Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-12-07

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eral vote indicated preference for Old. 1t was
| ident, during tho calling Of the ballot that Eas-
tern Virginia was largely in favor OF Mr.. Monta.
| que. The Chairman announced that IT would be
impossible to sum up the vote before Sunday NOR.
| ming, in view ofwhicb, il il was urgently called
for the Convention must meet again at 10 O'Clock
| on Monday morning. Rather than encounter de-
| Law q large number Immediately changed their
votes in favor Of Montague, and urged the pract-
cability Of making the nomination unanimous, by
| reclamation.
Dr. Harris Withdrew his name. Mr.. Old arose
| and said that he had now doubt Of the prefer
| ence for Mr. Montague by the Democracy Of Fast
| ern Virginia and requested that his nomination
! be made unanimous. lie returned his sincere
| thanks 10 those kind friends who bad supported
him and made the motion in favor OF Mr. Monta-
| gne.
b. Is. Vaughan. ESQ., Of Petersburg, who had
supportcd Mr. Old, now stated in an effective
| speech his entire confidence in Mr.. Montague.
| applauding the magnanimity Of Mr.. Old. and say
| ing that the Democracy Of Virginia would rcmem-
| Der him.
A Voice-And DR.. Harris. too! (Applaudcd)
Mr. Campbell. of Nottoway, now repeated the
motion of Mr.. Old, and the votefor Mr.. Montague
for Lieutenant Governor was declared by acclalna-
ton.
Gen. Talafcrro. of Gloucester, submitted the
following resolutions:
Resoirci, lst. That central committee OF the
Democratic party Of this State, consisting Of TWEEN
ty-six be appointed by the Chair
Resoirci, 2d That this committee be charged
with the appointment of electors from each Com
gressional and Senatorial District and each Coun-
ty in the State to canvass their respective districts,
counties and cities. in behalf of the nominees OF
this Convention.
Resoifed 3D. That il be the duty of the Central
Committee to call together the General Convention
Of the party, at such time aud place as the inter
csts of the party may demand
4. ....W o,I, fhnru
posed these resolutions as unnecessary. The first
was accepted, and the remaining two were laid On
the table.
Mr. o Jennings Wise, of Richmond then offer
cd the following resolutions;
Rcsoind LIST, That trusting to the patriotism,
wisdom aud fidelity oftho present thici MaSis-
trato of the Union and in view of the conduct
which has hitherto characterized his direction of
public affairs We recognise IL rs duty binding
on every true Democrat whatever honest dhcrcn-
may have arisen On isolated questions OF pub
lie policy to rally to the support "i the admin
strnion ia the name and Tor the SAX" 81 TIA" pnrty
whose best interest must remain identified with
it's own.
ResoIrsH 2H That We rejoice. unfeigncdly, in
the late victory so gloriusly achieved 10y the loyal
Democracy oi Illinois. Brethren in the same po-
itica faith recognise their success as our trl-
umlh, and IN common with the patriotic men ct
all sections and all parties. we find especial cnuse
sectional organization.
These resolutions were seconded by Mr.. Pryor,
and they adopted i'y accamntlon. This.
however. was not long TO remain MIR. Brann"n,
of Lewis, arose and stated tlat in common with
several others who had voted against them he un
dctstood that the second was full endorsatl"n "t
the Duuslas platform he was willing to vote for
the first but not the second. Mr. Pryor stated That
upon first hearing the Objectionable resolution, hc
understood from its tenor that it was smplyan ex'
ultation of the Democracy ~ Virginia upon the So
recent cloron4 achieve rnt Of the Democracy Of
Illinois, over Black Rrpuhlicanism But, mas
much as a more pregnant construction had been
rlaccn upon it, he would move reconsideration.
Accepted.
Mr. Braunon snii that the adoption Of the
luton wnnd bring an issue to be met 10y the par
ty in the State. effective against its interests
than the Rufner speech. He liked we'll enough
the success of the party over Black Republicanism
but would not unite in calling the victory - 10
rious'' one Thut victory had also endorsed the
platform Of Stephen \. Douglas. whose doctrines
upon territorial and congressional Legislation in re-
gard to slavery. he knew large portion of the de-
| mocracy of the State would not subscribe to-
lie did not consider legislative protection neccs-
sarv that those who held slaves in the terrific
RES Ind the right by the Constitution mud the
protection Of the common law. This victory, he
! believed, would be ruinous to tho Democracy of
| Illinois
was all that allowed by the oonstitu'ion-th"t
there really no protection if not by legislative
enactment. and where there direct protection,
! any violation of the simple right Of holding could
he prosecuted in Instances of the successful ope-
ration OF the underground railroad. lie predicted
that il these solulions were now rejected the "De-
mocra,, of the State would ha,c hard road to trav-
| ell y aud would also be castiag stigma upon the
| Democracy of Illinois.
Mr. Clay brock, OF wes,morel Gland favored the views
| of Mr.. Brdnuon.
| The discussion continued for nearly two hours,
when the question WAS called Tor Mr.. Wise stated
that If the resolution MAS rejected he would have re-
dress by laying the whole matter fully aud unrcscre-
edy before the people OF Nugni,. The vote was
taken by ncclamaiion the motion To lay "n the
! table, and was carried almost unanimously. II was
| now two O'Clock, Sunday A. NJ. and it is proper TO
say that there not than one fourth OF the
| entire delegation present.
Col jos. " Scott, o, Petersburg, with brief aud
| appropriate introductory offered the following rcso-
luton.
R,soired, That the thanks Of this Con enion be
rendered to tam Marshall Amber, Esq, of Lou
.a, for the courteous, dignicd able and impartial
manner in which he has presided over lis delibera-
! tans. Carried by unanimous arclamation.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Catlett, tender
| ing also the thanks of the Convention to the City
F, of Petersburg. which was also carried unani-
! mousiv.
| The motion was then made that the Convcn-
ton adjourn sane de. Mr.. Amber. before putting
the motion lclorc the house. addressed the Con-
| yenion briefly, ms follows: Gentlemen of the
Convention. before submitting the question I" adj
| jnurn. arise 10 tender my snccrest thanks for
| the Kindness winch has been shown me. Er the
generous support which has =" undcv latln"ly at
| tended my efforts AID for The kind feeling which
! has ON all ses and ut all times hcrn extended t"
| me. rs the Charm oi th.s tuiNcHtIon; ana to
| tell You ln words OF thine eau convey to Yen III"
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