the ablest, wisest
and most patriotic men who ever served
! this commonwealth, / determined to be-
come a candidate To succeed MIN IN tht
| high and honorable position he had hiieo
with such distinction. AS l understood
| the genius Of our institutions any citi
zen OF the Commonwealth had right &c
| become a candidate for public favor. but
| none had any right 20 or claim upon any
! Office In the gift OF the people. l adopted
| NO unmauly or insincere course. ulu
not simply express a willingness 10 enter
! the public service II required to do so py
NV fsllow-cItizens- announced mysell
a. candidate for the position or senator
| from Virginia In the Congress- OF Inc
United States.
AN HONORABLE ELECTION.
7 considered It then, and consider II
now. an honorable ambition. one l was
neither afraid or ashamed 10 avow.
submitted myself, my character. and my
/ humble qualifications 10 the scrutiny anl
| to the Judgment OF a generous ana chlV'
alrous people. A decided majority OF the
members OF the Virginia Legislature. then
in Office. did me the honor TO recommend
me to the Governor for appointment u
iii the vacancy, but our most exceiieh'
| Governor In the discharge of the duty I'M
| uosed upon him, found one he deemed
! worthier than myself I was not humili-
! ated that so distinguished son Of Vir-
ginia should be preferred over me. honor
| General Hunton. and though l suffered
the pain Of disappointment at my defeat
7 am sure no words ever escaped me ex'
| cent in commendatlon OF the ability, char
| acter. and valuable public services, rec
| ognlzed by the appointment made by the
! Governor Since that action or the GOV
| ernor and with the names OF all or my
| competitors before the public. the legisla'
tive elections were held last fall.
RESPONSIBILITY AND HONOR.
Under these circumstances am
indebted Mr.. Chairman, to the
honorable body TO which you and the
members OF your committee belong, for
the honor Of having the high trust con-
| fided to me. / beg 70 acknowledge my
most grateful appreciation. L realize
| that the responsibility OF the office Is
commensurate with the honor conferred.
will 90 into office unembarrassed by
nledecs OF any kind. / am under no
obligations to any individual or private
interest. The best recognition TO make
for the honor conferred upon me. Is to
devote myself earnestly and resoiuteiy
to the discharge OF the duties as
signed me. with sincere pur'
nose 10 maintain the honor and promote
Inc welfare OF the people OF this Com.
monwealth. To that. and TO that only
l stand pledged.
HIS FRIENDS.
To those friends whose generous en-
couragement and support have accom-
plfshed for me the success ! nave at
tained. I owe a lifetime Of devotion
] nF my heart
10 heat when turn my back on one OF
them. or fail TO respond TO any just cal
one OF them may make upon me. an
especially grateful TO you. Mr.. Chairman
I and gegtlemen Of the committee, for tbs
| onnorttfnity you have afforded me ol
rece,yirtg this formal notification OF my
electior In the presence OF my neighbor.
and friends.
IN GRATEFUL THANKS.
To Vim. my fellow-citizens of Char
,ottesvisle and AIbemarie county, my
heart ,ioes out in grateful thanks, fol
tvour nresence here tonight to testify 4
your Confidence in me and 10 your In
sarest IN my welfare and success. Mex
10 my own self-resDect prize the re
snect and confidence Of the people OF m,
native county. | value these far beyons
| the mere possession OF any Office. s.
long. my feilow-countrymen. as you cai
rejoice with me I'm my rejoicing and sym
pathtze with me in my distress. VII
feel SUE am hewing close 70 the lin
az trutk. justice, and right thank you
nv fehow-eountrymen. from the bottom
1 Of my :aeart.
The epeech was received with unhoun
enthusiasm. and long-continued cheers.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Telegsams from Colonel n. :. Wick