The daily union., 1854-10-15

and after they are served the aboitionss and wings
fairly claim the small spoils, leaving the crumbs to such
democrats as may not be ashamed Of the company they
have been keeping.
THE GUBERNATORIAL CONVENTION IN VIRGINIA
The Richmond Enquirer considers it settled that thu
democratic convention for nominating candidate for gov
ernor of Virginia will be called to meet at Saunton on
the 3Oth of November. The Enquirer adds
t is of vital Importance to the interests of the demo
cratic party Virginia that the popular feeling be fully
fairly in the approaching convention The
nation candidates should not be the result OF political
but the spontaneous expression of the will OF
the party this end invoke the democracy in every
county avail themselves of the earliest opportunity to
point delegates to the convention
The spirit with which the democrats preparing for
the contest is exhibited in the proceedings of their pr
mary meetings We quote the following:
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN RICHMOND COUNTY.
At meeting portion of the democratic party held at
on Monday the I'd day of October ha being court
for the p1rpose of appointing delegates to State con-
venton to select suitable candidates for the offices OF
nor lieutenant governor and storney general of the Com
monwealth-
On motion, Capt S. S. Hutt called tc the chair and
John NJ. Brockenbrough appointed secretary.
Mr. f. NJ. Braxton and explained the object Of the
meeting to be above stated and entertained the audience
briefly but ponedy upon the organizations which
being formed throughout country and warned his party
connexion with the and contemplate cues
whose sole object seemed be the unity of parties.
represented the condition and prospects of party be
thriving and cheering and said if the convention would only
with proper harmony Snd unity the democracy Of Vr
ena would again roll up its thousands for the permanent
tabshment of their cherished principles.
The following resolutions then offered and adopted,
viz:
m. arD
be held At sauna he sb Of November to
suitable candidates for the offices of governor lieutenant
governor and attorney general of the Commonwealth
Resord That the chair appoint twelve delegates rep
resent the county in said convention.
Resolced That the democratic party, such, feel
sympathy for the modern pebad party whose pride is that
they derive from their ignorance We love country
and as it from the hands of the usr
sages Of 76, and atliaon with the and
contemplate spirit of ab0litionism.
The chair then appointed the following delegates Col
j. b. Belfeld Col L. Shackeford, Captain r. L. Pitts Dr.
f. w. Pendnton, Dr. B. s. Middleton E. NJ. Braxton, II.
f. MITCHELL Wm Carter, W. f. Brockenbrough, r. II. Lyel
Thomas Oldham, and w. f. Hill
On motion, the chairman and secretary were added
On motion, Mr.. VIM. F. Rtchc requested to act as
proxy in the of non-attendancc of delegation from
this county,
On motion the democratic papers requested to pub
lish these proceedings
s. s, HUTT, Chairman.
JoHs NJ. BHooKESBnouGH, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BROOKE COUNTY.
At meeting the democr of Brooke county held in the
court-Lonss Saturday, 30th September Samuel Moore
esq, appointed president and Wilson Bea secretary
After which the following resolutions adopted:
Resoped That the democratic party now has
been the party of the people, and its principles and
the great agents in developing the veal of the world and
especially that of the United States
Resored, That the administration of President Pierce is
thoroughly democratic in principle and practice and while
energy exhibits the wisdom of the people in their choice
its intelligence, ability, and patriotism command the respect
only of the American people but also of the civilized
world.
Resolved, That have updimE;shed confidence in Gov
Johnson and recommend another his solely
to conform to the usage of our party.
Rcsored That this meeting approve OF the proposed
venton to be held at Staunton the 18th day Of October
neIt.
Resored That Brooke county be represented that CON
vention and that Wm jones' o. W, 1ang6tt, c. Tarr jr
Peter Curran, Samuel Moore j. Appegate, L. Browning
esqrs be appointed delegates and jefferson r. Martin Hon
Sherrard Clemens and John knote aernates represent
Brooke county, with power in any present
give the entire vote.
Resolved, That this meeting recommend Hon. Henry A.
Wise candidate for governor.
SAMUEL MOORE, President
WmsoN B.ALl Secretary