The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

brilliant and patriotic course OF her Illus
trious son, John ". Daniel as "a Demo
crat and United states Senator hereby
records her enthusiastic endorsement on
the same and names him to the Legisla-
ture as his own successor ia the United
states Senate"
Nominations for Attorney General were
then declared 20 be order and nominating
speeches were limited TO ten minutes while
the time for secondng nominations was
fixed al five minutes.
FLOOD NAMES MANN.
state Senator II. j.. Flood, of Appomat-
tox. was the first speaker who secured
the floor and who placed I'm nomination
Judge William II. Mann, Of NOttOway.
He spoke as follows:
State Senator IL. ID. Flood here arose 20
place in nomination Judge William ii.
Mann OF Nottoway county. lie spoke
az follows:
"I arise 20 place I'm nomination for the
position Of Attorney General. the name of
gentleman who IN all of the relations OF
life has shown himself 10 be true ua-
triot. a Christian gentleman and a hard
working and earnest Democrat.
Thrown upon his own resources at the
early age OF sixteen. he entered the clerk
ONCE of the county of Nouoway as
deputy Soon the clouds of war daIkeu-
od the horizon OF his native state ana al
though stll Il boy in years. he dropped
the pen 90 take up the musket and from
the beginning TO the close oi that memo
rable struggle for independence be dis
charged his duties as "a soldier in such
manner as 10 challenge honorable COM
parison with the bravcst and most deter
mined Of his comrades.
1.-THE war ended. he returned 10 the
clerk S Office and in his spare hours de-
voted himself 10 the study Of the profes-
sion OF law. His quick and vigorous mind
animated with an indomitable energy soon
qualified him 20 enter the profession OF
which his unhagging zeal, charm OF char
actor. clearness of Judgment and sterling
integrity has made him most distin-
guished member.
"But his devotion TO his profession did
not blind him to his duties as "a good
citizen and q Christian gentleman; ne rob
bed his eXacting mistress OF valuable
time which was devoted 90 Christian work
and the support Of the Democratic party.
HE GAVE FREELY
Giving freely Of his hard-earned sub
stance to support the church and its min
isters. he was mindful that. n peace. pros
perity and happiness should return 10 ana
abide with this old commonwealth, it
must be through. the success OF the Dem
Ocratlc party
Feeling this and understanding that
pcace has it's duties as well as war the
spirit which carried the beardiess boy 10
the ranks Of the Confederate army I'M
PEELED him 10 be active i'm the support or
that party. which meant all To ms be-
loved State and her sister Soulherh
States.
.It can truly be said OF him that from
the organization Of the conservative party
10 the presidential canvass IN when the
rnatcblcss leader Of the people. Nihiam
Jennings BRYAN went down IN deieat'
overwhelmed by the money power ana
cornorate monopolies and trusts OF the
oountrv there has been no campaign
countv State or national. In this state
i'm which his party nominees ala not re-
ceive al his hands an earnest active ana
LOYAL support IL
'srhls devotion has been supreme. lie
has been potent for good, because no
selfsbress has stained his efforts FROM
Inc stump his voice has cayed the Ias-
CARDS from their home; stimulated the
weak and wavering. inspired in the breast
of the respondent renewed hope, ana
urged the enthusiastic on TO unparalleled
exertions and Democratic ascendency Is
assured: but amid all this plendor or
achievement he has rcmainded the newer
OF wood and drawer OF water.
Il present the name Of a man who, 10
great learning. maturity Of intellect ana
a splendid judgment, unites that pure ana