Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-10-15
RICEM0ND ENQUIRER.
sTaTr REEORN CONVENTION.

was present and the asseblaee presented very dignfec
and imposing appearance We somewhat struck witt
the number Of young men, who sat by the side OF grey
haired and middle aged men, The Convention wa
called order by Mr. Josr?n JoHSeo* OF HARRISON OF
whose motion after few remarks looking to organization
Mr. WILLIAM O. GoopE of Mecklenburg, was appointed
temporary Chairman and Mr. H. W. SnErfEy OF Augusta
temporary Clerk.
On motion of Mr.. LETcrFH the roll oil Delegates wa
called and oil found TO be in attendance save Messfs r.
Chambers of Mecklenburg G. A. Wingfeli of Bedford
b. Miller and J. T. Anderson OF Boteourt D. r. "ysof
Pulaski and A. C. Pendleton of Giles.
Mr. JOHNSON moved that the rules Of the last House
Delegates SO far as applicable be adopted fo The govern
ment Of the Convention.
Mr. WISE suggested that President should be irs enc
SEN and Mr. J. withdrew his motion.
The Convention then proceeded the election of Pesi
dent and Mr. ROBERT RIPLEY of Southampton, nominated
his colleague joins y. Mason Esq., as emnenty qualified
for the post.
No other person being in nomination. MIR. WISE hoped tn
call of the roll would be dispensed with and Mr. Mason dc
ciared elected and take his seat.
The CHAM stated that il regular 10 call the roll
which was done and resulted as follows
Foa JoHs Y. MAsoN-Messrs. Wise, S. Watts. Petty,
R. Smith, Taylor, Tunis Ridley, Chambliss Burgess GoS
Wallace, Timothy Rives, Jones' Robert g. Scott Mere We,
dith Bo,a Lyons Senard Davis, Bowden McCandlsh
Garrett James Smith, Muscoe Garrett F. W Scott, Brax
lon Conway Douglas Morris, Beae Stranghan HALL Aon
Stuart. Tredway Edmunds, white Goodc, Purkina, Bo
cock, Worsham Flood She'll Tusntul, Scoagn, Hill, Fu
qua Henry L. Hopkins, Lynch Arthur, Saunders Garland
Souilal Randolph Lyon Lcake Bowies, Cooke Barbour
Banks Carter. Janney, White Robert F.. Scott S'rother
Chiffon, W Watts, Fu'z Newman SEYMOUR Cook Lucas
VIM. Smith. b, H. Smith, HoGe, McCaman', Chapman
Caperton, Floyd-90.
Kenney Deneale Samues $ c. Williams, Murphy, Stewart
Martin, Knoe, Johnson, Snodgrass, Brown, Armstrong
Neeson, Bland, McComas. Fulaerson-lS.
Fos HEsRY A. WisE-Mess!s LionberecI Jacob GaIy
Van Wrinkle Wiley Hays, Jos. Smith, Garlic, g. W. Hop
lins, Tate, Kilgore, Carier-l2.
FoR WIN. SEyMoUn-Mcssrs. Moore and She!isy2.
Foa G.. B. SAMuELs--Mr. Faulkncr--l
foSJ. F. STRorHER-Mr. Fnnoy-l.
Eos AncnlsAlp S.rARr-Mr: Candenl
FoR J. ii. Co1-Mr. Wooliolh-l.
Whole number of votes Unnecessary 10 choice Gl.
JoHN Y. MASON then declared duly elccedant
having been conducted the Chair by Mess. JOHNSON
Harrison and STUART OF Patrick appointed therefor
ed his thanks in the following eloquent end impressive
marks
Gentlemen Most Unexpectedly myself those gener
Gus constituents, whose undated confidence had The
happiness TO enjoy during service of than twenty
years have required my services Of their representa-
lives in this body; and 10 them and you for the dstin
Rnished honor which you have now conferred OH me-
grateful thanks are due.
Virginia the first of the American States TO frame
written Constitution form OF Governments thus taking
the st great step in those free institutions for securing
civil liberty, which may be- denominated the American
System.
Whatever opinions NAV be entertained in relation to the
subordinate provisions Of the organic law then adopted every
son Of Virginia mny regard with pride and admiration the
wisdom OF our fathers in their principle oil division
and separation of the OF Government three
departments, the Legislative, Executive and Judcal-aI
elementary principle adopted in all the subsequent Const
utions OF her sister States which is essential their HAPPY
and successful operation.
More than years have passed away since Virginia
became an organized and independent State and ths is m
second occasion which her people have resoried he
sovereign power OF revising and altering her supreme law
Upon us this momcntous duty is now deyolyed.
