The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-04-05
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THURSDAY MORNING. APRIL ). 1850.
DeNOCRAT,C CONVENTION,
roR THE
SIXTH NGRESSI0NAL DISTRICT.

SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
The democratic delegates from the city and
counties composing the Sixth Congressional
District. met in Con vcntion at Metropolitan
Hall. Richmond, yesterday, at 12 O'Clock, for
the purpose OF appointing delegates to the
National Convention at Charleston. Not
wi,hstanding the very inclement state of the
weather, and the fact that an election was
going on in the city, there was quite a large
attendance Of delegates and spectators.
The Convention was called 10 order by Col.
p;oh.rd Cooke. on whose motion Col. JNo
M TuYyuIiAN cf GooChland, was elected
temporary chairman.
and the Secretaries OF me Democratic Asso-
cia,ion were chosen Secretaries.
Mr. n Il Waddy OF Louisa, moved tha. q
committee Of one from the city of Richmond
aud each county in the District, be appoln ted
to report a list Of permanent officers. Car
red.
hut heine reminded that the Chairman was
engaged in the selection OF a committee, sus.
pended his remarks
r.rv of,icers. with the addition Of n. b. Hill,
Of Richmond. as Vice President, be retained
AS permanent officers
MI Hin moved that no Vote shouio De Ia
Chorles,on until o'clock L. NJ, as an i'm
nortant election was going on in the city, and
MANY who were anxious TO participate ia 'he
proceedings Of the Convention We're thereby
prevented. .;o ,,.
Mr. Lyons, OF Henrico saiu lie ho'io" =" "s
not in order at this time.
Tho t,hairmain said he was not much of n
Parliame tartan, but il was MS opinion that
the motion was ont of order. On TINS an
n0unceInent there was demonstration OF ap-
Dl.use and some Kisses, which was pointedly
rebuked by Mr.. Nelson, OF Hanover.
A delegate eommenceda q speech, but oesisted,
by request. go
The Chair then announced the Committee
on Permanent Organization as folloWs: IL.
Burns Waddy, of Louisa; Ro. Dabney. ot POW
hatan; Il. T. Nash, of Chesterfield; "A H. Court
new of Henrico; Lawrence Marye, OF klcn-
m0nd CITY: VIM. T. Walker, of Goochland.
While the Committee were absent Tor con-
sulta,ion, Colonel Cooke was called on Tor a
speech. but he declined, saying he had no
speech to make. 1t was now time 10 WORK.
The Committee through their Chairman,
reported the following list of permanent
officers:
Wee PfesidsntS-CoI John NJ. Treviliian, OF
Goochland: Ro A. Mayo, of Henrico; John
Hunter, of Louisa q. w. Dabney, OF Hanover; /;
Col w. w. Hancock, of Chesterfield; " n. w.
Micheau, cf Powhatani l.. w. GiaZeofook, OF
Richmond.
Sscretayi,S-The Democratic Editors of the
city and Secretaries of the Democratic Associ-
alton of Richmond city.
The report having been adopted by the Con-
yentiop. Messrs Hill and Welltord were re-
auested TO conduct the President to the chair
Mr Lyons on taking his scat on the plat
form briefly addressed the Convention, re.
turning thanks for the honor. He had come
as "A working member, and preferred place
III the ranks but, under any clrcumst tances
it was his de termination to do all in his mower
for the safety and honor Of the South: Ht
hoped that all those in attendance would AID
him in preserving order, and promised thai
nothing should be wanting on his part TO per
form the duties he had undertaken.
On motion of Mr.. Nelson, OF Hanover, the
rules of the House OF Delegates We're adopted
rs the rules of order for this body.
The roll of delegates was then called ahC
those in attendance answered to their Eames
Mr. Waddy OF Cioochland, moved that tht
Convention proceed TO appoint aeiegates .'
represent the District in the National Con
yeution at Charleston. The motion was with
drawn it having been suggested that 1t mus
first be decided in what manner the vote:
should be cast.
