Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-05-17
CITY ITEMS.


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Pursuant to notice published in the party organs
..,s-,l DAYS previous quorum Of the Democrats
~ .t;on OF Richmond assembled In the African
49, on Tuesday night All Democrats in the city
rssn invited to attend TO participate in the annual
.,.iou Of officers
wing az the Church at quarter past o'clock, We
thtt only a "corporils guard" Of the rank and
A responded TO the summons Presently, Mr. Lar
IA GhzsbroOk entered the building accompanied by
Ia Dove aud after a conference with some Of the
1 -onrners0 Of this lugubrious gathering mounted
l,rf,ru and called TO order. lie stated the object
Z. meeting and proposed that Mr.. Andrew Jenkins
p should take the char-au honor which Nc. j.
r.y declined Capt j. j. Wilson was then called
E t5 preside and assented; whcreupon, Mr. T. G.
u Rv nominated Mr.. Gazebrook for reelection to the
4,s of President
~ p.bnev F. Gooch said he had been a Democrat
49, -tvhye years ard with the light OF his experience
a-s bin heiquesuored the right Of the few gentlemen
at 70 act Tor the Democratic party by eleetiug OIL
h. Dove, Secretary reminded NJ G. that the Con-
.4ro1 of the Association provided that fifteen mem
- should constitute aquOrum.
Mr. Goocb-Dont interrupt me.
Mr. Psachy called Tor the question.
V- G5och resumiug, inquired If these few Democrats
M set for the party in this city. aud ipso flcto for
- Democratic party OF Virginia. lie moved postpone
rt O.. the election until maj ority Of the Democrats
-.y should be present
n Peachy.-l hope the Chairman viii take the vote
.. us motion.
NJ Gooch There are forty men here and We are 90
- Co e.ec, officers. Gentlemen here NAV have respec
on enough but they deficient in number-ouly
.-g OF atty. therefore move an adjournment because
81. Democratic party aiut represented here
The molou i1 adj ourn was rejected
H. GoocL called for the yeas and nays. Iaughter)
NJ Peacly nominated the present Wee Presidents aud
s. rs.a-ie, OF the Association for reelection
E- Gc0ch.-l call for the yeas and nays When your
names are called answer ] or no. uaugh.erl
Is Chairman put the question on M. Ptachy's mo-
@ and it was carried iu The affirmative, Mr. GoocL Sc
b.. .5urguo, with loud emphasis.
uemler.-Mr Chfisuau and gentlemen Of this u1.t
assembly,, lmOve Iu .5Jourumtut
-re motion was voted down
The member withdraw the motion. lMerrimentl
N- VIM Mott moved that committee De appointed
o. sai. upon M Gazebrook aud conduct him 10 the
.4-
E-. Gaze6rooS aid be was opposed to an fornalitv,
l being aware OF bis reelection would assume the du
r.. Jt presiding ui,.er. Captain ison then vacated
I chair and Mr. q. resumed &C. He took it tor granted
ss.l cha, though the number prc>eu, was small the
democracy OF Richmond was represented although one
A.. Iaus1 objected ID he had any personal objection
b should have mustered bis forces and brought them
.rs Mr. o. believed that 10 re-eeytng him. the meet
.. ,Hoae Che sentiments OF the Democratic party. lie
t.r thanked the meeting for the honor, etc
Str GJ1c1 took the floor, and had remarked that there
we're o. or 1000 Democratic voters in Richmond when
q. Chairman cIusd him TO order, remlrkiug that 10
opposition was pending
ST. G0ocl. Have you adopted any rules Of order9
Tie President We are governed By the rules OF the
E1,s of Delegates
I-. Geoch. am older than YOU
No. Peicay moved an adjournment
MI. Gooch insisted that he was entitled to the door
rl .ll- he in order lie declared that be did not
a..-l TO violate Pipt OF order or anything else
Lg-.-erI
l.. President. Then you mus. come 10 order
S 0ooch resumed his seat saying "you interrupt me
Del. e gee through
H- Mott then offered a resolution for the appointment
Of. committee 20 make arrangements Tor the Stcader,
Crg.aJu which Wi. assemble In this city on the nth
. June.
Mr. GOOch-Tbe gentleman i. no. entitled to the
tI.-
e President directed The Secretary 10 read the reso-
.-rr
N- G5och objected TO the reading
TIE resolution then read aud the question put
i-esi dent decided that the resolution was adopted
la.r.l0lsly.
N- Go0ch-No SIR vote 200.
Tie President appointed the committee and then, on
.01. ,he Association adjourned. A the meeting dis.
r.i M-. Gooch tooS the stand and proceeded " al
dress che retiring crowd, but the lights being e1tugui.h-
s. - hauugue was brought TO a summary conclusion.
- ended Che irst entertainment of the spar
Baud.