Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26
RICHMOND ENQUIRgR.
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
Assembled In the African Church yesterday II Is the
largest and among the enlightened political Conven
have over Virginia. One hundred and shtr
yt,co countless &C., represented by pe hundred ana
delegates leaving only IA counties In the State
unrepresented In talent energy and enthusiasm, II may
we'll compare with any similar body we have ever attended.
Tho wisdom and experience of ugo tho he ana zeal OF
YOUTH been convoed from the mountains and Inc 10"
lands to the great Sanhedm of the party renew their
vows OF fidelity 10 the consecrated principles of Virginia.
The spectac clio was striking one-and Virginia may
well feel proud of such champions of her faith
Strange say after long and animated discussion and
two prorac,ed sessions tho Convention ia yet organ
zed struggle took place upon the preliminary qucc-
ZION OF appointing tho committee of organization and that
question is not yet settled Many eloquent and mpasston-
ed speeches delivered embracing illusions 10 The pro-
prey Of expressing the preference OF the Convention or
Presidential candidates. the claims OF The latter though
no names called and to the consistency OF leading
members OF the Democratic party of the Sa,c-and some
hard good natured hits given and received
We regretted past and criticisms OF present
members the party, uggod into the discussion If the
Democracy of Vrginla-invinclbe when uneddesire 10
maintain their predomncncc they let bygones be by
pones and unite upon their old maxim Of princlpes not
men," We them that the Wings would prefer nothing
better than continuation of tho excited debate OF yeser
day. Let dsappon their darling hopes and continue and
complete the proceedings this Convention with the harmo-
n.y. conclaory spirit union and enthusiasm that have al
ways characterized the Democratic Conventions OF Virginia
We but believe that the discharge OF steam, which
was let off yesterday, and which less TO be
peccd large popular body, will have sautay effect
in melting members to their high and solemn du,ies and
that hereafter Convention will proceed promptly regular
y and successfully in completing the great work before It,
We suboin of the little that was done yesterday:
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
WEDNESDAY, March a. 1852.
The Convention assembled at the African Church, and
was called 10 order at II o'clock, BY Mr. CLAIBoRSE of
Franklin upon whose motion JAMES H. Cox of Chesterfield
was called to the chair
On motion of Mr.. FLOYD of Washington county, WA F.
Rl7eHIE appointed Secretary.
MIR WEE of Accomac moved that committee of seven
be ppoined 10 report permanent officers for The Conven
,ion Al the suggestion Of Mr. FLOYD, Mr. WISE modified
his motion make the number teen-one from ench
Congressional district Mr. WISE further modified his pro.
position cause the committee 10 be appointed ny inc
delegates from each district.
Mr CLAIBORNE opposed the appointing Of the committee
BY the delegation from each district and was replied 10 BY
Mr.. MISE
Mr. CLAlpoRSE moved to amend Mr. WIsE's proposition
hy stsing out that portion requiring the committee 10 DC
appointed the delegations as u leave 10 the Char e
appointment OF the committee
The Chairman stated the question and there being some
difficulty in determining how il was decided
Mr. HoPxlSs of Powatan, suggested that Il would be
proper ascertain who members OF the Cnnvenon
Mr THos F. 8o-roN OF Amelia, offered the following re.
solution, which was adopted
Resolved Thnt all Democrats who may be In Rich
nond from any county, city in this State nol rep
resented be invited 10 report themselves TO the Secretary
and take members OF this Convention.
It was then ordered, that the Secretary proceed win the
cali of tho Counties and that the delegates should report
themselves
The roll OF counties was called.
Mr. FLOYD suggested enquiry Is 10 the proper mode
of voring before rules were adopted.
discussion thereupou, ensued between Messrd CLAi-
BoExE and WISE in which the policy OF giving expression
10 any preference tho Democracy OF virginia mght nave
for President and Vice President incidentally touched
upon. - ,, ~ ero,,;-o .oso,,,;o,s ,vsro
adopted the unanimous consent of the meeting having
been Give for the purpose os offering them
Resolved That the existing rules for the inc
Of House Of Delegates be and they here
by adopted for the government OF the Convention 50 lar as
tho sarne are applicable to It's proceedings
Resolved That any hve members OF the Convention may
require vote TO be taken oy counties f
,ach shall give The thereof in the manner following 10
wilt: Each county, corporation and election dietrc sha
one for every hundred Demociahc votes cas- oy
the same at the las, GubeInaloa eecton and where there
shall be fractional part of one hundred votes exceeang my
so cast such fraction shall be counted as equal TO one
h1ndrod votes. =. r,,,,o .ooL
recess until four O'Clock in the afternoon
Four O'CLOCK, P. NJ
Tha Convention reassenbed and the discussion OF Mr.
CLA1BoRSEs amendment giving 10 the chair the appointment
OF the Committee Of Organization was turthcr
enpth by ex Governor FLOYD and I'm LIVES OF fiince
George In its favor and Messrs. T. j. kDoLrR uf A!oe
marie H. A. WISE and DEsEALE of Rockingham lsalhs' H.
The roll WINS called and the vote o each delegate from
zach county, &C. recorded and this long ana eoious
process ended the Convention on motion OF DIT. Coh"ay
of Spo,syvanIa, adjourned over until lO O'CLOCK 'nis
CThursday) morning, 10 allow tho Secretary 70 scao ho
vote and report tho result of the voting 10 the BODY
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