Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-02

! SENATORIAL. DEMOCEAIlC IONN
| The Democratic Convention called in the rauquier
md Prince William Senatorial District for the purpose
az nominating candidate for the State Senate, assem-
HE'D in the Court house OF Warrenon, on Wednesday
The 22d February lS43 and organized by eiectng Dr
james w F. Macrae of Prince William, President, and
| James French Of Fauquier Secretary
After some debate regard to the proper mode oil
proceeding on motion Of William f. Phillips, Esq, 1t
was
Resoysed, That in voting on all questions arising in
this Convention each precinct shall be entitled TO give
The number Of Democratic votes given at each precinct
al The last Presidential election, the maores and M
norities both counting.
Capt, Joseph Blackwell Smith offered the following
resolution
Rssoired, That this Convention adjourn TO meet
again in the town of Warrenton Friday, the 10Th day
of March.
Ia support of this resolution it was urged, that in
consequence of the incemency of the weather and the
bad state Of the roads, many delegates were prevented
from attending-ihat BY posponement OF nomna-
ton 10 the 10th March, the number Of the Convention
would be greatly augmented, and the people more iuy
aud fairly represented, &c. The resolution was op
posed by Capt WIN. A. Weaver Of Prince William,
and others, and rejected by large majority.
Capt Joseph Blackwell Smith then delivered an clo-
quent and stirring address After which The conven'
ton proceeded TO the choice OF candidate. John w.
Tyler Esq Of Prince William, was nominated by MIR
VIM. +. Phillips Mr. Richard II. Foote nominated
General John r Wallace. Mr.. T. b. Warder noml-
mated Col VIM. r. Smith. The friends of Col. Smith
stated that il was well known 10 them that he did not
wish the appointment and il selected the candidate,
in all probability he could not be prevailed upon to
serve. Mr. Warder reluctantly yielded TO their en-
treaties, and withdrew the name OF Col Smith
At the request Of Mr.. B. +. Harrison, the following
letter from John w. Tyler, Esq, was read by the Sc.
cretary:'
Dear Sir: am advised that many of my friends
desire that shall be put in nomination by the conven-
ton as a candidate to represent the Democratic party
in the next Senatorial election in the district com osed
Of the counties Of Fauquer and Prince William. AS
ought not 10 decline the nomination, were 10 remain
silent and permit il 10 be made, deem 1t incumbent
on me to say that do not desire to be nominated
Sensi5ly impressed with manifestations Of the conf
dence and favorable opinion of my fellow citizens, and
with the most anxious desire 10 CONFORM TO their WISHES,
regrc, that considerations of mperous character
conslran decline the honor of being put in no
minaton. 1t is unnecessary TO trouble the convention
with my reasons in detail they are, however, sui-
GENTLY cogent, am sure, when understood to justify
my course in the eyes Of friends personal and polt.
CAL That union and harmony may be the result oil
your deliberations and that the nominee Of the
ton may prove acceptable 10 the party and be instru
mental in maintaining and advancing thuse principles
the of which the perpetuiiy OF our lnst-
tutons depends, is the sincere wish of
Your obedient servant,
JOHN w. TYLER.
Mr. Phillips refused 10 withdraw the name OF Nj
Tylerand the Convention proceeded to vote by pre-.
cincs, in the manner directed by the first resolution,
which resulted as follows:
For Gen. J. R. Wallace, 393
For John w. Tyler, Esq, 34
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The President announced the vote, and declared
Gen. Wallace the nominee of the Convention.
| Mr.. c. Hunton then moved that The unanimous con
sent Of the Convention be given TO the nomination OF
Gen. Wallace with pledge 10 support his election.
Agreed 10, most cordially.
On motion Resotred, Tha, the proceedings Of this
Convention be published in the Flag of 80 Richmond
Enquirer and Alexandra Gazette.
And then The Convention adjourned, sine die.
JAMES w. f. MACRAE, Prest.
JAMES FRENCH, Secy.
The Secretary directed 10 have Mr. Tyler letter pub
shci ~ the