Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-23

moved the appointment, by general vote of the con-
venon ola committee of eight to be composed equally
ofeasern and western members, to whom the subject
Of adjustment should be referred. The stood "a in
in the affirmative and 81 in the negative, and in the
end, by concert on the side and Of concert
on the other, the entire selection of the committee men
was made by the West-Messrs. Summers Lucas,
Caperton and Letcher composing the Western, and
Messrs Martin, Chiffon, Finney and Wingield the
Eastern half--the former regarded as the most ultra
and uncompromsng their side; the latter supposed
to be, on the other, willing 10 recede farthes from
the demands of the East.
The condition of parties seriously changed the
prospect in the East became suddenly overcast and ap
prehenson entertained lest, in the unequal contest,
terms should be yielded destructive OF Eastern interests,
which, nevertheless, by the Fictitious advantage OF q
committees report might be forced upon the country.
1t hoped nevertheless, that the Eastern gentlemen
of the committee would in sort, consider them
selves representatives of their Eastern associates,
consult it'll them during their negotiation and agree
to nothing finally which would not receive the appro
baton or at least the moderate portion OF their friends
it being clear that nothing could deserve the name
of COMPROMISE which would not receive considerable
support from both sides.
| This hope was disappointed these gentlemen took
upon themselves the entire responsibility OF the ar
rangement, and with, the exception of Mr.. Fnney, re-
ported the terms prescribed by their Western col
leagues Their repo IT was referred to the committee
of the whole, and upon the fist trial Thursday
was reiec ed, by vote-Messrs. Randolph, Saun-
ders and Bolts, who had heretofore generally voted
| with the West vo ting against it. Other propositions
were then brought forward but the days work ended
in striking out schedule A. which accomplishedby
the votes OF Messrs. Bolts, Chiffon Bowden, Mar
tin of H., and Saunders. Ofthese gentlemen it is
proper to observe that Mr. Bolts had acknowledged
himself instructed by his constituents to for propo
son A. Messrs Bowden, and Chiffon land Mr.. Ran
dolph aso) had each pledged himself to go with the
orily of Eastern members in it, Mr.. Saunders con.
essedy elected sustain the mixed basis and proposed
federal basis Senate as in his opinion equivalent to
il; and Mr. Martin of Henry, had delivered an able
speech ia the Convention in defence ofthe mixed basis
and had hitherto acted fully with the East. As the
vote first stood, the committee of the whole refused
strike schedule A, ayes Sc, 81 but before
was announced Mr.. Martin Of H., changed his vote,
and thus reversed the result.
Mr.. Wise afterwards brought forward proposition,
pending the consideration of which the committee
and the Convention adj ourned,
That night meeting of the Eastern members
held, and, as informed it at agreed to
adhere to the reputation OF the committees report;
but despairng in the present condition of affairs
of the Of the miyed basis, it deem
ed expedent by large number, perhaps majority to
offer better compromise, and that plan was deter
mined upon which had been first proposed in the nego
taton, by the Eastern members OF the committee OF
eight, as it was understood that they willing to
support it.
| Mr. Scott of Fauquer was charged with the duty OF
bringing forward the proposition, but that OF Mr.. Wise
being already before the committee, and being under
stood that other Eastern gentlemen desired try pro-
l IF tloirn nd ptiripnf tho
declarations of Messrs. Chiffon and Wngfeld the day
BEFORE that any attempt would be made revive the
rejected report of the committee he forbore to introduce
the plan of compromise until the other schemes could be
| tested.
Mr. Fnney offered substitute for the pending
sure, which not agreed TO, and then the PROPOSE
ton OF Mr.. Wise elected. Mr.. Bolts had indcat
ed an intention to try his hand second tme at com
promise; but before he took the floor, Mr. Chiffon
moved with slight modification, the rejected report,
whereupon Mr.. Scott informed him of his purpose
to offer the proposition first submitted by himself and
associat in committee stating that it would be
ceptable large portion OF the Eastern members, and
reminding him of what he said to his unwillngness
force upon his friends an obn' xious measure by a
nacagre majority. But Mr.. Chiffon was deaf to the
appeal his movement seemed be fully red, for
upon the question being taken, Mr.. Scots amendment
was defeated, Messrs. Chiffon Martin and Wngfeld
! now repudiating it, and Mcssrs. Bowden Randolph
Saunders and Arthur voting on the same side--(he
question being striking the committees compro
mise as reohered by Mr.. Chiltonl
The report of the committee, thus revised now
stood alone before the body, when Mr.. Claiborne has
tened to give in lis adhesion, and after Intellectual
attempt at amendment by Mr. Saunders it was report
ed to the convention. But before was determined to
make the report, Mr.. Jauney announced an amend
| nen oeeted the hour than late the
usual time for adjournment had come, that the com
mittee should rise in order that his amendment might
be printed and considered next day in committee of
the whole. But so eager were the parties to secure
their victory, that they refused the courtesy, and after
Intellectual struggle in which the ayes and were
several times taken, the subject taken out OF
mittee and reported to the Convention-Messrs. Chill
ion & Co. voting throughout against the adjournment,
and thus Signalling, once, their adhesion to the
West, and total separation from their associates Of the
East.
The fate OF the proposition, far the first action
) OF the Convention is concerned is now known. All
material amendments that offered have been de-
feated. The Convention Tuesday, by vote OF 81 to
A. and under the application OF the previous question:
adopted the compromise report, and its details only
main to be arranged. Mr. w Use Monday last, alter
the proposition was reported to the Convention,
altogether satisfied to let pass hey ond his power He
talked OF limitations and guarantees which the West
had promised and wanted the measure TO lie until
he could see what be the fate OF his nitatio u.s.
But Mr. Summers, asute and always the alert, took
different view of the matter, and anxousy insisted
upon closing the bargain, and assuring himself OF its
fruits. We have already informed our readers which
of the champions prevailed, and they have that the
sagacity and strength OF Richard the Lion hearted
proved over-match for the gallantry of Saladn.-
Mr. Wise has had to swallow the basis, and now must
= get his limitations as best he may
The Western recruits from the East have acted
throughout with the zeal and promptness which gene
r rally distinguishes converts.