Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-08-21


~ U, would, by invitation, address the Con-
ventiOn at night.
MIR. Dorman offered a resolution for the ap-
pointment OF committee of fifteen to draft and
report resolutions for the consideration Of the
Convention.
On motion of G. NJ Cochran, jr., the Conven-
ton adjourned to O'Clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention re assembled at s o'clock
The CHAIR announced the following committees:
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Rob't Randolph, Fauquier; j. n Liggett,
Rockingham; j. A. Hartman, Augusta; j. Spon-
cellor. Jefferson.
Committee on Resolutions.
j. b. Dorman, Rockbridge; j. j. Crawford,
Dinwiddie; j. R. Imboden, Amelia; T. Wal
lace, Petersburg; J. B. Freeman, Sussex; B.
Portlock, Nofolk CO.. Chas. Irving, Pittsylva-
mia; S. NJ. Yost, Augusta; P. B. Motfett Shen-
andoah; NJ F. Pifer, Hardy; i. NJ. De Witt,
Richmond; Z. Turner, Rappahannock; .. W.
Venabe, Petersburg; T.. Triplett, Alexandria;
DR.. j. II. Daniel, Stafford.
Committee on General Organization.
J Stovall, Petersburg S Walker, Rock
ingham; W II B Curtis, Accomac; G W Boil
ling, Petersburg; N Chancellor, LoudoD; G W
Rust, Page; S D Hopkins, Botetourt; + | Hill,
Frederick; R. O. Crank, Albemarle; II Cox,
Chesterfield; W billiard, Surry; G Stuart, bod
bridge; Smith, Marion; W Stalnaker,
Greenbrier; Powhatan Boiling, Charlotte
After the announcement of the committees,
the Chairman introduced the Hon. Duncan NC
Rae to the Convention, who proceeded to deliv-
or powerful and telling speech.
After which Mr.. Irwin delivered strong
speech in opposition to the disunionism of the
Breckenridge wing of the Democracy.
SECOND DAY.
Aug. 1.-THE Convention met at II O'Clock,
this morning, and when called to order Mr. M.
g. Hartman read the following kilograms receiv-
ed from Charlottesville:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Aug. II.
To M. G. Hartman, Esq.;-
r. | enclose you above communication which
you will please present to your President. APP
point Committee and, if possible, come over.
+ carried the resolution by az Overwhelming ma
jority in face of strong opposition. Make sng-
gestion. VIM. Smith.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Aug. II.
To President of StauGton Convention -
Having been appointed chairman of COM
mittee to ascertain the disposition of the Con-
vention over which you preside as to the reunion
aud harmony of the disrupted Democracy of our
State, respectfully enclose you copy Of the
resolutions and the names of the committee un
der the authority thereof
Here follow the resolutions adopted at Char
lottesville and names of committee.
Mr.. Hartman then read the following preamble
and resolution
Whereas communication has been received
by the President of this Convention, through
M. G. Hartman, from committee of five ap-
pointed by the Charlottesville Convention whose
duty is stated to be to ascertain the disposition
of this body as to the reunion and harmony of
the disorganized Democracy, therefore
Resozoed, That we cordially reciproeate the
pacific spirit which prompted the appointment
of said committee, and hereby authorize and
empower the President of this Convention to
appoint similar committee of five, whose duty
it shall be to confer with the Charlottesville
Convention and report to this body the result of
their conference and deliberatop.
Mr.. Chancellor, of LoudoD, said he had no OBJ
jeotion to offer to the appointment of Q commit
tee, but he was opposed to sending that COM
mittee to Charlottesville. 1--WE are national DEM
ocrats-they are the disorganizers. Ii there is
any coming or going to be done, let them come
to u.s." [Great applause.J
Mr.. M. G. Hartman said it was not their pur-
pose to send the committee to Charlottesville,
whereupon Mr. Chancellor withdrew his oppo-
sition, and the preamble and resolution was
adopted with but few dissenting voices.
On motion Of Mr.. Hoge, Mr.. Hartman was au
thorized TO notify the Charlottesville Convention
forthwith, by telegraph, of the adoption of the
resolution,
The President appointedsthe following com
nc q
Jas Fl. Cox, J. N. Liggett, Saml Wilson and
Chas. Irving. 2a4 90
Mr. Moss of Richmond, offered the following
resolution which was unanimously adopted:
Res0Ived, That in the name of the National
Democratic party Of the State of Virginia, we
invite the Hon. S. A. Douglas to visit this State,
and in the name of the National Democracy we
extend to him the hospitable greeting of Vir-
ginians.
On motion of Mr.. Barbour, committee of
three was appointed to communicate the above
resolution to Mr.. Douglas. ~"
Mr.. Barbour offered the following resolution
which was adopted: rit74 Ya
Resozped That the Hon. Duncan Il McRae,
of n O., be requested to furnish for publication,
a COPY of the powerful and able vindication of
THE National Democracy delivered before this
body on last evening. M
Col Geo. Baylor, of Staunton, offered the fol-
lowing
ResoJoed That we hereby pledge ourselves to
abide any decision fairly expressed through a
majority of the Convention o
Mr.. Irving warmly opposed the adoption of
the resolution, because he came here to promote
the cause of Douglas and johnson, and could not
make pledge to abide by any decision which
would place these candidates beyond the pale of
his support. If the resolution should be adopt
ed, he would be compelled to withdraw from the
Convention.
Mr.. Chancellor announced that he would also
withdraw if the resolution should be adopted.
General calls of sWithdraw t'-'swithdraw
the resolution"
Col. Stoyall suggested that it was unreasona-
BILE to suppose that an old-fashioned Democratic
Convention like this would do anything to injure
the prospects of the regular nominees of the par
ty. He was prepared to vote for the resolution
and knew that he would not be called upon to
yield an inch If there be any here little shy on
the other side, it would be better to tie them up
little, too.
Mr.. Irving replied with the remark that if
there were any persons participating in the de-
alterations of the Convention who preferred
Breckenridge to Douglas, common decency re-
CURED they should withdraw. He would vote
for the resolution if all amendment was adopted
declaring that we will support Douglas and john
son.
Mr.. Chancellor observed that it would be
madness and folly for any gentleman to tie him
self hand and foot, as he ,wonldslo by voting for
this resolution. He, for one, would not. He