Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-04

the State convention, entire unanimity pSevo;,sS
among the district deputies Much diversity of o,;s
ion however, existed in relation to the other two
About p. the following pacard posted at tho
door of the court house.
"It is proposed that the deputies of tho couutie.
and towns in the third senatorial district, meet at the
tavern Of Mr.. William Edloe at O'Clock this eve
ming, for the purpose Of settling the rules by which
they will proceed &c. Some members now absent
are expected to arrive before that time This course
burg, March 9th, 1892"
After this notification, the deputies themselves
and the numberess citizens, from town and country
who had assembled on the occasion, separated.
Punctualy at four O'Clock the deputies before mn.
med, twenty in number, assembled at Edoes Ia
vern and having asked for, and obtained a private
room, they took possession of It and closed their
doors. A number of citizens and others met the
tavern to witness the proceedings; but ledrnnO from
one Of the deputies, who came out for moment.
that :he meeting was then private one, nearly oil
of them went away. One individual, more anxious
however, or more determined to perseyere and who
owning freehold in each of the towns and counties
OF the district then represented, except Charles CITY
county, feeling greater interest at stake perhsps
desired the depnty who came out to tate the fact to
! the meeting, aud to enquire whether under such
circumstances, he might not be permitted TO BIO nro
sent. After the meeting had been some,i no orpani
zed, member of it came to the door and
announced, to the few persons who remained
about the house, that the meeting was then pub-
! lie, and that all who chose to do 60 might como
in and notice the proceedings. On entering the room
! / understood that Col. Robert McCandsh of this
city, deputy from James City county, had been ap-
pointed chairman of the meeting, and Richard Coke
Jun. of Williamsburg, deputy frpp, the county or
York, made secretary. The meeting among other
things resolved 10 vote by counties and cities: and
in their proceedings to be governed by the r,,les ~
the Heusc of Delegates. HAVING resolved aIso =,
assemble 1T the courthouse tho following morn;rn
at ten O'clock the meeting ndiournc l.
Il On Saturday morning, according To adjournment
the members ofhe convention assembled at the court,
house-prescnt, as at the meeting on the evcang he
fore, all the deputies, except Dr. R. p. Richardson OF
James City-and having unanimously, appointed
Major Thomas Berkeley Griffin, of York Town. Pro-
sident, and Richard Coke, jr of WILLIAMSBURG. Sc
crctary, proceeded to cuisines
The convention was first addressed by Mr. John r
Christian OF Charles City, who in lucid animated
and impressive speech, explained the great oecs and
interests about which they had met TO act.
Several oth9r gentlemen also addressed the cbo;r
Mr.: Adams OF Henrico, after stating the Conven
ton, the entire unanimty which prevailed among tho
members IN relation to t,co distinguished individuals
suggested the propriety of at once dsposinp ofhc;,
electicn-and with this view he nominated John
Marshall of Richmond. of the individuals who
should be recommended to the people of this DIS
trlct for election to the State Convention The
ballots were then prepared, deposited and examined
and were all found to be in favour of the person pro-
posed. Mr.. Roano then nominated John TYLER of
;. Charles City county; and upon examination of the
ballots they were found, in like manner to be all In
| favour of that gentleman.
Doct Gavin L. Corbin of Warwick then NOM
mated Philip Norborne Nicholas of Richmond. who
he said so we'll known throughout the eopn,,,,
for his distinguished ability, patriotism and private
worth, that he required no further recommendation
Col. McCandlish nominated Judge James Semple
OF Williamsburg, whom he informed the Conveu-
ton, the people Of James City county had at pub
lie meeting, directed their delegation to nominate and
support. The distinguished talents of Judge Sem
pie, Col McCandlish said; his devotion to the into.
rests of the lower conntry-.-hs active and uaiform
opposition to the call ola Convention disposi.
ton to admit as fow changes as possible into the
Constitutions and his desire to let things stand as
far as practicable, as they arewere strong recom-
mendations. Col. NJ thought, to the people af Eas.
tern Virginia, and particularly to those of our own,
district, in his favour.
Mr. Coke in very able manner supported the
nomination of Mr. Nicholas. Mr.. N. he said, had
great experience in public afairs-he had been At
torney General of Virginia for more than twenty
years--his patriotism unsurpassed-his firmness
and consistency proverbia he always looked before
he eaped and in all respects, Mr.. c. remarked he
was fully competent to the duties required Mr.
\ Coke deprecated the election Of Judge iSemple who
he said, must necessarily feel great interest in re-
tanning his Office: and who thGHgh admitted to be
able, was still embcr Of tho Judiciary: depart
msnt of the Government which Mr.. c. believed to be
rotten
Col. McCandish in reply to Mr. Coke, SAID, that
Judge Semple was i'll favour of making some change
in the Judicarythat he in favour of uniting tb,
law and chnncery Jurisdictions and for thus abolish
ing the chancery courts.
y Mr. Christian supported, with much zeal, the
JuuBe oeInpIe, VINO ne said also
in favour Of reforming the executive council and of
making some change in the legislative department.
Mr. Coke expressed his great regret at the decacy Of
Mr.. Christians situation in relation To Judge Sem
pie, and remarked also that Williamsburg itself from
refusing to appoint deputies, indifferent as to his
Examination and election.
Mr.. Shepherd Of Henrico expressed his regret
the situation in which the delegations from Rich
mond aud Hcnrico placed. They had come
down. he said prepared to support any gentlemen
who should be brought forward by the deputations
from beow--Judgo Semple and Mr. Nicholas alone
c%cepted-whom they well knew their constituents
would not support, and in opposition to whom they
considered themselves under any possible crcumstan-
ces, bound to vote. Mr.. s. expressed his hope that
his friends and himself might be relieved from their
embarrassment, by the nomination of some other in
dvidual and saved from the necessity of nominating
one themselves
Alter some time spent among the members in
consultation, Dir. Roane of Charles City rose, and
IN very handsome address to the chair nominated
Litteton w. Tanewell--of whom Mr. II aaid IL