The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-02-18

NrGHTeEssION.

announced that Mr.. Lucas was entitled to the
floor.
Mr.. d. b. Lucas, Of Richmond city. spokein
favor OF the resolution Of Gen. Chapman. ne
said he would commence where mr.. WaIiacn
left Off. That gentleman. In MS conciusion,
paid Mr.. Wise q left-handed compi'ment
while referring to his past history. he woulo
reiterate the statement made ia the "Ohve
Branch some years ago, that no man cou!u
ever be great man and yet always be party
man. On the questio of precedent, ne dlHer-
ed with the gentlemen that opposed the reso-
luton, If the precedent were bad N1e, though
IL came down to him covered Win the aust OF
ages. he should disregard it. lApplauseE
solution occupy to-dayl Yesterday, when
PROPOSE ion-a time. dproposition-Was
made to admit entlelnen from counties not
represented to seats on this hoor, those gentle
men opposed it. Where was the love OF time
honored usage thenl [Applause. He then
referred to previous instructions by State
Conventions, and showed that the proposition
now pending was nothing new lie advocat-
e1 the claims of Gov. Wise with marked abil.
ity, and was frequently interrupted with the
most d. afsning applause
Mr. Kelley, of Petersburg. asked leave to
submit proposition. 1t was, TO appoint
commmittee OF one member from each Eiecto-
raj District, to prepare resolutions to be sub
United to the Convention.
Objections were made, and the proposition
was withdrawn.
T.. H.. H.. X,
the floor. He was opposed to depar lures from
the time honored usages OF the party. SO
many changes in that party, however, have
taken place within the last few years that
have not acted with them. l am no opponent
or advocate of any particular man. / do say
that Senator Douglas is not in favor of squat
ter sovereignty. He is in favor of popular
sovereignty-nO more-nO less. On the SUBJ
ject of slavery in the Territories, l would as
soon VIM. H. Seward should legisiate for me
as Gov Wise or Il. NJ. T. Hunter. Misses. |
am an ultra Southern Rights man, and Sen
atOr Brown, in presenting petition written
by me, said, ultra as be was, he was not pre-
pared to go as far as went. And yet you
have Missed me for expressing the opinion that
there was no difference between Wise, Hunter
Douglas and Seward on the question of sla-
very in the Territories. [Cheers.]
A Member from Prince William.-I rise to
point of order. The gentleman should con-
fine himself to the resolution.
President.-The gentleman must confine
himself strictly to the resolution.
Mr.. Collier.-You are right, sir. This is the
ground the South ought to main tain in Con-
gress on the subject of slavery in the Terrific
ries. 100 on.l
Here the confusion became SO great that the
speaker retired from the stand.
Calls were made for Cook and Douglass, and
shouts and yells came up from every nook and
corner. One gentleman in the east aisle SEEM
ed to be attempting to speak, and judging from
the saving Of air and shaking of head he was
y
the Convention.
Mr. Cook, of Wythe, obtained the floor but
yielded to Mr.. Douglass for personal expla-
nation.
friends to accept Mr.. Wallachs resolution for
my substitute. l am welded to no part a lar
words, and ii the Convention prefer those es-
olutions, will accept them.
Mr.. Cook, of Wythe, favored the resolution
of Gen. Chapman. The South was for Henry
A. Wise, and why should we not express our
preference. What principle does Wise advO
ca te that Hunter does not favor! None! No
principle is involved. Virginia has two great
men, and we have to choose between them.
A Member.-1f a mother had twin boys
both equally honest, intelligent and faithful,
and both were up for office, would you go to
that mother to choose between them
Mr.. COok.-Yes, sir. She would know them
best. Great applause Why should we not
recommend Gov. Wise! He is the choice of
the people, and should be recommended by
G. alluded to the Harpers Ferry raid, and
thanked God when he heard Gov. Wise was
there. [Applause.l l do not go for him be-
cause OF that 'raid," bu. because he is honest
intelligent, good, faithful and true, and because
he is the choice of the people. [Applause J
Speaking of New York, Mr.. Cook said he be-
lieved there were fifty thousand pro-slayery
men in that State, all good and rue THE
hour for taking the question having arrived,
time was called, and Mr.. Cook retired from
the stand
The call of Question, question:" was cried
throughout the house.
