Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-20
DOUGLAS CONVENTION,
SECOND DAY.
Especial COrrespOndenee.l


The Convention met at II o'clock this morning. and
when called to order
Mr. NJ G. Hartman read the following kilograms receiv-
ed from Charlottesville:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, August II.
To n. g. Herman, Esq:
enclose you the above communication which you will
please present to your President Appoint committee
and If possible come over. carried the resolution by
overwhelming majority, IN the face Of strong oppos
ton. Make suggestion. VIM SMITH,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, August II.
4 To President of tie StduRtOH Convention
Having been appointed chairman OF committee to as
certain the disposition Of the convention ever which you
preside the reunion and harmony OF the disrupted
Democracy Of our State l respectfully enclose you
copy OF the resolutions and the names Of the committee
appointed under the authority thereof Here follow the
resolutions and names. See Charlottesville proceedings
Mr. Hartman then read the following preamble and res
| olutiOn:
Whereas communication has been received by the
President Of this Convention through ~ g. Hartman from
committee Of five appointed by the Charlottesville Con-
venton whose duty is stated TO be to ascertain the dis
position of this body as to the reunion and harmony
of the disOrganized Democracy" therefore
Resolved That we cordially reciprocate the pacific
spirit which prompted the appointment Of said commit
tee and hereby authorize and empower the President Of
this Convention appoint similar committee Of FIVE
whose duty shall be TO confer with the Charlottesville
Convention and report this body the results Of their
conference and deliberations
1
to OFF, TO the appointment Of the committee but he
opposed to sending that committee Charlottesville
1--WE are National Democrats; they the disOrganizers
If there any coming going 20 be DONE let them come
here" Great applAuse He would let the Democratic
atoms before he would forfeit his seltrespec
lie knew of no other Democratic party than the party
which nominated Douglas, and il the Convention at Char
ottesvlle will back like stray sheep returning TO
the fold aud ask for forgiveness, he would receive them
They have thrown this fire brand into midst because
cd apa nstS DOupla5
who has manuy stood for the rights of the
South and has successfully breasted the food Of Adolf
tionsm.
mr. Hartman informed Mr.. Chancellor that il would be
impossible for the committee to proceed to Charlottesville
Whereupon Mr. Chancellor withdrew bis opposition, and
the resolution with preamble affixed adOpted-sev-
/ eral voices responding in the negative
On motion of Mr. Hoge Mr. Hartman authorized
to notify the Charlottesville Convention, forthwith by
| telegraph, Of the adoption Of the resolution.
The President appointed the following committee Of
conference: Messrs. NJ G. Hartman, James IL. Cox, J.
n Liggett, Sam' Wilson, and Chas Irving.
Mr.. Moss of Richmond, offered the following resOlu-
ton, which unanimously adopted:
Resolved That in the Of the National Democrs-
tic party OF the State of Virginia. invite the Hon. S.
A. Douglas to visit this State, and in the Of the
National Democracy, we extend to him the hosptabe
greetings of Virginians.
On motion of Mr.. Barbour, committee Of three
appointed TO communicate the above resolution to Mr..
Douglas.
Mr. Barbour offered the following resolution, which
was adopted:
hssoised, That Hon. Duncan X. McRae, of N. c., be
requested TO furnish for publication copy of the pow
erlu and able vndicaton of the National Democracy de-
livered before this body on last evening.
WONT go BLIND"
Col. Baylor, of Stauntcn offered the following:
Resoived, That we hereby pledge ourselves to abide
decision fairly expressed through majority OF the
Convention.
Mr. Irving warmly opposed the adoption of the reso-
luton because he here to promote the cause Of
Douglas aud Johnson and could not make pledge to
abide by any decision which would place those eandl-
dates beyond the pale Of his support If the resolution
should be adopted he would be compelled to withdraw
{ ON the Convention.
Mr. Chancellor announced that he would also withdraw
if the resolution should be adopted.
General calls of withdraw it" withdraw the resolu
ton"
Col Stova suggested that il unreasonable to sup
pose that an old fashioned Democratic convention like
this would do anything TO ipure the prospects of the
regular nominees OF the party. He was prepared TO
vote for the resolution, and knew that he would not be
called upon 10 yield an inch II there are any here
e fshy on the other side, it would be better to tie
them up, too.
Mr. Irving replied with the remark that il there were
any persons participating in the deliberations Of this
Convention who preferred Breckenridge to Douglas,
common decency required that they should withdraw
He would vote for the resolution if amendment
adopted declaring that will support Douglas and
johnson.
Mr. Chancellor observed that il would be madness and
folly for any gentleman tie himself hand and foot
he would do by voting for this resolution. He, for
would not lie had confidence in the Committee sP-
pointed TO confer on the question of compromise but at
Ter being deceived Baltimore, by men whom he loved
AVID trusted he would give others an opportunity to
deceive him.
The resolution was then withdrawn by unanimous con-
sent
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Dorman from the committee on resolutions pre-
sented a report which read and adopted. The fol-
lowing is u summary Of the resolutions:
lst Re-airms their unalterable purpose to maintain
the principles PLATFORM and organization Of the National
Democratic party, and to support its nominees.
ID Endorses the platform Of principles adopted by the
National Convention at Baltimore, in June, 1860.
Sd Declares the prescription Of National Democrats
bv the President and his offer Of bountes deserters
from the National organization, and extension OF aid to
Black Republicans through his officials dependents aud
expectauts make him responsible for the unhappy con-
Gueuces of Lncolns election should that sad caaity
bsfll the people of the Union.
4th Recognizes Douglas and Johnson the regular
nominees Of the National Democracy, and declares that
they are entitled the united support of all who desire
70 maintain the national organization OF the party and TO
defeat the Black Republicans.
9Th and 9th Euogizes Douglas and Johnson, and COM
mends them to the sulfrages of the people.
ANSWER KENTUCKY.
Mr. Randolph, from the committee appointed for the
purpose presented draft OF the response proposed TO
be sent in reply to the greeting Of the Kentucky Democ
racy Il was read and adopted, viz
Sialnton, Aug. IL Hon. Miles Taylor Chairman Of
National Democratic Committee The National Democ-
racy of Virginia assembled at Saunton, have received
with qualification aud heartfelt pleasure the greeting from
the Democracy of Kentucky. The Democracy OF Vir-
GINA will unite with the daughter, in November, in pre-
serving the organization Of the National Democracy aud
unfolding the Union aud the equality Of the States and
ask your cordial cooperation in the election of Douglas
and johnson. Signed by the committee
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
Mr. R. r. Collier presented report from the committee
on the subject of preparing address to the people of
the State proposing refer the preparation Of that ad
dress TO committee Of Eve to consist Of Messrs Collier,
f. Rives B. NJ. Dewitt, Thomas Wallace, and A. n.
Kelley The report adopted, but, subsequently,,
motion to reconsider the vote made, discussed at
considerable length and finally carried The report
/ then laid upon the table.
| On motion Of Mr. Dorman it resolved that go
600 copies of the Hon. Mr.. McRaes speech be printed
/ for distribution among the people.
| telegram from Hon. Geo. w. Hopkins, Of Abingdon,
announcing his adhesion the "Natio Ia Democracy"
and his purpose to support Douglas read and re-
ceived with loud applause.
The Convention then adjourned until o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembed at four o'clock.