Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-04
Justice TO the Old states.

We are gratifed to learn from the Rich
mond Wing that the people of Virginia,
wings and democrats, are beginning to
move in earnest on the subject of the allot-
ment to the old States of their share in
the public lands. The Wing is of the
opinion that fully two thirds Of the demo
cracy of the Old Dominion are heartily in
favor of it. Democratic candidates for the
Legislature are coming out and supporting
the proposition. 1t is not proposed to
make the question party test, but nu.
cleus around which all can gather who de-
sire Justice to be done the State, and to see
the burthens of taxation lightened
The Wing gives the following extract
from the proceedings of democratic con-
vention of delegates from James City,
Charles City, and New Kent to show how
the question is beginning to take amongst
the simon pure democracy:
"The object of the Convention having been e1-
planned
"Mr VIM. R. Douglas proposed that commit
tee Of three be selected for the transaction of bust
ness.
"Dr. Thos. Garnet Of New Kent moved that the
committee be increased 10 FIVE.
"The amendment having been accepted.
"The Chair appointed DR.. Tyler, B. +. Lester,
Dr.. Garnet, b. +. Bggott and R. L. Henley commit
tee
"The committee then retired and after fe mo-
ments' elaboration, returned and made the follow
ing report:
would respectfully present the name Of James E.
Roane, Of Charles City, as a gentleman eminently
qualified for that post and in al respects worthy Of
your support"
"COl. George Brumlsy, Of New Kent, was no.
minated by Col. Radcliffe.
"Col. i3rumley declined.
IN Roane's opinion on the distribution bill was
then asked.
"Mr. Douglas spoke at some length on the sub
iect advocating distribution, but insisting on the
convention not making thst the test question. He
would support Me-. ROane, irrespective of bis opin-
ion on that subject He hoped the Democracy would
not force the question; il they should, he was pre-
pared 70 defend bis position. lie alluded 10 his
adherence to the Democratic party, "thrOugh thick
add thin" and said be willing, even nov, 10
lay aside ell petty differences, distribution or
anti-distributiOn, and come 70 the support of Mr..
Roane.
"Dr. Garnet then explained the report Of the
committee.
"The question was then asked. If the Convention
meant 70 accept the nomination Of Ar. Roane, with
the mental reservation to his opinion OF the dis
triba ton bill.
aMr. Selien Slater, Charles City, replied, he Tor
one would support Mr.. Roane only as pure and
unadulterated Democrat"
"Mr Douglas enqaired Mr.. Slater's definition Of
spare and unauthorized Democrat"
sMr. S. Replied, one who would refuse thIa last
"Whig brbe" and stick 20 the constitutional anti
distribution bill
s'Ar. Douglas cited the names Of leading Demo-
Gratis 10 favor Of distribution and said only because
tho Wings advocated il, the Democracy Of Virginia
we're unwilling 70 accsptiL
The Chairman considered 70 40 adladicated qars-
Non.
door. His democracy being questioned, he most
-,,,h.sirslly assured the Conveotiou Of bic demo-
cratic principles, and spoks at some length elc-
oaensly 10 favor Of distribution
.Dr. T,lr begged thas the committee be allowed
10 retire and reconsider their report
s.Nr. Douglas replied 10 some dissertations o. De.
RlchArdson's aboat Vrginias bring disgraeed q she
sbould receive any portion Of the land money
and aaid Dr.. Richardson vas thea Likewise das-
graesd having purchased Iand elalua tOrss o.
''osisr. :"
Thusi, ON sppsar, thas me rank and Gle Of The
VirgIuis Demoefary are beglnnIng 70 think and
.,cak ous ior thsmanlvaa on sha sulsleet Of dis
sslbuGea, nosailhssandias he eTurss q she Demo
erslis press and pollsIcians % hanoug aud dslads
them. Keep she bah iu meiloai