Mr.. Shackleford of Culpeper, demanded to
be heard.
Calls for "Douglass,' - and question.
Mr.. Gordon, of Albemarle, appealed to the
Convention to hear Mr.. Douglass, in conclu
sion.
Calls were again made for Douglass.
Judge Sinclair of Utah, obtained the floor,
and Mr.. Gordon appealed to the Louise to
heal him.
Judge Sinclair. The county of Prince Will
liam has not been committed to any particular
man. {Calls of -'Weaver''-"Doug-
lass"-with shouting. laughing and clapping
Of hands, from the body OF the house and the
aisles.l
Col Hartman appeal led to the Convention to
hear Judge Sinclair.
Judge Sinclair.-I intend to be heard if l
can. [Shouts and laughter The Judge con-
tinued to speak, but it was impossible to hear
a word he said.
Mr. John Seldom have no speech to make.
but for the credit of the Democracy hope the
gentleman from Prince William will be heard
Judge Sinclair.-If l can get the ear Of the
Convention. 1Cries of " Mr.. President and
shouts1 Judge S. concluded by saying he was
in favor Of measures, not men.
Mr.. Shackleford, OF Culpeper, did not desire
to make a speech.
Gen Chapman arose for an explanation 1t
was right for the mover Of the original reso-
luton to close the argument, and he had in
tended to do So but now that the Convention
appeared anxious to close the debate, he was
willing to waive his right and hear MIR.
Douglass for fifteen minutes.
Mr.. Dougiass.-This is not a contest be-
tween Wise and Hunter, but between De-
mocracy and innovators. This is not a con-
test for mere men, but Of principle-a we'll
tried principle OF the Democratic party
A principle which has never been departed
from but once since 1882. He then alluded to
the assertion that the people were in favor of
Wise Where is the evidence of that fact! 1
haN nOtS L "A n nf !. hor
conference, but will resist thai as a party
question, as l do this. deny your right to
pass any instructions to the delegate from my
district and if you force it upon me, l will
introduce resolution in that district rescind-
ing your action. Applause. l throw out no
menace, but only design 10 show that there is
Il power behind the throne greater than the
throne. l have made no attack upon Mr..
Wise, and will not do SO. ("No, you have
not"]
Mr. Gordon, of AlbemarIe.-As friend of
Gov. Wise, l arise to say that, if, when the
Virginia delegation arrive at Charleston, a
majority of it shall be in favor Of Mr.. Hunter,
then the delegation will cast the vote for i'm
as a unit [Applause.l
Cries Of &C uestion"-call of " Order''-'sNo
more speaking''-"Hear Harvie."
Mr.. Gordon appealed to the Convention to
hear Lewis E. Harvie.
The confusion increased, and the shouts OF
''Order, so uestion," Call the ROLL, ETC., We're
continued
Mr. Shackleford arose to a point of order
The Convention, by a resolu ton, determined
to take the vote at 8 O'Clock. When that hour
arrived, the time was extended fifteen minute
to allow Mr. Douglass to speak. The time has
not been extended, and l call for the quest ton.
The calls Of "ques tion," ''order," etc., were
vOciferOusly called
Mr.. Clay brook appealed to the Convention
to hear Mr.. Harvie. ["No-No-quesiion.'il
Gen. Chapman begged the Convention to
hear the gentleman. [" No-No-cali the
roll."]
Gen. Cox of Chesterfield, moved an adjourn
ment. The confusion is disgracetul TO the
Democracy and move we adjourn till morn
ing.