The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-02-23


Northern man with Southern principles;
The speaker alluded to the statue OF Henry
Gay, which lately arrived IN this Guy. anu
eulogized the patriotism OF tAe women OF tne
State, which led them to pay TINS trioute 10
the memory of man whom posnrity "oulo
say was one of the benefactors of his age.
Mr.. Janney said ne was opposed 10 laying
down their arms in order TO enlist in the ranks
of the Democracy with the eXpec ation OF be-
ing able TO carry slave property into the ler-
ritories. If it WAS not known Oel0re last
Thursday, it is now known, that the nag 10 oe
carried by the Democratic party will be Ia
scribed Stephen A Douglas and Squatter
Sovereignty He then gave dennition OF
squatter sovereignty, and proceeoeo 10 snow
that most of the emigration to the territories
would be from the North and from Europe,
and composed OF people opposed TO slavery
and that If they laid down their arms and
went over to Democracy IN TINS expectation, ,
they would find that their hopes nad been
wrecked. The North has done us a grievous |
wrong, which must sooner or later be redress
ed but he would say that there ead been no |
c;ion in Congress which Justified dlssolu- |
ton of the Union. [ApplauseI
The speaker then traced the progress OF po- |
iitical events, ailuding TO the acton oi Demo |
cratic Presidents touching the Wllmot FRO !
yiso
He could not say how long the aggressions !
of the North must be borne; but II they be-
came too great, let the Legislature OF virginia
call Copvention, and let that Convention
specify the course to be pursued. While his
own allegiance to the Union should never be
broken, he would yield prompt obedience to
an edict of the people of the State III Con'en-
ton assembled.
Abiding to the Whig party he said if they
never became the dominant party, IT was no
matter, 80 they saved the country. They had
! in times past had periods of glory and gloom
but he thanked G d they never had to blush
| with shame tCheersl Let them apply 10 the
| party any name they pleased, they could not
| say it had been held together by the cohesive
power of the spois and he thoutht that CO.
hesive power was fast diminishing among the
Democrats. He was proud to be called a
| Union -Shrieker;'' Washington and JET
| fersou gave shripks for freedom that were ef-
| fec ctual, and he was glad to be in the same cat
| egory.
| He spoke of the length of time the Demo-
Gratis had been in power, and that now they
| were unable to sustain themselves they called
| on the Opposition to come and help them fght
under the banner of Stephen A. Dongias ana
| squatter sovereignty. In speakingo of the Demo-
| cratic arrangement OF the basis OF Congrpsslon-
| al representa- ta;iou in Virgins The speaker high
| ly complimented the Hon. "A. r. Boteler, the
| single Opposition representative OF TINS ; wave
| in Congress. He thought the interests of the
| State would be better served if five or SIN
more were sent. He then went on IL declare
| strong Union sentiments aud SAID In conclu-
sion that If Douglas, Hunter or Wise were to
be elected by purely sectional vote, aSd the
Governor of Massachusetts were TO attenot te
seize the navy-yard at Cnarlestowu, or the
armory at Springfield, he would he deserN nag
Il traitors doom, and lac (the speaker would
| aid in executing ii upon him. prolonged APP
| plause
Mr.. iendleton moved that the gentlemen
| who We're present as representatives OF the
| Conservative Union party III other States, oe
| invited to seats.
The motion was carried by acclamation, and
Mr. VIM. A. Lake of Mississippi, and Messrs
Bininger and Dodge of New YORK. We're con-
Quoted to the PLATFORM amidst loud applause,
| Mr. Thomas from the Committee on Organi-
zation, offered a resolution for the adoption OF
| the Rules of the House OF Delegates for the
hat ~
| President require members to sit down ana
| keep the aiSles clear.
The resolution was carried, and those VINO
{ could find seats took them but the crowd was
so great that keeping the aisles clear was I'M
l MIR. Robt E. Scott suggested that measures
| | be taken to ascertain who were really mem
bers and that the Secretary call list OF coun
: | ties for that purpose.
e Mr. Gilmer, OF Albemare, said about 6o'
e had already registered their names, ana man
more would arrive by the trains to-day. l
/ | would be impossible to accomplish 1t In tn
/ | manner proposed.
