The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-06

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petitors is II $50.
The reading of the vote was received with great
cheering.
Mr.. GORDON, of Albemarle, renewed the follow,
ing resolution:
| Resolved That John Letcher is the unanimous
| choice Of III Convention for candidate for Gov.
ernor.
The resolution adopted with a STERN Of
ayes, followed by several very emphatic nays.
The President then declared JOHN LETCHER
the Democratic candidate for Governor.
Mr.. GLASS, of Lypchburg, nominated JOHN
Randolph TUCKER, of Richmond, for Attorney
General.
On motion, Mr.. Tucker was chosen by accla-
nation.
The Convention then went into the election of
Lieutenant Governor.
Mr. DArfEL c. DEJARNETTE, of Caroline, was NOM
mated by Geo. Chapman, of Monroe, for the post
immediately upon the announcement of the Dame
yarious members rose aud asked if he had not
been Know Nothing, ran against Democratic
nominee in his county aud failed to the last
Democratic State ticket. He was defended from
all these charges by bis frlends, who denied their
truth.
Mr. SoMERs, of Kauawha, nominated wN NJ.
AMBLEa, of Louisa, who declined the nomination,
and it was withdrawn.
Mr. BERRY. of Alexandria, nominated DIR. CLENBf
r. HARkIs, of Culpeper.
member inquired If Dr. Harris was not run as
the Western candidate before the last State Con-
vention for the same ofice.
Mr.. BERRY replied that DR.. II. had withdraw
before that Convention, because then he had vote
as Democratic Senator, aud would have lost 10 as
Lieut Governor
Mr.. TALMFERso erose to enter the protest of
Mathews county against the unanimous nomnas
tion of Mr.. Letcher lie stated that ho heard sew
cral distinct 'noes' when the vote on the anani-
nous nomination WIS taken
Mr.. WEXFORD, of Richmond, called the gentle
man from Mathews to order. The question be was
speaking on was not before the Convention.
Mr.. WISE rose to a persons, explanation. Many
know that no man Ind lshored hnrdor to prevent
the nomination of John Ieicher. Now, this man
was longer simple John fletcher, but stood a.
the nominee of the Democratic party OF Virginia.
For the cake OF the party, he told them now that
be would give Ills entire and hearty support, eai
torial and personal, in behalf OF the nominee. He
should have the head work and hand work of 80
men in the Office of the Richmond Enquirer, and
40 horse power Of steam In his support. Loud
cheers.
Mr.. DICKINSON, of Prince Edward, commended
the magnanimoes and gallant determination Of
the gentleman who had just spoken. lie earnestly
invoked the Democratic party Of Virginia 10 stand
up as a unit in behalf Of the nomination.
Mr.. DICKINSON, before closing his remarks, nom-
mated VIM. OLD, Jr., CT Powhatau county.
Mr.. JORDAN, of bedford, dominated JANIS L.
KEMPxR, of Madison.
Mr CampnnIl, Of Nottovay, seconded the nomi.
Mr.. CA1LErr, of Gloucester, nominated ROBERT L.
MONTAGUE, Of Middleeex.
Mr.. BARBOUR. Of CuIpspar, seconded the nomina
tIon of Dr.. HARRIS.
Mr. CoLIrxa, Of Petersburg nominated OSCAR NJ.
CRurcHRnIp, OF Spottsy lvsnia county.
Mr. SsEED, Of Albemarle, made some remarks Ia
favor OF the nomination Of DR.. HARsIs.
Mr.. WISE nominated WM. L. JACKSON, oil Wood
the present incumbent.
The brother Of MI. JACKSON said be WAS authors
ICED BY Mr.. to decline allowing his name bsfors
the Convention, believing, - be did that The NON.
inee at this election should come from the East.
Mr.. WIsn then withdrew his nomination.
Mr.. TAI1AEEaRo, Of GIoucsster, sndorsed the
nomination Of Mr.. MoxYAGuE, Of Mid1lesex.
Mr.. THEA. Of Fspquier, offered resolution cons
fnlpg the nomination 10 the Rast, but aftsrWaSds
witharswit.
IN 1hyor Of Mr.. Montague.
Mr. KInPsa's name Wss Withdrawn temporarily
but the gentleman was voted tor.