Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-07-03

,9sh pis:ris;-TIoMAs n. ISBELL, Q: Jefferson:
lin pis;rict-wILLIAM II. HARTMAN. OF Augusta.
l9,h pistrict-A. A. CHAPMAN. OF Monsoc.
l$:h ~pi.,ric;-lSAAC b. DUNN.
iliH ~nistric;-JAMEs G. NEWMAN, Of kanawha.
18Th Dis;r!c,-ZEDEKIAH klDWEL OF Marion.
ySome few Of the electors above named. for private rea.
sons. have declined TO ACT, but their vacancies have not
We, bccn G,lcd by the STATE Executive Committed
Col. Henry L. hopkins.
We chccrfully give place to the card OF our
friend Col. II. L. Hopkins, defining his position.
We always regret to differ from him-but his
argument has not in tho least shaken our con-
viction that VIC were perfectly right in heading
the Breckenridge and Lane ticket as the rcsu'
lar National Democratic ticket. That the Con-
~:ontion, which nominated Douglas, lost all its
character Of nationality, is made evident by
the fact that in refusing to admit delegations
regularly appointed by the authorized Con-
ren,ions of the Democratic majoritleS IN The
Southern States, and in shutting out principals
and admitting altcrnatcs, it clearly violated
right and every party 9Sagc oil the De-
Inocracv. The Convention. that assembled Ill
the Hall Of the Maryland Institute at Balti-
more, was the regular organization, because it
was composed Of regularly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
from States known to DC Democratic and re-
presenting the principles Of the Democratic
party. Moreover, the action Of that ConTcn-
ton has been approved by the Democratic
Senators and Representatives from Virginia in
Congress, by Il large minority OF the Demo-
cratic press of the State, and undoubtedly by
an immense majority Of the Democracy OF \ II
GINA, as we daily and hourly receive the most
enthusiastic outpouring Of popular sentiment.
We cannot see what element is wanting to
make it the regular Democratic organization.
Col, HOPKINS must admit that Daniel s. Dick
inson is 4 sound Democrat, faithful! to tho re-
g~ularity and usages Of the party; that distin-
guished gentleman fully ~just!ics the assem-
bling Of that Convention, as appears from
the following extract fsom . letter from
him, which we find in INC Albany Evening
Standard:
ErSGuAxgToH, y. T., juno 18th, 1850.
Greatly fear an unw;Sc, and If successful, y
fatal effort to resist the return Of the with
drawing delegations. So FIR from resisting the
return Of these delegations, they should be
welcomed to the floor Of thc Convention and
70 their seats, amidst ever: demonstration Of
applause known TO a popular assembly.
Their ~reicctio. would break up the Conycn-
,ion-brcak up the Democratic party, and he a
great entering wedge sor disruption and dis
union.
II the Convention reject those delegates, !
hope my friends will 20 with ;hc rejected
shall 60 with them, if | go alone!
But, however differently VIC may regard the
doings of the two Conventions at Baltimore,
we trust that Col. Hopkins and ourselves will
be found working together to produce the
harmonious and united action Of the Dclnoc-
racv Of Virginia in the present important
crisis. We cannot doubt that !lc State Con-
vention will lay down some programme by
which the Democracy Of Virginia may be saved
from defeat, and we confidently hope to see
Col. Hopkins and the Enquirer standing
together in carrying out the recommendations
OF that body.
EDr tie EnoWirar
PETERSBURG, June %, 1860.
conference.-the your se;ni-Sceklv issue of
this morning ! find the following announce
ncrt:
".Natioaal Democratic Ticket.
For President Of the United States.
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE. Of Kentucky.
For Nicc.PrcS!dent Of Tie United States.
GENL JOSEPH LANE, oil Oregon"
And underneath YOU publish the names Of tie
Electors composing the National Democratic
Ticket" AS my name appears in that conncc-
ton amongst them. silence would imply my
Gc9uiesccncc in the announcement, and SO pro-
ducc u wrong Impression. ] deem it due to the
friends Of these distinguished candidates, there.
fore, to define my position, prompt: and cali
didlv. | was appointed the Elector of the
Second Electoral District, to support the nomi-
necs, as | understand it, Of the National Demo.
cratic Convention, rtgHfariY assembled accord
ing TO the HSdgts Of the Democratic party.
cannot regard the Secession ConreationH that
nominated MeSSrs. Breckenridge and Lane, rs Il
regular Democratic Convention, any more than
| would regard 4 fragment Of the two Houses
Of our Legislature seeding from the regular
bodies, and organizing thc.rsclyc ctsc'chCrG to
pass laws, Il regular LcqiS}GtWTc.
If should hc told the Constitution Of the
State requires u majority CT each House To form
Z quorum for business, 50, | reply. the princi.
PIES anu HSdJtS OF democracy tt'S r6hS;itHtiDH |
comedies to the ~mGjori;y the right to rule in
conventions Nor can | comprehend how it is
that such 4 convention rs atrcr h,,forc u~>eD,.
bisd in all the history of our national Convcn-
tons, can claim usage or even precedent for its
validity. On the contrary, regarding Stephen
4. Douglas as the regular nominee Of the re-
Jwlar Democratic National Convention, | shall
support his nomination most willingly and COR
daily, not only on that ground. hui because Of
his lifelong Democracy, his ripe experience.
his great abilities, and the large amount Of
valuable public services he has rendered his
country. Indeed, since Gov. Wise Withdrew.
he has been NY choicc for the Presidency.
1t is my pride that have always been with
my party, in its dsrtntSa rs we'll as lis ~tri,nwphx.
And now, that its difficulties and dangers are
greater than ever, | mean TO cyince my dcvo.
ton to its principles and its integrity by the
best services | can render il, whether be with
. majority or 4 majority in the end. | dislike
to differ with my friends, and especially with
you, Mcssrs. Editors. but the path of duty is
plain before me, and | must pursue it firmly.
Ever truly yours,
II. l.. HOPKINS.
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