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

McMullen and Mr. Normenl. of PendIeton. which
we did not distinctly hear, except that Mr. Nor
ment thought the Convention had seen and heard
enoegh Of Mac"
Mr.. English, of Logan. obtained the f1oor-
He did not arise with ''unieigned reluctance. =
lie wanted to make a speech. although ii might
be becoming in delegate from 'the outs1uirls OF
civilization" TO sit quiet and look wise as an owl
His entire speech was humorous and excited roars
Of laughter He was instructed 10 vote for Wise
The had voted for Garneu's amendment, but
1 Thought il had better be reconsidered.
1t was proposed at this stage Of the proceedings
that the vote should again be taken on The amend
ment, after which there was to he no more debate
on preliminaries. but the Convention was 10 com
mence voting for candidate for Governor. lhts
was agreed 10 on all hands Mr.. Brown. OF Siaf
ford, however. made a speech against Wise. in
the midst Of great disorder, and then, after COED
deal of private conference among members, and
many interruptions, tho Convention proceeded to
vote.
FRIDAY EvENYG.- When the hour ofmeeilng
arrived the President stated that the Secretaries
were not yet ready 10 report the vote and he
would therefore not call the Convention 10 order
member. who probably entered the house after
this statement was made, arose and insisted upon
proceeding 10 business. He expressed great In
dignaon that The time Of the Convention should
h. al cal pu
"loader" and. the speaker was encouraged to.
proceed in The midst Of nproarious laughter. Va
rious gentlemen were then called upon TO speak.
but all declined.
The Secretaries at last appeared, and the Pres
ident took his seat.
Mr.. Norment arose to privileged question:
He did not mean anything offensive to Mr. Nc
Mullen by his remarks in the morning. Mr.. Nc
M. expressed himself satisfied.
The vote for Garnett's resolution stood, 80 ,903;
against it, %, O59; majority, 9,S44. The reso.
luton as amended was then adopted.
The Convention proceeded to nominate can
dida,e for the office of Governor Mr.. Douglas
nominated Henry A. Wise. and spoke upon the
subject. When he concluded, for once, no mem
Der seemed anxious to speak. There was an ON
nous pause silence reigned throughout the
church: ard the I,eake men whispered amongst
themselves. Mr. Brown, of Kanawha, however,
took the floor, and advocated the claims of Mr..
Wise. Mr. Claiborne of Franklin, then stepped
forward and nominated Shelton F. Leake. lie
addressed the Convention at considerable length
in support of his nominee.
Mr.. Berry. of Alexandria, next delivered long
and virulent speech in opposition TO Mr.. WISE
He intimated that the Convention was packed
referred to Wise's political history and his course
upon the bass-eulugized Leake, and was loudly
applauded.
MIR. Kenna obtained the flor. He said Mr.
Berry had made the same speech in the last Con
vention, and the secret Of his opposition TO Wise
was that the latter supported the white basis
4 number of members Missed, and IN other ways
expressed their disapprobalion; but were repre-
manded by the chair Mr.. X. proceeded Mem
hers Of the last Convention had announced their
intention to o. home and vote against Wise
Name them said Mr.. Benoni Harrison. as he
stood elevated upon seat. '.You. sir" replied
MIR. Kepna. Il deny it, cried Mr.. H. Tie
| Convention was in an uproar. The President en-
deayured to restore order, while Mr.. Harrison.
cnging to one Of the pillars, shreked. Il deny
III" Let me speak," Let me speak," sew
eral members taking hold Of him topui him down.
Mr.. n. exircated himself, ndadyanced into the
altar of the Church. He explained that he had
said in the former Convention that he would vote
for Mise if he was nominated, but his people
would moi. and there were delegates in the house
now who would not Mr.. Kenna declared him
self satisfied. Mr. II. extended his hand. aud
drew Mr.. K. towards him, whispered something
in his ear. and perhaps kissed him. The recon
citation was most allectionaie. Mr.. K. said Mr..
II was good old Democrat. and would wear oat
in the service. and then be translated 10 that scene
where all would be Democrats. Which place ?
hlr. Brown. of Stafford, opposed Mr.. Wise with
GREAT ea,nestness. Wise lived in the East, bui
: had not the confidence of the East
Mr.. G ,och, of Richmond, nominated Mr.. Iiol-
lday for Governor.
MIR. Enrlish made another humorous speech,
eXhorting to harmony.
Mr.. Welford, of Spo'tsylvania, seconded the
nomination ofIloday. He did not expect to bear
the banner of Wise with success, and alluded ,oa
certain mysterious foe" understood TO be The
Know Nolhings.
Mr.. Skinner Of Augusta, advocated the nomi
nation of Mr. Wise. He did not agree with
some gentlemen in the opinion that Offices should
be distributed as rewards for party services. He
, said there must be no lodging on the Know-Noih
mr ouestion-categorica answers would not do.
Mr.. Fauntleroy protested against The nomina
ton of Wise, in long and bitter speech. He
reviewed Mr. WIS political career-hs Treatment
of jackson. Polk, SC, and said that with him a!
. candidate the party would be defeated.
Mr.. Meade replied to the assaults upon Mr.
! Wise with much feeling. He had participated
5 in the same crimes of which Mr.. w. was guilty
and SO had two-thirds of the present members {
r Congress from Virginia. He said the Democracy
/ seemed to be more pr"Sciipti'e "hau 'lie N"""
I Nothings, whom he denounced as "Northen
h ISM" (favorte expression with the members.)-
. Seldom was his first choice, but he was deter
mined that Wise should have fair play.
: All the speakers had now been heard and the vol
was taken. after which the Convention adjourne
e at % o'clock, to give tho Secretaries time to as
, certain the result.
: SATURDAY MoRNIXe.-Mr S. ID. Hopkins pro
posed contribution on The part OF members TO de
: fray expenses. The Augusta delegation objected
o and insisted upon paying all expenses themselves