The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18

Hon. Charles T. OFerraii was yester-
day nominated on the first ballot by the
State Gubernatorial Convention as the
Democratic candidate for the position Of
Governor of Virginia; Major r. c. Kent,
Of Wythe, Lieutenant Governor. and Ma
jor r. Taylor Scott, Of Fauquier. for the
position Of Attorney General
Colonel OFerrai was placed in nomina-
tion by Judge w. f. Rhea. Of Bristol,
who spoke only about ten minutes in
behalf Of the Congressman. The nomina-
ton was seconded by Colonel II. j. VIII
uams. OF Augusta who made a strong
plea for the successful candidate; Judge
w. T. Adkins, Of Meckenburg, Hon.
Marshall Mccormick, Of Clarke; Penn
broke Petit, Of Fluvanna. and others.
Colonel A. S Buford was placed in
nomination by Major c. S. Stringfelow
Of Richmond I'm an admirable speech,
and he was followed by George c. Cabell
in a strong plea for the Richmond candi-
da.e
Major ]. Hoge Tyler was placed in
n0miradon in a neat speech by Judge
w. r. Staples and the nomination was
heartily seconded by Judge George e.
Caasen, Of Roanoke.
The committee on resolutions did not
submit their report, as was expected
early I'm the evening. but asked to sit
I'm the convention. The motion was made
90 have the committee on resolutions sub
init their report before the nomination Of
o candidate for Governor. This was voted
down by a heavy majority, and the work
OF nominating a candidate for Governor
vas al once gone into.
At the mention OF Colonel Charles T.
OFerralrs name wild shout fairly
lifted the roof from the spacious struc-
ture, and the Congressman received on
the FIRST ballot l.lie votes out OF total
Of 1913. Major j. Hoge Tyler received
S60 votes and Colonel A. 5. Buford l59.
The nomination was then made unani-
nous. and Hon. Charles +. OFerrall was
declared the Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor of Virginia.
In well-timcd speech Judge Duncan. of
Lee. nominated Colonel Robert c. Kent.
n
he was chosen the Democratic nominee
by acclamation for that position.
After a great deal OF hlibustering all
around the vote was taken for the nomi-
nation FOR the position Of the Attorney
Generalship, and resulted i'm more than
1000 votes for Major Scott, who was
nominated by acclamation.
In the Hands of Politicians.
The city of Richmond was in the hands
Of Virginia politicians yesterday in dead
earnest The unterrined took charge OF
the capital Of the old Dominion from
the West End TO Fulton. and from the
Exposition Grounds 10 the north banks OF
the historic James. Through the princi-
pal thoroughlares and streets of the city
groups Of politicians could be seen stand
ing on the street corners and at many OF
the restaurants. while immense throngs
crowded about the lObbies Of the various
hotels and lost no time in putting In
the final verbal touches in favor of
their friends.
The city presented a lively appearance
throughout the day. Nearly all the Gu
bernatorial delegates reached the city
on Tuesday night, and the political mcr-
curry gradually climbed up the gubernato-
rial thermometer. until about u;SO
o'clock. when a kind Of fever heat was
reached Nearly every train rolling into |
The city yesterday brought hedNy |
freight OF interested politicians, and the |
good citizens Of Richmond. as matter |
of course greeted them with open arms.
Never. for the past twenty years. has
there been such representative body OF
the Commonwealth in this city Judges,
congressman, senators, aspirants, legal /
lights. shining Ike as many stars I'm the
armament OF equity. delegates, editors,
correspondents. reporters. committeeman,
and host OF rising young Democracy.
There was probably never more har-
monlOus convention held In this city than
the one now I'm session Scarcely a rip
pie of il-wiil or hard feeling can be
detected on the various streets and the
smiling countenances Of the delegates
from the various districts are clear tndl-
cations that though the contest is n
strong one. and opposition win be met on
various questions. all VIII be done an
true Democratic harmony. and the best
of good will prevails among the patriotic
sons of the sacred soil
AZ 10 o'clock yesterday morning car
Iiases were as thick as bees in a bloom
ing clover patch. and the Hobbies OF the
sTVerM hotels presented AN animated
scene. little later the great throng
s,tAh 20 move slowly towards Shell
Dprhes warehouse. and by II o'clock that
,racious s. structure began 10 1ll up slowly.
ias warehouse Is. perhaps, the most