Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-09

I t ,os ro;sv than on the last occasion, thoue''
the close oil the evening, good deal u
manifested. r.; 7, was OK
/ Dr. John Dove again occupied Inc o"' 49,, ,;,,oo.h
| nected that judge John Robertson wouo co''"1 49,
In favor OF the White Basis-but 1t was "t'' -. -,o.
waa sno,oed in his cour, and could not DC at ,e 'ac
inc mill late If at all. Judge R. did MOI aojouf" ms
court until midnight having been IN noss'a'.' 0"
from in the morning-f7ssn houis W. o00
Bopldin took the stand explained why ho a'u n sf, "
some persons expected, and stated Una" ''' ', ''
cause which he advocated had selected a e"ee"en 'a
MON in tho nerson of Mr. g. Gs~oo' II was ''eh az
raneed ,bat Mr. Gwold should speak LOT one houf anu
should be followed BY Judge kooef'Son Ut SUNNI oo
,o of rho White Basis for one hour-and that ihcn Mr.
| -: ne,, should occupy half an hour each
| ~ c,.,a !, commencing his remarks announced that,
o of riday night renewed, he should Instant
L. , tho stand He listened 10 for one hour with pa
n, and cn, a,,enton-as no presented the strong points
os rho red Basis sdeboh as the true PRINCIPLE and as
Tho se nocv for the interests of the city of Richmond
For lone tme il was doubtful, who would espouse the
white basis side in reply Mr. Griswod 1t afterwards be-
evident that Attorney General Baxter was 10 be the man.
u os o,,aly alluded to in the speech OF Mr.. Gswod
who aid ,bat even Attorney General Of the Stawh was
IN Eastern man while in Richmond but was really Western
man IN birth and feeling hoped tina, the city of Richmond
yond vote for the white basis The loudes uproar of the
occurred when Mr. Baxter reply this hit
OF Mr. Griswod. He said that the charge OF his l b. being
an alien in Eastern Virginia, came with snguary bad
grace from native of Western NeD York (r Griswold
The applause tremendous and lasted some time-'he
scks of the white basis being brought into active re-
ouisition Similar applause evoked by other wipes OF
Mr. Baxter and Mr. w. F. Watson. Mr.. Baxter concluded
his hour-and both sides seemed we'll pleased with the per-
formance of their respective champions
Mr. Grlswold's time for halfhour reply having arrived
10, NJ IF The
district TO make The scene then shifted, and
there was considerable excitement until the ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lyons said he had been elected mixed basis man.
on full avowa and discussion Of his principles NOW ha
attempt made TO instruct the delegates 70 vote LOT
different measure he simply asked that the people Oh c
mond should hear before they struck the blow The dele
gates had hitherto absained from engaging In TINS dlscusson
but as Il had much prolonged they should ask TO be
heard tomorrow TUESDAY, night Mr. L. added that if the
people were to instruct him for the white basis and
thereby strike fatal blow at the prosperity of the city and
State he should feel called his constituents
the responsible honor with which they had invested him.
Mr. F. j. Smith, having stated that he hoard from more
than Of the delegates that they would take part in
this discussion before the people, asked whether any arrange
mcnt would be made for tho order Of the discussion
Mr. Smiths interposon, he afterwards said, drew down
upon him "horne,s nest for Messrs. Lyons r. G. Scott
and Stanard all made brief explanations In reply and some
good hits passed Mr. Smith said that he did not wish 10
proven, delegates from speaking their constituents
All he sought have fair arrangement of the time Tor
discussion.
Mr. Smith, in reply question of Mr.. Scott, having sta
ted that it was COL Meredith and Mr. Bolts Of the deesa
ton from this district whom he had referred Col Mer-
edith stated that Mr. Smith right. On Friday nc had
stated that he thought the delegates should take no part in
this discussion before the peopebut then he
sity for their interference Since that time, however things
had essentially changed Not only had learned and most
esimabe judge also former popular representative Of this
city, and the attorney general the highest lawofcer OF the
State taken part in this instruct the delegation
TO for the white basis-but distinguished members Of
the Convention from other Districts had been announced
ready take part Were not therefore, the delegates from
this district upon whom this action designed bear
peculiarly justified in appearing before their constituents 10
make their defence2
Mr.. Scott sad if the people Of the District should instruct
him to for the white basis, he should obey resign
The chairman DR. Dove) read letter Of Mr. Bolts, whom
he had invited the meeting, the other delegates
were present. this letter. Mr. B. refers the indecacy
improperly" Of the delegates entering into the discus
sion which the people TO instruct and not be instruct
3D. He also refers to the difference of opinion between him.
self and his colleagues
Mr. Stanard abiding this difference Of opinion" read
few paragraphs Mr. Bolts late speech in the Convex
ton strongly condemning the application OF the white basis
at the present lme Mr. S. commended that, far the
white basis concerned all the delegates from this district
stood on exactly the same platform.
Mr. w F. Watson stated that white basis he wss
he should be most happy hea. the delegates explain their
views before their constuentsand he had doubt the
whole meeting agreed with him. Indeed, at the first meet
Ing Friday night he had expected TO the delegates from
this district take part in the discussion.
This animated nerlude over Mr.. Griswold rose to
nue the debate. number of Kisses heard and in
continenty Mr. Grswod put his hat, cooly threw his
cloak over his shoulders and left the stand This
estoppel to farther debate.
Mr. Baxter suggested that the opening Of the polls fixed for
Wednesday, be deferred till Friday Monday 1t was
stated that probably the Convention might take pre-
viousyand the motion postpone lost by decided
vote.
The meeting at half past IL O'clock adjourned till yeste
day uesday) evening at p NJ TO hear the six delegates
from this district, each for one hour.
As bearing the important to be given to-day,
publish at length the responses Of the several delegates to
the enrico meeting. They occupy much space, but
matter Of such vital interest," the have right all
the light tina, can be shed on the question.
THE CONVENTION, YESTERDAY.
Mr. Smith, of Norfolk county, moved the adoption of Il
resolution that tho debate the pending question be closed
II NJ yesterday Tuesday, when the should be taken.