Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER FEBR AIRY p 1850

Lewis. Wcstmorclamd Dist; DR. G.. McDon-
aid, Allegheny Dist: Il. r. Wcisigcr, Giles
Dist; II. VI. Fields, Russell Dist; Grccny'lie
Smith. Grcenbricr Dist; J. Bartlett, " God
Dist; :. $ Weisiger Dinwiddic Dist: Th"s.
J. prctlow, Southampton Dist: Dr., Thos. L.
Atkinson. PittsyIvania Dist; COL Clayton Il.
Coleman, Louisa Dist: j. l.. Ransomc, .jctfcr-
son Dist: .Jno. $. Galaher. Frederick Dist:
Chas III. Lewis Rockingham Dist: DIR. y. VI.
McCurklc, Cabcll Dist: Il. Il. Berkshire,
Preston Dist.
1t was moved and carried. that the commit
tee forthwith retire to execute the business
entrusted toit Before the adoption OF this
motion. letter from Hon. \. II. IL. Stuart,
and another from Hon Vim. {. Rivc>. were
read 10 the Convention, and elected cnthu,I-
astic demonstrations of applause
After the nominating committee had re-
tired. II. T. Daniel, Est, Of this city, was
vocifcrUuslv called for. In response 10 the
summons, he assembled the platform and all
dressed the Convention for some length Of
time. being frequently interrupted with
cheers and applause. He was especially
severe on Mr.. Lctchcr for having advocated
division of the State. IF he 81 had de-
clarcd himself" said Mr.. d. when dream.
ing. or when drunk. "r derangcd, he should
never receive my vote
Waller Staples. esq. of Montgomery. was
next called 10 the stand, and delivered an
inspiring and eloquent speech.
4. j. Crane, esq. moved that the PresI-
dent appoint Il Central Committee. to con-
sist of thirty Wings and Americans. The
motion was agreed to, and the President au-
thorized to designate the committee AT some
subsequent period Of the session.
The nominating committee having return
ed, the Chairman Mr.. Scott Of Fauquicr,
arose and said:
The committee who were appointed to nom
mate to the Convention the names OF suita-
bic persons to fill the Offices of Governor,
Lieut.. Governor. and Attorney General, have
had that matter under consideration. and
have instructed me to report in part and ASK
leave to sit further, i'll order that they may
maturely discharge the duty before them.
Before announcing the action of the COM
! mittee as far a. am commissioned to do So,
| beg leave to say that | am addressing you
as Wings and Americans Every true Wing
is an American, tapplauscl aud every true
American is Whig-(applau,c.j | be-
leave. further to say and de- - in obedience
to the commands Of the committee, that in
making the nominations we were unanimous
in the choice of the candidate to he proposed
To YOU for the office of Chief Magistrate
The individual thus selected has Il record
without stain, character without rcproach.
He is one who has no errors Of ancient or
modern date to retract (applausc.) lie Is
one who has ever been. heart and soul. q
Virginia Wing. Great applause Sir, per
nit me to announce t. YOU the name OF " H.
liam L. Goggin. CThundcrinG applause and
lony continued cheering followed this an
nOunccmcnt.
The report of the Committee was adopted,
bv reclamation. when the question was for
maIIv put to the Convention by the Prcs-
dent.
Col. Chas. \. Lewis gave notice that lion.
John Minor Bolts would address the Conven-
ton tomorrow friday morning, as soon as
the supplemental report of the nominating
Committee had been disposed Of, if it would
be the pleasure Of the Convention tohcar him
then.
VIM. Martin esq. OF Henry. moved the APP
pointment of Committee of thirteen to pre-
pare resolutions ~ the basis of the action Of
the Convention. The motion was agreed to,
and the President deferred the appointment
Of the committee.
On motion of Jas. \. Scott esq, Of Rich
mend the Convention adjourned until ; u
clock. j. VI