Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-17
pongIas virginia.

We publish the proceedings Of Douglas meeting in
Prince George Thursday last from which it will be
seen that large delegation has been appointed to the
stanton Convention, on the 10th Of August.
We 6nd in the WarreniOn Whig of Saturday, the
following in regard to Douglas strength in Fauquer:
"The Douglas men in Fauquer are by no means few
or contemplate in point OF talent In Warrenon some
of the Oldest and trusted Democratic leaders are for
bin. Such men as John q. Beckham, Joseph Homer,
William H. Gaines Wm. d. Scott and Geo. w. Jackson,
viii make themselves felt election day in manner
that viii tell. They believe the Little Clint 10 be the
regular nominee OF the party and will stick to him through
veal or woe"
The Fincasle Democrat Of Friday assures Us "that
many whose opportunities for knowing are equal to Il
best say that Botstouri, now in favor of Douglas" 1t
i, well known that Bote,ourt is a strong Democratic
county. We observe that Messrs. W. A. Glasgow and
PIG Breckenridge (snsuan of the Secession eondidate)
took the Douglas side in the meeting in Boetourt last
Monday and sustained it with great deal Of ability
And ROW is the time for old friend Word, editor of
the Frcastle Democrat to make his mark a bold and
successful editor by faithfully adherirg to his own cor
victoas Of right, and supporting Douglas "A little
more grape" from the Douglas organs in Virginia will
pat the Yancey- Breekiaridge to immediate fight
In Rockbridge county, the home of Gov. Le,cher, q
large majority Of the Democracy in favor OF Douglas
as we learn from tao Lexington Star, which says;
Monday last being Court day, a gOodiy number of
the soyeresus Of The county in town. aud far
We could ,,her public sentiment are satisfied that
large i0rity OF the people Of this county are ia IA
vo- OF Douglas aud Johnson the nominees Of the regu
llrly organized Democratic convention"
We clip the iolosing also, from the last number of
the Star;
p. a. f.F.,-r d, I-,TJ, St,r.
We much pleased to that you have hos;ed the
nominees Of The National Democratic Convention
DOUGLAS aud JOHNSON. The only hope of the De-
mccra,c party stand hy the Regular organization,
sglinst all Boilers and Seccders. WE YET HAVE
HOPES Of sustaining tie principle Of the Great Demo-
cratic party We will a; least have the proud consola
ton OF kuOsing If defeated that have done our duty
MANY OLD LINE DEMOCRATS.
From e number Of other cOuaties we hear tina. the
friends Of Douglas very strong, and will be represent
cd in fall force at stanton on the lCsh Of August
By the way, and in conclusion, TepuLsh, for the
benefit Of the Douglas in Virginia. the following cell
Cor Convention OF the Regular Democracy of the State
Issued BY General Hartman uuder the authority vested in
him by the Regular National Democratic Committee
Ac ing under the authority lately vested in me BY the
National Democratic Executive Committee earnestly
request those Democrats throughout the State no
fyor Of the election Of stephen A Douglas and ersche
v Johnson the regular nominees Of said party 10 send
delegates 10 the Convention aud HAS Meeting 10 be held
40 Sauuton on the 10th Of August next for the purpose
u framing electoral ticket and transac'iug such other
business As the ckgcucirs OF the ease may require
JOHN a. HARHAN,
National Committeeman fog Virginia.
We hear from reliable authority that steps are being
tken to insure large and enthusiastic Convention Of tie
party We doubt not tina: nearly all the counties in tie
State VIII scld delegates.