The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-06


vtrglsla Constitutional Convention.
The present number Of paper bears TO the democ-
raey in every quarter OF the State summons TO arms
Actng by advice of the democratic members OF the re-
form con- snon. assembled from all parts OF the Com
wealth, The Democratic Central COMMITTEES have called
general convention Of the party, to meet - oaunoa
on the 2ili September; and il Is confidently expected
that every county in the Stale will adopt prompt meas
ures insure full representation OF the parry IN tna'
imporast assembly ii is called together IN contempa'
lion OF the cong ressiona elections in October and OF me
extension OF The elective franchise which VIII be eee'so
by the new Constitution,
The voters OF the State TO be doubled IN mum
bers One halt OF the adult men OF The Commohwed'h
soon 10 find themselves POSSESSED for the hrst ime
OF voice in public affairs With thus large mulipiica'
ton OF voters impending, II would be hazardous 10 post
pone convention oil the party until after the vote upon
the new constitution The result OF that vote is known
well Will be known after the October elec'
lions and IL would be idle as dangerous 10 delay Inc
convention Tor the sake OF empty form No one can say
with certainty what proportion OF the newyenrdnchised
voters the democratic creed. They too numeI,
to be lost by supneness Our majority OF the Old
voters has been large and decided IN lines pss but many
OF most Jealous allowed themselves to be neu
tralized for time by the delusons OF HOPARrYisM
These must all be awakened to their folly More re-
Gently the of federal consolidation and State
debasement have been vociferously claiming for their
party all the loyalty TO the Union which exists ~ the
land. Those OF our own party when they have daped
into that opinion must be reclaimed. How many OF the
democracy still slumher in the lap OF nopdnysm, and
how many have been made TO believe that those only are
attached 10 the Union who oudest in professions OF
attachment cannot be known. Whether, therefore, we
regard the already enranchsed or those soon 10 be
enanchised, speedy and thorough organization oil the
party is OF the utmost importance.
That confidence of superiority of numbers and Of vic
tory which felt by the whole democracy 10 our most
dangerous quicksand. While it prevails aspirans TO
posts Of honor in the party will devote their thoughts too
much 10 their democratic rivals, and too little TO the com
mon enemy. Personal and sectional sres are thus en-
gendered which dscofd in the party and scatter
onal prejudice broadcast in the State Let therefore,
hold a convention Let us unite our party East and
West in harmonious and compact brotherhood Let
final quiet 10 The sectional jealouses which have recently
divided they have divided the State Let us bring
strong and able candidates for The general State Of
fees at once that the whole strength the party may be
rallied upon them rather than delay the nominations and
pro,ract the divisions and distraction which multiplicity
OF candidates is so sure TO produce.
i Let revive the old party spirit which has sumbered
so long, and during the sleep OF which much OF
ona enmy and strife in the coniejeacy and the State
has taken root The reign OF no-panym has been too
prolific of sectional dsssnsons, too disastrous 10 the
peace of the country and too full OF dangers 10 the
Union and our State. to be longer tolerated Experience
has taught that to attempt quiet the ses OF party is
only lei loose the fierce winds of sectional anmosy
What storms has not the ship OF State encountered =
what rocks and qncksands has she not driited upon
since her surrender the mbece piloage OF no-pary
ism Let US be deceived no longer by this most ins,d
Gus and lreacherous garb in which faction has ever dis
guised itself Let to those anciently establish
ed and legitimate political organizations in which c
zens are distinguished by PRINCIPLE, and not by the
localities which they inh:b The diabocal fanatic SIN
which they preach, the rash dlsloyaly which they
feel mpeed cherish and 10 excite Let The democracy
resume its woned fare against its old and too long
neglected but constantly active adversary, whether a
pearing in the amicate disguise OF parry man or
Uao" man. or in his true and Interchangeable character OF
wing Let the democracyo OF Virginia especially remem
her that the political complexion OF The Stale will lake
lis hue for years from the elections OF October and De-
cember that votes cast in the latter election
Will continue unchanged for The lifetime OF the voters
eyes that upon lis triumph depend the permanency OF
the Union and the prosperity OF Virginia to labor act,
vey and zeaously, IN season and out OF season. until
!, the elections successfully carried.
publish below the proceedings of the democratic
members of the convention, and the report of the
limit hIeh nta IN MI of
organization
DEMOCRATIC STATE ORGANIZATION.
y AT meeting OF the democratic members of the State
convention and other citizens held in the hall of the
House of Delegates. on Thursday evening the oath OF
July. on motion Of Col John Voolfolk, OF Orange. Mr.
Miller Of Boteourt, was called to the chair, and
VIM. r: Richie appointed secretary.
Mr. Browa, of Preston, explained what he understood
TO be the object OF the meeting and suggested the appoint
nent OF committee TO report 10 adjourned meeting.
Mr. Cox. of Chesterfield. moved the appointment OF a
committee OF sevrn to report Saturday night plan
OF Slate organization OF the democratic party; which
motion was adopted, and the Chair appointed the follow
ing gentlemen the committee: James H. Cox. John B.
Rutherford, WIN. G Brown, WIN. Lucas. Anguish. A.
Chapman, M X H. Garne,t, and J. B. Young OF Henrco
The meeting then adjourned until Saturday night.
In pursuance OF Adjournment, the democratic members
OF the convention and other citizens met at the Capitol
Saturday night the Goth OF July Mr. Miller of Bo,etourt
in the chair.
Mr.. Cox. Of Chesterfield, as chairman of the committee
appointed on The organization OF the democratic party
presented the following report walch. alter being read
and amended. was adopted, as follows:
The committee appointed under resolution OF the
democratic meeting composed of members OF the conven-
lion and Others which assembled in the Capitol Thurs
day night last charged with the duty OF maturing and
porting plan OF State organization for the democratic
party, have had the subject referred them under
sdea,on. and beg leave to present the accompanying
resolutions, indicating such action as their opinion,
is proper TO be taken the present occasion.
R<soiped, That, n view OF the Importance OF the elec-
which place in Virginia during the
ing fall intimately connec.ed AS their results with
interests of State and OF the large full
thorough alton OF the democratic party
necessary mpau to that efficiency OF which
!, alone requisite to secure its permanent success
q Resoirsd That democratic State central committee
composed OF bers, be appointed by author
ity OF this meeting whose duty shall be maintain
regular correspondence with the committees
ster provided forto disseminate, far abc
from which be under their CONTROL correct
political information among the people. and
the general interest Of the democratic party throughout
the Safe. ~
R,,oipsd That central committees, of vigilance be ap.
pointed for each county city, and town In the Common
wealth, whose peculiar province II shall be to
and give etic the organization OF the party
county, city, town in which reside. aad thai
be the duty each OF the said appJint
committees of vigilance for the different election precincts
10 aid them in their abofs.
Rsso,rsd. That il be earnestly ended to the
committee and keep advised OF condition and
prospects of the denoc in their al
ties cities, and towns and nasmnch unity and
Of action ind spensable they
qussted all proper efforts
the party upon the regularly candid and 10
prevent as far possible. mutt pcy of cad dates for
the position.
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