Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-18

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Quiet being partially restored, Mr.. Jack
son proceeded. have never known Dem
ocratic Convention in which similar reso-
luton to that offered BY Mr.. Stovall was
not adopted.
Mr. A. NJ. Kelley, of Petersburg, by con-
sent of Mr.. Jackson, read a similar resolu-
ton, which was adopted by the Convention
of 1856. Cries Of that's IT." question
etc, and confusion.
Mr.. Jackson, proceeded.-lle was never
known to depart from the rules oil decorum
II private or in public and should not do 80
here. lie was regularly accredited to this
Convention, and had a right to be heard upon
this floor The resolution, therefore, did
not effect him, but rs Il Democrat, he was
prepared to counsel with Democrats from
every county in the State, and thought that
this Convention need not fear to adopt 4 res
oution which had been adopted by every
Convention that preceded it. Applause.
A Member i move the previous question
Mr.. .Jackson-Ihe mover shows his ig-
norance OF parliamentary law, BY moving
the previous question when a gentleman
has the floor
The Member-I supposed the gentleman
had concluded when | made the motion.
Excited | do not intend To be insultcd
upon this floor.
Mr.. Jackson.-As the gentleman was
laborn. under i misrepresentation, with
draw my remarks. Sensation.
Mr.. jackson, continued - have attended
many Conventions, in al Of which similar
resolutions to the enc under consideration
were adopted | don't know who Col. Sto-
vail is in favor 81, nor do ! know the prefer
ence Of Mr.. Garnett.
Mr. Stovall.-l am for the Democracy
and not for any man. Applause.
Mr.. JackSon.-And ! am in favor % the
time-honorcd usageS otthat party. Cheers.
Loud calls were made for question"
President -Gentleman need not call for
the question. II will be put At the proper
time.
Mr.. Jackson.--l am in favor Of the mo
ton Of Col Stoyal 1t has been adopted
by all Democratic Conventions and never
opposed except BY new corners. Great APP
plauSe.
Col. Garnett.-I rise to point Of order.
NV white hairs have been alluded to and
remarks made about Democracy. COL. y.
said he came from near the birthplace oil
Washington, and had snulfed the mir of
that region noted IN history for its patrio-
tism in times past lie intended @ speak
plainly, and if the gentleman from Wood
should not like what he said, lie knew very
well where he could lie found Sensation.
Mr. Jackson. Colonel Garnet, certainly
knows that did not intend to be personally
offensive to him, and hope he has not 81
understood me.
Col. Gurnett-Then ! viii say ~ more
on that point New corners have been al
luded to here and elsewhere They were
alluded to in the Stanton Convention, when
r. Kidder Meade esq, began 10 call them
out-Goyernor Wise and himself among tie
number when there was such q iutteung
among the wounded pigeons IS was never
seen before. Laughter The arrow went
directly to tile heart Of the deer and no
mora was said Of new corners after that
\ Applause.
Mr. Shackeiord moved the previous ques-
ton.
The call being sustained, the main ques
ton was put and the president decided that
it was carried in til" affirmative.
Mr.. john Seldom demanded q division.
Members insisted upon the Withdrawal 81
the call for division, and the confusion be
came 50 great that Is was impossible u under
stand a word that was SAID
Mr. Fayette Mc3Iuilcn arose to i point of
order, but found it impossible t. proceed be-
cause Of the running debate, in which the
whole house appeared to be engaged.
Mr. Shackleford was appealed 70, t. with
draw the call for the previous question; but
refused to do 50.
Mr.. Seldom insisted upon 4 division.
have the floor, and hope the Secretary Mr.
Chairman and Secretary.
Mr.. Tyler-What 10 you mean, Sin? 90
on
Mr. Seldom - mean what | say, and 81
help me God | intend to 80 on. Cheers
and Kisses
Mr.. Jackson rose toa point oi order.
division had been called for and hequestion
to lay on the table must be decided by
vote Of the counties.
Mr.. kemper Of Madison, obtained tile
stand, and on his appeal Mr. Jackson With
drew his point # order and Mr. Seldom his
motion for division
The question was then taken IL lay the
resolution and amendments On tie table, and
being put to vote, was decided ia the ailirua-
tive
AIr. Kemper appealed to the members to
20 to work, and ID something for The dignity,
decorum and honor II tie Democratic party.
he made i motion, which vas carried III the
affirmative, that the various delegations meet
tonight and recommend suitable persons Is
Electors and sub Electors to the Convention
on tomorrow.
On motion, the Convention took recess
until o'clock T. w.
NIGHT SESSIoN.-The President resumed
the chair at quarter past s o'clock Z w.,
and stated that Mr. Newman, ot Mason, was
entitled to the floor lie said he understood
that several members Of the Legislature had
received letters from their counties, distant
from Richmond, in which meetings had not
been held, requesting them toreprescnt them
on this floor Time-honored usage demand
Ell that they should be admitted t. seats.
lie therefore called up the resolution IN rela-
ton to that subject The question ~ tax
Ing up was put, and the Convention refused
to take up the resolution.
Mr.. Newman then renewed the resolution
III similar form; but this was opposed ii 4
point of order BY Mr.. Bcale, Of Westmore-
land, and the President declined q enter