Mr.. Gordon, of Louisa, offered a resolution
TO the effect Iha: each county and the city
comprising this District, cast the same Not'
that they cast in the last tCIuberratorlal elec
ton.
amendment proposing TO substitute the Pres
iden1ai for the q Gubernatorial election.
Some remarks We're made i'll regard TO Ia
adoption
vote would have. and reference was mace Il
the vote of Puwhatan.
Mr.. Gordon adyoca led his resolutlon-Wa
sorry that Pownatan had ever voted agalns
| the Democracy, and trusted that sne "oui'
never do SO again. He warned the Democra
cy against divisions among themselves, am
| alluded to the strength OF opposition array e'
| against them.
| Mr. Dabuey of Louisa, contended that tn
| vote in the last Gubernatorial election wa
not a fair expOnent Of Democratic senti
| ment.
Some further remarks We're made by MI
| Gordon and by Mr.. Cosby, OF Louisa.
| Col Bayly supported his amendment-re
| ferring to party ueages. No District had ye
adopted the Gubernatoriai vote.
Mr.. Wellfo-d, of Richmond, corrected tn'
| statement: 1t was adopted in the Farmyill
Convention. The speaker reviewed the recel
! history of the party.
| The debate was continued by Mr.. Jones, {
Ches terfeid, and others attempted to get IN
| floor, which was given to Col. Cooke, who sal
| they had come here to work, not 10 max
| speeches. He therefore moved the preViou
| question: .
Cries Of "Question,"" ""Question."
| TIE call for the previous question naVlh
been sustained, the President said the q nestio
| would be upon the amendment proposed b
ihe delegate from Richmond, Col Baylyi an
being put, was adopted by a large majority.
| The resolution, as amended, was then passe
| Mr. Parker. of Henrico, moved that the Cor
| yention now proceed to appoint delegates
the Charleston Convention.
The CHAIR was about to order scale vo'
| on this motion, but at the suggest tlon o1 dei'
gates. determined to take it rtra roee, ana
was adopted.
Col. Cocke, of Powhatan, said he had
pleasant duty to perform. he desired
bring forward the name OF gentleman ".
to the South and true to Democratic prime
| pIps-a modest vet firm man, whose nan
was we'll known. He nominated WALTER
LEAKE, of the county OF Goochlaho.
Democrat could doubt, if the delegated pow,
| were en- trusted TO him, that II "ouAu oe u III
and tai thfully performed =,
Mr. Jones' Of Chesterfield, reminded u
gentleman that he had already advanced u
sentiment" Work, not Words"-ahu tneI
fore. without making speech, ne nominate
JEREMIAH HoBBs, of the county OF Cheste
field He hoped both would be chosen;
Mr. Ford. Of Gocchland, advocated the al
pointment Of Mr.. Leake. The delegates iIo
his county were emphatically instructed
| sustain the principles advocated py M
I,eake. Their first choice, and he beiieveo u
first choice Of this Convention, was HEM
A. WISE Their next choice was HUNTER.
They willsustain the nominee OF 'hc oon'e'
ton. so...,
| MIR. W. II. Lyons, OF Richmond, adVocat'
the choice of MIR. Hobbs. He thought such
| COMPLIMENT due the Democracy OF Cheste
field, and he seconded the homina'ioA WI
Mr. John S. Caskic, of Richmond. nom
| mated JAS A. SEDDON, OF the county o1 Gooc
land; on whom he passed a n4en eulogiun.
| Mr.. Seddon served them we'll In Cinclnna
and he thought him the proper man 70 repr
sent the Metropolitan District OF virginia
| Charleston. ss 4,
DR.. Walker. OF Goochland, seconded u
| nominate tion of Mr.. Seldom. There was iar
hodv Of men in his county who would
proud to have him again for q sAndaIo neare
lie had rescued the banner which traiied
the hands of Mr.. Leake.
Col. Cooke took exceptions to this remar
II the banner was permitted to traiI, II w
not the fault OF him who bore II.