Mr. Scott did not press the motion.
t Mr. Mckenzie, OF Alexandria, suggested
| recess till five O'Clock, =. M, and delegate
II could, in the meantime, hand III their name
I, to the Secretary.
v Mr.. Johnson of Bedford. moved that a com
mittee of one from each Electoral District 0
| appoint ted 10 prepare business.
Mr.. Marmaduke Johnson, OF Richmond. sug
| ees,ad that the delegates from each Electors
District confer during the recess for the pul
| pose Of naming To the Convention an Electl
for each District.
Before the question was put on any propt
si.ion. Mr.. J. B: Bingham, Of Petersburg.
fared the following substitute for the motto
of Mr. johnson, of Bedford:
Resoirsd. That committee of fifteen be appoin
ed by the Chairman to take INTO consideration q
Recommendations contained in the recent addre
situtiona Union party, and to report what d actao
if any, il is proper for this Convention to take
rofo moo fn
Al this stage OF the proceedings, the Conve
ton took recess until O'Clock, r. ".
AFTERNOON SESSION.
zig The Convention reassembled at ) o'clo
Yesterday afternoon, President JANNEY
rs Stunning the chair. The hall was dense
let crowded, many OF me delegates oelng una, una
to obtain seats The galleries were literal
oy | packed with spectators, and around the do,
he of the Church stood crowds anxious to &c
glimpse at the immense throng OF strange
he and TO hear the debates that We're expected
nd take place.
of The President called the Convention to
,ur der and announced his readiness to enterti
of | motions.
lay Mr.. johnson, Of Bedford, obtained the no
flu. | and offered the following resolution as 81
nd. sti,ute for the one offered by Mr.. Blngha
re- which Mr.. Is. accepted, and which, on bel
of nut to vote, was unanimously adopted.
lcii RsSofred, That a committee, cons stlng OF
Ian from each Electoral District IN the State be
hat pointed 10 report ts, i' , ,"1 ad cnmmdtee
md unrt mon the address of the National Execut
in i"n,nnfttss or the stItulional Union party
j wlat action shall be taken thereon.
no. Mr.. Thomas, OF FAIRFAX, oHereu the Iolio
ack ing resolution:
OF Resolrea, That the delegates from tho sevs
ler Electoral Districts bs requested meet this ev
wn ina. aad recommend to the Convention sqta
ans persons. both as Electors and Assistan. Elect
IN torial Districts and one Eector for each cou,
ieii 'i Tha; they also recommend fr each district
lhis delegates TO the National Constitutional In
ives | with Two aternatGS.
the WI Mr. Jutison Crane, of Richmond, oppo
ons the latter clause of the resolution. He
the sure the mover Of it had not read with c
d. the address OF the National Central Execn
'en Committee, or he would have seen that ON
eri- single delegate was necessary.
pre- Mr.. Dean. Of Lynchburg, opposed the n
was | lution for the reasons given BY Mr.. Cr
de- and therefore hoped it would not be adop
tain Mr. Thomas asked and obtained leav'
Il of amend the resolution, rs follows:
PIN Essolred, That the delegates from the sew
,ud Electoral districts be requested 10 meet TINS e
nv ing, and recommend to the Convention SUIT
me "r The districts also an Elector for the Sen
iry. rial Districts. and Elector for each county
80. The resolution, as amended. was put TO
lect, | and decided IN the Affirmative.
JON Mr. Dean, of Lynchburg offered the foil
ing resolution, whch was adopted
IS of Ptso!red, That the Wing memeers OF the I
lia- erai Assembly, representing counties that
onal not appointed deles ates TO tns C4nve'uoh pt
for quested To SIT members ol this convention.
cuI Mr. MI. johnson, of Richmond, desire,
.cm- know ii the resolution gave democratic II,
not hers the privilege OF sitting IN this Con
nav Iinn. ICries Of" YES - and mol
NAV president.-lt is not for the Chair to il
An. nret The resolution. If the gentleman Wi
nsel an alteration, IT VIII oe necessary 10 mo
ash. reconsideration, III oI"'' ~ ~ ,hs ~ 49,
nt to before the convention III" ''e se"''e
e ac- vote in the at1lImatlNe
was Mem oer-Ahe 'e-o N"'7
" to members"
feel Mr. Bisble oil Noi'o'A'-A "'o'e 'eeo'