Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-14
.nrhorne & Armistead, manufacturers. This is more
NV several dollars than has been obtained or any hid
this season .
JOHN H. TYREE, Com. Merchant.
MiLLrpoEyILLE, May a.

MiLLEpGEy1LLE, May d
Young Mems Conren,ion-Our paper will neces-
sarily 80 10 press loo to admit OF any salis
factory notice of the proceedings Of this body IL IS
now obvious that the assemblage Will be large anu
highly respectable. We trust their counseis wa oe
guided by wisdom and moderation Inc Deh'oI " ~,
Of the State is prepared to hear theH voice WIZ ho
greatest attention and respect. we tus, ."'9 "
met 10 pont to the field which they inteha 10 occupy
and to return home determined TO carry OUT tne''
views like men. We fear nothing, LOT Tue Pfh
ciples of Democracy IN the hanas .. .nese se
,lsmen With regard to the ultimate objects TO
I've attained little difference of opinion will arse
currency formed under the Constitution OF the Y. D,
and uoyeraed by laws in strict conformity win us
PROVISIONS the paper system placed under tue contro
Of the States and the rights Of the States guarded and
defended against every are pr,n-
ciples on which Democrats will hardly divide Inc
domestic concerns of the State forming the immediate
objects Of the attention OF this Convention Wll' oi
course, be subject of some discussion. We trust
thew will be taken up and acted with an energy and
unanimty worthy Of the subject and ominous OF sue
:, j,
A. 10 o'clock on Yesterday tie Delegates assembled
in the Chamber. From 6O to s0 coun-
ties were represented, and about 4OO OF the most a
Tented and efficient young men OF the State took their
seats more respectable body, and one having a
greater appearance of rmness and devotion TO their
principles and purposes as we'll as manly and dSni'
fled decorum has not been ever before witnessed here
A large number of spectators crowded the gallery IN
anxious expectation and confdng hopes for the brill
liant and energetic action Of the vigorous energies OF
the assembled scons OF Democracy from every section
Of the State.
The Convention was organized BY calling Col. John
Lamar of Bib, to the Chair, who addressed the meet
inp in few eloquent and pertinent remarks. Maj r.
s. Sanford of Baldwin, William b. Bullock, Esq, oil
Chatham and Col Jesse G. Fat'sr of GoS0 were ap
pointed to act Secretaries. After which' Vol Dav'o
/ pailev of Butts was, by reclamation, called TO the
Chair to preside the deliberations of the Conven,
,on who having been conducted to The seat arose and
addressed the body in appropriate, brief, and able
manner, full of feeling, and eloquently illustrative of
the objects and Importance of the deliberations and
purposes designed to be sustained and advanced by the
Convention.
After several motions respecting the appointment
Of committees to draft a preamble and resolutions,
&c, the Convention adjourned 10 meet again at )
o'clock in the evening.
The further proceedings will be given in our next.
TIE Hos JoHs FoRsYrH-Ths distinguished gem
tleman arrived in this city yesterday We learn ne
has been waited upon by committee OF the Conven'
ton in session, with request that he should address
that body that he has kindly consented to do SO at
their meeting this morning Federal tnioa