Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-27

Resoiced. That the Wings of Virginia cordially
invite Messrs. Dodgo aud Beninger. delegates ap.
pointed by tho constitutional Union Committee"
Of New York, 10 take seats in the Convention, and
that they be regarded as the guests Of the Conven-
tion. r
The President designated Messrs. Thomas Flour
noy and Ridgway as tho committee under this reso.
luton.
Mr.. 8. Nc. Reid, Of Rockbridge. presented the
following report from the delegates representing
the llth District:
Resolved. unanimously, That tho delegation In
the Convention, representing the 11th ELECTORAL
district, select Samuel MCDOWELL Moore Of Rock
bridge, as their choice for presidential elector, Ia
the ensuing election.
Mr. Moore roso and said that he would seize
this opportunity to declare the course that hs had
had In view from tho first. lle then referred 10 .
remark pode by the gentleman from Buckingham,
that he now considered him lM.) sound on tho
him for swearing. would say by Cd there never
was time when ho was not sound upon every
subject. Mr.. NJ. closed his remarks by stating
that he had determined not TO accept the honor
which tho delegation from his District had conferred
upon him. lAprlause.l.
Mr. DIood6n said thai. nothing was further from
his purpose than TO insinuate that the gentleman
had been unsound.
Mr.. Kennedy. ofJefferson. suggested that tho
thanks of tho Whig party werc due 70 Mr.. Moore,
for tho course he had taken. lie believed Mr. NJ.
10 bc sound.
Mr.. Moore said that any discussion with him
upon that subject could bo had out Of doors.
Mr.. Wickham, from tho 9th Electoral District,
reported tho names Of l.ittleton Tazewell, ~ Dis
trict elector. Marmaduke Johnston, rs Senatorial
elcetor for Richmond, and Thos. j. Evans, for
city clector,
Explanations were then exchanged by Messos.
Kennedy and Moore, misconception Of n remark
In htt hal. t,.p a.. ..t.
Mr. Disbo offered the following resolution:
Whereas, the want of q thorough and c6ectual
organization Of the Opposition party Of Virginia,
for the purposes of moro efficient canvRss--the
more perfect and complete distribution Of doou.
mcnts--the Actter encouragement of our party
journals snd for tho full exhibition Of our party
strength on tho day OF election. has been great
if not tho main cause of our defeat in former con.
tests; therefore.
Resotced. That the President Of this Convention
bo requested to appoint special committee Of
five on organization, who shall draw up q plan
for tho more complete and efficient organisation
OF the Opposition party of Virginia, which shall
be presented to tho State Executive Committee fur
its approval or rejection.
Mr. Logan moved that tho resolution DO amend
ed 40 as to require the committe to report 70 tho
Convention. Rejected.
Mr.. Kennedy moved TO lay the resolution upon
the table. This motion was rejected and the
resolution adopted with only two dissenting
voices.
| Mr.. Tazewcll, of Richmond, deolined the ap-
poinnent Of District elector for the 9th district,
ns the acceptance Of the position would cnuse him
to sacrifice all of his professional business. 1Io
proclaimed himself to BIO as ardenta Whig ~ he
ever was, and he expected to die one. Jap
plause.
Mr.. Wckham moved reoommitment Of tho re-
port from the 9th District. Agreed to.
member gave notice that the delegates from
the lth District would meet ut the Exchange
Hotel. thisFriday morning, at 6o'cock.
The President appointed the following commit
tee in pursuance Of Mr. Disbies resolution D. 4.
Bshio, of Norfolk John c. Shields. Richmond
A. T. Cnperton, Monroe Wni. Martin, Henry;
aud W. g. Wiekham, Hanover.
In responses to calls madc upon them. Mnssrs.
". H. Staples, Of Montgomery and Ro. Ridgway.
addressed the Convention.
The President then introduced to the Conysn.
tion, Mr.. Dodge, Of New York, who delivered an
eloquent address which we will endeayor to pub
li-h in full in Mondays paper. His closing SEN
,iments were received with o most enthusiastic
demonstration Of cheering
Mr.. l.. IL. Chandler, Of Norfolk then addressed
the Convention, in response to general call.
The resolutions and greeting adopted by the
New York Wing Committee were then read, after
which on motion, the Convention took q recess
until o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at 3 o.
clock.
II was announced that John NJ. Bolts, in obcdi-
enco to the invitation OF the convention, would ad
dress them Mt 81 o'clock. During the interval,
Mr.. Gilmcr, Of Albemarle and Mr. Tazewell, of
Richmond City, entertained the audience with
brief and humorous addresses.
Mr.. Bolts then entered the Hall, and appear
ing upon the platform, was greeted with enthu-
siastic and prolonged cheering. IIe addressed
the Convention iu speech of two hours length
any further notice Of which, VIC aro compelled to
defer