Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-02-28
ng them free, but by selling them off.


+ Lyon, 7. S. Flournoy, J. NJ. Speed, V. W. South
all, A. j. Crane, W. T. Talaferro, W. d. Cues
enbury, WI. Green, 7. Il. Willis, Bolivar Chris
tian, W. Ballard Preston, @. L. Crockett, J. J
Thompson and D. NJ EdgiDgton.
} Mr. Woodhn, OF Buckingham, moved that The
vote be taken separately on the District Elect
ors. lie objected to the confirmation as Elect
or OF signer of the Ruffner pamphlet, while be
did not doubt the soundness of Mr.. Moore
After some debate, the reports were CONQUERED
in, except the 18th, which, on motion of Mr.
Woodhn, was recommitted to the delegation Of
that District.
At this point, the house being so densely
crowded as to prevent the transaction of bust
ness, Maj. McCue, of Augusta moved to take 6
recess till o'clock, and it was carried.
AT the afternoon session the church was agalr
crowded almost to suffocaton
On motion of DR.. I. H. Fisher of Fauquier, 6
resolution was adopted, inviting the Hon. John
NJ Bolts to address the Convention at half past
s O'Clock tonight, few voices responding in
the negative
i Ga motion of Mr.. Green Peyton, of Albemarle
a resolution inviting the Hon. Alex g. II. Stuart
to address the Convention on Friday morning
i was adopted unanimously
i Mr.. s. Med. Reid, of Rockbridge, presented
the following report from the delegates repre-
senting the 18th District: "ResolUed unani-
rnously, That the delegation in the Convention,
representing the 18th electoral district, select
Samu Mcdowell Moore, of Rockbridge, as their
choice for presidential elector in the ensuing e.
lection.'
Mr., Moore arose and made some remarks,
closing by saying he had determined not to &C
cept the honor rendered him by the delegation
/ from his District. Some misunderstanding arose
\ hot,u Mr. M n Taf
ferson, which, however, was satisfactorily ex-
planned.
Ga motion of Mr.. Bisbie, resolution was a.
dopted for the appointment OF a committee to
draw up plan tor the more efficient organiza-
ton OF the Opposition party of Virginia. The
President appointed the following: D. L. Bis
bic, of Norfolk j. @. Shields Richmond A. T.
Caperlon, Monroe Vim. Martin, Henry and
W. @. WickLam, Hanover.
The Elector tor the 9th District having de-
clned to serve on account of business engage
ments, the report from that District was recon-
mtted.
In responses to calls made upon them, Messrs.
W. r. Staples, OF Montgomery and +. Ridgway.
addressed the Convention.
/ The President then introduced to the Conven-
ton Mr. Dodge, of New York, who delivered an
eloquent address. His closing sentiments were
received with most enthusiastic demonstration
of cheering. The President responded on the
part Of the Convention.
! Mr.. L. H. Chandler, of Norfolk, then address
ed the Convention, in response to general CALL
The resolutions and greeting adopted by the
! New York Wing Committee were then read, af-
ter which. on motion, the Convention took re-
cess until O'Clock.
At night, Mr.. Bolts addressed the Conven.
ton. ia a speech of two hours length, and was
| listened to with great attention On national
questions he repeated the substance of bis late
letter, and treated the Harper's Ferry out
rage and the acts of Gov. Wise with the same
severe criticism. He urged upon the Conven-
ton the propriety n adopting the circular of the
National Central Executive Committee, as the
only means of establishing Constitutional I'm
ion party, and of beating the Democrats. The
Convention, he said, ought to recommend two
persons to the National Convention.
THIRD DAY.
! The Convention met at ten O'Clock, and Mr.
Stuart proceed to deliver his address. He spoke
for nearly two hours, and was listened to with
great attention, being frequently interrupted by
applause He traced the causes of our present
disturbances, discussed the policy of tariff and
the effjrts of Clay, Webster and Calhoun in
connection herewith He showed that the
Kansas act was originated for party purposes,
and endeavored to rally all men TO abandon the
Democratic party, and showed that the Black
Republican party was the old free soil party
the otf-shoot of Northern Democracy. He ira
ced the ansecedents of the leaders of the free
soil and Black Republican party showing that
| all their leaders except Seward were Democrats.
| He ran parallel between the Democratic and
Republican parties, and showed that while the
| Repu blcans were not olalneless, the democrats
| were not guitless--~tflat whereas the former ran
| off our negroes, the latter were running OFT
political friends, by offering brides to deserters,
making them captains, and if they had the power
| in Virginia they would make one OF them chief
| magistrate He closed with truly eloquent
appeal for the Union.
Mr. W. b. Preston from the Business Com
mittee, announced his Readiness to report. He
stated that the majority had Instructed him to
present series OF resolutions, and before offer
ing them he spoke in opposition to the adop
ton of the Address of the National Committee
[See first page of This paper. The Secretary
then read the resolutions OF which the following
| is a synopsis:
1st. Asserts some general principles as to the
powers of the Federal Government, DC.
| 2nd Declares that there is no power to in
terfere with slavery in the States.
3rd. Endorses the Compromise Measures of
1850.
4th. Takes ground against the African Slave
| Trade.
9th. Eulogises the Union.
9th. Denounces President Ruchanan's propo=
sition that he be invested with the war-inaking
power.
| 7th Complains Of the extravaganza and cor
ruption of the Government.
9Th. Declares that the principles OF the Black
Republican party tend to destroy the Union.
9th. Recognizes our duties ia reference to
other nations.
10th. Approves of the Address of the Nation
al Committee, SO far as it, recommends the ap
pointment of delegates to National Conven
| ton at Baltimore.
| On motion of Mr. Thomas, the resolution Us
were passed by for the present, and then Mr.. T.
| introduced resolution requesting the delegates
of the respective Electoral Districts to appoint
one delegate and one alternate to the National
! Convention.
Mr.. Bingham offered substitute, referring
the matter TO District Conventions.
This was warmly opposed by Mr.. Thomas and
! bv Mr.. Imboden, of Augusta. The latter said
| he had message for the Convention-an aged
gentleman, Capt. VIM. Watkins, of Charlotte
who had been Democrat all his life, told him
to tell the Wing Convention that he looked to
the Wings to save the Union. loud cheers
| Mr.. Bingham withdrew the substitute, and Mr..
Thomas resolution was adopted.
Mr.. A. J. Crane then offered o resolution, ap-
proving the address of the National Committee,
| and spoke upon the subject and in reply to Mr..