Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-17

of Campbell, w IN. Leach oil buckingham Ii. l..
-opkin>. alternate Tor Russell, J. B. freeman, Of
Sussex, y. w. Floyd, for the fifth district, A. +.
Cunningham ofPortsmouh Green Hall OF Chc>
lericil, ShclIon +. Lcahc Of A.bcmarIe. Thomas
H. Ellis OF Richmond. and John Z. Hill OF Ma
olson
t. R.soircd Tina, Il committee oi seventeen
BE- appointed whose duty il shall hc 10 recon-
mend the most advisable scheme Of regular
County organization. bv which all legitimate
means may be employed 10 animate and conccn-
tratc the energies OF the Republican Party, 10
bring every qualified voter 10 the polls, and 10
rally throughout every county in the State the
entire Democratic strength 10 the maintenance OF
their cherished principles.
The following gentlemen constituted the Com
miitcc for the above purpose John b. Freeman,
Sussex. Green Hall, VIM. c. Flournor, Dahncy
p. Gooch. Walter Coles, Robert A. Banks, VIM.
T.. Philips, VIM. T. Davis John B. Young, VIM.
Talaierro, John G. r. Taylor. James c. Ship
man. Cha rlcs T. Penn, VIM. f. Richie Patrick
J. Bcirnc John Bruce, y. NJ. Martin.
5. Rcmircd That a Committee OF one from
each Electoral District he appointed. whose duty
it shall he to collect the sense of the people on
the pending election, and 10 estimate The pros
poets OF the result
1.-THE following gentlemen constituted this COM
mlcc A. Whitehead Of Isle OF Wight; Jor-
dan Branch, Of Petersburg. Lewis l.. IIa.vie
of Amelia; b. +. Dewitt, of Campbell; Waller
Coles, of PiuSylvania: Dr. William A. Hill, Of
Greene; Thomas Hill Of Culpcpcr: Richard
II. Coleman, OF Caroline; John Il. Young, OF
Hcnrico; DR.. J. Taylor, Of Middesc1; John
Bruce. of Frederick; John M'Phcrson OF Page:
Martin Mcl'erron, oil BoetouIt: Tho>. J. Ran
dolph, alternate Tor Russell: Mr. Hamilton Of
Monroe Dau'l Truehearl; Augustine e. Butts,
I
L. Rc~ic.d, That Il Committee Of seventeen
be appointed 10 consider and report upon any
other matters which may not haze been embraced
in the preceding resolutions.
The following gentlemen constituted this com.
inll,ce: A. +. Cunningham. \ C. Bats. Lewis
l.. Iarvir Thomas f. Perkins, Walter Coles,
VIM. f. eiorlon. ihos. Hill lohn Il. Told, w.
Greonhow, WIN. Nelson W. q. Singleton, ".
K. Almond Walter D Lcake, John Mcpherson,
Danic! S!ickley. Marx D;d
Mi jamc, Garland. oi Lynchburg. WAS then
introduced, ani discussed the - iuuS topics t.!
the Pras len.ial campaign ill d O'Clock. in man
her which commanded The admiration O. lie
who'll Contention.
The Conycution then adjourned ill the next
morning 10 o'cVrh.
WEDNESDAY, MoGSiNG, 10 o'clock
The convention was opened with PRAYER by
the Rev Wa : White
Gu ibis day the proceedings Of the Democratic
Convention were characterized hy more than
Usria! interest. There were present many dele
"aics in addition Ia those who assembled upon
the first dag Of meeting.
On the motion OF NJ Wills. of Orange, who
introduced il with soalc handsome and appropriate
remarks. The following Resolution WAS adopted:
Remir.d, That the thanks "f this Convention
be endcrei 10 The Spartan Band at Richm"na,
for The aic aad cIectual service which they
have rendered, and arc rendering: 10 the cause OF
Democracy.
Un motion of Mr.. I.rale of Ai5cmare, the
name of Mr. Lyon. Of! Nelson, was substituted
on the Distribution Committee, IN place OF Mr..
Randolph. who was nj that time buSily engaged
Oh the affairs OF the University.
Me,sr>. VIM Smith OF Fauquicr. and Tho>.
II. Baylv of Accomack. were called NJ, and adj
dressed The Convention in 4 Snnerior and COM
mandng manner And then the Contention TOOK
4 tcce>> uni! the afternoon
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 4 o'clock.
