Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-21

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NIGHT SEssIoN.-Mr Garland, offered the
following resolution.
Resolved, That the Executive Committee of the
Democratic party of Virginia, yet TO be appointed,
be instructed to form plan for the futare cleo
ton of delegates to the Democratic State Conven-
TONS and submit the same TO the District Conyen-
tions, soon to assemble, for their consideration;
and that il said plan shall be adopted BY three
fourths Of said District Conventions, it shall be
considered as adopted by the party Of the State ut
large.
Col. Hartman, of Augusta, asked the gen
tleman to withdraw his resolution for mo-
ment.
Mr.. Garland withdrew his resolution.
Col. IIarman.-I offer the following resou-
ton, and expect to see it carried by accla-
nation:
Resolved That the Delegates OF the Democracy
of Virginia in this Convention now assembled,
pledge themselves to cordial support OF the ticket
nominated at the Charleston Convention.
The resolution was put TO vote and adop-
ted
Mr.. Garland renewed his resolution, which
he had temporarily withdrawn.
Mr.. A. NJ. Kelley, of Petersburg, offered
the following as an amendment OF Mr.. Gar
lands resolutions
Resolved, That the Central Executive Commit
tee be empowered 10 frame co lstitutlon and laws
for the government of future Democratic State
Conventions and prescribe the ratio of representa-
ton in said Convention, and that they submit
their report to the various county, city and town
Democratic Associations for ratification or rejoc
ton which associations shall report their action
to the chairman of said committee, who shall adj
vertise the result, and if majority of said associ
ations adopt the same, said constitution and laws
shall be considered adopted for the future Demo
cratic Conventions of this State.
Mr.. Skinner, Of Augusta, offered the fol-
Lowing as q substitute for the amendment.
Resolved, That it is impolitie in the Judgment
Of this Convention that more than one delegate
from every hundred Democratic votes shall he
appointed TO represent the Democracy III future
State Conventions, being satisfied that large
ratio Of representation will impede rather than
advance proper delberation, and we respectfully
urge upon our constituents that this action IN the
future be in accordance with this recommendation;
but that every county be requested to send at least
one representative for every one hundred Demo
cratic voters.
Mr.. Newman offered similar proposition
to the one proposed by Mr.. Skinner, and
urged its adoption, as it required the Demo
Gratis to reduce the number Of delegates.
Col Harman-Let the people act for them
selves. Cheers It's an innovation upon
the usages of the party, and we want none
of them. Applause. You were afraid OF
innovations to-day, and beat us on that plea.
Laughter. We want none OF them to-
night, and will not have them. Let us
stand to the old land marks. Great APP
plause.
Mr.. Nash, Of Chesterfield. was opposed to
the resolution, the amendment and the sub
stitutes.
Col Chancellor have resolution to
offer, which am sure will meet the approba-
ton of every gentleman present. (Coniu-
sion.) 1t is on different subject entirely,
but no less important TO the party. COL Z.
read:
Resolved That the present Executive of Nir-
ginia, by the Union and patriotic views expressed
in his messages to the General Assembly, has won
for himself the highest admiration OF the entire
South and especially of this Convention and state,
and that he has thereby triumphamtly reiuted the
fragrant SANDERS uttered against him by his oppo
nents during the Gubernatorial canvass.
Col. Harman.-No sir. Vote it down. -
It's against Democratic usage (Great APP
plause.) Let us have no innovatlons.-
Cheers.
The President put the question on the
amendment {f Mr. Newman, and 1T was yO-
ted down, rs were the substitute and resolu-
ton.
The question was then taken on the reso-
luton of Col Chancellor, and it was de
feated by a tremendous no" CHEERS and
laughter.)
Col. S. b. Paul, of Petersburg.-I desire
to call up resolution reported from the del
egation which | represent, and becansesl am
pledged do so. ('Out Of order Anoth-
er innovation jurisdiction p" Scale
yote')
A member.-We will not be put down IN
this way by the Riohmond delegation II
we cannot have order here we must meet
elsewhere (Sensation.j
A member-The confusion Is the result
of our own action, and not OF the Richmond
delegation Cheers Members around me
are bosterous. and they are not citizens OF
Richmond. (Cheers.)
Col. Uarmau.-Ho Hold your next Convention
in the country. | like to come here. Ap-
plause.
A member. Hold the next Convention in
Staunton. (Cheers.)
A voice.-Yes, in the Lunatie Asylum
(Deafening applause,
Mr.. S. II. Bayly, of Richmond, attempted
to defend his delegation from the charge Of
disorderly conduct
During the tumultuous confusion, cries
were made to clear the stand, and gentlemen
were appealed to from all directions to take
their seats and preserve order.
Mr.. John Seldom was recognized by the
President, and appealed to Col. Paul to with,
draw his proposition. The Convention had
no jurisdiction over the subject. ltbeIonged
to the Legislature, and in that body he had
favored and would continue to favor South
ern Conference.
Col. Paul then read his resolutions, as FOL
lows:
Resolved, That every suggestion OF patriotism
and policy fayors concerted State acton as q me"
,pra of seeuritv for constitutional States lights.
Resolved, therefore, That the General Assembly
Of Virginia should respond tavorabiy to the lnVi
tat;on Of the State of South Carolina, communl-
Gated by her commissioner in person, by the ap-
no;ntment of Commissioners TO u | nited South
ern Conference.
Col. Paul.-yirginia owes it to herself to
respond to this invitation, and If the Legisla,
ture fails to respond, then the people should
sneak out for themselves. Applause.
A Member. Commissioner from Mis-
sissippi has just arrived here this afternoon
IT ~ la,3 lVos ha sent to this COnyen-