Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-21

ed the Douglas Democracy the "eprous Democracy
He had never entertained or expressed such scnti-
meut His speech was an hour and half long.
Resolutions were adopted requesting copies Of the
speeches delivered by Mr.. Mason and Mr. Hunter for
publication.
resolution to adjourn was then adopted
Before adourning the Convention, Mr. Amber deliv-
cred an eloquent and appropriate vaedctoy, congratu
ating the Convention the happy termination OF their
labors aud exhorng them 10 guide the Democratic nag
ship OF Virginia safely TO port but 10 any event 70 nail
the flag Of Breckenridge and Lane to the mast, " to
spread every hreadbare SAIL and give her to the God Of
storms the lightning, and the gale" The Convention
then adjourned sine die.
In closing these ches few observations by the wr
ter of them may be out OF place. The convention,
though at times manifestDg high excitement and ndug-
ing in considerable disorder was the most peaceful Dem
ocratic convenon) that has been held in the State for
several years. This due in no small degree TO the
admirable manner in which Mr.. Amber presded-but it
also due in part TO the fact that the convention was
very small one compared with former therngs oil "the
fierce Democratic" in Virginia. and was composed to
large extent of what the elder Mr. Ritche notable
occasion STYLED "the elite" of the party. There
probably not more than three hundred delegates at any
time in attendance. The seats in the Hall are numbered
for 260 persons and generally seemed to afford sufficient
accommodation Upon the test question, Cooks resolu
ton after discussion and active exertions on both
Sides vote by telers showed only ZIG delegates. IL
understood that only about wothird of the coun
ties represented, Of which considerable number
we're represented by proxies
Ia considering the good order OF the body, some
thing be allowed also for the occasion that brought
them together Heretofore, the clans have rallied IN
der inspirations that were now entirely wanting There
was no flush Of recent victory their brows, pro-
phetc fire of triumph In their eyes, painting for the
| fray no exultation, MISUNDERSTANDING was
less rampant its crest less haughty
the long festival and the funeral had come and
none but we're going about the streets. OF
~ IL L. kaan anahQa
were witnessed at their Convention last Spring in this
CITY, or the year before In Petersburg Everybody seem
10 feel that the old Democratic cock had crowed, and
strutted and fought his last Well, Washington IT.
wing once said of dehroned bashaw OF the barnyard,
"he was high old cockoorum in his day IL is sorry
sight, as he passes by with dropping head aud dagged
tail-but let him passl
fact worth mentioning is Il at from first last the
OF James Buchanan not spoken in the Con-
yention nor any reference made to his administration
Whether this accidental alleged have been the
case in the National Convention where the usual compi
mentary resolution not adopted Or, as was done
with the Pacific railroad resolution his and admin
tration were desgnedy ignored ITO be silently censured
the reader must judge for himself
In reference to the reconciliation movement IL may be
safely said that there at time the slightest proba-
by scarcely possibility of anything being accomplish
ed The movement encountered from the first very de-
cded opposition notwithstanding the pregnant hints and
seductive appeals of Gov Smith, from the first and was
contrary spirit would benefit the of Breckenridge
before the people, or Mr. Pennybacker thought throw
dssension into the camp at Staunton. No proposition
was authorized by the convention 10 be made to the
Douglasites 1t is doubtful whether the suggestion" Of
Gov Smith to the committee in Staunton would have
been sanctioned the basis of arrangement If So
il would only have been from thorough conviction that
they risked nothing by the agreement-snce they felt
perfectly assured that Breckenridge would get larger
vote than Douglas in Virginia. and would consequently,
secure the Electoral vote of the State.
An interesting development of the Convention was
that nearly all the delegates il compelled TO choose be-
tween Bell and Douglas, would choose the former-and
none doubted that II the Electors should be placed in the
81 uation contemplated by Cooks resolution, Bell would
receive their votes Indeed the resolution designed
authorize the Electors TO cast their votes il the re-
suit called for it.
In conclusion the writer feels authorized to say that
the delegates and others who visited Charlottesville we're
delighted with the hospitality and courtesy Of its citizens,
well with the beauty of its site and surroundings
and the objects of interest in its vcinage The arrange
ments for entertaining vsiters and accommodating the
Convention were all of the most liberal and satisfactory
character and the writer has very especial occasion to
remember gratefully the kind attentions and generous
ertainment of Messrs. Peyton Webb, propretors OF
the Parish House. well arranged and exceenty kept
hotel,