The Convention rc-as>tmlled, pursuant 10 adj
Mr.. Bcdingcr OF Jefferson adj
dressed the Convention III very eloquent man
ncr.
lie was followed b. Mr. Il. VI. T. Hunter. OF
Esscy-who had mol closed his Interesting speech
when the Convention adjourned until night
WEDNESDAY MOTT, past o'clock.
Mr. Hunter concluded his noble speech, when
he was followed ~ Mr. John s CasGic. one OF
the most distinguished Young Orators Of the city
of Richmond His speech supported ami en-
larecd the high reputation which he had bronsh,
with him 10 the Convention. He spoke ill ten
O'Clock, when the Convention adjourned till the
next morning, 10 O'Clock.
THURSDAY MoRxING, 10 o'clock
The Convention was opened with prayer By
the Rev. VIM. ;. White.
Mr.. Mil~ou, of Norfolk, from the Committee.
CHARGED with The duty Of preparing IN Address 10
III" People OF Virginia, presented the Address
which was read and a,'op.cd. Otappcars in other
columns of this papcr)
Mr. Whitehead. from he Committee under the
18th resolution. made report which was laid up
on the table.
Alter making most liberal allowances 10 the
Wing Parry, the Committee estimate the proha-
bic majority OF the Republican Parry ia Virginia.
at the November Election, at from 4 10 1000,
(nearcr 1000 than 5000
Mr. Cunningham from The Committee appoint
al under the 9Th Resolution made The following
Report, which was adop;ed:
The Committee OF seventeen. appointed under
the 9Th resolution be- leave to report that they
have been in consultation, and have arrived Ut
The conclusion, thai there is no business which
ihcv can, with pfopreiy. introduce 10 the Con
ven.On.
THE Committee would. however, recommend,
mat the subject oi hoIdin" mass meetings I've lc
with He people themselves: and that should any
difficulty occur III procuring speakers, They do
correspond with Tire Central State Committee iur
>uch speaker, rs they may desir" 10 have address
them bv adopting Ibis n@!e. tie meetings can
H. 81 arranged thar no disappointment, can occnr
neither can they conflict with each o:.rcr.
"Thc Committee would a!.o recommend 10 the
Electors and Assistant Electors Ia lr. active ana
untiring in their visits and addresses before the
people. aud that they interchange with each ohcr
in addressing the people, changing their audiences
as frequently possible"
Mr.. Hopkins Of Powhaan presented the f'!-
lowing Resolution, which was adopted:
Restrict That We have seen with satisfaction
the announcement Of an intention on the pat C
The Editors OF the Richmond Enquirer. Ia com
lncacc daily parcr in the city Of Richmond
and that we recommend The encourage
lnen' and support o! the same 10 the Democracy OF
the state
Mr. John T.. Young Of IIenrco, presented an
able Report on County Organization, which was
adopted. Gt will appear torihwith.)
Bv order Of the Convention, the Committee ap-
pointed 10 coec, funds were directed 10 pay tie
sanc 10 Thomas Richie.
On motion oil Mr. Richard r. Gooch, the fol-
lowing resolution ives adopted:
Rsnir,d, 'fLatlhe several Democratic A>soca-
l;ons OF the Sra;c te requea:ei 10 collect 'ni TO-:
ward To the Central Cnm.a,ee. IT Richmond i
sufficient sum T. complete paying Tor the docn-
meais distributed At Ibis Convention. ami al" 10
delrav the expenses OF PUBLISHING ii> proceedings
and of printing electoral tickets Tor the Dcmocra-
tic voters ot the State. (Ttc sum nccessaIyto lie
raise! is e. mated At $500
On Mr. L. Richie, motion, resolutions were
adopted. tor printing 10000 copies OF The proceed
ings ofthc Convention, and apPoin'inaa commit
lee Of FIVE TO append to the Adirc.s such D9cn-
incnis as ihey may deem advisablc-And nos
Richie. W. H. Roane Robert q. Scott, James a.
Seldom ard john b. Young we're appoin;c'! the
Committee. N.
Gen. Gordon, of Abe marie, was then loudly
called inr to address the Con"cntion-;ind he per
formed that duty with The force and crvld ehlhu-
sia>n which distinguish all his efforts.
Mr. C,onip of Meek lng.,lrr was called on. and