Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-27

been constrained to decline the re-nommsnon so cor
daily and unanimously rendered hum by ms ifenHs IN
this district and to retire from canvass 80 ce!tan W
result in his easy and triumphant fe-eeenon Auu we
he ebv offer him our sincere sympahies, and WISH nm
a speedy restoration to perfect health.
Resolved, That Tor the steadiness, zeal ana great
ability which he has uniformly displayed, III tne
maintenance of the great principles oft Democratic
Republican party, offer to him our uhqualed thahNs'
and we bear willing testimony to the sp2lless III
tegritv and manly firmness which has marked his ca
reer and rendered him conspicuous for those generous
and lofty traits, which may well command the aohl'
ration and confidence OF any constituency
The resolutions were passed UNANIMOUSLY.
The Committee on business then offered to the meet
ing The following report, which was read by their
chairman. Mr.. Lynch: -.
"The Democrat party of the city of Richmond,
ueeplv regrettng the circumstances which have in
duced the withdrawal of our talented and esteemed
townsman James A. Seddon, ESQ, from the Con-
gressional canvas in this district, and feeling ncum
bent upon the Democrat party al early day, to Sc
lect some suitable person as the exponent OF Demo
cratic principles in the approaching contest ana pc
eving that the best mode of ascetanug the wishes OF
the Democratic party OF the district, and OF coacenua
ting public opinion, will be by holding district con
vention composed OF the delegates from different couh-
ties in the district: -
l. Be it therefore Resolved, That cordially com,
mend district convention, to be held IN Richmond
on the - day of September, TO nominate Demo
cratic candidate for this tthe 9th, Congressional DIS
ct aud that the Chair appoint G3 delegates to repre-
sent the Democratic party oil richmond IN sald Coh-
venon. .
3 Resolved, That the Democrats of Gooehland,
Louisa Hanover Powhatan, Chesterfield and Henrico,
be requested 10 unite aud cooperate with u.s.
g. Resolved, That the Chair appoint Vigilance
Committee nine for each of the WARDS in the city,
with power 10 enlarge their numbers when necessa-
T. Resolved That we cordially approve Of the sug-
eestion OF tie Democratic press to organize by forming
Democratic Associations throughout the State and tha
committee of seven be appointed by the Chair &c
draft Constitution and bylaws Tor a Democratic As
socatlon for this city, and recommend suitable off
aud submit the for approval to djournec
N Getting of the Democratic party OF this city, to b.
called by.tha sad committee.
5. Resolved, That committee Of five be appointed
by the Chair to make suitable for the con
veyance OF delegates 10 the Democratic convention
be held i'll Stanton the 24ih Of September next.
6. Resolved, That the Chair be lowed time TO an
point the committees under the respective resolutions
and the to be published with the proceed
ngs OF this meeting in the Democratic papers OF th
| city on Tuesday next.
After some consultation among the members, it wa
moved to fill the blank in the foregoing with the 10Th o
September for the that the said day, the Mer
camille Convention would meet here. 1t was urged by
others that the presence OF that Convention aforesaid
might interfere with instead otaciating the objects
! party, and Mr.. j. Mayo moved TO amend by filing the
| blank with the l7th
The meeting decided in favor Of the 10Th of Septenl
Der as the day for the district Convention.
The blank being thus filled the report OF the commit
| tee adopted by the meeting.
kSMr London again addressed the meeting in favor
Judge Caskie also upon the political characteristics
the probable candidates OF the Wing party in this dis
rct, upon the serious position in which the Southern
peope have been placed by late events, and upon the
necessity of Southern and Democratic representative
being chosen from this district. Mr. Londons remark;
were received with much applause and pleasure by the
| assembly.
The meeting then adjourned; ,,,,,,t,,, -,
Il. e. JETER, Chairman.
Two NJ DANIEL Secretary