Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30

tAts t'hfNhAtSH NV III lkitHHlVHu on htIUes
day last and was fully attended. Mr.. Cox, Of
Chesterfield, was called to the Chair, Temporarily,
and Messrs William Richie, J NJ Daniel. and
- Brunet were appointed Secretaries
The Times Gays THE proceedings Of the as
sembled Democracy were signaliscd on the thresh-
old by fierce and bosterons struggle between
old fogyism' and Young America Mr. Wise, the
champion Of the first mentioned wing of the party
offered resolution to the effect that committee,
consisting ofone from each Congressional District,
he appointed hy the Delegations from the rcspec-
tive districts, 10 nominate the permanent officers
Of the Convention
Nfhe Young Democracy, for reasons best known
to themselves, regarded this move as an attempt to
stock tie cards in favor Of Mr. Buchanan I; and &C.
cordngy, Mr.. Claiborne, of Franklin, who is un-
derstood TO be warm partizan Of Mr.. Douglas,
offered an amendment, the object of which was TO
leave the appointment ofthc Committee on organ
i4asion in the hands of tho temporary Chairman,
and not as proposed by Mr.. Wise, in the hands of
the delegations from the Congressional districts
Thequestion wits distinctly understood to involve
an issue between the old and the young Democra-
cy, or in other words. between Messrs Buchanan
and Douglas, and accordingly spicy discussion
cnsEcd between Mcssrs Wise and Claiborne. their
respective champions. The Convention adjourned
over until o'clock without coming to vote on
the question.
TAT that hour the discussion was resumed and
carried on amidst great excitement and 10 little
confusion. 1t was argued by Young America that
the adoption of Mr.. Wise's resolution would be a
departure from the time-honored usages of the
Democratic party, and would convey reflection
upon the temporary chairman. Old fogyism dis
claimed any intention to reflect upon the chair
man, but contended that 1t was but right and pro-
per that the Democracy from every part of the
State should be Represented in the appointment of
the committee on organization.
''Nr. Randolph, of Albemarle, begged Mr. Clai-
borne to withdraw his amendment, which might
lead to mischief, but could not possibly be pro-
ductiye of any good. Already there wcsc diver
sites of opinion in the party, which would ulti-
matcy lead to serious dissensions, unless the Con.
vention in its incipient stage, proceeded with
great caution. One false step AT this critical Pc
riod, might lead TO difficulties which could not
hereafter be repaired
''Gov. Floyd opposed the resolution Of Mr. Wise
and supported the amendment offered by Mr.
Claiborne. lie was decidedly opposed to depart
ing frem the time-honorcd usages of the party by
pursuing the course contemplated by the resou-
ton Of Mr.. Wise and while he favored the amend
ment of Mr.. Claiborne, it due to justice to say
that he did so not because OF any dstrust in the
fairness Of the Chairman lie could say to him
as ST. Paul said TO Alexander, the copper-smith,
You have done me some harm, the Lord reward
you according to your deserts.n
''Alr. Riycs made furious assault upon Mr.
Wise, said that when he saw the gentleman from
Accomac offering resolutions, protesting to have
in view the interests of the Democratic party his
mind revci ted to the time when the youthful yigor
ofNIr. Wise was employed in Congress to thwar.
the measures Of Andrew Jackson, and to bring de-
feat and disgrace upon his administration The
gentleman now claims to be an ardent Democrat
yet, when motion was pending in Congress 10
investigate the affairs ofthe U. S, Bank, the gem
tleman opposed it with all bis might and ma lie ey-
affairs of this monster of corruphonn
Mr.. Wise re;orted, denied the charge of wishing
to screen the Bank the administration of
Jackson because Martin Van Buren, was its favor
tic. His object was to purify the Democracy from
such men as Van Buren,.
Mr.. Rives then asked him why he had supported
Gen. Harrison whose nomination was obtained,
over Mr.. Clay, mainly by abolition votes
''Iiere q scene Of indcscribable confusion arose.
The Democracy, apparently aware of the unseem-
y spectacle they presented to the 'outside barba-
rians" of the Wing party, who throngcd the gale
ries, determined to put stop to the discussion at
all hazards, and accordingly the voice OF the in
irepid orator from Prince George was drowned
amid the deafening cries of question: question:
question: The vote was taken on Mr. Claiborne's
amendment, late in the evening, by ayes and noes,
but the result will not be announced until the
meeting of the Convention on the 25ih.
On the meeting of the Convention on the 25th
"when the result Of the vote OF the previous even
ing on Mr.. Claibornes amendment to Mr. Wise's
resolution was announced The amendment wa.
adopted by vote Of SIG ayes to 26l noes, aud the
resolution passed in its amended shape, thus pla
cling the power of appointing the Committee on or
ganzation in the hands of Mr.. Cox, the temporary
Chairman OF the Convention. The question seem
cd to be universally regarded as a test between
Old Fogyism and Young America, and the triumph
ofthe latter was as complete rs it was unexpected
The old Democracy submitted to their fate appar
emily with good grace, but the smonldering EN-
bers oftheir wrath blazed forth on more than on
oecasion.D
The committee having been appointed, after
short retirement returned and presented the nam
of John s. Barbour, Sr, of Cupeper, MS Presiden
of the Convention, and the Eaines Of IA others a
Vice Presidents, Major Charles Nancy, of Backing
ham, heading the list
During the retirement Of the Committee, tn
Convention was briefly addressed by Messrs Pat
ton and seddoa of B edmond city, Bedingcr of lei
ferson, and Tucker Of Frederick.
aAIr Patton, it should be borne in mind, was
Wing orator in the campaign of 1870. lie said tn
Convention had opened its proceedings with scene
ofdissension, which hsd never before taken place