Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-06-22
CHARLOTTESVILLE CONVEN-
TION.
Wednesday, Ju


The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
nent, and having been called to order by
Mr.. Banks, from Lynchburg, was opened
by prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Bowman.
Mr.. Gholson, of Brunswick, having bees
nominated by Mr.. Harris, OF Albemarle
was unanimously chosen President Of the
Convention.
Mr.. Bassett, of Spottsylvania, nominated
William p. Taylor, of Caroline, Vice Pres,
ident of the Convention, which nomination
was unanimously agreed to.
The Chair being taken, in addition tc
those in attendance on yesterday, delegates
reported themselves from the counties OIL
Amherst and Caroline.
Mr.. Gilmer, from the Committee APP
pointed on yesterday, made the following
REPORT
Resolved, unanimously, That we recon-
mend Andrew jackson Of Tennessee, as a
Candidate for e-election to the office Of
President Of the United States for four years
from and after the fourth day OF March
next.
Resolved, unanimously, That we recon-
mend Philip Pendleton Barbour of Virgin
il, as candidate for the Office of Vice Pres
ident during the same period.
Whereas, we are confident that The elect
org nominated by the Legislative Caucus,
which assembled in Richmond during the
last winter, will feel bound to give the vote
OF the electoral college of this State, 10 such
persons may receive a majority of the
suffrages Of the people of Virginia-There-
fore
Resolved, That we recommend the adop-
ton of the same ticket TO the people of Vir
ginia.
Resolved, That we recommend to the peo-
pie Of Virginia, who are now favorable 10
the election of Philip P. Barbour, as Vice
President OF the United States, TO endorse
his name on the ticket or ballot prescribed
by the electoral law of the last session of the
Legislature, as an instruction TO the electors
aforesaid.
Resolved That the Commissioners, who
may be appointed by the Executive of this
State, 10 superintend the approaching cleo
tion of President and Vice President, be re-
specially requested TO report TO the Execu-
tive, distinctly, the number Of votes favora-
ble to Philip p Barbour, as Vice President
evidenced either by the endorsation of the
votes on his ballot, or by any other "intelli-
gible designation" which the voters may
adopt at the polls-but should it be ascer-
tanned, that the commissioners in any Coun-
ty, town or borough, decline or fail, to com
ply with this request; then the committee
Of vigilance appointed by this Convention,
for such county, town, or borough, is charg-
ed with the duty of attending the polls, and
asceriaining in fair and honorable manner,
rs far as practicable, the state OF the vote,
in their said county, town or borough, and
make report thereof as soon as possible to the
Centr Standing Committee.
Resolved, That a Central Standing Com
mittee be appointed, whose duty it shall be
10 appoint Committees of Vigilance and Cor
respondence, in such of the counties, towns,
or boroughs, as may not be represented IN
this Convention, who shall have power to
call another meeting ofthis body, and of such
other delegates as may be appointed, should
they deem it proper 10 do so, and TO do all
other acts, which may be deemed necessa-
ry and proper to promote the objects Of this
Convention.
Resolved, That should any of the electors
OF the people of the State, as fairly express
ed at the polls, the Central Committee be
authorized TO nominate some other in the
stead Of such elector or electors.
Resolved, That Committee be appointed
10 prepare an address 10 the people Of Vir-
ginia.
The report Of the Committee having been
read, the resolutions contained in the same
were separately proposed 10 the Convention,
and each unanimously adopted
The Chair appointed the following gen.
tlemen, a Committee in pursuance of the last
resolution, viz :-Messrs. Gilmer, Banks,
Bruce, Pendleton, and Lee and on motion
OF Mr.. Pendleton, the President and Vice
President we're added thereto.
On motion Of Mr.. Lee of Orange, it was
Resolved, That it be recommended to
those counties that have appointed delegates
60 the Convention, who have failed 10 attend,
and also to such counties, towns, and DO
roughs as have not chosen delegates, forth
with TO call meetings for the purpose Of APP
pointing committees of vigilance and cores
pondence, and that they report the same to
the central committee, appointed by the con-
Vention.
The following isa correct list Of the Dele
gates composing the Convention
HalDaI-William y. Banks, James c.
Bruce, VIM. J.. Simms.
Brunspick--Jas II. Gholson
Orangs--Conway G. Macon, Richard NJ.
Chapman, John ii. Lee, John J. Thorn
ton.
Culpepcr-John S. Pendleton, William
Hurt, Edmund Broadus
Spottsylvaaia-Ceorge w. Basset John Il.
Holiday.
observation-disclosures w. Gilmer, MIN
rod Bramnam, Charles w. Carter, Bezalel
Brown, Henry r. Harris Nathaniel Wolfe,
J. w. Saunders, VIM. L. Hart,
Louisa-Nicholas j. Pondexter, Carrot
M. Quarles.
Roro,,oh of NorfoIk--Wm. N Whit