Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-09


wing Of the Democracy held meeting at Metropolitan
Hail. on Tuesday night Mr. John A. Belvn in the chair,
and Dr. james Dove officiating secretary.
A resolution for the appointment Of hundred dele
gates the Charlottesville Convention was adopted
Another resolution requesting ~Our distinguished Sena-
tors" n. Mason and 4. n. I. Hunter, TO unite With
the delegation in representing the Democracy Of Rich
mond, vas amended BY striking out distinguished and
then EthdraEn.
The meeting vas then addressed BY Mr.. B. R. Well
ford J who tried to excite the hopes Of his hearers BY
Figuring up" the election Of Breckenridge
Mr. o. Jennings Wise entertained the audience
with bis views upon The "eriss."
The meeting then called for Pryor" and "WOO,ten,
The latter gentleman promptly arose from his seat
walked down the centre aisle aud assembled the plat
form amid the cordial applause Of his admirers He
proceeded 70 yndieaie himself IRON certain charges
alleged against bin. What they were did not dis
tney hear, the Democracy kept up constant litter
aud shutting Of feet which rendered the speakers voice
almost inaudole Taking seat nearer the platform,
succeeded 10 hearing portion Of Mr.. VS. remarks.
He dsclaiming el0Quenty against the corrupuons at
the Federal Capita. Look az Congress; what Is Is
now" be said 1T stinks than the basest
rion that ever (Appausc.) Whence did il orig
nates Who did il In 1881 some OF the most promi-
men statesmen-" loud calls Tor Pryor" drowned the
continuation Of the Observation-Disclosures invaders tres
pass on our rights" (eals again for Pryor" and
humping Of sucks, evidently proceeding from Demo-
Gratis Who did not wish TO her Mr. Wooten.) Zone more
remark. hope some future time to give you speech
Why do ! not support DOuglasg
The humping greatly increased aud Gscordaat yels
proceed from all paris Of the Hall. Mr. WOotten eAm-
ly paced the stage, awaiting 4 ull OF the storm, and
manifested purpose finish his speech in spite Of the
efforts 10 bluff bin Oh The chairman made effort TO
preserve order but called Mr. W. the table and ap-
pared to be attempting to dissuade him from further
efforts TO make himself heard.
A motion 20 adjourn made.
The chairman then arose and requested the meeting
70 come to order as Mr. w. would close in three minutes
II alloRed 10 proceed
A vOice-"GO on, WOOtten."
Mr.. WOOten reminded the audience that they had
called him out and now he said ironically, you do
like gentlemen. He then proceeded TO assign
for not supporting Douglas. HAS be not come against
the decisions Of the supreme Court Of the United Sate
Has he not declared that Southern shall not be pro
tected with their property in the territories Look Mr.
Brecknridge's position, gentlemen, and for Gods sake
compare it With that Of Douglas (Applause)
Ar. Woo,,eu then leit the stand, and the meeting
baSled out for Thomas"
A Mr.. Christian, OF Alabama however, walked to the
platform and received with considerable applause
in the midst Of which Mr.. Franklin thomas exclaimed
or rather shreked the top Of his voice, Il waive no
right here; ! arose 20 make mo ion
The Chairman-I DID not see you.
Mr.. TbOmas-I will nov make il. All this noise comes
from the galleries and outskirts. NJ motion H. that the
Hall be cleared OF al who are not Democrats
On motion Of Mr.. Wexford, the motion was laid upon
the table.
Mr. Christian then proceeded with his speech He
comphmented the Virginia delegation At Baltimore for
leaving the Convection They constituted pillar Of
cloud 70 every honest man. aud every honest man in
that Convention followed them sben they left it. We
have for sketch OF bis remarks, which were
in,erspersed with numerous familiar metaphors and
trOpes.
At the close Of his speech the meeting was about to
disperse when Mr.. Thomas T. Crooper vent upon the
stand and pitched into Douglas and his doctrines With
extraordinary vchemence lie was also very up
the speakers at the Democratic Dougias) meeting At
the African Church. few nights sgO. The perform
ances Of the evening closed with this address.
Tux ENclvFNESr N NovENHz2-At a recent meeting
Of the committee Of arrangements, Col Sherwin MeRae
submitted "a plan" for the eueampment TO take place
near this city, in November next Il was adopted as
follows.
The camping force viii enter the Fair Grounds du-
ring tie 7th November. ANY company finding it inn
practicable DO So shall detail camping party, 70 con
st Of Corporal and two men, 10 report themselves TO
the commanding officer
All companies failing to enter the Fair Grounds on
the 7,n must do so by sunrise on the stl-
Each Troop company. camping party i. arrives,
will report 70 the commanding officer.
The houses, shelters and tents the Fair Grounds
viii DO used for camping purposes.
Each company will bear is expenses during the
encampmeut; for which the commandment thereof will
be held responsible.
commanding officer; and an admission fee Of Is cents
for adults and lO for ch dren and servants shall
~ charged for all Who are not part Of the camping
force
TIE receipts from gate fees and other shall
be applied first % the expense Of the encampmen' and
the residue be paid the Central Agricultural So
ciety.
The rules aud regulations Of the army Of the United
States shall govern the camp far applicable.
ThSencampment shall continue for period not less
than three DAYS exclusive Of the evening Of the 7h Of
November aud nav be extended, with the consent Of
the eommandant and camping forces to period nos ex
eeeding eight days.
At least 80 days before the ercampm5nt general or
deS will be issued by the commanding officer, prescrib
ing among other things the hours Of revle, reports,
roll calls guard mounting meals stable calls, issues la
ugues sc.
On motion Of Col Davis, Col NcRae, after the adop
ton Of the above, Was unanimously elected Comman-
dant Of the Cavalry for the encampmcnL
IL also resolved that the field and staff officers Of
the 4h Regiment Of Cavalry be associated with Col
MeRae in the discharge Of his duties.
resolution also adopted, that companies desir-
ing 70 participate in the encampment should report
themselves 10 Col MeRae BY the lst Of October.
The Ceeual Agricultural Society have given the use
Of their grounds free Of charge.
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