American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-12-17
TaE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
RICH SCENES


jig canvass, we synopsise the more striking
portion of its sayings and dopgs.
Thursday Morning.
The fest business was the election of a
temporary chairman, and after much contu-
zion and disorder Col Butts Of Petersburg
was selected. The Democratic Editors
throughout the State were appointed Secre-
taries.
member took occasion 10 announce that
John l.etcher was the choice Of the people.
In reply TO an interruption, he said Gall who
said JOHN LETcHER was the nominee of cor
Iupt persons, were lars
a member stated he had canvassed the
Pan Handle, and found that Le,cher was tho
iarorite. .y"..'t 1896 fIs- -
iAVoice -Boo-oo-oo Il Tt....
suggestion was made that the counties
be called alphabetically. and a motion TO
this effect, was unanimously adopted. ..
n, slight commotion now began TO break
out IN fresh place, in the upper part of the
hall, from which point b. Is. Douglas, ESQ.,,
OF King William, delivered brief apos,ro,
ptie to John Letcher, who, he felt complete
~ assured, would on the 4th Of May next,
receive one hundred thousand Democratic
votes from the people Of Virginia. Gap.
plausc. .. ..... f.
The tender feelings Of an anti. Letcherite
IN the lower part OF the hall being aroused
by this very strong insinuaton, he elevated
himself on bench and retorted-
!" There are men here against John Le,ch.
cry (Cheers, groans, and cries for order
Anolher.-"I am from the Northwestern
part OF the State, have felt the pulse of the
people, and am proud to say that the senti.
ment Is in favor Of Hon. John w Brocken.
brough." .-.... ...
som, applause commenced, but was alb
sorbed III general hubbub of confusion,
inlerspcrsed with occasional emphatic ap-
peals from the chair for order. .
Several delegates, taking advantage of a
fictitious calm simultaneously took tha
hoor, and their tervent petitions for prefer
cnce were admirably embellished by musical
interpretations of - boo-oo-ooo ~, from n
"vrtuosa of vinosi,y' in the vicinity of The
" orchestra"
a tier the reading of The list, motion was
made to appoint two members from each
congressional district and committee on
permanent organization. A motion to ap-
point one from each district was made and
adopted instead Of the first.
The Char.-If the convention will permit
Tue chaIE TO retire fifteen minutes he thinks
'S S"a VIC
A motion. carrying out the suggestion,
was adopted and the choir vacated.
Gen. Banks. of Madison, occupied the
chaie TEN porarly.
ina Secretaries, in response to a motion
oi enquiry, stated that there was unques.
tionaby large majority of the Democratic
vote cast at the last Presidential election,
represented in the Convention.
The Chairman returned at o'clock, and
announced the committee on permanent or
GanIza'Ion. alter which an adjournment was
had 10 3 O'clock f...... -,
afternoon Scssiox. ... ..
faint conception Of the proceedings of
the afternoon session may be formed. if the
reader will take the trouble TO con over. not
less than forty times, that glowing portion
OF Dante's beautiful poem, which gives a
vivid description OF PandemoRium. The
storm commenced, as storms generally do,
with few ftful gusts, and thea burst upon
the convention in all the glory of deluge.
Inc convention had been in session nearly
nall an hour, and as no address had been
made TO The chair some impa tience was ex-
hlbited Tor action. in pursuit of which eco.
nomcal idea somebody yelled out
"Mr. Chairman, / should like TO know for
what this convention is asse mbled'
a Voice" To nominate John Letcher.n
Cloud cheers and few hisses.)
Another Voice" To nominate Hon. Fl,
~ Elmundson." (Cheers.)
a motion was made 10 adjourn until nine
o clock tomorrow, and great confusion then
cnsued. IS.
Tie Chdir.--Order order am in the
habit OF presiding at Democratic meetings,
but not al mobocratc meetings. You forge,
order IN the effcrvescence Of your feelings.
The committee on permanent organiza ton
then reported a lis, Of officers.
Thee ommiltee also reposted the following
series Of resolutions: ...
Resolved, That the Rules of The House of
Delegates in General Assembly be adopted.
Resolved, That all questions in controvec-
sy shall be decided BY viva voce vote, un-
less scale vote be called for, which shall
be taken when demanded by airy mem Der
representing 10000 Democratic votes cast
III 1850.
Resolved That whenever a scale vote shall
be called, the vote shall be given by coun-
ties, each delegate from tho county giving
the relative proportion Of the vote of The
county by him represented.
The report being on lis passage
Mr. Jackson said hp was one Of the com
mittee who opposed the report. He was
democrat who had done faithful and honest
service for the States Rights Democracy
lie appealed to Virginia gentlemen TO hear
him (Cries Of "you shall be hesrd.'') He
opposed the manner OF casting the vote by
delegates. He demanded that the vote be
made by counties, and not 10 allow The del.
cgaies 10 vote per capita. He protested a.
gAinst the usurPation OF power by iha, com
mittee. .. y .......
Mr. Seldom ask that genteman-----
(Here scene Of great confusion onsued
Crles Of Seldom aud Jaskson' drowned
The Efforts Of both gentlemen TO speak