Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-28

him, if he holds these principles. Without attempting
disparage other gentlemen, he went for Mr. Seldom,
because of his superior qualifications. He (Mr. was
Republican in theory and practice, and would 60 TOT
the nominee of The National Convention.
Mr. YEREY supported Mr. Gregory on account of his
'athfuness. He honeh tia. party should not be in
troduced here. Mr. Y. cited instances OF the election
OF Councillor. where party was not at all considered
Mr.. Gregory hnd, when he nominated MIR. Archer, aP
pealed to Mr.. Wiley of Amelia TO know if Mr. Archer
was not anti Bank, &c. On MIR. WIS replying in The
affirmative, Mr. Gregory said he was justified in voting
for Mr.. A. Moreover Mr. G. voted according to the
known wishes of his constituents
Mr. BLUE should vote for John NJ. Gregory, because
he considered him honest and capable, and he (Mr
Blue) opposed to prescription for opinions sake
Upon call for information, by Mr. LEAKE OF a.,
Mr.. HoPKiss replied that Mr.. Wiley would not reside
in Richmond. This lie thought great recommends
tion MI. H. cited number of Councillors who lived
nut Of Richmond anJ performed their duties with The
greatest industry. Moreover, he thought that u was
almost beyond human nature 10 resist the city intu
ence-and hence the advantage Of Councillors re-
siding out Of the city
MIR. Goopsos had brought forward MIR. Seldom, on
Eastern man, to aid The Western Governor, who, the
gentleman from Northampton had commended, could not
manage the Latimer case. MIR. S. was good const
tutona lawyer and his advice would be of invaluable
service TO the Executive.
Mr.. LEAKE of AlbemarIe thought that MIR. Seldom
had shown that his principles were not at all warped by
the Office of Councillor much political Office
that of Governor.
MIR. RASDoLrm, having served here with Mr.. Wiley,
testified TO his high character and abilities He (Mr.
r. should, however, vote for MIR. Seldom because he
preferred him 10 every other nominee. He amused
at The Wing freedom from party feelings, when that
party were in minority. The gentleman from North
ampton had spoken of Wing mercy and Wing clsmency
Heaven save the mark! Look at the srnall number
Of Democratic Office holders in this Capitol and through
mt tha -nnd mil ha ffinian
referred to the very few Democratic Judges, who
upon the Bench and TO the great and decided number
Of County Court Magistrates, Sc. He thought Mr..
Seldom and Mr. Wiley superior to Mr.. Gregory; and,
if for nothing else, should go for either Councillor in
preference to Mr.. Gregory.
MIR ANDERSON had The highest regard for Mr. Wiley
but he conld go for gentleman who will not
reside in Richmond lie would as soon 60 for Go.
vernon, who would reside in Rockbridge, as for Coun
cll!oT, who would reside ont of Richmond. Again
Councillor Of State should be lawyer. He, (Mr.
in offers which not political, opposed TO any
thing like prescription; but in political o.ces (ard he
reason, why the Office of Councillor should
be regarded as such,) he desired to have a man who
agreed with his political views.
If the Wings here could elect Of their party,
MIR. Gregory would be the last man whom they would
think of. The cry Of prescription would, them be oil
the other side. We are about organizing the Govern
ment-we have elected a new Governor and We ought
to give him good advisers who politically right
o
true; but he has taken high stand at The Richmond
Bar, equal 10 any in The country. Mr. S. is firm
Republican and will Go honor 10 the State
Mr. GALLAHRE was Of the actors in 1885, and
he had opposed Judge Daniel, because he Judge d.
had been the ceaseess advocate of rotation in Office
There was no addition made in the Senate to the
nomination. The roll was called, and the first ballot
resulted as follows:
For John II. Gregory aessra Aworth, Brooke,
Frazier, Mitchell, Wing6eld Newkirk, Snodgrass,
Moore of Cabell and Wayne, Toler, Nowlin Lacy,
Broadus, Irving, Brown of L. c. & w., Payne,
French, Cawel Blue, Miles, Smith of H. Mci,ae,
Bowden, Gallaher, Worthington, Parks, Davis of X.
and G, Wallace, Edmonds of l.. and R., S,ollings
Gray, Miller of L. Miller of NJ. and j., Smith of ~,
Cabell, Watts, VERIFY, Oliver, Edgington Crz, Boil
ing, Bennett, Talman, Dey, Strother, Daniel Of r.
C., Moore of Rockb,dge, white of r. Crutchfed,
Lewis and Neal-50.
