The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-02


EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
congressional district OF Virginia assembled in Wnches
ter on the 25,h of March, Every county represented
and the attendance of delegates unusually large number
ing three hundred. It'll
After the traneacon of some preliminary business and
the adoption Of the two,hrd rule Mr. Faulkner was put
in nomination by William A. Cave, esq, Of Page He
said
Mr. PREsIpksr: As delegate from the county of Page,
rise perform duty which owe to the democracy OF
that county, in ord that their wishes aud sentiments
he fully and properly represented and expressed In this
convention. In the discharge Of that responsible duty
shall present tho consideration Of the convention for
nomination, the name of gentleman not unknown 20
faue-onc who has earned for himself envabe dstnc
tion by his interchangeable exerions uncompromsng in'eg
rity, and eminent abesone who has discharged every
trust committed to him with credit 10 himself with fidelity
his tuens and honor to his countryrue to the
South, true 10 the constitution, true to the Union
Sir, / place in nomination present distinguished
representative the Hon. Charles James Faulkner of the
county of Berkeley. And sir de it unnecessary, be-
fore this enlightened body 70 speak Of bis past copgrs
speaks for ITSELF and viii forever stand impersbabe
monument 10 his faue l#..
Sir would point the of Mr.. Faulkner in the
last presidential election chairman of the National DEM
ocratc Committee. To him was committed the manage
ment Of that important coniest-the most important po-
cal struggle in the history OF the reruboa contest
between anaticsm and reasonbetween ssconalism and
nationality He discharged the responsible aHd aborous
duties assigned him in the campaign with matchless abi
y His course commanded the admiration q the demo-
cratic party and challenged criticism and reutation from
the opposite party. .#tE@ -g'
Sir the triumphant election of james Buchanan is due
to the efficient manner in which the canvass was conduct
ed 1t is due to the democratic partyn is due to tn e
present admnsraonit is due 10 Mr.. Faulkner that he
should be returned to Congress- to aid the administration
which he abored so faithfully and zesousy TO place in
power. .t..r.4
hope sir il will be the pleasure Of this convention
it win be the pleasure Of The democracy at the
polls say "We DONE good and faithful seryantihou
worthy of further trust"
Messrs Hoge of Berkely and Bsrst aud John Moher,
of Page were called for each of whom sponded in
happy and eloquent speeches.
Ga the fret ballot the Hon. Charles J, Faulkner
nominated by the following result; Faulkner, 1850
Tucker, 392; Giles Cock, 1851 aud R, E Byrd, IL.
On notion tie nomination then declared unanimous
With great enthusiasm.
COMMITTEES was appointed by the chair to inform Mr..
Faulkner of his nomination hcb led to the following
respondcnce
WINCHESTER, March 49, 1857.
DEAR SIR The undersigned committee appointed for
purpose the honor inform you that the demo-
cratic convention assembled in this piece to-day have
unanimously nominated you candidate TO represent
this district in the next Congress Of the United Siass
Cordially concurring in your nomination, they take
much pleasure in officially communicating the scon Of the
convention, and beg leave to subscribe themselves,
Your friends, &c,
ROBERT j. T. WHITE OF Loudoun
.-.... ,.... II DORSEY, Of Warren
n w. WAGER, of Page.
JNO. BLAIR HOGE, of Berkeley
.......y . y. r. FuNSrEN, of Clarke.
ROBERT w. BAYLOR of Jefferson.
ISAIAH BUCK, of Morgan.
JAS. p. RELY, Of Frederick. q
ASA HIETT, Of Hampshire, ,s
..... aH Committee
To Hon. CH.nLEs J. FAuLKSKR