Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-20

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Col. Harman appealed to the Convention
to hear Judge Sinclair
Judge Sinclair--I intend to be heard if |
can. Shouts and laughter. The Judge
continued to speak, but it was impossible to
hear word he said.
Mr.. John Seldom have no speech %
make, but for the credit Of the Democracy |
hope the gentleman from Prince William
will be heard
Judge Sinclair.-If | can yet the ear Of
the Convention. Cries Of "Ar. President
and shouts Judge S. concluded by say
ing he was in favor Of measures, not men.
Mr.. Shackeliord, of Culpeper, did not de-
sire to make a speech.
Gen. Chapman arose for an explanation.
1t was right for the mover Of the original
resolution to close the argument, and he had
intended to do SO, but now that the Conven-
ton appeared anxious to close the debate, ne
was willing 10 waive his right and hear Mr.
Douglas for fifteen minutes.
Mr.. Douglas. This is not contest be-
tween Wise and Hunter, but between De
mocracy and nnoyators This j. not con
test for mere men, but Of principle-a we'll
tried principle which has never been depart
ed from but once since 1892. tie then al
luded to the assertion that the people were
in favor of Wise. Where is the evidence Of
that fact? have not seen it. | am IN Ia
yOr of Southern conference, but ! will re-
sist that rs a party question, as ! do this
deny your right to pass any instruction 70
the delegate from my district, and il you
force it upon me, | viii introduce Il rrsolu-
ton in that district resembling your action.
i Applause throw out no menace, but
only design to show that there Is 4 power
behind the throne greater than the throne.
| have made no attack upon Mr.. Wise, and
will not do 50. mo, you have not
Mr.. Gordon, of Albcmarlc.-As 4 friend
Of Gov. Wise, | rise to say that. if when
the Virginia delegation arrive at Charleston,
a majority Of it shall be in favor Of Mr.. Hun
ter, then the delegation will cast the vote for
him as . unit. Applause.
Cries Of "Question" -call Of "Ordcr M
"No more speaking" Hear lIaryie.'
Mr.. Gordon appealed 70 the Convention
to hear Lewis II. iaryie.
The confusion increased, and the shouts
Of "Order," Question, Call the roll, 4
etc, were continued.
Mr. Shuckclford arose to point Of order.
The Convention, by resolution dctermln-
ed to take the vote 1T o'clock. When that
hour arrived, the time was extended fifteen
minutes to allow Mr.. Douglas 70 speak. -
The time has not been extended, and cali
for the question.
The calls Of question, order ETC.,
were yociferously called.
Mr. Claybrook appealed II the Conven-
ton to hear Mr. lIaryie. L"No-Ao-
question
Gen. Chapman begged tie Convention 70
hear the gentleman. "Ao-No-cail tie
roll
Gen. Cox, Of Chesterfield, moved ~ al
iournment. The confusion IS dlsgracciuI
to the Democracy, and move We adjourn
till morning.
The question was put ~ the President,
and decided in the negative.
The confusion increased to such an extent
that no one could hear those nearest "a him.
Mr. Gordon again appealed 70 the Conycn-
ton to hear him Mr. Ciaybrook joined u thc
appeal and after continuance 81 distur-
Dances until the Sh0uters" seemed ID have
worn themselves out, order was partially
restored, and.
Mr. L. Il. Iaryic obtained the floor, lie
opposed the resolution AMI should not re-
gard it, if il were passed Applause lie
caIlnd mon he DELEGATES Il meet after the
od ;, II tb9 Convention !, udopt
some Inc "a nol;cv H. which thry should be
governed. Applause.
Mr. YIN Gordon.-Ihe threat of the cen
tlpman passes ~ a. the idle wind. n Mr.
Hunter Gets the nomination. tie friends IF
Mr. Wise will cordially support him, and
that Gallant tribune &c The nenpIn will him
soIf n oII ~ con - socnra his election
ICroat a,,,Ianso
Tbn npast;nn yo. than called for and The
n ~ auV ramoir" NJ 49, '''''
'0,'l a ~ .1'v -oor5ej II. raso,pt;,, IL
odd;nr I'M HAT tbat M Democracy If Virginia
r nIoIme +nss Nv, = - earnest and cordial
snnnort &c M nominee II he Charleston
Cnnron,;or
H.. i Thonos Doas uot that amend
mont r,odra tLo Convention Il IN, supnort
IN cn,ta .I,s H., IN M yora ~. II
= G l1o"S-"' ~, ra,,in,;,n Amend ;t.,tn',,v
III oi', ~ .r w. ' na,,",nnt !,
Sc "a, 80 Gha",,,an a,.ra, n the amend
oat o.
tn Tbo oInandn,ant wos . altered as Il read
..ony Good and rrne Democrat
Mr. seldom Then YOU sav YOU will not
sunno %, Douglas i that YOUR position
\ l"SoS--nn-. be,r "A,
III i ,I"rn,an u, Il favor II Wise hut