Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-02-06


bod n be excused and desired that Carter M Brax-
ION name be inserted in his stead; which motion, al
Ter some remarks between Messrs Bfaxton ana Wfsn'
was withdraw
= ,,.e 10 the member of 90; which rejected.
Mr Re Ridley, az Chairman of the Committee ap-
n,,ned 10 nominate additional Electors, reported as
tllows which report was adopted by the Convention:
il, d s,rict-John Mson of Norfolk.
Joel Aolleman of Isle OF Wight.
a,d District Francis Z. Rives Of Sussex
b Vaughan of Dnwidd'e
I'd Dstrict-Hsnry L. Hopkins of P"whatan
Samuel c. Anderson of p. Edward.
1,b ~ s,rct-Tholnas S. Bocock Of Buckingham.
David r Edley of Campbell.
r,b Dis,tct-John r. Edmunds Of Halifax.
Gen B. w $ Cabell of Pttsy lvania.
c,b Distrct-Gen. VIM +. Gordon Of Aloemarle
Shelton + Leake do
eth District-John w Tyler of Prince William
John S. Barbour of Culpeper.
s,b D,sirict-Francs w Scott of Caroline.
A H. II Bernard Of Spottsylvania
oh % s.fct-Robert c. Scott of Richmond City.
Carter NJ Braxton do
,n.h Ds,.ict-Richard Coke, Jr., Of Gloucester
George P. Scarborough of Accomac.
,,,, Distrct-Rchard T. Byrd of Frederick
David Funston of Warren.
,oh n;.tr;ct-Dayid w. Patteson of Augusta
James w. +. Allen of Hardy.
,a,h D,s,rct-John ?. Letcher Of Rookbridge.
Daniel II. Hose of Montgomery.
,lb D;s,rct-Emmet Bradley of Washington.
BENJAMIN r. Floyd Of Wythe.
,,,L misunderstanding 3. Miller of Greenbrier.
Joseph j. Mansfield of Cabell.
18th Disttict-Samuel l.. Hays of Lewis.
John F. Snodgrsss OF Wood
17,b District-Wm G. Brown Of Preston.
Alexander Newman Of Marshall.
On calling the Assistant Electors in the District oil
Richmond motion made to insert the name OF
Mr. Seldom as Sd assistant; which was carried
Mr. I.eakes name was added also to the 9Th District
IS 4th Assistant. ;. n
On MIR Poard's motion the name OF Col voolfolk
was added to the Albsmarle District.
On Mr. French motion, the name OF J. H. Cox was
added to the Chesterfield District
The whole Report, amended, was adopted
Resoired That, in addition 10 the gentlemen desig-
mated to AID the electors, all other true Democratic ke-
publcans throughout this good old Commonwealth, IN
the habit Of public speaking, are earnestly and respect
fully requested, whensoeyer anu wheresoever may
be neeCtGl, during the approaching Presidential! can
yass, 20 address their feow-citizens in support and
vpdcaton OF their principles and Of the candidates OF
the Democratic Republican party for the othces oil RE
sident and Vice President of the United States And,
that the County Central Committees be especially re-
ques,ed to call upon the speaking Republicans OF their
respective counties 10 appear IN discussion before the
people often they can.
MIR Ridley reported The list OF county committees.
MIR Scott as Chairman of the committee Of seven
on resolutions, reported the following which were una
nimously adopted
lst ReSoiced, That it be recommended to the peo-
pie Of Virginia, to send Delegates from each county
10 State Convention, to be held at Charlottesville
on The Bird Monday in August next
I'd. Resolred, That it be earnestly recommended 10
the Republicans Of Virginia to select in each county
and Senatorial District the strongest candidate the
approaching Spring election, and to concentrate upon
him all their votes, without the slightest regard any
mino. differences of opinion which may have hitherto
prevailed the Presidential question.
ID Resolred, That it be earnestly recommended to
every candidate, who aspires serve the people, to
consult, the first instance, The unity and Of
the Republican Party; to submit his claims TO the de-
cision OF mutual friends; and if any case the per-
nacty of rival candidates should threaten the success
OF the Republican Party, the Committee Of Vigilance
and Correspondence in each county should promptly
step forth to nerpose their active mediation and If ne
cessary, call meeting of the people nominate their
candidate.
ish Reso'red, That it be earnestly recommended to
the Republican Party to establish without delay in
each county, Democratic Associations and if necessary
IN each precinct of the county
9th. ReSoired, That the county Committees Of VIII
lance and Correspondence be recommended to guard,
by every fair and honorable MEANS against any abuse
of The elective franchise.
9th Resored, That the Democratic Associations be
requested to furnish be furnished 10 the vo-
ters of their respective countless the necessary publ
cations 10 enlighten the public mind
9Th, Resofrea, That the Central Committee be re-
qucsed superntend the publication Of the proceed
ngs Of ths Convention, and to append TO the Address
such memoirs aud papers, may have been or may be
prepared upon the great questions that must necessa
ry enter into the Presidential discussion.
On Mr.. Hi.che's motion, these resolutions were or
dered TO be appended to the Address 10 the People OF
OF Virginia
Mr. Roane submitted the Address, with few happy,
coDclia,ory and appropriate remarks, which, having
been read and slightly amended on motion, was una
nimously adopted by the Convention.
On motion Of Mr.. John F. Wiley Of Amelia, the
Convention took recess until o'clock
SATURDAY NIGHT, O'clock.
On motion Of Mr.. Richie, il was
rh,t, ba Ctofa frsI 90 hapo
power to supply any vacancy that may occur in their
Mr. Francis w Scott, of Caroline, was called on
TO address the Convention, but Declined in handsome
manner.
Messrs John Barbour, Of Culpeper, James NJ
Mason of Frederick Robert G.. Scott, Carter NJ. Brax
tom and Alexander Newman, of Marshall, being called
on addressed the Convention animated and eloquent
terms.
Mr. c. Y Kimbrough, of Louisa, offered the fol.
lowing resolutions which unanimously adopted
Res0ieed That the cordial thanks of this Convention
be- they hereby rendered to its President for the
imparlia,y and ability with which he has presided over
and conducted IL, proceedings.
Resoued, also, That the thanks Of this Convention
he presented t, the Vice Presidents Secretary and As
ss,ant Secretary for the faithful and efficient services
they have rendered US during our deliberations.
Resotced also, That the thanks Of this Convention
be given the Officers OF the House OF Delegates, for
their services to the Convention during lis delibsra
tons.
Mr. Denoon offered The following resolution, which
was adopted:
Resoloed, That the proceedings Of this Convention
be published in the papers of this State, friendly the
Democratic
Mr. Richie offered the following resolution, which
adopted:
Resolced, That it be earnestly recommended to The
County Committees OF Vigilance and Correspondence,
to keep up constant communication with the Central
Committee, during the whole Presidential Compaign-
informing them OF the movements of our opponents,
and the sentiments of the people.
The President of the Convention then delivered his
farewell address lie spoke about hour. It is mpos.
sbe for 90 10 60 any thing like justice to this speech
II was alternately full of humor and of pathos-of
s'n.a fine exposition Of great principles some
thrilling etfuson of patriotic sentiment. He had
IDENTIFY preferred Mr.. Calhoun-but he had rallied
upon MIR. Van Buren, in 1S40-he would again rally
upon him, in 1874 with renewed, with redoubled
gy lie offered that distinguished statesman some
noble tributes of his confidence and feeling and de-
cared that though he had not been 10 Washing ton for
many years, he determined to visit the metropolis