Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-05-15


wins, the South will BIZ forced to save herself in Sc
cesson. And if the South wins, will the North yield
obeisance to constitutional law then any more read
iy than uowl 1t ia to be hoped, however in the in
teiin, that patriotism will prevail over passion
and prejudice and that the Constitution will sii be
maintained and The Union perpetuated regardless OF
a balance of power.
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER NOMINATED
FOR THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENE
RAJ OF VIRGINIA.
The Democratic Convention, which assembled
yesterday, was most respectable in number and cha
racer The finest spirit Of harmony universally pre-
vailed. We have merely time to say that on the first
ballot j. X. Tucker, Esq, of Frederick, was nomlna
ted rs the candidate for Attorney General-and his
nomination was Immediately made unanimous While
much diversity Of sentiment manifested in g
choice between so many eminent members of the bar
30 soon as choice was made every one cheerfuly
yielded his hearty assent to the action Of the Conven
lion. Of Mr.. fuckers election We have not the
least doubt. He is TOO we'll known throughout Vir.
gna for us to pass word of eulogy upon his talents
virtues and genuine political integrity. Although
very young, he has made his mark upon public his
tory, and his triumphant election aud faithful dis
charge OF the duties of his aud honorable office,
will wind new laures around his brow.
.e.
THE STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Assembled in Metropolitan Hall, at II A. NJ. yes.
tsrday to nominate candidate for the Attorney en-.
eral.
On motion of Mr.. JAS l.. Gordon, of Louisa, Gen.
4 nfM Madi al IN hair
On motions made by Messrs. G. White, Of Hano-
Yer, aud Stova, Of Halifax DR.. James Dove, was
appointed Secretary, and Mr.. Daniel f.. Gardner, of
Henrico assistant Secretary.
The list Of the counties was called and the delegates
and alternstes enrolled.
On motion Of Mr. T. A. T. REILLY, of Frederick;
after an explanation by Mr.. Stoyall, it WIS ordered
that Committee be appointed to report permanent
organizntion and the following was the committee,
viz: Messrs. T. a. T. REILLY, of Frederick; w. NJ.
Amber, of Louisa; j. Huddleston, of Preston; R. H.
Coleman, OF CsroIine B. J. Worshsm, of Prince
Edward G.. ID. Wise, OF Accomsc; j. Seddon, of
Stafford and J. ). Calvert, Of Shenandoah.
The committee reported the following permanent
organization, viz:
President-Gen. Il. A. Banks of Madison.
Secretaries A. Pryor, w. +. Ritchie X. B..
Alexander, A. ID. Banks Charles Irving, j. T. Rus
SELL +. j. Alfred, H. NJ. Garland, Jr., DR.. Jas. Dove,
and u Gardner.
The committee aso recommended that the rules of
the House Of Delegates be observed, far as prsc-
tcable.
On motion Of Major o. NJ. Crutchield, of Spotsyl
yania the report unanimously adopted.
President Banks returned thanks in brief and sp-
pirate terms.
On motion of Mr.. G. White, it was resolved that
th. vote be cast by the delegates from each county,
representing the Democratic vote of each county al
the last Presidential election.
On motion of MIR. Stovall, the Convention took Q
a recess until Ii p. NJ, VIM. +. kitche, DR.. Dove
and H. NJ Garland. Jr having first been appointed a
Committee to report the Democratic vote represented
in the Convention.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at Il p. NJ, and the
special committee reported that ~ counties of the
State we're represented by :}j3 delegates and alter
ates-represenng "a ia Of the 9O3j2 votes cast for
Buchanan aud Breckenridge in the Presidential cleo
ton of November, lSJb.
The Convention then proceeded TO vote for q can
didate for Attorney General.
Mr. Walker, of Rockingham nominated John Ran.
dolph Tucker, Of frederick, and the nomination was
sustained bv Messrs. Huddeson, OF Preston, and
Amber Of Lousa.
DR.. Thorn, OF Northampton, nominated Jas. Lyons,
Of Richmond, aud the nomination was sustained by
Mesrrs. Ellis, Of Norfolk city, G. Irving, of Pitsyl
vanis, and T. z. August, of Richmond city.
MIR. Morgan, nf Salnpoell, Nominated JAMES Dai-
land, of Lynchbure.
Mr. Mon,eiro. of Goochlsnd, nominated X. /. Cooke,
Of Richmond city.
Mr.. J. F.. Wiley, of Amelia, nominated j. Alfred
Jones, of Richmond city.
Mr.. II. 7. Garnett Of Westmoreland, nominated
Robert l.. Montague OF Mlddesex.
The roll OF delegates was then called, and the
votes of each delegate and alternate recorded.
In order to allow the Secretaries to report the re-.
suit Of the ballot, the Convention took recess until
SPIN.
The Convention re assembled at 8 p NJ, when the
following announced as the result of the fret
ballnt.
Whole number of votes represented. .......6 64,514
Necessary to choice. .32.2SS
The vote stood:
For D. X. Tucker. --.3l ,o9o
Jas. Lyons. l-,ilo
Jas. Garland. .-........-.--.- io9O
Jas. Nefson. 900
X L. Montague e...................l ,Sl9
uR T. Cooke 700
j. A. Jones 337
w. H. Harman 25S
Mr.. Tucker having received a majority of the
votea represented, declared the nominee for the
office of Attorney General.
On motion of MIR. August. the nomination was