The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-30
MARTIN Is WELCOMED.
1HE sESxroR-ELEcr rs OFFICIAL
LIZ NOTIFIED or MS ELECTION.
Epfhusiassic Reception OF the AIbensrie
Democrsss-Iiis speech Aeknowi-
edging the Honor.

Charlottesville, ADeHaftes anu d'c SUI
rounding country turned out here tonight
10 give Hon. Thomas s. Martin, the
United States senator chosen at this SEES
rIon OF the Legislature. warm welcome
'rhe town was thronged tonight 10 greet
the honored son OF Albemarie ana tns
successor So the Senate of the late Hon.
John \. Barbour and General Hunton.
The occasion was the official notification
by the legislative committee OF Mr.. Mar
tins election as the colleague OF the eio-
qucnt John w. Daniel. Tie Charlottes-
Vile people made IL an event 10 be re-
meubcred. and which Mr.. Martin Will no
doubt recall with pleasure for long years
10 come.
The admirers Of the senator-eiect crowd
ed into the opera-house, where the lor-
mai notification was made. The pretV
little hall was appropriately ana taste
fully urotared for the occasion. When
Mr.. Martin came into the opera-house he
was greeted with round after round OF APP
plause. given with a hearty goodwill.
on the stage were not only prominent
men from Washington. but many OF the
leading citizens OF this place Conspicuous
among the throng In the building was
largo delegation OF the University stu
dents. After the speech Of the chairman
of the legislative committee, formally ad-
vislng the prospective senator OF DIS eIec-
ton. that gentleman took the stand. ne
did not appear TO show any SIGNS vi ms
recent slight indisposition. and his utter
ances were clear and resonant.
Mr. Martins Speech.
The following is the speech OF HON
Thomas Martin: .,.
N-,rgtniau. the Hon. John S. Barbour one
~ Tho ablest. wisest, and most patriotic
non who eyer served this commonwealth
determined TO become n candidate 10
succeed him in the high and honorable
position he had filled with such dlstinc-
tion.
AZ understood the genius OF our In
stiuitions. any citizen Of the Common
wealth had a right 90 become candidate
for public favor, but none had any right
10 or claim upon any office in the gift OF
the people / adopted no unmanly or
irsincere course. ] old not simply express
A Willingness to enter the public service
~ required 10 do so by my felow-citizens.
1 announced myself a candidate for the
position OF senator from Virginia in the
Congress Of the United States. l consider
ed II then, and l consider ii now, an
honorable election. one was neither
afraid or ashamed 10 avow. submitted
myself. my character and my humble
TO the scrutiny and TO the
Judgment of a generous and a chival-
rous people.
A decided majority of the members or
the Virginia Legislature then in office did
me the honor TO recommend me TO the
Governor for appointment 10 fill the va
cancy, but our most excellent Governor
In the discharge of the duty imposed
upon him. found one he deemed worthier
than myself. ! was not Inundated that so
distinguished son OF Virginia should
be preferred over me- / honor General
Hunton, and though / suffered the pain
Df disappointment at my defeat, 1 am
sure no words ever escaped me except in
OF the ability. character and
public services recognized by the
appointment made by the Governor. Since
that action OF the Governor. and with the
names OF all of my competitors before
the public. the legislative elections were
held last fall under these circumstances. 4
am indebted MIR. Chairman, TO the hon.
orahle body 10 which you and the men,
beers OF your committee belong fer the
honor or holding the high trust conhdea
to me.
His Acknowledgment.
4 beg TO acknowledge my most grateful |
appreciation. / realize that the respon- |
sibility Of the Office is commensurate with |
The honor conferred. 1 will 20 into Of |
ice uDembarrassed by pledges of any
KIND. i am under no obligation to any |
Individual or private interest. The best |
recognition TO make for the honor con- |
Ierred upon me Is 10 devote myself earn |
esuy ana resolutely 20 the discharge Of |
The duties assigned me, with a sincere |
purpose to maintain the honor and pro- |
mote the welfare OF the people of this
commonwealth. TO that, and TO that |
,nly, stand pledged, To those friends |
whose generous announcement and sun /
port have accomplished for me the sue |
cess have attained. owe lifetime of |
ievouon. May the pulsations of nv |
heart cease when / turn my back on one !
'I them or fail TO respond TO any lust |
sali one or them may make upon me |
am especially grateful so you, MIR. Chair /
man, and gentlemen OF the committee. |
lor the opportunity you have afforded |
me or receiving this formal notification |
81 my election in the presence of my |
leiehbors and friends.
10 you. my feIlow-citizens OF Char |
iottesyille and Albemarle county. my |
'ehrt goes out. TN grateful thanks for your |
presence here tonight to testify 10 your |
confidence In me and To your interest |
~ my welfare and success. Next TO nv |
'wn self-respect. 1 prize the respect and |
'onndence OF the people Of my native |
county. value these far beyond the |
mere possession OF any Office.
Hewing to the Line.
80 long, my fellow-countrymen as
'oe can rejoice with me I'm my rejoicing
ma sympathize with me I'm my distress |
VIII feel sure l am hewiug close TO the |
Inc OF truth, justice. and right. thank |
lou' my teiio~-eountrymen, from the /
The preparations, which have been ooIns,
N FOR two weeks, for the public reception
u the Hon. Thomas S. Martin, United |
,tateS senator-elect, We're pretty well |
inlshed by last evening. The work OF
making ready for such an occasion is |
never light. but In the present case being
lone by close personal friends Of Mr.
Martin. was cheerfully and LOYALTY en-
'aged In by every one who oould ma |
Inything TO do. Previous engagements"
AVE not been alleged as reasons for de.
inning 10 serve on committees organized |
or work.
There are two reasons for this. one OF
which Is sufficient-Tom Martin is the
PERSONAL friend Of nearly every man in
his city and county, and whenever the
opportunity Is offered. delights In render
ms friendly services 10 those in need Of
hem. Ever since leaving college ne has !
,racticed at the Albemarle bar. and is
'eld Ia high esteem by lawyers and peo-
lie.
Line of Procession.
The procession formed on west Main
treet, In the following order:
Police. mounted; Stonewail Brigade
sand; Monticello Guard. captain 4. s.
Keller. commanding; Charlottesville Fire
company. Frank Gilmer. command,nv.
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