Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-04-01
A scene in Dcmot Ptir Convention,

As we have all along teld readers, says the
Richmond Uhig the people of The State, Wings
and Democrats, are beginning 10 move IN earn
est on the subject of distribution. We have not a
doubt that fully iwo.ihirds of the Democratic vo-
tiers of Virgins heartily in favor Of thai great
measure 1t mny be seen how The question is be
ginning to taxi ,evea among the Democracy. from
the following ext,ac, from the proceedings of
Democratic convention Of delegates from james
City, Charles City, and New Kent, which we
find published in full in yesterdays Enquirer:
The object of the Convention having beenex
planned.
"Mr. Wm. L. Douglas proposed that a com
mit,ee Of three be selected for the transaction OF
business
..Dr. Thomas Garnet of New Kent moved that
the committee be increased 10 five.
The amendment having br.n accepted.
1.-THE Chair appointed DR.. Tyler. h +. Lester,
DR.. Garnet, b. +. Boycott aud X l. Henley com
mittee.
The committee then retired. and after few
moments deberuion. returned aud made the
following report
''Your committee appoin,ed 10 select NOM.
nee. would respectfully prcsrn; the name Janes
+. Ronne Of Charles City. a. gentleman emi
nenily qualified for that poet, aud, IN all respects
worthy of your support
Col George Brumley, of New Kent was nom.
mated by Col. Ratel,ae.
Col Bromley declined.
MIR. Roane's opinion on the distribution bill
was then asked.
mir. Doug'as spoke at some length IN the
subject, ad, coating distribution, bat insisting on
the convention not making lhni the test question.
He would support Mr.. Roaue irrespective Of his
opinion iha, subject. He hop the Democra
cy would OF foi CO the question; II they should,
"A. =. l. ILL
ded to his adherence to the Demncratlo party.
through thick and hin aud mid he was wiling
even now, Ia lay sslde all petty difference.
distribution RANT distribution nnd come 10 the
support of Mr.. Il am.
.'Dr. Garnet then explained The report Of the
committee.
The question was then asked. II the Convcn
ton meant Ia accept liz nomination ct MIR Roam"
with the mental reservation 10 has opinion of
the distribution biil.
mir. Sedpn Safer Charles City, replied he
for one would support Mr.. Ronne only "a h pure
and unauthorized Democrat
MIR Douglas enqured Mr.. Skaters definition
of a pure aud uuadulieiated Democrat !"
"Mr S replied, Inc who would refuse this last
Wing bribe aud stick TO the constitutional anti
distribution 6ai.
mir Douglas CITED the names OF leading De
mocrais in favor Of distribution, and said only
because the Wings advocated II. the Democracy
of Virginia were unwilling to ACCEPT IT.
The Chairman considered II an adiadieated
question.
mir. Wood.on of James City, then obtained
the floor. His democracy being questioned. he
most emphaiicav ASSURED the the Convention
OF his democratic principles. aud spoke at some
length eloquently IN fyor of distribution.
DIR. Tyler begged that the committee be al
lowed to retire and reconsider their report.
MIR Douglas replied to some observation of
DIR. Richardson's, about Virginia. being disgrao
ed if she should receive any portion oi The lGnd
money, and said DIR. Richardson was then like
wise disgraced, having purchased land claims -
lCries of "order."l
Thus it will appear, that the rank and ~ OF
the Virginia Democracy are beginning to think
and speak oet for themselves on the subject OF
distribution, notwithstanding the efforts 1t the
Democratic press and politicians to humbug md
delude them. Keep the ball in motion