Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-20

to use this organization for the benefit of one man. "f
you the wind, you must reap the Whirwind.' Loud
appliuse)
A member Are the people in their primary assem-
blies nnovators
Mr.. Harvie.-The primary meetings have spoken the
will Of the politicians not the will OF the people zap
plause.)
Mr.. Newman, of Mason, took the stand and pro-
Mr. Braunon, Of Lewis asked him if the friends of
Wise in favor Of instructions for Southern Con
ference.
Tumutuous confusion ensued Cries of "yes." "no"
don't answer ETC. continuing for two or three minutes
Mr. Newman said he would support Wise regardless
of his views about that Conference. He went with
his speech and charged that the Hunter men, by their
acts had declared that they would break up the Demo
cratic party.
Mr. r. r. Collier expressed the belief that the Con-
venon had done its work, and he therefore moved
adjournment sane die.
Mr. Walker.-The Convention hasn't confirmed tho
appointment of electors
Mr.. Seddon-I call the previous question that mo-
ton.
Mr. ShackefOrd rose to point of order, viz that the
motion made pending division of question, and
was therefore out OF order.
The Prcsident-I decide whether right or wrong that
the motion is not in order at this time.
The turmoil during these proceedings distractiug
and continued throughout the session
Several members dissented from the decision of the
Chair, and were giving their views thcreupon, when
Col PAYNE rose to point of order. He insisted that
there must be appeal from the decision of the Chair
before the question could be discussed.
The President sustained the point of order.
Mr. G. f. Collier, of Petersburg delivered q speech
and received the attention Of the Convention. As
friend of Wise he protested against the expression of
preference Tor any man. (Applau>e)
Mr. jackson TO point Of order. eco on, 60 on.')
The gentleman, he said Is not discussing the proposition
before the Convention.
The President said that Mr.. c. not strictly in
der but much Of the proceedings had been out OF OIL
der that he would not restrict him.
Mr.. Collier went on He said that the Convention had
adopted the rules Of the House of Delegates for its gov
eminent but il seemed as if the king OF the internal re-
gions presiding here and that the members
behug aglinS, all au;hory-bc would say decency.
("Oh yes say it Ii GOV. Wise is the choice OF the
Democracy let the District Conventions express it. loud
applause.)
Mr. Paxton moved to pass 10y the pending business, in
order that the electoral appointments might be confirmed
and an Executive Committee appointed, and then We
can adjourn
The vote was taken on this notion and the President
decided that the ayes bad it, but third part of the
Convention could possibly have been coguiut OF the pro-
ceediug as The noise and confusion ear-splttjug.
A scale vote was called for and somebody demanded
the previous question
SIR. Walker appealed 10 the friends Of Wise to retire
| from the Couvcu ion.
The disorder now reached its highest pitch and if the
srie of piius "Pyion upon Ossl served to convey
idea of the intensity OF the din previously prevailing it
would be fair and truthful to say that Ossa had
dwiuied 10 "A Wart Let the reader imagine a thousand
packs ofhouhds in full bay-a yelpug once-and he
viii have faint conception of the discordant uproar
which was kept up for several minutes Mr.. Cooke OF
Wythe had taken position the stand to SPEAK auo
about Ey members addressing the Chair in various
parts OF the Hall
Mr. Cooke b. Cd, gentlemen, III stand here till
hell freezes lels, laughter and calls for Cooke)
Ii YOU will hear me but two minutes l can settle the
whole matter.
I III. L. ii ". IL. .-,sl
that Mr. Dousa, would withdraw his point Of order, and
/ let the voting proceed
! Mr. Douglas Hunter man, l see that we are about
20 break up Ia disorder and become byworG aud re-
proach through the land therefore ask leave 10 with
draw my point OF order and that the absentee be allow
/ ed TO vote.
