Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-18
rho ch,;r h,vinr finally succeesed in restoring some

preference which they nave expressed LOT Tue hVo
gallant the patriotic, the Union and the Constitution
loving Henry A. Wise Tremendous applause, mingled
with hisses Gen. Chapman was proceeding to euiogze
Mr. Wise when he was interrupted by Mr.. tayette NC
Mullen who asked him to permit the resolution 10 DE
read after which he could proceed with his speech
Gen Chapman acquiesced and the resolution was reao
as'foows:
Resolned That in the opinion ofths Convention, Hen
~ A Wise the choice of the people OF this state Tor
the Presidency.
Mr.. Walack, of Fairfax, offered amendment to the
resolution in the shape Of a substitute, declaring IL
inexpedient to express preference
The reading Of these resolutions elected frequent
bursts of applause and cries of good, that's right &c
Mr. Walack desired that the vote be taken on the pro
posed amendment non. standing upon bench ana
genticulatng hercely)
seat The floor only yielded in courtesy to allow him
to read his resolutions.
Gen. Chapman accordingly proceeded with his eulogy
of Gov Wise concluding with the prediction that ne
woud receive 1876 electoral votes and be elected Pres-
dent of the United States Then he said you'll see the
rainbow of peace overspread the land CHEERS and ap
plauSe)
Mr.. Douglas, Of King William and Judge Sinclair, OF
Prince William, arose simultaneously ana addressed tue
Chair but the former was recognized and the building
resounded with calls for Douglas stand, ETC. Inc
President beloved "Order."
Col McMulen-I rise to point of order-to PRIV
legged question.
The President-State the question.
Col McMulen then said that the President had assign
ed him the floor last evening before the adjournment
and according to all parliamentary usage, he was now
entitled to it. ("Oh, oh.O Up to this time, ne hau
kent his seat ike gentleman, Democrat and Chris
tian laurhter but would claim the floor to reply
10 his friend and neighbor, Gen. Chapman. (KeneWed
calls for Douglas" and confusion generality
Col. McM-Dont hOner for Douglas, but ask for
Justice. til,
10 the floor as the question upon which he proposed 10
sneak at the preceding session, had been disposed OIL
Uaucnter ieers and cheers followed this announce
r,ept mingled with calls for Douglas, stand, etc.
Col McMulleu. You can't put me down that way,
have the right to appeal from the decision oil the Cha
but l will waive that right. (Applause)
Mr. Douglas then took the stand, and when the NOISY
clamors of down in front" had subsidized, commenced
his speech lie offered the following substitute Tor Cen
Chapman's resolution;
FesoJrsd That we deem nexpeden at this time, to
declare a preference for any OF the distinguished men
who have been named in connection with the Preslden
tia, nomination to be made by the approaching National
Democratic Convention to be held at Charleston, > "
but we do deem it expedent and proper III the name oil
the Virginia Democracy TO pledge, and we 90 hereoy
pledge ourseve all honorable Efforts 10 secure e
vote of this State TO the ticket nominated by the SAID
Charleston Convention and thereby accomplish the over
throw of the enemies of the Federal Constitution, aud
preserve the blessings OF Union to ourselves aud our pos
terity.
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in lien of the one read by him to the Convention.
Mr. Douglas spoke for some length OF time in oppo-
TO the expression of preference for any candidate lie
said it was most unfortunate for Cen Chapman VINO H.
troduced the resolution that he ran against his own par
~ nominees at the late election IN ms county Proar-
ious applause and laughter
Gen Chapman replied that he would always be ionhd
as good Democratic the gentleman from hing NlIhn.
He then explained he circumstances TO which Mr. D. had
reierred-satng that after men OF all parties had hoha
off fprt tho Ions Ot
personal enemies in Greenbrer got up what they called
a Convention and nominated ticket.
