Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-05-20
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION FOR THE
SIXTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT.

I.ouisa, Goochand, Hanover, Chesterfield Powka
tan, Henrico and the City of fRichmond-the Conven-
ton being called to appoint delegates and alternates
to the Cincinnati Convention.
| On motion of Mr.. j. l.. Gordon, Of Louisa, DR.. Alb
ner Crump, of Powhatau, was appointed President.
Dr. Crump, in returning thanks to the Conven-
ton, for the honor which they had conferred upon
him, by calling him to preside the occasion, said,
Gentlemen of the Convention II beg you to ac-
cep the tender Of my sincere aud most respectful ac
acknowledgements for the manifestation of your kind
regard, in having called me to the dscharseof the
duties Of this chuir. have not the vanity to sup
pose that this mark Of distinction has been conferred
on me on account of any supposed peculiar qualcn-
ons my part for the performance of the duties in
connection with i, but wholly in consideration Of the
fact that the hair on this head has become whitened
III the service of the Democratic party, in the hum
BILE capacity of one of the rank and file. Humble,
indeed, have those services been but however hum.
bic they may have been,I am sure that you will readi.
y accord TO tho credit for the sing small item of
Observation-Disclosures and devotion to Princple for have
never held an office, have never sought an office
want Office. l have not unfrequently before had
occasion 10 make Acknowledgements TO my Democrat
c friends in this district for the reception of honors
similar 70 that now conferred on me ! but never be-
fore have done go with sensations of character 30
profound and at the same time so pleasurable as on
the present occasion, arising from consideration Of
the probability that this i. the last time that our
ties respectively, and the city Of Richmond will be
similarly assocated Whilst my memory cndures, l
shall with pleasure recur to The numerous and cordial
associations with my Democratic friends Of this dis
triGt in this city.
Gentlemen, in relation to the purpose Of the convo-
cation Of this Convention, shall say but word
We have been commissioned by our constituents, re-
spectively select, from The ranks of the Deinocra
cy Of this district two men, good and true to repre-
sent our interests and opinions iu the great Demo
cratic National Convention to be shortly assembled
at the city Of Cincinnati 1t may be well considered
a source of no inconsiderable degree of congraua-
ton to ourselves that we have within the con6ues Of
our district various gentlemen elnuently qualified by
their talents, we'll established and approved political
principles, elevated moral character, &c.to discharge
the duties Of these highly honorable aud important
appointments will, in this connection, suggest an
other consideration Of character yet more congratu
atory: alude to that generally believe might say
universally spirit which prompts every Dem
pIh uiS uci mHC'ici
ncliung him to Buchanan, Pisrce, Douglas, Hunter
any other, to up and TO be prepared to sacrl
flee his private personal preference on the altar O.
Democratic fifth.
In long course of observation the impulses
and movements Of political parties, do say that
have never known such spirit as at this time per-
vades the Democratic party. The hobgoblin Know
. Nothingsm has aroused them, and when thoroughly
, aroused they never have been and never can be
beaten.
Finally, gentlemen, cOnjure You 10 proceed to the
discharge of your respective duties, faithfully and
efficiently, only in this Convention but every
occasion and in every stage of tho ensuing presden-
t;a canvass, and act with that degree OF debera-
ton and rnness of purpose which should ever char.
actriza Of intelligence patriotism and principle
In every action whether by vote or otherwise, sub.
init yourselves to tie immediate and controlling in
lucncc of that great Democratic maxim, every thing
!, for the cause, nothing for men,
With these few remarks, gentlemen invite you to
proceed the transaction of the business of the Con
, ycnton.
On motion Of Mr.. j. Ii. Cox of Chesterfield, R.
W. Hughes and W. F. Richie wers appointed Sec
retares
The following gentlemen appointed vice-Pres
dents:
Thos. S. Watson, Of Louisa.
DR.. W. I. Walker, of Goochlsnd.
c. w. Dabney, of Hanover.
DR.. S. Coates, of Henrico.
p. H. Aylett, of Richmond.
J. II. Cox Of Chesterfield.
w. Old, Jr., of Powhatan.
On motion Of Mr.. r. A. Pryor, Of Richmond, it was
Resolved That committee, of one member from
each county and the City of Richmond, be appointed
to prepare and report resolutions to the Convention.
Mr.. w. F. Watson of Richmond moved that said
committee be appointed by the Convention, but sf-
terwards accepted an amendment moved by Mr. r.
b. Heath, OF Richmond, that one member of the
committee be appointed by the delegation from each
county, &c.
The question was discussed at length by Messrs.
Pryor, White Of Hanover, Gordon of Louisa, and
Old OF Powhatan in favor of the appointment by the
Chair and by Messrs. Watson. Heath, w. A. Cooke
of Chesterfield, Appleyard and Glen. White of
Richmond, in favor of the appointment by the seve-
raj delegations
Mr. Jones Of Chesterfield moved the previous ques-
ton.
The subject was laid on the table, OH motion Of Mr.
Cox of Chesterfield, at whose suggestion the Conyen
ton adopted the rules of the House OF Delegates SO
fer as applicable.
On motion of Mr.. White of Hanover, it was
Resolved, That whenever scaled vote is called
for each delegate present shall give his proportion of
the aggregate Democratic vote cast by his county at
the last gubernaoral Convention.
On motion Of Mr.. w. o. Harris of Louisa oil De.
mocrais prsssnt from any of the counties were in.
vited to take seats in the Convention.
Mr. Heath of Richmond, moved that the delegation
from each county, &C., appoint one member Of the
Committee on Resolutions. Mr. H. called for scaled
vote
Mr.. Wellford of Richmond moved that The Chair
appoint sad committee.
After a discussion between Messrs. Pryor and
Ayett as to tho matter 10 be reported by said
mittee the suliec. was laid the table on motion of
Mr.. Aylett
Mr. Appleyard made an unsuccessful motion TO re-
consider the vote adopting Mr. Pryors resolution for
the appointment of committee an resolutions.
o motion of Mr.. Wexford it was resolved that Mc
Chan, appoint the Committee.
The President then appointed tho following, as the
Committee on Resolutions: r. A. Pryor of Rich
mond, Win. Old, Jr., Of Powhatan, c. White of Han.
over d. L. GQrdon oil Louisa, D. L. a. Martin OF
Goochland and Jno. n. Powell of Henrico
Mr.. J. S. Caskie was called on for q speech, but
declined for the present AT his suggestion the Con-
venon then took recess until Ealf past o'clock P.
NJ.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY Is, 1856.
The Convention re assembled.
Mr.. Pryor, from the committee resolutions, re-
ported the following resolutions ms the unanimous
sense of the committee:
/. Resolved, That this Convention re.afrm the
principles embodied in the resolutions OF the late De-
| lnccratic S;ac Conventions.