For John f. Hiiey-siessrs. Holleman, (Speaker0
Gusts, Cooke, Powell Of Amherst Wilson, Stanton,
Meredith, BIick, Dennis, Hancock, Carroll S,ovsll,
Ward, King, Jackson, Marshall, Martin, Jiggits,
NOrhngton, Adair, Dyche, Ta.em, Rice, DAVIS Of
0. and e., Hopkins, Daniel of P. G., Ga;ewood,
VESTS.
For Daniei Ratclige-NIessrs Mann, Byrd of Bath,
Tavenner, Powell of F., Smith of F., Rust Stockton,
Wood, White of Hanover, Basel, Halves, Gibson,
Banks, Tanzey, Sroe, b I'd Of Pendeton Brown Of
p, Brawner, sturm, Deneale, Cootes, Cowan, Kane,
Williams, Hedgman, Leitwch-26
For james A. Seddon-hlessrs. Randolph, Lease of
AbeInarle, Hubbard, Bocock, Samuel, Deskins, Muse,
Taliaerro. Lease Of G., Jones, Edmunds Of Halifax,
Spark, Warren, Spots, Henry, Goodson-22
Joint vote with the Sena'e-Gregory 60, Radcliffe
%, Wiley 80, Seldom 26. Necessary to a choice 78.
There being no election, and, Mr.. Ssddon, having,
by the rule of the House, to be dropped, MIR. ITALIA
FERKo again put Mr.. Seldom in nomination, because
of the small difference between the votes Of the differ
ent Democratic nominees. lie spoke of Mr. SIS high
qualifications
At the suggestion of Mr. LEAxE of A., Mr.. T.
withdrew the name of Mr.. Seldom, intending 10 no.
inmate him hereafter.
Mr.. Seldom being dropped according to rule the Sc
cond ballot terminated as follows:
For John VI. Gregory-Messrs. Brooke, Frazier,
Wingfcld, Mitchell, Newkirk, Snodgra,s, Moore of
Cubel and Wayne. Toler No~lin, Lacy, Broadns, IT.
French, Cawe Blue, Miles, Smith of Harrison, Me.
Rae, Bowden, GaIlohar, Warrington, Parks, Davis Of
King and Queen, Wallace, Edmonds Of Lancaster and
Richmond, Stoings, Carter Gray, Miller os Loutoun,
Miller Of Mason and Jackson, Smith of Nansemond,
Cabe, Watts, VERIFY, Oliver, Edgngton, Critz Bell
ing, Bennett Talman, Dey, STROLLER, Daniel of Rich.
mond city, Moore of Rockbrdge White of Rockbridge,
Crutchfeld and Lewis-49.
For John f. Wasy-Messrs Holleman, (Speaker)
Custis Randolph, Cooke, Powell of Amherst Wilson,
Stanton, Meredith, Blick, Hubbard, Bocock, Dennis,
Hancock, Muse, Carroll, StovalI, Ward, King, Jack
son, Marshall, Martin, Jggits, Northngton, Adulr,
Dyche, Tatem, Rice, Davis of Orange and Greene,
Hopkins, Daniel of Prince George, Gatewood, Tate,
Spotls West, Henry and Ncal-36.
For Daniel Ratehfc-Messrs alunn, Byrd of Bath,
Tayenner, Powell of Fairfax, Smith Of Fuuqner, Rust,
Stockton, Deskns, Wood, Lease of GoochIand, White
of Hanover, Basel, HAYES, Gibson, Banks, KdwelI,
Trnzey, Wade, Strole, Bird of Pendelon, Brown of
Preston, Brawner, Sturm Dcneale, Cooes, Cowan,
Kane, Williams, Hedgman and Leftwch-30.
For James Il Se5don-Messrs Aworth, Leake of
Albemare, Samuel, Talaferro, Jones, Edmunds of fla.
fax, Nicolson, Anderson, Burwe, Spark, Warren and
Goodson-I2
Joint vote with the Sena.e:-Gregory 81, Wiley 41,
Radcliffe 80, Scattering l6 No election.
MIR. CRUTcHrIELD thought it apparent that MIR. Gre.
CORY could not be elected. He would not therefore,
hold out against election. He suggested TO the
friends Of Mr. Gregory to withdraw hm-so to make
the best possible selection out Of the others.
MIR. CALwELL could not ct The present time with.
draw the name Of Mr. Gregory.
Mr.. Radcliffe being dropped, Mr. BRAwsER again
put him in nomination
MIR. SroLLiycs said that he had abandoned all hope
of eectng MIR. Gregory, and should so for MIR. Wiley.
AT the suggestion of friends, Mr.. BRAwyER with
DIRE the name of Mr.. Radcliffe.
Mr.. Radcliffe being dropped, the third ballot eyentu-