The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-24


which have completely overshadowed
the dull writings of Mark Twain, Josh
Billings, Bill Nye and Eli Perkins, this
intellectual giant moves with majestic
stride, seeking whom he may devour.
The Richmond Conventions Work
The State Democratic Convention en-
tered upon its work last Wednesday with
great heartiness and industry. From the
first fall of the gavel to the hour of ad-
journment progress was the wish and
the demand of the members. The dis
comforts of an unusually sultry day
spurred them on not less than their pat
riotic purpose to do their business
promptly
The absence of State Chairman Cor
den by reason of sickness was noted with
regret. The State Committee had, how
ever, made provisions to fill his place by
designating Mr.. Ellyson to call the Con-
vention to order, and that gentleman
performed the duty with a brief states
ment of these facts. 1t was a tempting
opportunity to make speech-an OPP
portunity few Virginians could have re-
sisted-but Mr.. Ellyson triumphed over
the temptation and at once introduced
as the temporary chairman Mr.. Beverly
B. Munford. AS was expected of him,
Mr.. Munford spoke, and spoke well.
What he said was not only appropriate
to the occasion, but will prove to be the
keynote of the coming canvass. Next
the usual committees were appointed and
the Convention took rest till O'Clock.
1t must have been known to expert
enced politicians that it was extremely
unlikely that the committees would be
ready to report in the short time allotted
them. Two out of the three were still
sitting when the Convention reconvened
Whilst waiting for their report an ora
torical season was INDUCED in from to
O'Clock. Our people are never satisfied
to return to their homes from a State
Convention without having heard their
"big men," No Convention would be
voted a success where this privilege was
denied the delegates. Hence the two
hours utilized for the purpose yesterday
afternoon were by no means wasted.
Quite the contrary 1t was feast of elo-
quence which prepared the way for the
consideration of platform questions, and
most of the speeches were addressed to
General Fitz Lee was the first speaker.
He was followed by Governor Mckinney.
Then came Senator John w. Daniel and
Messrs. John Goode, Claude A.Swanson,
R. q. Marshall and John E. Massey. In
the way of ovations, those which were
accorded to Donial and Lee exceled all
the rest.
At the night session, the Convention
having been permanently organized,
with the gavel in the masterful hands OF
Speaker Cardwell, bushes was promptly
proceeded with A motion to postpone
nominations until the Committee on
Resolutions was ready to report was
overwhelmingly defeated. There was
abundant precedent for this action. And
then the making of nominations for
Governor was begun. Rhea for OFFER
rail-, Stringfellow for Buford and Staples
for Tyler loosed eloquent tongues in eu-
logy of their favorite candidates, and
seconding speeches were made until in
sheer impa.ience the Convention refused
to hear any more of them and demanded
a vote.
The vote resulted in the triumphant
nomination of Colonel O'Ferrall, which
nomination was forthwith made unani.
NOUS That the Convention voiced the
wish of the people in this choice of gu
bernatorial candidate there can be no
doubt A long and useful public career,
party service extending to every portion
of the State, and personal magnetism of
unusual degree combined to make him
popular favorite and will give him great
strength at the polls in November. In
common with all good Democrats of this
State, the Dispatch is prepared to give
him its hearty and unfagging support.
OF his election we feel sure, but no surer
than that he will make an admirable
Executive. He has capacity, experience
in public affairs, industry and ambition
to promote the best interests of the Com.
mon wealth, and with all these qualities
can hardly fail of success as Governor
McKinney's successor.
Major Robert G. Kent, of Wythe, was
unanimously nominated for Lieutenant
Governor He comes from the South
west; has served in the House of Dele
gates, where he distinguished himself in
advocacy of legislation demanded by the
farmers, and though trained for the law,
long since abandoned practice, and is a
successful agriculturalist. He is a man
of fine personal appearance and dignified
bearing, and will preside over the Senate
most acceptably.
After speeches from the successful and
unsuccessful candidates both. the ticket
was completed by the denomination of
Acknowledgement r. Taylor Scott. The
contest was anamated, but, like that for
the governorship, was conducted in good
spirit. and won by the present incum-
bent largely upon the record he has
made in Office.
Thus we have for our trio of leaders
O'Ferrall, Kent and Scotia ticket pre-
senting many elements of strength and
well entitled to be called "a winner"
1t was after o'clock in the morning
when the Committee on Resolutions
made their report. The Convention was
then thin" snd exhausted by it's long
session. Only one expression was listen
ed for with particular interest-that in
relation to currency. This was found to
be chiefly reiteration of the Chicago
platform and demand for an expansion
of the currency.
This ended the work of the Conven-
ton, which we can truly say ''well and
quickly done. "-Richmo1od Times.
Postof1ce to be Removed
Owing to the bad sanitary condition
of the room used as the postof1ice in
Staunton Postmaster McCue has recon-
mended to the department at Washing>
ton change of location. 1t is expected