The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-19

Virginia, at least. Thsy d-n tough, I know, and
for prsnss Of little sps ean rssu cisats them TO life,
We wont even leave them that chaucs We VIII put the
in condition from which, here will be hope. loud
laughter) hope that the HERALD will give whAsI say
know he win, and muah the oetier, because want
the democrats to that Billy Gilmer is still alive and
give them fits. loud laughter.) am getting tired,
and suppose you already tired OF hearing me.
Ss. to Il IS
your armer TOR the contes. winch We, are nov
zsa and energy, aye work from dark to dark uscss-
sary, order that may this deadly enemy
thing more than hswers Of wood and drawers 81 water
but proper exercise Of that talent and energy
which exist profussy in our ranks T. rout that parry
from the positions which they have for long time
filed with much disadvantage and disgrace to the
country II by any chances fact which believe to be
retain It for any time we will be doomed lapse into
sr>putabe pght-a position to waieh the ass OF the
have Wen nigh brought us. So perfect is our ruin-
mean the country's ruin, Of courss--it would
be but necessary 70 continue thst clique IN power
with reference TO any Democrat, administration for
upon . fair trial. have found them to fail utterly.
predict. You do that only BY dsprivng demo-
cracy of all connection with our federal government,
accomplishing 20 desirable result and DO You yours.
If we do is as certain that t0-morrow's
will rise The democracy are now split up into raisera
bic factons The result OF operations ct the Cincinnati
Convention will leave them in condition 50 helpless
to render them unable to Withstand any attack This
s
of Fauquer.
Mr. TURNER came forward and addressed the Conven.
tion. His speech consisted principally OF appeals to
the old line wings to come to the aid Of the Know No.
thig party in the coming contest He reviewed the con-
duct OF Mr.. Fillmore while in public life allowing that he
embodied in his acts and opinions all ths could influence
their adhesion to him.
The Convention then adjourned until 10 O'Clock to-
morrow.
SECOND DAY.
srAuSroS, May Z, 1856.
The Convention assembled at 10 O'Clock this morning
pursuant to adjournment the evening previous.
The PRESIDENT stated the first business in order to be
the reports OF the committees appointed yesterday
report the elect from their respective districts
Reports then handed in from the various commit
tees giving the name of elector each district
and from county the aggregate number
ing to perhaps not less than hundred and seventy
list of the names is, presume, unnecessary, most
of them occupy ~ prom inent public position,
ISOLATED with acts OF public service which could
der the publication Of string of interesting
to any, except thoe in their immediate localities in
some way particularly interested
Mr.. VIM GIIAER and said-Mr. President, in
plance with notice which yesterday evening,
beg leave to offer the following resolution
TU% aas H Tr
The resolution was adopted, whereupon
Mr.. GMER said Mr.. President rise to put in nomina-
ton the Hon. Thos. Stanhope Fiournoy of Halifax for
the south side OF James river, in Eastern Virginia Eu
logy unnecessary in this instance for Mr. Fournoy
too we'll known throughout this eammonwealth, as the
eloquent advocate Of the great principles OF party
Col llw1s of Richnond city, said: Mr. President, st
the instance Of very large number Of delegates from
every section Of the wealth. propoie
of well known throughout this wide spread
public as the able consistent and fearless advocate of
Apoor rD1ea md fha nj
champion Of the constitution and the Union. The gen.
tleman alude to is the Hon. John Minor Botts OF the
city OF Richmond. cloud applsuse)
Mr.. McCUE Of Augusta said Mr.. President, place
in nomination distinguished citizen OF the county of
whose pubic services have entitled him to the nansit Of
swell Gone, thou good and faithful servant from the
people OF this Uni,n Had he other claim to distnc
ton this would be enough bat like the distinguished
gentleman already nominated his publ, services speak
tor themselves and for hiu nominate the Hon Alex
anSsr Stuart Maa and long s.n1'd applause
the Hon John Carlisle, Of the county CT Harrison the
clone star" Of the Virgins delegation 10 Copg'ess-a
position he fills with credit TO himself and usefulness to
the country. (Applause)
Mr. ]. d. 1MBoDEN, OF Staunton member of the late
House of Delegates Of Virginia ssid:-Mr. President.
fore the vote the electors at large TAKEN viii read
letter VIII, received from the Hon Thomas San
hope F1ournoy in reply to Invitation extended TO him
by the COMMITTEES Of Invitation to be present =. the C'
ven'ioD.
HALIr4x couRr HOUSE Msy, 2. ls5s.
csednss the Of the party; but the
lssson gn the Md q he m,nh would not Sowsysr
no A me yG for On we
bone IN he sickness my family which sme prevents me
that here is in the stae VINO il more impressed
election Finao-e and onsson The great principle h,t
Americans mrst rule AMER "a mun prevail the time
and oesns mss VIII mot Ss +
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me M csry q my IONS and the arior devotion 70 inc
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friend. and e isnnT, Yours ncers lo ard rg
During h reading of this letter several thu OF
applause went forth from the crowd.
The question having been then put on agreeing tht
nominations made for electors at large was de- sd IL
the affirmative, by scclamston.
COL JOHN s. ANDERSON, OF Betetourt county, offered the
following resolution
Reroyed That onmitee of thirteen be appointed b. The
President resolutions TOR tina consideration OF this
Convention.
Col A. said-Mr. President-There has been IN
yet taken in re ion TO the nominations for the Presto "
and Vice Presidency. think there are othe mpor a.
subects with reference to which this Convention aid
express opinion They ought to express their opini
about cur seooshin gizzsrd ioo. Governor. Ofsr
that resolution and that the whole subjec. BE- re-
err ed to committee Of thirteen, proposed to be
pon I'D under that resolution.
Col LEWIS one Of the editors Ct the Richmond National
AM rlcan saidI DO hink, Mr.. President that mere
orsstion OF the nominees Of the Philadelphia Conven-
more standing upon the broad Platform Of the consd.u
the Union, is platform enough; and hope the
gentleman from Botetourt (Col Audsrson) will accept
that suggesion and oer resolution OF taat sort
substitute for that which he mas offered.
Mr.. GrsER, Of Albermarie-1hst |. platform enough
for all Iaagater) Mr.. Fillmore is the great
in the nation-the greatest man In the world
loud laugh,.r That is platform enough Tor me, any
how though am ready 90 for anything to kill up de-
mocracy. Lsughter.) 1t must be CONSTITUTIONAL how
Col AypERsoS-t Is customary refer these subjects
to commttee and 1t is better, IL seems TO me, that
whatever ia done in this respect should cne before the
Convention, having the sanction and approval OF
mttee. | think ought to express our sense OF the
Of the dominant party in Virginia with resrence
particularly to the American party. SIR, pahveEorn
or Virginia. treated far as the policy OF that
party concerned not only alien but am neld as
unworthy to bold Office.
Mr. GIrNER-we will give you OH % after awhile; be
patient cloud laughter.l
Col. ASDERsos-I think ought ID speak out.
Mr. McCUE, Stanton lawyer, ssd-I agree with the
gentleman from Richmond city (Col. Lews). There
something that the gentleman IRON Botstourt Col An
darefYA has said IN which agree. Let "a nc