The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-03
From the Richmond Enquirer, March ?.
- All,s Waifso

The democratic convention adjourned sine de yes
terday at /, p IN. Much business was transacted
fully canvassed and the result OF the labors of the
convention was satisfactory to all We have not vel
had time TO up the delegates who in attend
ance; but, In the opinion OF many, five hundred al
least were present from the portions of the State
body which, III talents and striking characters
tics, would compare with any similar in recol-
lection. But there important feature which
marked its proceedings We refer TO the unaoyed har-
mony and union, broherly sympathy, and cordially be-
tween each and every one OF us numerous members.
The democratic party of Virginia is firmly united,
man. upon their great principles Every member of the
convention looked and acted as If he felt confident OF
glorious victory against the hosts OF federalism, under
adopt This spirit Of victory they will carry home
to their constituents and Virginia will again prove her
self to be indomitabIe and unterrifed
The electoral ticket powerful and the address
and resolutions which we shall publish in few days.
admirable, and worthy of the party and the cause
What bright contrast do the two recent conventions OF
the blind mans -buf" party, 'dumb as an oys-
ter while that of the democratic party boldly flung its
flag OF principles to the breeze, supporting it with agu-
mens and facts, and with a devoted sprit-conident
in guarantee of victory Never did we feel
prouder of State and her noble democracy-never
more sangulne OF brilliant triumph of principles.
In the spirit that Gen. Scott, after his splendid
capture OF the city OF Mexico referred in his general
ders to his GLORIOUS army" shall ever look back
with pride and pleasure to the of GLORIOUS
contention
WEDNESDAY, March 1. ls4s.
The Rev. Mr.. Jeter opened the convention with fer
Mr.. R. e. Scott, chairman of the Committee on the
Address, proceeded to read the address; which was
adopted.
Mr. Scott was excused from serving on the Cen
trail Committee of Correspondence and Vigilance; and
on his motion, the following gentlemen added to
said committee Charles F. Osborne, VIM; c. Allen, Ca
leb Jones, James Bosher and John Womble.
Mr. P. H. Aylett, from the Committee on Resolutions,
reported the following resolutions which were adopted
Resolued. That the members of this convention, repre-
themselves of this suitable OCCASION tender their
tribute Of gratitude and thanks the officers and
privaes the army of the United States, bravery
and patriotism which they have exhibited in the with
Mexico during which they have repeatedly and sgnaly
defeated the enemy though greatly their superior in num-
Resolved, That in the enthusiasm which they have
honor they fully proved the efficiency of
odery redressing the wrongs sustained by country
by the epeaed aggressons OF neighboring State and
that in the humanity and mercy which they have dis
played towards conquered foe have been pleased to
recognise the Christening influence of that torbearance in
egence and humanity which have always bee the dis
tingnished virtues OF the American soldier.
Mr. J. B: Stovall moved that the convention now ad
journ sine die.
The president Mr. Patton addressed the convention as
follows:
GENTLEMEN. Before put the question the motion to
adjourn beg leave to offer you my congratulations upon
realization of the hopes expressed, when taking this
chair that proceedings would be conducted with har
ectly fulfilled This with your proceedings gives us an
OF success In the approaching contes contest
for principles far are concerned. This
is in no little degree strengthened by what occurred in the
meeting friends the other side You all recol
lect that in that convention it shown, sde by
body of evidence and argument that Mr. Clay could
not be elected President under circumstances whilst
mass of testimony and reasoning produced on the
other side, show that the chance of eecg General
Ior was equally desperate. Laughter And believe
we all concur in thinking that both sides emineny
successful in proving their position Chee and laughter
Wishing safe return your homes, and success in
YOUR efforts promote the in which engaged
will take the question the motion to adjourn
die.
The motion was carried and the convention adjourned
sine die