Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-17

Mr. FLOURNoY said he supported slr. Tucker because
of his qualifications and net because OF his We" ~ e
cncc 10 The Compromise any similar question t A"I"
nothing of any secret influence al WORK reicr!ed ~ oy "
rEp1 sd and did not believe that any SUCH eAlticd
Mr. MASSEY of Alexandria here Interrupted nm. ahd
stated that he had heard of Mr. fuckers friends say
that he AIr Tl opposed TO The COMPROMISE aho 'a
he should vote Tor him for that reason. ,. -,
Mr. FLOURNOY hoped that the Legislature "ouio ho'
depnt from The principle settled in the late Senatorial eec
nnond that no one would be prescribed because IN an
hom NJ dunrer he had stood up maniuy for The ents Oh
the South He believed that if any secret influence eNs
ted a, all il was one designed TO defeat Mr. fuckers election
rho remarks Of Mr. Scott Mr. F. regretted tina, any invid
ions COMPARISONS had been made between Inc claims ana
qualifications of the different nominees But as sucn COM
nsrisons had been made even admitting that Mr. Conrad
possessed all the eminent qualities assigned 10 him by he
partay of friends he had therefore no inducement tor
further and continued cxcrtion hhe on 'he ohei hahu
Mr. fuckers youth and comparative want OF experience
combined with vftuous ambition and laudabe desire
for attaining the highest emnence, "ouu ac. a. incentives
TO steady and constant improvement ne cteu he ease vi
Idue n axle 10 whose election the same OBJECTIONS mad
h urgJ and hoped that the successful experiment then
tried would be again attempted.
Mr. FERGUSON said tina, when referring to the rumor
o Ar fuckers undertaking support by members being ba-
a ,,non his hostility "a The compromise he did
IN assert The fact positively attribute improper motives 10
any one He hud risen simply enquire whether there was
INV truth in the renor ,ased OF freely in the House
fhot such Influences were work and what seemed 10 give
greater pasbiy and force the suspicion was the fact
that nearly all those who voted for MI fucker were known
TO be opposed to The Compromise
Mr. FERGUSON again reviewed the facts of the CASE
He said that Mr. Tucker not the choice Of solitary
delegate from the judicial Circuit and that his support
from he quarters of the State; that having been dropped
under the rule of tie House. he had been twice rcnomna
ted He thought that this proceeding was unusual and
traordnary Mr F. denied that he was influenced by par
~ in the election of nudge He supported Mr.. Parker be-
cause he was the choice OF majority of the delegates from
the judicial circuit Ii Mr. Conrad occupied similar ground
he would cheerfuly for him. He knew nothing per-
~ - Of ka,r IL
had heard Mr. Conrads legal capacity highly spoken Of and
knew Mr. Parker 10 be member OF Congress- and gen.
,lpman of repuled ability. OF Mr. Tucker he had never
heard until his mentioned in connection with this
Office.
Mr. MASSEY, of Warren and Clarke could see no neces
.ly for the the debate had taken The Compromise
and the question whether gentleman had supported or o
posed it, had nothing 10 do with the election ola Judge Ii
made the issue would place him in peculiar and
embarrassing position. For while he supported Mr.. Parker
who favored the Compromise he had opposed that
before passage Mr. Parker the decided choice OF
residents Of the judicial circuit and for that should
ceve the support Of the Legislature.
Mr. SCOTT Of auquie surprised that exception
should be taken comparison of The merits md claims OF
the various candidates. Why il the absolute duty each
member institute such COMPARISON and hcsow his
upon that candidate which he considered best qualified and
most worthy of the appointment He had design 10 de-
preciae the claims OF the other gentlemen but when
comparison instituted he did how any could
Geny Mr. Conrads decided superiority tie feared that In
making this election gentlemen would permit their feelings
bias their Judgments In regard 10 the question:
which gentleman would be most acceptable 10 the Circuit
he had much rcsec, for the we'll known intelligence OF
the people not 10 believe that Mr. Conrad their decided
choice.
Mr. cox deemed it proper 10 explain the reasons which
would govern his While the Compromise was pend
ing, there who bitterly opposed II
Than himself bur- as II was now the law of the land he
would abide BY il ii It's provisions faithfully carried
But he did not consider that any opinion candidates might
entertain upon this subject should influence the Of
members. He had sustained Mr. Parker though he
original friend 10 the Compromise, and should continue TO
do
Mr. MASSEY of Warren and Clarke expressed his belief
that if II should not be the pleasure OF the Legislature
factory 10 the circuit
Mr.. CRUTCHFIELD had supported Mr Parker because
thought him perfectly qualified for the Office The gentle
man from Logan seems TO complain Of Mr. fuckers
mination under the circumstances He satisfied
Mr. Parkers friends found of complaint in such
They wero in favor OF fair contest 10 test the
strength Of the several candidates They had disposition
to force him upon the unwilling suffrage of members.
