The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-12-04
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
IREroRrED FOR TUE DAILY DrspATcH.l

A motion was made to adopt report Of tho
committee.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, OF Nottoway, proposed to read
again the report Of the committee.
good deal of confusion enssed, members at.
tempting to get the foor but the Chair refused to
recognise any Of them until the reading of the
report was flushed. Upon finishing, the question
was loudly called for.
Mr.. GnMRR. of Aibemarle-I understand that
have the door.
Much disorder prevailed, and the gentleman re-
suined his seat.
An unsuccessful motion was made TO adjourn
until to morrow, at O'clock.
Mr. SHELTON Y. LEAKE said Ii was his object to
obtain uuanimity in the Convention
MIR. GiLMER insisted on being heard.
loud calls for LEAKE amid the utmost confu-
sion.l
Mr. Ix.KE speke of the incident in Scripture
the overwhelming Of the Disciples in storm at
sea and then hearing q voice cryipg-"Peace,
Peace"
AT this juncture one of those on the platform
approached too near the footiights and scorched
hi' pants, several OF those around crying fire."
very vigorously
The CHAIR here announced its utter disgust at
the proceedings, aud its intention to retire unless
sustained by the Convention.
The CHAIR.--I implore the members of the Con-
vention to recolect that they are gentlemen, aud
behave themselves such.
Mr. GiLMER, of Albemarle, came 10 the Conven.
ton, as be feared that many persons did not come
with the sense of responsibility attaching to him,
as a Virginian. He came here TO wrong no man.
and to suffer wrong from no man. He asked them
to execute their work carefuly-not to pass the
resolutions in body, but to examine them one by
one, and if approving, pass them; but if not tram.
pie them into the dust. He moved that they be
disposed of in that way.
Mr SHELTON Z. LEAKE rose to pour oil on the
troubled waters. Scenes had occurred here I'M.
worthy OF the elite Of the Democracy, In Couveu-
tion assembled. When the safety valve of q no
m vnn hnh al nrradf
IDENTIFY gotten up for the occasion, he stood pre-.
pared to say that he would vote for the nominee
He had his preference, and would vote il as long
as there was pea in the dish. But he could mt
see why all this fuss should be made about preli-
minaries. 1t would not affect she decision of az
large q body as tbs-the largest Convention
whose deliberations he had ever participated in
what difference did 1t make whether the rules of
the Legislature or the House of Commons of Eng.
land were adopted?
Mr.. JACKSON, of Wood, said, as far as the unapi.
nifty of the Convention was concerned, he had ad.
vocated 10 the committee the propriety Of making
any nomination, whatever 1t was, unanimous
Mr.. LEAKs moved that, for the essential peace of
the Democratic party, the Convention adjourn.
member moved that that portion of the com.
mittee's report appointing officers of the Conyen.
tion be adopted. This was done, and the Chair
appointed Messrs. PRYOR aud JACKSON to inform
Mr.. AMDLER of his election. This was done; and
Mr. L. took the seat. The retiring President re>
| marked to the Convention, that he hoped it would
obey Mr.. AsBLER better than It had obeyed him.
Mr. A. made brief address, IL which he said:
l thank you for the honor you have conferred
upon me; and the kindness which has dictated it,
I feel to my very heart. In the discharge of
the duties, appeal to that kindness to bear with
nv iueficiencies. ask you to present such front
that you eau look back upon it with pleasure and
such one as you will present when arranged uu-
der that banner which always leads you to victory
have to preside over this tumuituous scene
this "fierce Democracy" and would remind you
that to enable direct dejiherafiopa
is necessary for you to aid me.
MIR. WHIrE spoke of the number of persons on
the floor not members of the Convention, and
moved that all be excluded without they are NJ EN-.
bers.
A member had seen persons "cimb from the
gallery into the body Of the hall, aud stamp on
this floor"
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. He opposed
gagging the expression of the opinions of the De-
mocracy.
Mr.. NEWMAN of Ksnawha, supported Mr.. JACK.
SONS views.
