Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-05-09
Correspondence OF tie Wing.


PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN CONVENTION.
STANTON, May 7th 1886.
Our report Yesterday brought down the proceedings
to late hour Tuesday afternoon aud the election Of
permanent officers.
Mr. Robert Saunders OF Williamsburg the President elect
taking clair which he conducted by Mes,rs
VERIFY and Card~r addressed the Convention in bfir
pertinent and effective speech he returned thanks
tie kpccted and uuiesyycd honour OF being called
the deliberations OF this large this hopeful
,ody OF Americans. He congratulated the member. upo
their position aud their prospects They de-
clare second declaration OF independence based upon
great principle, hlt Americans shall rule America
While IL 80 look back, circumstances may appear some
Whist dsheatvIug vet the prospects bcior, bright
successful party split into factions like hungry
wolves coutendiug tor the ,pui!s. Purified by adversely
purified uy the operation Of the principle maintain.
80 are met aud determined that sooner later
cause -lal prevail. Though he did believe should
bc defeated may be nave been before but
the rules tile day principle. shall be event
uay triumphant lie cOnteuded tLatit absurd 10 sup
pose Tor moment that the people OF this country enjoy
ug "A heritage vi freedom dearly purchased aud -
highly priced should finally consent that those who
from other lands to ENJOY the blessings which posses,
ha he permitted to arogAte 10 themselves 10 control O
our affairs.
As further consolation Of our hopes he would inquire
who arr our leaders. We have before for our Pres
dent a found true rhrl, fyied-A who does
tell you what b" going to do but commands your
hIrnce 10y what be has done. With but twenty-iour
hours prepare himself take the helm of the chip OF
state he took it, aud guided her safely amid breaker-
aud rocks, aud shoals and qucksands He gave up the
prcudces OF early education sacrificed everything but
hi Of honor the good OF his country-and mag
uhcent the result His chart was the Constitution.
his platform the broad surface of our beloved land.
Our next man j, Donelsou. And Who is Andrew Jack
DOne>on! We are asked. The question Involves an
assertion which il not truethat IS Il that he l.
known Will they say that, before his nomination.
he was known and fayoaby knoSn every citizen
ui this county take IL Tor granted that known
TO every L. a whom somebody knows aud
in u he.
AZ least equal 10 the whom hey elevated the
s,cOHd the drst position in the Mon Our
must prevail see it, read it in the z.al Of it, advO-
and IN the bitter denuncaton aud unparalleled ma
guiiy with which it is sssaled by the opposite party
But all their reliance upon tho zeal OF their leaders aud
the blind adherence Of partans controlled by executive
patronage and the power Of public plumber all will Weld
will crumbe before the majesty Of the American people.
Mr. saunders said, in conclusion, that Yginians
hed ia such would require nothing for the
preservation Of order than the ordinary application OF
parliamentary rules. He congratulated the Convention
assembling IN the heart Of Virginia. in the county
Of Augusta which will send up November a majO
dty OF two thousand to swell the chorus Of song
victory. His speech Was received with much applause
On motion o NJ. VERIFY Of northampton, .he rules %
the House OF Delegates adopted the rules of or
der for this convention.
Mr. - offered resolution for the appointment o
Committee OF from each Congressional District, tc
consult with the sewers. delegations aud report the
Of gentlemen suitable be chosen electors for the Pre-
tal canvass.
Pending the consideration Of i. resolution Mr. Imboden
OF stanton offered resolution. providing that IN
lance will the arrangements Of the Democratic party, il
the selection Of their Electors, the appointment oi lsi3
shch gives l. Congressional Districts should be observed
boy this convection in the appointment Of it, Electors
| which adopted and then notion the convention
adopted substitute for the st esOution-a resolution
requiring the several Delegations respectively to meet be
fore to-mortoW- session Of the convention, and chOO-
Electors for their Districts aud counties submitted
| % the Convention.
Mr. Mart OF Albemare, moved that the Hon A. H. II
stuart be invited address the members Of the cunvf
ton in the Hall at ! o'clock this eyeuiug-whch motto
carried with geat enthusiasm. aud committee AZ
pointed convey the invitation Mr. Stuart The cor
yention then adjourned to meet for business Wedne
DAY 10 AN.