Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

Mr.. Gilmer, Of Albemarle, came to the
. Convention, as be feared that MANY persons
: did not come with the sense of responsible
ty attaching to him, as a Virginian. He
came here to wrong no man, and to suffer
wrong from no man.
} Mr. Shelton E. Leake rose to pour oil on
the troubled waters Scenes had occurred
here unworthy of the elite Of the Democracy,
in Convention assembled. He had his pre-
ference, and would vote it as long as there
was pea in the dish.
Mr.. jackson, of Wood said, as far as the
unanimity of the Convention was concerned
he had advocated in the committee the pro-
priety Of making any uomn alton, whatever
it was, unanimous.
| Mr.. Leake moved that, for the essential
peace of the Democratic party, the Conyen-
ton adjourn.
| A member moved that that portion Of the
committees report appointing officers Of the
Convention be adopted. This was done,
and the Chair appointed Messrs. Pryor and
jackson to inform Mr.. Amber Of his cleo
ton. This was done; and Mr. A. took the
seat The retiring President remarked to
the Convention, that he hoped it would
obey Mr.. Amber better than it had obeyed
him. Mr. A. made brief address, in
which he said:
thank you for the honor you have con-
ferred upon me; and the kin ness which
has dictated it, feel to my very heart. In
the discharge Of the duties, | appeal to that
kindness to bear with my inehicencies. I
ask you to present such front that you can
look back upon it with pleasure, and such
one as you will present when arranged un
der that banner which always leads you to
victory. have to preside over this tumul
tuous scene-this s'ferce Democracy and
would remind you that to enable me to d.
rect your deliberations, it is necessary for
| you to aid me-
Mr. White spoke Of the number Of per-
sons on the floor not,,members Of the Conven-
ton, and moved that all be excluded with
out they are members.
| 1t was moved that the rules of the House
Of Delegates, as far as applicable to this
convention, be adopted.
Mr. Gilmer Of Albemarle, objected to that
rule which provides for calling the previous
question.
Mr. jackson supported Mr. Gilmer.
Mr. Newman Of Kanawha, supported Mr..
Jackson's views
Mr. Gilmer said if that resolution was
passed, he for one would leave the Conven-
ton. Cries Of ''leave now," 'leave
now"
Dr. Tucker, of Richmond, was in favor of
full discussion, but twas ia favor Of the pre-
yious question.
The Chair decided tat the gentleman
from Richmond had been out Of order.
An amendment striking out that portion
Of the rules Of the House of Delegates rela-
tive to the previous question, was defeated
by a va0a voce vote.
A member called for vote by Counties
Loud cries Of "vote it DOWN.
Mr.. Wallace, as friend of Mr.. Letcher,
would say that his friends did not wish to
use the previous question, but were in favor
of a free discussion.
! Mr.. N. Tyler, Of Richmond" some
member of the Letcher party pledge his
word that the previous question, will not be
calledp' Several cries ssNo nor
Mr.. jackson would say that with the dis
tinct understanding that no Infringement Of
debate would be caused by the previous
question, he would withdraw his proposition
to strike out the previous question.
Dir. Baxter Of Rockingham, protested
against any man pledging him
/ Here ensued most furious uproar, con-
sisting Of cries, stamping and Kissing. At
ter some lenght of time, the Chairman sue
ceeded in obtaining quiet enough to put the
question, which was done, and the rules Of
the House Of Delegates, as fax as applicable
to this Convention" were adopted, without
hardly dissenting voice. Upon the an
nouncement Of the result, deafening cheers
shook the building, and few moments after,
the Convention adjourned, to meet again at
| 5 o'clock
| NIGHT SESSION.
| The Convention re assembled at o'clock
Mr.. jackson, Of Wood, moved to pass by
the business Of the evening-the report Of
the Committee to offer the following reso-
luton:
| Resotred, That committee, composed Of
one from each Congressional district, be ap-
pointed by the chairman to ascertain and
report the names Of the delegates and alter
udteS 0uUlLtcU w SodGS Ill CHlS ,COuVGHtIOu5
and also to ascertain the number of votes
each county, city and town are entitled to
least, and report as basis the Democratic
vote cast at the last Presidential election.
I During discussion on this resolution,
Mr.. jackson was attempting to explain
Gin supposition'') what had occurred in
Committee.
A member objected, on the ground, that
he had twice spoken on the same subject.
| O. Jennings Wise, said, ''This is the
first attempt at the gag"
A storm CT Kisses followed this exclama-
ton.
Mr. Jackson said that Mr. Seldom during
the afternoon, had stated that he, Mr. J
was bound by the action Of the Committee,
having acquiesced in it. He informed Mr.
Seldom that he either misunderstood or will
fully misrepresented him. Mr. Seddon had
disclaimed any intention to misrepresept
He had since heard Mr. Seldom prompting
the gentleman from Wetzel, (NIr Hall, } to
attack him.
Mr. Seldom rose and denied it, saying he
would never seek to attack a foe through an
other. He then went on to state something
which Mr. jackson had done in COMMITTEE.
Mr. jackson interrupted him with the
words: ooh, don't recollectanything about
it, It's all lie."
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