Mr. Douglas made a brief reoinder, and then resumed
aud concluded his argument in behalf Of principles not
men, etc.
obtain the floor were at length rewarded with success
lie mounted the and gave full expression TO his
uept up sentiments He said his object in seeking to ad-
dress the Convention Thursday evening was TO pour
oil on the troubled waves, aud restore harmony among
the delegates who had dined freely aud sumpuousy on
the good things in this good city OF Richmond laugh
ter aud appauSe He wanted TO speak IKE ia'hgr 10
tbe-no that he had the capacity but the will to do IT,
This exordum was followed 10y long harangue about
party usages Washington territory, Scott county, ec-
lie wanted the Virginia delegates 90 TO Charleston I'M
trammeled. Referring to Gen. Chapman, he said that
Mr. Douglas hadn't raped him the knuckles hard
enough He ran on the ticket with Allen 1. Caperton
in opposition to the Democratic nominees. Ana VINO Is
Allen T. Caperton? more ultra respectable wing
gentleman do not know. (Laughter.) Ten u was SO
Dbapbropic-so much of Christian that he was ready
10 take the whole world in his embraceand say 10 Wings
Democrats and all aud say, come to my arms (hoars
Of aughter The Democracy OF GTeenGner thought that
he was getting a little fshy. (Laughter) Col Mem;
believed him 10 be good Democrat, but iona OF pau
company.
Neither Gov. Wise nor his friends knew whom the
sneaker preferred for the Presidency but II he was
Wises best friend he would come here, and IN the name
of Heaven protest against this expression OF prefer
ence Ifhe is the choice of the people what need has he
10 fear the result (Appause 81 am for the nominee
don't care who he is More applause.) l will even
20 for Stephen A. Douglas, but 1t will be Ike SWALLOWING
a sycamore ball (Laughterl
Mr. Goode Of Bedford, next took the stand ana auVo-
Gated the adoption of Gen Chapman's resolution IN an
address which produced profound sensation, and exu
ant ubia,ion among the friends Of Wise He insisted
thata preference for Gov Wise should be expressed, be-
cause the Democrats in illinois, Indiana and ONO, were
pressing the claims OF Douglas IN season ana out OF sea-
SON Why cannot Virginia declare for Wise? zap
uause Mr. e. then referred to the expressions iprei
repce in other States for Cobb johnson, Guthrie, etc.
and affirmed that Virginia had not heretofore declared
preference because she had no preference TO declare
fthe moral power OF Virginia, TO which gentlemen hau
aIluded can only be preserved by Ignoring Nrgmlas
sons then in Heavens name away with moral power
Tremendous applause) The time has come when not
only a Southern man. but Nrginan must DC hOhlina-
ted bv the Democracy Old Virginia has been called the
"mother of Presidents but its long time since she hdd
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representative man OF this age, aud Henry A wise Is
that man Loud applause and cheers.) DE has proved
himself be the for any and every Crisis Inc Ia
dies are for him. and wo be TO that man VINO opposes he
power behind the throne." Great sensation ana APP
pause in the midst of which Mr.. &. proposed to con
clude but was appealed from all parts OF the House
to "go on He said he could stand there and pleauior
Wise until the cows came home Great enthusiasm
among the Wise men, After few more remarks Ill
praise of Wise and in demonstration OF his popularity,
Mr. Goode took his seat and received the personal
congratulations OF u number OF Democrats near the
stand.
MrPH II. Aylett took the floor, and moved an ad-
ournment until o'clock.
Col StOva presented report from the committee ap
pointed in the forenoon
Resoir,d That the Democracy OF Virginia nave re-
ceved with heartfelt qualification the kind message oil the
Democracy of Connecticut and m response, they express
the ardent hope that the efforts OF Connecticut may aya
TO preserve the Union and the Constitution from the law
less assaults oil auatcism Virginia cOngratuates, too,
her sister State on the selection OF true and gallant
Democratic standard bearer in the person OF Thomas H.
Seymour
Mr W. l.. Jackson moved the adoption OF the report
Mr. Bev Wexford, Jr. moved TO amend 1t by putting
Constitution before Union" Agreed TO-
The report was then adopted, and Mr.. Ayletts motion
for recess agreed to.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention assembled pursuant to adjournment,
at o'clock and was called to order by the Chairman
The pending question being upon the resolutions rea
latiye to the Presidency.
Gen. Kemper moved that at the hour of o'clock to-
night the discussion on the entire subject should be en-
dod and moved furthermore, that after Mr. Ayet VINO
had the floor should close the peechs should b. hmitea
TO half an hour. Carried by large majority.
Mr. Aylett rose. lie said he knew the alue OF tune
in Conventions and would conine his remarks to bIiei
speech He agreed with the assertion that I'VE we're the
Of tha nd nj