Mr. Haryie said he was still opposed to taking the
vote
Nr. l. Cooke wise manl made a speech, in which be
declared that the moral force og any recommendation
was gone Let u, he said scale the vote it reg
iscred last night whatever it may be. Let 20 back
10 the people, aud they will have their choice with
without consent; Let both resolution and substitute
De quietly tabled and then let 90 home Loud bursts
| of applause, and cries of chats it,
Mr. Goose of Wythe said that if the abseutees were
be muzzled by adjournment be had intended, when
up before TO urge rctssembiEg of the Wise delega
tons but he thanked God he ddn't say T. Let the alb
senteos be called and when that is done hi, miss
sink SWIM he would move 10 lay the whole sutjec;
the table. lpphuse)
The President stated tia. the whole subjcc; had al
ready been passed by under Mr.. PaItous motion, and
was not now before the Convention.
| The confusion was sgau iniescribabc. Mr. Goode
who had been irving get bearing said lie would keep
| his stand until the last shot In the locker
The President called Mr. &. TO order and assigned the
floor TO Mr. Paxton who moved that the appointment of
/ electors be confirmed etc.
Mr. Goode being loudly called for, said he had a reso-
/ luton 70 offer. Read in
Mr. PaI,ou's motion was then agreed to. He then
we'd that Central Executive Committee be appointed
one from each electoral district.
/ Col. Harman--I object We don'y want any Richmond
| juntos.
Mr.. Shac5elfo-d moved that the motion be laid up
on the table, with the view Of reconsiierng the motion
by which the business before the Convention passed
/ By.
! Mr. Haryie-The gentleman has no right to move
reconsideration unless he voted in the affirmative. Roar
/ OF laugLter)
! majority of the members now standing up and
| the platform crowded.
Mr.. Sempe Of Elizabeth City, raised point of order.
He insisted that al motions adopted here, OF
/ order; and demanded that the vote should go on.
Mr.. ShackleOvi.-That is what | want and row ask
that the absenees be allowed to vote For that purpose
| nova TO lay Mr.. Pa1ons motion on the table.
| The President ruled the motion ont Of order
Mr. Croppsr.-It is the duty Of the Chair demand
/ that the yo,e be taken.
The Presdent--As soon as Mr. Pa1tons resolution is
disposed Of it will be in order to call the roll.
Mr. trooper made speech reviewing the proceedings
of last night Intense excitement aud confusion pre-
vailed.
Mr. Seldom read the resolution OR. Haryies adopted
last night" adding because the records taken
away"
Mr. Cropper went on in a most vehement manner, and
so did several others
Mr., Appeyard-I hope you will clear the platform of
Legislator men, and let the proceedings go with de.
cency.
Mr.. Frank Riyes, of Prince George, asked "what is
the question
The President stated tue question, aud directed the
roll Of absentees u be called.
The Secretary tyler called "Accomac" Voices
The Chair has no right to direct that the roll be called
"Ryes Riyes" heir an old Democrat" The noise over
whelmed heSecre,ay voice who proceeding call
the roll At this moment the din Internal. Mr. Ilar
vie stood in front OF the Secrearys table and in the
most excited manner, commanded him TO stop He also
appealed from the decision of the Chair. ("Too late" 80
Col PAYNE and others commanded the Secretary to call
the roll All the languages in the world would not afford
words to convey just idea Of the anarchy prevail
ing Everybody talking, yelling, and gesticulang
in a violent manner It. Gov. Montague went upon the
stand, and took of his Oyercoat We supposed that
general row. and free fight" about to be COM
meuced.
Mr. Edwards of Franklin, moved that the Wise party
withdraw.
Mr. Luddington, of Greeubrer, made similar motion
Several motions for adjournment SINE die were made
but the President listened to nobody, and quietly await
ed the subsistence Of the tempest He length enter
tanned Mr. aryies appeal and shortly after motion
OF Mr. kemper, the Convention took recess for two
hours.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The President resumed the chair 4 O'clock and
ted that Hr. Haryie's appeal was of order.
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