Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-19


On motion OF Alr. Pendleton it was
Resolved That when the Convention adjourn to-day it
be until tomorrow III o'clock, aud Oh his motion tho
Convention adjourned
JYednesdoy, June 1871.
The Convention met pursuant TO adjournment, aud ha
wing been called order by Mr. Banks from Lynchburg
was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bowman
MI Gholson, OF Brunswick, having been nominated by
Mr. Harris of Albemaile was unanimously chosen Pre-
sident OF The Conv
Mr. Bassett, OF Sposylvania, nominated William 2
Taylor, Caroline, Vice President Convention which
nomination unanimously agreed to.
The Chair being aken in addition those in aeudauce
on yesterday delegates reported themselves from the
ties of Amherst and Caroline.
Mr. Gilmer, from the Committee appointed Yesterday
made the following
Resolved, unanimously, That recommend Andrew
Jackson OF Tennessee, Candidate for collection the
office OF President Of the United States FOR four years from
aud after the fourth day OF March next.
Resolved, unanimously, That recommend Philip
Pendeton Barbour OF Virginia, Candidate for the OF
flee of Vice President during the period.
Whereas confident that the electors nominated
by the Legislative Caucus which assembled in Richmond
during the last winter will feel bound give the Of
the electoral college oil this State such persons may
receive majority oil the suHages Of the people of Viz
ginia-Thereiore--
Resolved, That we recommend the adoption of the same
ticket 10 the people Of Virginia.
Resolved, That recommend TO the people Of Vir-
gnia who now favorable 10 The election Of Philip p
Barbour Vice President of the United States to endorse
his name the ticket or ballot prescribed by the cleo
tora law of the last session of the Legislature as an in
struclion TO the electors aforesaid.
Resolved, That the Commissioners, who NAV be ap-
pointed by the Executive of this State to supentenJ the
approaching election of President aud Vice President be
respectfully requested 10 report the Executive distinct
y the number of votes ia Durable to PhipP Barbour as
Vice President evidenced either by the endorsao Of the
votes on his ballot or by any other ineligible desgna-
ton which the voters may adopt at the pos-but should
il be ascertancd, that the commissioners in any county
town, or borough, decline or fail to comply with this
quest then the Committee OF Vigilance appointed by this
Convention, for such county, borough is charged
with the duty of attending the polls ard ascertainng in
lar
The VOTE in their said county, borough, and max
ing report thereof possible the Central Stand
ing Committee.
Resolved, That Central Standing Committee be ap-
pointed, whose duty it shall be 10 appoint Committees of
Vigilance and Correspondence, in such of the counties,
towns boroughs may not be represented in this Con-
venIion, who shall have power call another meeting of
this body, and OF such other may be appoint
ed should they deem proper TO do So and to do ali other
which may be deemed necessary and proper to pro-
mote the objects of this Convention.
Resolved That should any of the electors decline or re-
fuse obey the will of majority of the people Of the
State, fairly expressed at the polls, the Central Com
nee be authorized 10 nominate some other in the stead
of such eecor or electors.
Resolved, That Committee be appointed 10 prepare
an address TO the people OF Virginia.
The Report OF the Committee having been read the re-
solutions contained in the same were separately proposed
to the Convention, and each unanimously adopted.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen, a Com
mee in pursuance of the last resolution viz-Messrs.
Gmer, Banks, Bruce, Pendeton, and Lee and on mo-
ton of Mr. PendIeon the President and Vice President
added thereto.
On motion OF Mr.. Gimer, it was
Resolved. That the Convention proceed to the appoint
ment of Committees of Vigilance in the different counties
towns and boroughs in the Commonwealth.
The discharge OF this duty, however, deferred at
the suggestion eli the CHAIR TO give 10 the members
opportunity for consultation among themselves who were
requested soon as practicable TO hand in the of
such persons in the countless and boroughs of the
State, they may think proper 10 put upon the said Com
mittees
On motion it was Resolved That when the Convention
adjourn to-day, il be until Tomorrow 10 O'clock and on
motion of Mr. Banks, the Convention adjourned accord.
ingly.
Thursday, June I4--The Convention met at 10 O'clock
and was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bowman.
Mr. Gimer from the committee appointed Yesterday to
prepare an address 10 the people OF Virginia. reported
the same, which read 10 the Convention and
mously adopted.
On motion Of Mr.: simms of Halifax, twas
Resolved, That the central committee appointed by the
Convention be authorised 10 procure the publication of
many copies of the proceedings and address OF the Con
yenton as they shall deem eXpedieni; and that each
Der of the Convention contribute the OF five dollars
TO deiray the expenses of the printing and circulating the
On motion of Mr. Lee of Orange il was
Resolved, That it be recommended to those counties
That hdye appointed delegates the Conventions who have
failed to attend, and also TO such counties, towns and
boIOughs as have not chosen delegates forthwith to call
meetings for the purpose OF appointing committees Of vigi
lance and correspondence, and that they report the same 10
the central committee, appointed by the convention.
On motion of MIR. Irving OF Amherst it was
Resolved That the Secretary Of this Convention be in
sruced to forward TO the convention be held in Raleigh
North Carolina on the 18Th inst, copy Of the address
and proceedings of this body.
On motion of Mr.. Banks, it was
Resolved That in consideration of the difficulty Of con-
vcung the members of the central committee on any sud-
den emergency, any five of them shall constitute quorum
for the transaction Of business.
On motion OF Mr. Pcndlcton,
Resolved unanimously That the thanks Of this CoDven
lion due TO The President Vice President and Secreta-
ry, for the ability, importantly aud dignity, with which
they have discharged their respective dIlies.
On motion OF Mr. Whiting,
Resolved unanimously, That the thanks Of the Conven-
lion are due TO the Rev Clergy Of This place for the OF
the church and e services rendered by them this body.
Also, to the citizens Of Charlottesville a. its vicinity
the Kindness and hospitality which they have enced TO
wards the members Of this Convention.
On motion OF NJ Banks,
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this Convention be
signed by the members in their proper hand writing
in the order in which they have been registered by the Sc
cretary.
And on motion Of Mr. Pendleton, the Convention then
adjourned sine die.
The following a correct list Of the Delegates compos
ing the Convention which adjourned Yesterday.
HdiDdr- VIM. B. Banks, James c. Bruce, VIM ID.
Smu,s.
BrtnstCick,-Jas. II. Ghoson
OTdnge-Conway G. Macon, Richard NJ Chapman
John H. Lee, John J. Thornton.
CitipepeT-John S. Pcndleon WIN. Hurt, Edmund
Broadns.
r SponsylUania- George w Basseu, John H. Holiday
.4ibemnr{e--Thomas W Gilmer Nimrod Brsmiam,
Charles w. Carter, Bezace Brown, Henry T. Harris,
Nath'l. Wolfe, J. w. Saunders, VIM. -. Hart.
LOuisa-Nichoas J. Poindcxter Garrett NJ Quarlcs.
borough nj N0yJoik--Wm. n. Whiting
Borough of tViiiamsburg-- Robert NJ. Garrett.
To,on of Lynch6wg-- William b. Banks, Robert La
than.
Carotne-wm p. Taylor.
.dmherst-Champe Carter Robert Camp, Joseph r.
wing Charlottesville ado.