MIR. SPEED would have taken part In the DEBATE, hut
that those who voted for Mr. Tucker influenced by
of his known opposition TO the compromise of
the last Congress While such charge had been directly
mads il had come In such nsdous form, that
that very account calculated to do Mr. Tucker the greater
Injury.
justice TO the gentleman from Logan he wished 10 state that
had heard Of Mr. fuckers friends say that he would
vote for Mr. Parker because he had sustained the
promise.
Mr.. FERGUSON said that he nsnuaie nothing
and that gentlemen chose understand his real meaning
could readily BY listening 10 what ne did
Mr. F. recapituatcd what he had previously stated.
Mr.. SPEED resumed the floor. The gentleman from Lo
gan had satisfactorily discaimed any inpuaon upon the
motives OF the friends Mr. Tucker Whenever that gen.
teman spoke and il agreeable 10 him. he would give
him all proper attention He trusted however that I'M
pu,ation, though undersigned, upon Mr. fuckers views
about disunon would not be allowed 10 operate upon the
House.
Mr. s. referred the fact that the friends of Mr. Conrad
attached great Importance 10 the letter signed by many
members of the bar, recommending him for the Office and
that The friends of Mr. Parker dwe with complacency upon
the idea that he the choice OF majority Of the delegates
from the district He wished to know, however why
that importance attached the circumstance that
petition had been signed by 2O0 persons Of the circuit
commencing the selection Of Mr. Richard F. Byrd for this
office Surely If considerations emitted weight his
claims 10 the favorable regard OF the House least
equal to those of the other gentlemen.
Mr.. BOILING said that Mr. Massey Of W. and c., had
stated in Mr. Parker was not elected the choice
of Mr. Tucker would be acceptable the district He wish
ed enquire of that gentleman, Ii Mr. Conrads election
would not give equal satisfaction
MIR. MASSEY said he was not prepared 20 say whether
IL would or not.
Mr.. WALL said he would answer the question He was
confident that Mr.. Conrads election would not only give
general satisfaction but that he the decided choice of
the people.
Mr.. AUGUST said that If he consulted his personal feel
ngs alone he would for Mr. Tucker with whom he had
enjoyed long and intimate acquaintance from boyhood-
But of duty compelled him give his for Mr.
Conrad whose qualifications he regarded very superior
however became apparent that he could not be elected
he should then with great pleasure cast his for Mr.
Tucker knowing that ne would fill the office with credit and
distinction.
Another ballot was then taken
his ballot differed from he previous In the following
particulars Messrs Boisseau, Pearls and Rives who then
voted for Parker voted for Tucker. Messs Howser
and Boydston voted for Parker having then voted for Tuck
Messs Stubs and Boyd voted for Conrad having pre-.
viousy voted for Parker Mcss. Burwe and Warman did
Mr. Garrison who did on the last ballot;
voted for Conrad. and Mr.. Hail. VINO then vote for
Tucker, now voted for Conrad1
Thore being choice, Mr. fuckers name was dropped
under the rule and ih ballot had with the following
result
Foa PAaxER-Messrs Hopkins, (Speaker,) Allen, Bos-
sieau, w. billiard, McDearman. McClnric. Hammond
Graniham, Hays Wells. Power, B. A. Lewis OF Brunswick
Wellman, c. Darlington, Muse Dessns Edwards Pearis
Guerran Carroll, Wilson, Stova, Stump, Monroe White
boykn, Arnold HowGer, S!eEp Ferguson Nbieli, New
man, Boydston, Jenney, Harvey, Williams Waman Beirne
Edmondson. Tanorsdnl Butt, Wheeler Henderson, Boswell
Robertson, kce, Cox Cackey, Fairfax Harrison Sturm
Craig, Martz, fancey, Piimap Calvert, ]. H. Campbell
Crutchfed, Wheadon, R. + billiard, Johnson, Z. W. Mas
ser and Jackson-62.
Fc. CoSnAp-Nessrs. Fnney, Bowcock, Garter w. D.
Masse Damron Imbodcn, McCue, Burweil Tompkins, T.
G. Darlington. Forbes Clarke, Speed Wilcox, Boiling,
GOODWIN, Segar, Hume r. E. Scott. Dunlap Cooke
Brooks, Wall, Call,on, Welton, Hall, Morris Souha
Duke Jewett, Patrick, Gresham Edwards, Wright, L. G.
Darlington, Dawson, Stubs, VERIFY Russell Witcher Gar
rson, Strohe August Dnrnan Patterson Herman Spcer,
New.om, Suite Horner, dizzy and Boyd-53
FoR TrcxER-Messrs. Barbour Fleming fomiin Mon.
tague Baskerville, 7 II. Campbell and Flournoy-s
Fos bEnIscsa-Mr. Taiiaferro