Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-08-24
state Democratic Convention.
SECOND DAY.

state Democratic Convention.
SECOND DAY.
STAUNroN, Aug. II, 1860.
The Convention met at IL o'clock this
morning, and when called to order
Mr.. M. G. Hartman read the following
kilograms received from Charlottesville:
CHARLorrEsvILLR, Aug. IL.
10 NJ G.. Harmam, Esq:
I enclose the above communication which
you will please present to your President
Appoint committee, and if possible. come
over. I carried the resolution by an over
whelming majority, in the face of strong
opposition. Make suggestion.
VIZ. SMITH.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Aug. II.
TO President Of the Staunton Convention:
Having been appointed chairman Of a
committee to ascertain the disposition ofthe
Convention over which you preside as to
the reunion and harmony of the disrupted
Democracy Of our State, respectfully enc
close you copy Of the resolutions and the
names of the committee appointed under the
authority thereof. Here follow the reso-
buttons and Names See Charlottesville pro-
ceedings
Mr.. Hartman chen read the Following pre-
amble and resolution:
Whereas, q comm unieation has been re-
eeiyed by the President of this Convention
through NJ G.. Hartman from committee
of Eve appointed by the Charlottesville Con-
.vention, whose duty is stated to be to "ascer-
tain the disposition" of this body cas- to the
reunion and harmony Of the dfsorganized
Democracy" therefore
Resolved, That we cordially reciprocate
the pacific spirit which prompted the ap-
pointment 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 results of their conference and
deliberations.
Mr.. Chancellor Of Izoudorn, said he had
no objection to offer to the appointment Of
the committee, but he was opposed to send
ing that committee to Charlottesville. eve
are National Democrats; they the disorgani-
gers. If there is any coming or going to be
done, let them come here!'' (Great ap-
plause) He would let the Democratic party
20 to atoms before he would forfeit his self
respect. He knew of no other Democratic
party than the party which nominated Doug
las, and if the Convention at Charlottesville
will come back like stray sheep returning to
the fold, and ask for forgiveness, he would
receive them. They have thrown this Ere
brand into our midst, because politicians are
prejudiced against Stephen A. Douglas, the
statesman who has manfuily stood up for
the rights of the South, and has successfully
breasted the food of Abolitionism.
Mr.. Hartman informed Mr.. Chancellor
that it would be impossible for the com
mittce to proceed to Charlottesville. where
upon Mr.. Chancellor withdrew bis opposi-
ton, and the resolution, with preamble af-
fixed, was adopted several voices respond
ing in the negative.
On motion of Mr.. Hoge, Mr.. Harman was
authorized to notify the Charlottesville Con
vention, forthwith, by telegraph of the a.
doption of the resolution.
The President appointed the following
committee of conference: Messrs. NJ. G..
Hartman, James Fl. Cox. J. N. Ligget,
Sam'l Wilson and Chas Irving.
Mr.. Mess, of Richmond, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Reso1eed, That in the name of the Ma
tional Democratic party of the State of Vir
GINA, we invite the Hon S A. Douglas to
visit this State, and in the name of the Ma
tional Democracy, we extend to him the
hospitable greetings of Virginians.
On motion of Mr. Barbour, committee
of three was appointed to communicate this
above resolution to Mr. Douglas.
Mr.. Barbour offered the following resolu-
ton, which was adopted:
Resolved, That Hon. Duncan K. McRae,
Of N. G., be requested to furnish for publ
cation, copy of the powerful and able vim
dication of the National Democracy deliver
ed before the body ON last evening.
WON'T 'sGo IT BLIND"
Col. Baylor, Of Staunton, offered the fol-
lowing:
Resozretl, That we hereby pledge oursel-
YES to abide any decision fairly expressed
through majority of the Convention.
MIR. Irving warmly opposed the adoption
Of the resolution, because he came here to
Pr omote the cause Of Douglas and johnson,
and could not make pledge to abide by any
decision which would place those candidates
beyond the pale Of bis support. IF the reso-
luton should be adopted, he would be COM
PEELED to withdraw from the Convention.
Mr. Chancellor announced that he would
also withdraw if the resolution should be a.
dopted
General calls OF WITHDRAW it, "with-
draw the resolution"
Col. Stovall suggested that it was unrea-
sonable to suppose that an old fashioned
Democratic Convention like this would do
anything to iniure the prospects Of the regu-
lar nominees of the party. He was propar-
ed to vote for the resolution, and knew that
he would not be called upon to yield an
inch. If there be any here little fshy on
the other side, it would be better to tie them
up, too.
Mr.. Irving replied with the remark that
if there were any persons participating in the
deliberations of this Convention, who pre-
ferred Breckenridge to Douglas, common
decency required that they Should withdraw