Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-12-06

Garnett rejoned and turned the laugh upon Mac
so completely that he became comparatively quiet
for the rest Of the evening. Mr. McMuilcn was
repeatedly called toorder, during speech. which
seemed to nette him considerably. He said that
he understood the rules of order, and he hoped
members would rise aud state their points of or
der. and not cry '''order order!' like parcel OF
school boys"
Mr. Faun;leroy, of Frederick, and Mr.. Graf
tan. of Rockingham, advocated the two-thrds
rule. Mr. Newman of Mason, spoke in favor
of the majority rule. lie said the lwo,thirds rule
had always resulted in the nomination of obscure
men, Some one in The assembly called out thai
Polk had heen nominated under that rule; and
some one else named Fierce, which occasiorcd a
general burst of laughter. Mr.. Newman replied
thai cree was MT the choice Of single State in
the Union.
Mr.. Masse, of Rockbridge. and Mr.. Meade, of
Petersburg, advocated the mljori,y rule. The
f,rmer said it was necessary TO nominate man
who had some hold upon the people; if the eau
ddate relied merely upon the strength Of the par
ty he would be defeated by the combined ''isns"
of the day.
! During the whole of this discussion the con-
fusion was indcscribable. The discussion was
cut short by call for the previous question, and
the vote was then taken upon Mr.. Gareli's a
mendment In order to give the Secretaries time
to count the votes, the Convention adjourned till
mex, morning at 10 O'clock.
FRIDAY MoRNISG-The Convention met pur
suani to adjournment, and was opened with prayer
by the Rev Stephen ID. Hopkins. The PresI-
dent announced that Mr.. Glrnett's substitute, de-
clarng that majority of the votes cast by The
delegates present should nominate the candidates,
was carried by the following vote Ayes 81, 449 (;
! Nays &c, l94 majority, 9,255. Immediately up
on the announcement Of the result, Mr., Irving, Of
Lynchburg, arose, and complained Of the course
pursued BY what he termed the arrogant and
domlneering majority" Mr.. l. was called 10 or
der by the President, and desiring to be parlia-
menary ''took back the domineering." lie
warned the Convention that they stood upon a
ouicksand and that the slightest indiscretion
would knde fame which could not be eXtln-
guished, and which would result in the defeat and
disgrace of the party. repeated plaudits) He
commented upon the manner in which the Con
vention had been called, by minority Of the Cen
trail COMMITTEES. and without authority. and en-
} quired whether there was an albany Regency"
to dictate to the Democratic party. MIR. L. said
that there existed popular conviction that this
was not Convention of the party. More than
thirty counties were not represented. The ma
inrity might persist in their course; they might
) SOW the wind. hut he feared they would find IL
difficult to ride the whirlwind. "You have the
power" said Mr. L., "but beware how you use 1t"
Mr.. Patrick Henry Aylett next obtained the
. floor, with solemn conntenance, and made a
very deliberate speech. advocating the principle
embraced in the original resolution of Mr.. Shac-
kleford. Of Culpeper. Mr. A. agreed with Mr.
Irving that the Democracy were divided, and 'ha'
if the substitute Of Mr.. Garrett were insisted upon
BY tho majority, the gulf would grow wider and
wider. He inquired whether the Convention
could afford tn produce dsseniions, and expressed
, the conviction tina, the Democratic party of the
State was never in a more dangerous condition.
: Mr.. Kenna said ne was for Wise in 1851, and
was in miaority. but he and his friends made
no attempt to pass two thirds rule lhey
3. made no threats, but went home and voted fol
E Johnson He appealed to Mr.. Irving to know
u why. if The two thirds rule was right now, 1t was
nat proposed in the last Convention? applause
7 THE attempt to establish the rule now. he said
WAS merely TO Iorce the majority to submit to the
minority.
: MI Spindle. of Rockingham. moved re con
alteration Of the vote by which Garneits suosli-
$ tute was adopted.
e Mr.. James Barbour. jr., of Culpeper, got tho
floor and delivered a very long speech. lie ar
pued in favor Of the two thirds rule. and said II
the minority in 1851 did not propose it, 1t wa'
their fault. He was in favor of Leake-said |
n Wise was nominated he would support him, bu
d would have load to carry. Mr.. B. said goof
. deal that seemed irrelevant, and Mr. Llggett, o
: ROCKINGHAM, objected to his proceeding. Mr.. l.
e had come here to act. not to indulge in idle talk
i The President called Mr. l.. to order. Mr.. Bar
i bour resumed He thought gentlemen of superio
: minds might bear with those of eebler lniellects
o who had to grope their way in dscuSson.-
e Hanghter) Mr.. Liggett disclaimed any dIsre
= snect bv his remark, and the gentleman had nj
1t riuht to allude to him disrespectfully. Mr.. u
1t meant no offence-he was only regretng that 1t
g was not equal to Mr. l.. Mr.. l.. said he wa
1t Irresponsible" Mr. b. said he was Irresponsible
t. too and then proceeded with his speech
1t Mr.. Garrett spoke again, The twothirds rul
n would combine the friends Of every obscure asPI
: rant-of whom there were plenty in the State
ID against the majority II was too much the Gus
/ tam TO pIace obscure men in Executive chairs an
lie legislative bodies He concluded with an elo
5 ouent eulogy upon "thai fearless Tribune of tn
People. Henry A. Wise" (Applause.)
at Mr.. Newman now obtained the floor, ami
tie rreat disorder and essayed reply to the remark
re of Mr.. Irving, in relation TO the call OF the Con
lie vention Although speaking with all the powe
lie of his strong lungs, there were repeated cries
eS "louder," "louder, eAcltihg great ''e'i''0"'
the expense of the speaker, who bore 1t all wit
,e commendable iortitude and good humor Nj
a. Newman was followed by Maj Hartman, of Al
j. ons,a who advocated Mr.. Shackleford's resolr
ton.
d. Mr.. Claiborne, Of franklin, next addressed tn
III Convention. He prolessed to be cool and cal"
n but made most boisterous harangue. lie favo
be ed the nomination of Mr.. Leake. but was prepare
to sacrifice him if the integrity of the party r'
1T Lnnired il lie appealed to the Leake men