Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-05-17
The Convention then took recess until JPN.

AtiP. NJ the Convention reassembled and the following
delegates registered their names
From LouisaIucian Minor, James L.. Gordon Colonel
VIM o. Harris VIM. Oyerton Nelson L. Buruss
From Chesterfield james III Cox, James b. Jones VIM,
Gray ID. :. Woodbridge. James H. Moody Benz Homer
From Hdnorer-E. $. iaIley Tarton Woodson & -
Mcdowell, ~ L. Thompson Edward l.. Nelson Chastiln
White &. w. Dabney.
From tioochiand-John c. Rutherfoord
From Porhaidn-Dr. VIM. Crump, VIM. Old Ir. Dr.
Samuel 4. Hobson, DR.. Abner Crump
Mr. Cox from the committee appointed prepare bust
ness reported the following preamble and resolutions which
after being slightly modified the suggestion Mr. Lucan
Minor, unanimously agreed to-
Whereas the General Assembly OF Virginia its last
sion recommended by very nearly approaching
miiv the people of the Commonwealth appoint dele
gates attend Convention be held in Civ Nash
willie the first Monday in June next take into cOnds
ration the various aggressions made upon the rights and
erests Of the Southern people and 10 guard against those
which hereafter be made the delegates appointed by
the people OF the Chesterfield Hanover tiooch
land Louisa and Powhaan adopt The following resolutions
Resolved That delegates and alter
mates, be appointed from this the 9th Congressional Dis
rct 10 attend the Nashville Convention proposed be held
On the first Monday in June next.
Resolved That should the delegates, appointed 10 attend
III, Nashville Convention, see adjourn said Con
vcntion future day to recommend TO The people OF
the South the holding of another Convention delegates
hereby authorised 10 vote Tor sch adjournment
commentator.
The Convention then proceeded TO the selection OF dele
gates Nashville BY filling the blanks in the first esou
ton.
Mr. VIM DID, Jr nominated as tho delegate from III.
Wing party James Lyons, ESQ., who unanimously
leced
Mr. Minor nominated as the delegate from the Dcmocrs-
tic party VIM NJ Amber Esq oil whose high quail
cations for post and deep the question h
forth
DR.. T. H. Nelson nominated for The post Robert Il
Scott Esq, OF the City oi Richmond eminen,ly fitted
for the position Dr. ~ said Richmond had been asleep
and could attend Southern Rights, he Tor taking
gentleman from her midst who would attend 10 rhet
Nr. Cox would chccriuy Tor Mr. Amber, ii h"
thought he would 20 Nashville. lie knew him we'll and
regarded him admirably qualified for the post lie thought
his position as member the Legislature might interfere
with his duties For these he should support Nj
Scott checrfuly.
Mcssrs Minor and Orcrion were not sure o The fact bu
thought Mr. Amber would attend.
Mr. j. G. Rutherford asked ii Mr. Scott would got"
Nashville.
sir Old had heard from many friends OF Mr. S that h.
certainly would 90 Nashville lie would cordially sup
port either Of gentlemen, who had fully identified them
selves with the great question.
Mr. Cox said he felt authorized state that Mr. Scott
would 20 10 Nashville.
Dr. Wm Crunp sustained the nomination nj Mr. Scott,
whose high qualifications he well knew. lie thought MI
s. residence in Richmond recommendation his selc
of Richmond though she had resisted the Convention The
Convention might be adjourned and might therefore be
ncouycncn TOR member Of the Legislature Ia attend at
Nashville
The Convention then proceeded per capita, as Il"
commended rs the committee with the understanding that
should the vote be close and amy gentleman ask it, tie vote
shond be scaled by dividing the whole cf the
ties in November ISIS among the delegates present.
The roll called and the vote stood - follows:
For IIn ~ imbler-l Minor J. l.. Gordon, w u.
Harris Wml Orrrnn aud \. \. Burrusa, ll."u!sa1 n.
Horner ChcstrrlieldD and g. Rutherford ioochlnnd)-
Far P.b,ri e. Srot--J H. Cox J. B. Jones, u. ).
Woodbridge and J. II. Moody (ch.steicdl t. >. Iaey,
r. Woodson G. +. Mcdowell, ~ \. Thompson, Dr. T.. J..
Nelson C. White and G. W Dabney, (Hnnoyer) and Dr. w
culmp Wn, Old IT., Dr. :. A. lIobson and DR.. A. Cnmp,
CPowmtan)-l5
On motion the nomination oi Mr. Scott delegate
then made unanimous.
The Convention proceeded 10 the selection 9" the two al
terna,es.
Mr. J. r. Cox nominated tie Democratic alternate,
John C. Rutherford ESD oi Gooclland at whose very
high qualifications il unnecessary 10 say more.
Mr. Old nominated "a the Whig alternate Philip ST Geo
Cooke Esq, whose zeal in the Southern cause high IN
teirenco and elevated character Mr. Old and Drs William
and Abner Crump bore their testimony
Messrs Rutherford and Cooke were then unanimously
selected
On motion of Mr. Cox. the Chairman and Secretary were
authorized TO transmit copy o The proceedings 10 each
delegate and alternate md request Their acceptance o tc
nomination.
On motion Of MIR L. Minor, it Resolved unanimous
H. That should the Legislature o Virginia fail to cause
The EXPENSES of the above named delegates aer;es on
their attendance upon The Nashville Convention 10 be paid
we pledge onr counties for the payment thereof.
On motion of Mr. Cox, il was Resolved unanimously, hat
this Convention be rendered 10 the Chairman
Secretary for the very able faithful and Impartial man
uer which they have performed their duties, and To our
friends in Richmond for their beraty In providing room
and the cNcecn, repas which they have furnished Tor our
accommodation.
motion of Mr. Minor the city papers were requested
o publish the proceedings Of this Convention.
And then on motion OF Mr. VIM Old, Jr., the Conven-
ton ad dourned sine die.