Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-08-24

mocracy, and declares that they are entitled
to the united support of all who desire to
maintain the national organization Of the
party and to defeat the Black Republicans.
5th and 9th. Eulogizes Douglas an d
johnson, and commends them to the suf-
frage Of the people.
ANSWER TO KENTUCKY.
Mr.. Randolph, from the committee ap-
pointed for The purpose, presented draft of
the response proposed to be sent in reply to
the g Getting of the Kentucky Democracy.
1t was read and adopted viz:
SEAUNEoN, August, 16.
Hon. Miles Taylor, Chairman of Nation
al Democratic Committee: The National
Democracy Of Virginia assembled at Staun-
ton, have received with qualification and
heartfelt pleasure the greeting from the De-
mocracy Of Kentucky. The Democracy of
Virginia will unite with the daughter, in
November, in preserving the organization
Of the National Democracy and upholdin Z
the Union and the equality of the States,
and ask your cordial cooperation in the cleo
ton of Douglas and johnson. Signed by
the com mittee.
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
Mr. r. R. Collier presented report from
the committee on the subject of preparing
an address to the people Of the State, propo-
sing to refer the preparation Of that address
to committee of FIVE, to consist of Messrs.
Collier, F. E. Rives, B. NJ Dewitt, Il.
Wallace, and A. NJ. Kelley. The report
was adopted, bat subsequently q motion to
reconsider the vote was made, discussed at
considerable length, and finally carried. =
The report was then laid upon the table.
On motion of Mr.. Dorman, it was resolv-
ed that 5000 copies of the Hon. Mr. Nc
Rae's speech be printed for distribution a.
mong the people.
A telegram from Hon. Geo. W. Hopkins,
of Abingdon, announcing his adhesion to the
National Democracy, and his purpose to
support Douglas, was read, and received
with loud applause.
The Convention then adjourned rntil 4
o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at four o.
clock
On moticr Of Mr.. Wade, a committee was
appointed to wait upon Gen. Foote, of Ten
nessee, invite him to take seat in the Con-
ventien, and address the body at 8, P. NJ
mmit:ee-Messrs. Wade, Baskeryill and
Hoge.
Mr.. irving suggested that the formation
of the electoral ticket should be delayed
until the Conference Committee had submit
ted report.
Mr. NJ. g. Harman said that the train
from Richmond had passed. charlottesville
to-day, before the receipt there of the dis
patch sent off by the committee. He had
received a dispatch from Charlottesville,
containing suggestion from Gov. Smith
A response had been sent, and until the
Charlottesville committee could be heard
from. courtesy required that he electoral
ticket should not be reported
Mr.. Stovan SAID that the Committee on
Organization was not ready to report
Mr.. Hurley Of Richmond, addressed the
Convention in opposition to any compro-
mise. He was willing to receive the Brock
inridge Democracy Il they would come here
with the tears of peHitence tricklng down
their cheeks, but not otherwise.
After remarks by several members, the
understanding was arrived at that neither
committee should report until 8 o'clock
The Convention was then addressed by
Messrs. G. f. Collier, Of Petersburg, Toch-
man, Of Alexandria, ang James H. Cox, Of
Chesterfield
Mr.. Chancellor moved vote Of thanks to
Maj Tochman for his able address. Car
ried
The Convention then adjourned Until
o'clock Before dispensing, the crowd call
ed upon Nr. Hurley, who, in response. en-
terta.ned them with humorous and pointed
address.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention was called to order bv
the President at o'clock
On motion Of Mr. Wallace, the resolu-
ton for the appointment of committee to
inform Judge Douglas of the invitation ex-
tended to him was rescinded, aud that duty
devolved upon the President Of the Conven-
ton.
Tue NEGOTIATIONS FOR COMPROMISE.
Mr. M. G Hartman presented verbal
report from the Conference Committee, and
the following Geographic messages which
had been exchanged:
SrAUNToN, Aug. II, 1860.
To Co.. Smith:
The President of the Staunton Conven-
ton has received you dispatch, and reports
that the Convention here has appointed a
committee of FIVE to confer with the commit
tee appointed by the Charlottesville Conven-
ton. The committee will be expected in
Stanton with the train.
Signed by NJ. G.. HARTMAN,
JAS. II. Cox, etc.
CHARACTERISTICS, Aug. II.
TO IL G. thurman:
Ill,