Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-18

Of the city papers, that the meeting Of the Norfolk
Convention which is appointed to be held the sth
of November, should be postponed to more distant
day. This suggestion originated in the fact that the
annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the Central
road takes place on the 9th Of November-thus rem
dering il impossible for many gentlemen connected
with that Improvement to attend at Norfolk, who
sincerely anxious to be present We ourselves,
fully appreciated the force Of this suggestion, and felt
earnestly DESTROYS of cfiectng change of time, so
to accommodate the friends of the Central interest
provided II could be done without creating greater
difficulties and confusion than already existed. We
accordingly, after consultation with the President OF
the Central road, addressed letter to prominent
gentleman in Norfolk, suggesting, for the reason
stated, postponement Of the Convention-our wish
being, as it has all along been, to every interest
and section Of the Commonwealth fully and ably
presented IN that Convention. We especially desired
that the friends Of the Central road should have
delegation there because have been and still are
firmly Of the opinion, that il the North and South
side would come together in general Convention,
in proper spirit, all conflicting views and feelings
could be happily compromised, and the interests Of
the whole State advanced and promoted.
From the letter we received in reply to ours, we
take the liberty OF extracting paragraph or two, in
order to illustrate the lberalty Of feeling and sen
ment which characterizes Norfolk friends. The
author, himself, is distinguished for his patriotism
and catholic views all public questions. He says:
al unite in the feeling which prompted your sugges-
ton for postponement of our Convention to n later
day than the Sth Of November and if it posi-.
BILE now to make the alteration, would with great
pleasure oblige the Central railroad aud its friends
should above all things, like to that interest fully
represented since indulge the hope that We may be
able to heal our divisions and bring about a cordial
union between the North and South side. have no
disposition to war upon the Central road.
Equality, justice not monopoly, will constitute the
basis Of our action"
Again: ave have already changed our day from
the oath Of October TO the Sth OF November to &C,
commodate the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
The South Side Road made application to the same
effect the Central and for the same reason-their
meeting coming off on the 7th and Sth of November;
and had just declined (by letter mailed on Friday
lastD when yours was received We could not reach
the remote counties with notice, and the confusion
which would ensuc, would, fear, be fatal to the
Convention. Whether present not, the Central
Road shall have ustice-nay she shall be literally
e.'>a for. That road shall be embraced as one nor.
thy OF State all IN connection blh inc yts,tt trunk
line"
With such feelings actuating those, who will pro.
badly be prominent actors in the Norfolk Convention
we deeply regret that any difficulty should exist &c
prevent the attendance of the friends of the Contra
road We indulge the hope that they will yet hold meet.
ings along the line of the road and appoint delegates
There are many able and patriotic men who could pro-
bable attend who will not be present ut the meeting oil
theStockholders tits impossible to accommodate every
body, and as it is a fixed fact that the Conven.
ton will certainly be held the sth of November,
We earnestly hope that every section and interest will
eudeavor to be represented.
We cordially unite with the Dispatch in the ex.
preston Of the hope that Richmond particularly,
will not fail to send delegates. 1t suggests that
meeting be held in the basement of Metropolitan
Hall, on Monday evening next at half past o'clock
for this purpose. 1t adds that it is important we
should have delegation in the Norfolk Convention.
which should include our ablest men, and expresses
the wish that such will be appointed, and that they
will go. We second its timely aad patriotic sugges.
ton, and trust that it will be promptly carried into
effect
p. S.-Since the foregoing was in type, a notice
has been handed in, which will be found clsey here,
calling meeting for the purpose this evening We
trust it will be numerousy attended, and that an able
and efficient delegation will be appointed
We have waited patiently for a response from "the
prominent Democrats who may, probably, become
candidates for the Office Of Governor AZ to whether
they are members of the Know Nothing organization"
this being the language Of the nterrogatory mt to
them by resolution adopted at late meeting Of the
Democratic Association OF Norfolk county.
We have had letter from Mr.. Leake in replv in
which he answers, Z" am not u member of that or.
ganization." But inssnuch as that answer. accord
ing to the communication of a democratic Voter "
which appeared r week or more ago in the Richmond
Enquirer, does not, necessarily permit the inference
that he is opposed TO that organization Mr. Loake il
respectfully requested, by the Enquirer's correspon
dentto inform the public, whether he fayors or
opposes the Know Nothing organization.
10 this request Mr.. Leake has not yet resppnd
cd, and we somewhat surprised vester.
day, at reading, in the Lynchburg Republican n
paper which favors the nomination of Mr. Laako
tor Governor, the statement that the substance Of the
article in the Enquirer, by democratic Voter ia
not entitled to serious notice. and the expression Of
THE hope, that he will treat it with perfect indiFer
snce and silence" Nov, this is hardly what We had
expected from our Lynchburg contemporary. We had
not supposed that he would wish or advise avori,s
prominent Democrat, who may probably become
candidate Tor the office Of Governor" to show 50
much dsrespect to the polite request Of "De mocrsc
Voter" made through the columns of the Richmond
Enquirer, as to treat it with perfect indifference and
silence"
Nor had we supposed that there was ANYTHING so
Objectionable In asking Of prominent Democratic
candidate for the office Of Governor, whether no
hyors or opposes the Know Nothing organization. oa
mot to entitle II to serious notce"-particularlv
when the Democratic organ Of the State has boIe
ly syowed tbatit will not support Know Moth.
ing for Office and has denounced the whole order and
warned the faithful against any sympathy or asso
citation with them. We shall still, together, with n
democratic Yoter" await the response Of Mr. Leake,
ss to whether he tarorsor opposes the Know Nothing
organization.
And in the meantime, We shall expect soon to hear
from At least two other prominent Democrats who
may probably become candidates for tho office of
Governor" on this subjective mean the Hon. Henry
Wise and Ex-Governor Smith We learn that
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