Mr.. GrLMER said if that resolution was passed
be for one would leave the Convention. lCries o
| "leave now" aleave now"
| Dr. TUCKER, of Richmond, was in favor of fall
discussion, but was in favor of the previous
question In Richmond, the other night, when
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| minority had said, '.If we cannot beat them any
other way, wecan beat them by talking"
| A VoicE-"Im responsible for that"
| Mr.. PAUL, of Petersburg, objected to bringing
the private quarrels of nominating meetings into
| the State Convention.
| The Chair decided that the gentleman from
| Richmond had been oct of order.
| An amendment striking out that portion of the
rules of the House Of Delegates relative to the
previous question, was defeated by cira poce
vote.
member called for vote by counties. Loud
cries of "yote il DOWN.
| Mr.. WALLACE, rs a friend of Mr.. Letcher, wouId
say that his friends did wish to use the pre-
vious question, but were in favor of free discus
sion.
Mr.. N. TYLER, of fRiehmond-"Will some member
of the Letcher party pledge his word that the pre-.
vious question will not be called!" [Several
cries of ''No, no "
MIR. JACKSON would say, that with the distinct
understanding that no infringement of debate
would withdraw his proposition to strike out the
previous question.
Mr.. BAXTER, of Rockingham, protested against
| any man pledging him
Here euusued most furious uprOar, consisting q
fcries, stamping aud Kissing. After some length
| of time, the Chairman succeeded in obtaining
| quiet enough to put the question, which was
uone, and "the rules of the House of Delegates,
| as far as applicable to this Convention" were
adopted, withou, hardly dissenting voice. Upon
the announcement of the result, deafening cheers
shook the bniiding. and few moments after, th 9
Convention adjourned, to meet again at o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention re assembled at o'clock.
Mr.. JACKSON, of Wood, moved to pass by the
I business of the evening-the report of the Com
mittee--to offer the following resolution
Resotred That committee. composed Of one from
each Congressional district, be appointed by the
chairman to ascertain and report the names of the
delegates and alternates entitled to seats in this
81. 1f
votes each county city and town entitled to cast
and report basis the Democratic vote cas-. at the
| last Presidential election.
During discussion on this resolution, Mr.. JAZZ
| SON was attempting to explain (''iu Buppostion"
what had occurred in Committee.
A member objected, on tho ground, that he had
| twice spoken on the same subject.
O. Jennings WISE, said, "This is the first attempt
| at the gag"
A storm of hisses followed this exclamation. %.
! MIR. JACKSON said that, MIR. SEDDoN during the
afternoon, had stated that he, Mr. was bound
by the action Of the Com mmittee, having acquesced
in it. Hsinformed Mr.. SFppoN tbathe either misun
derstood or wilfully misrepreseuted him. Mr.. SGD
rcs had disclaimed any intention to misrepresent
| lie had since heard Mr. SsDDoN prompting the gen
tleman from Wetzel, MR. HALL,) to attack him.
Mr sEnDoN rose and denied it, saying he would
never sock to attack foe through another. lie
1 then went or to state something which Mr.. JACKS
| coz he'd doue in COMMITTEES.
Mr. JACKSON interrupted him With the words
ooh, don't recollect anything aboutit Its all a
| lie.n
MIR. sxppoN bowed to Mr.. ]. and Immediately
| took his seat.
Mr.. HALL, of wetxsl, confirmed Mr.. srpDoNs
statement
| scene of much confusion ensued after Mr..
JAcKsoN's interruption of Mr. SKnDos-the friends
of the respective parties crowding around them.
Mr.. JACKSON rose again to a personal explanar
.ion In which he gave history OF his conduct In
Committee, and concluded by saying that he had
I'm md
10 vindicate himself from damagipg imputations.
Gep GARRETT, Chairman Of the Committee made
a statement supporting MIR. SEDDos's account.
Mr. WISE said that the discussion was only lead
ing TO new difficulties between new parties. He
n,ked the Chairman, ir the name Of humanity, to
cut this discussion short
The President declined, after giving one side q
| hearing, to refuse it 10 the other.