The object OF the organic law is the people
Their inaenaac Nights 'ie enjoyment OF life ana liberty
with the means OF requiring and possessing propc.",
obtaining happiness and saictv in its nature i, na
neni not subject 10 modification repeal auet,acn hy
any agents employed in the ordinary machinery OF govern:
ment And in its controlling Influence II possesses tat
mighty attribute OF distributing political power of rrcscr
bling the right of suffrage authorizing establishing The
Legislative Executive and Judicial authorities and Of fixing
the orbits within which they may respectively into
The execution Of the functions OF government.
Whether we contemplate duties in reference 10 the
magnitude OF the subjects which must engage deibera
ons or, TO their influence the dearest interests Of
constituents reflect the necessity OF wisdom pru
dence and foresight in coming 10 conclusions all must
concur that our responsibilities great cun be de-
Volved by q Tree people on their political agents.
feel happy that these duties be per
formed here in this Hail. where from the first order dacorum
OF all spectators When look around this assemolase,
fee assured that the proceedings of This convention will be
characterized by the same gratifying proofs Of propriety
In discussing the great questions which will before
lis, II IS TO De expected that conflict OF opinion will arise
and excited debate is the natural result of diversified
interests; but may invoke spirit Of concliaon
mutual respect and forbearance? May entreat thai
we will remember that Patriotism knows sections, and
mat We are IONS OF one mother and animated BY
iraernal aiiecon SO conduct deliberations pro-
mote oy Tie results OF our abors the quiet the happiness
the honor and glory of Virginia.
Although have had some experience in the different
departments OIL the government is many since
was connected wiiha dcberave Assembly, appreciate
100 mighty the responsibilities of the station which youi
Kindness hns called me- De aware that will require
much indulgence at your hands have however the con
ISOLATION to know that thy DEFICIENCIES will be readily sup
whom | am surrounded.
Mr.. H. L. HoPRiSs Of Powhaan moved ihat The rules O
the Convention of 1880 be adopted as the rules of this
Convention until otherwise ordcred-and that they be re-
leTred TO Committee report thereon.
After discussion between Messrs HurgGxs J. r. Maprr,
If Marshall, MccAN,xr of Grayson and Wooirolx q
Orange the substitute of the latter gentleman accepct
by Mr.. H., and The Convention accordingly resolved
adopt the rules of the last House of Delegates far ar
plcable.
The Convention proceeded the election OF Clerk
Mr. 4. ) RANDolrm Of Albenarle, presented the name
of Allen b. Magruder Of Abcmarc who has fine voice
reads we'll s Industrious and prompt and Intelligent,
is fully qualified for the duties Of the Office.
Mr. A. A. CnAraAS said he was aware of the importance
OF having good officers and would bring forward whom
heknew TO be admirably qualified Such an individual is
Rufus a. French Of the county of Giles. For many
years Mr. had periormed,e duties Of Clerk that
~ most ably. lie was man vi intellect and sou-and
though with small body he has large SOUL and is lag,
in every other respect. The election OF such vii
give general Satisfaction.
Mr. SrrART endorsed every word in favor of Mr. French
and that was the best speech he could make.
Mr. TAzEwELL TAYLOR nominated Benz amin Is. Mi.
Of this citywhom he had long known and whose Ia
cations he would vouch for.
Mr. LEroHER put in nomination Charles Chaplin OF
the county OF Roc&brdge For fifteen years he Ind been
Commissioners in Chanccry and had given universal salts
faction lie was pleasant in manners, Of fine and
high character He has literally fulfilled the word of scrip
turc TO multiply and replenish the earthfor he has
interesting family Of 10 fine, Intelligent children
Mr. Z. BRAxToS named James o. Pollard of King William
AS clerk Of the he had discharged the duties the
lsiaction OF the court, the bar and the sutors
Mr. NJ t. H. GARNET fully endorsed the qualifications OF
Dir. Pollard.
Mr. MoNcrRE OF Stafford nominated Mr.. S. D. Whittle
OF Meckenburg Mr. NJ had served sessions of the Le-
gisature with Mr. W., and he knew him TO DO admirably
qualified He would vote for him. only because he was
his friend but because could discharge the duties
better than Stephen Decatur Whittlc-.who was gentle
of great intelligence unhemistcd integrity and the fin
est qualifications for the Office.
Mr.. SLOAN of Hampshire, bear his testimony 10
the peculiar qualifications Of Mr.. White.
Mr. Chiffon OF Fauquier brought forward the name of
W. Spaldng of this city, whom he knew TO be well qualified
for this Office, by previous preparation
MIR james II. Cox Of Chesterfield presented the name
OF W. K Dnkad of the of Petersburg whom he had
known long-and confident that better selection
could be made Mr.. D. combines oil tho qualifications
crbed 10 the various candidates by their friends
Mr. WALLACE of PETERSBURG admirable Gun.