Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-12-09
TROUBLES OF THE VIRGINIA DEMOCRACY.

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The discussion Of I'd instant in the Virginia De,
mocratn State Convention, as published in the Rich
mond papers, does not give indications of very
Harmonious spirit amongst the Democracy Of the
! /" Old Dominion" The scenes of Friday are said
to have been still more exciting, and instead Of making
nomination On that day. under the majority rule had
been ancipated the Convention only took for
candidate for Governor The contest continued till
late at night It principally between the friends
Mr.. Wsaand Mr. LEAKE, yet Mr. SRDDoS, Mr.. FAuLKsER,
and ohes got enough votes prevent the choice Of
candidate.
So bitter, we understand portion Of the debate
that some members left and went home restoration
Of good feeling however expected before meeting at
the polls though some of the leaders talked "daggers
at each ether The for making nomination six
months hfore the election is alleged to be give time
cool off. The Richmond Examiner, however, does not
give hofe Of speedy restoration Of good feeling
II says that thp nomination Of Mr. YsfsE will
exonerae every Democrat from supporting him party
grounds and adds that full view of his party record
his nomination will be total oberation Of the old
party lines, and final kicking to the dogs
trumpery ofthe old party organization"
1t will be seen, by reference to the Teegraphic head
that Mr.. WISE was nominated on Saturday.
It understood that tho Wings will probably not make
nomination before February. Quite time enough for
rational discussion.
The Richmond Enquirer Of Monday, in noticing the
result of the late Convention of Democrats at staunton
says:
"The Convention adjourned at midnight on Saturday
night, under harmonious and bright auspices of full
and complete victory in May next. Thsre were some
scenes OF deep interest and excitement but greatly to
the surprise and modification Of political opponents
there was but spontaneous voice from e Democracy
present for the of excellent candidates and
our glorious cause"
This flows very smoothly on Democratic paper, but
other accounts from neutral sources give insight into
stormy which lasted throughout the whole three
days. One Of the dissatisfied speakers declared the De-
mocratic party never stood much in need of its entire
strength at present The Richmond dispatch says:
The debate on the second day was ole Of very ex-
citing and-some portions of livery bitter character
There was great deal Of feeling and occasionally
sion, with occasional outbreaks of character disorder
beyond any thing of the kind ever witnessed The
uproar was sometimes deafening."
On the third day the strife was renewed but had
temporary pause alarm that the floor Of the church
in which the Convention sitting was giving away
stampede ensued and members jumped out Of the win
doWs and others tumbed Of doors in the most rapid
and inconsiderate manner" For once the Democracy
were terrified
Resorting to the Town Hail. the Convention settled
down under the comforting that the Wings in
the gallery had also been greatly frightened The nom
nations then made already announced and peace
was proclaimed amongst the members. The Convention
unanimously adopted the following resolution:
Resolved That the official career Of FRANKLIN PIERcE
has been marked by perfect Observance Of the mita
ons of the Constitution and entire fidelity to the prin
cipcs upon which into power and therefore
titles him to the confidence of the friends of constitutional
liberty in every section of the Confederacy."