Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-02
Democratic state Convention.

Wednesday, the Oath of September, and
was called to order by Mr.. George w.
G.. Brown, of Tazewell, who nominated
Mr.. John S. Barbour, of Culpeper. as
Chairman; and VIM. L. Richie. ]. NJ.
Daniel and c. III. Bealc were appointed
Secretaries.
Mr. Brown Of Tazewell, moved the APP
poinfment of q committee of fifteen to re-
port permanent officers for the Convention.
The motion was carried, and the following
committee appointed by the Char: Brown
of Tazewcll, Samuels of Shenandoah, Chap
man of Monroe, Lane of Allegheny. Cox
of Chesterfield, Taylor of Norfolk, Nc
Dearmon of Appomattox, Gregory of Rich
mond. Aylett Of King William, A. p. Hill
Of Culpcper, Lewis of Harrison, Clements
of Ohio, Pennybacker of Wood. Baylor Of
Jefferson, McCauley of Roanoke.
Messrs. Crump Of Richmond, and Leake
of Madison, being called on 10 address the
Convention, declined for the present from
speaking.
Mr.. Robert G. Scott of Richmond, Mr.
Berry of Alexandria, Mr.. Harrison OF
Prince William. and the Chairman, Mr..
Barbour. severally addressed the Conven-
ton in some brief and pertinent remarks
Mr.. Brown of Tazewell, from the com
mttee on Organization, reported for Presi-
dent, Andrew Stevenson of Albemarle,
and number of Vice Presidents and Sc
cretaries, aSerecant- alarms and two Door
keepers.
The vote being taken upon the nomna-
ton, Mr.. Stevenson was chosen President
the Convention.
On Col ID. w. Pattcson's motion, a
committee of two was appointed to wait
upon the President elect-and Messcs. Pat
teson and CrutchGeld were appointed.
Mr.. Stevenson was conducted to the
Chair and addressed the Convention in an
eloquent address.
Mr. John b. Young of Henrico, moved
the appointment of a committee to report
as to the mode of voting; but Withdrew his
motion at the Suggestion of Mr.. Avlett,
who offered some resolution on the subject,
which will be given hereafter.
Difficulties being suggested as to the pro-
per manner Of voting, Mr.. Aylett moved
the reference of the subject to a select
committee; and the following gentlemen
were named: Messrs. Aylett of King Will
liam, Chapman of Monroe, Johnson Of
Taylor, LounJoun of Upshur. and Young
Of Henrico.
The Convention then took a recess until
4 o'clock.
AT A o'clock, the Convention rc-assem-
bled.
Mr.. Aylett from the select committee,
made a report in relation to the manner of
voting. which was adopted.
Mr.. Robinson Of Norfolk moved that the
Convention proceed to the nomination of a
candidate for Governor
Mcssrs Johnson of Harrison, and Sam
ucls of Shenandoah and Governor Floyd
were put in nomination, and their claims
advocated
After the nominations were made, the
roll was called for the LIST ballot and the
following was the result: Joseph J Johnson,
13,9S2-J. B. Floyd, 9,924--G. b. Sam
nels, 9,s96-H. A. Wise, (not in nomina-
iion.) 3,S435-T. Richie. mot in nomina-
tion,) 3l5-G. w. Munford. mot in nomi-
naiinn,) Alp.
The Convention then adjourned TO meet
again the next morning.
TUESDAY, Sept. %, 1851.
The Convention re-assemblec, and the
name of Mr.. Samucls was dropped under
the rule. He was afterwards rc-nominat-
ed-the name of Gov. Floyd was with
drawn-and Mr.. H. A. Wise was also nomi
mated.
After long and eloquent, and rather
excited debate, the Convention at past 2.
took recess until 3 p. NJ. The motion
for the previous question pending.