Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-18

any hope Of compromise, except upon the basis Oh an
abandonment OF dsorganzaon by the disorganlzers:-
Applause and cheers He came here as National De
mocra and so help him God be would never compromise
unless the disorganiEers abandon their atemp to dis
organize the National Democratic party. We are here
pledged to support Douglas and Johnson and to oppose
the Opposition parties Both Bell and Breckenridge are
Onnositon candidates. and Breckenridge is the worst
because he is leagued with the Dsunionss. Applause
After some further remarks by Messrs Irving and VIII
son, the subject was dropped.
DEMOCRATIC GREETING.
On motion of Mr.. Kelley, Of Petersburg the Presl-
dent was authorized to send aelegraphc greeting 70 ne
Democracy of New York and Maryland, assembled IN
Convention to-day informing them that the Democracy
of Virginia organized in the good work oil promo
ting the success of the Democracy of the Union.
THE RICHMOND wHIG
Mr. Wade of Danvile, said that he understood re-
porter for the Richmond Wig was present; and NOV
ed that he be allowed TO take seat upon the platform
member remarked that the reporter had already been
admitted to that privilege, and the motion was with
drawn.
VARIOUS MOTIONS, ETC.
Mr. Barbour announced that Hon. d. McRae, oil NJ ",
was in town. and moved that he be invited to take seat
and participate in the deliberations of the convention
telegram from Harrisburg read, announcing the
formation Of "strRghtout Douglas ticket in Pennyl-
yauia. The announcement received with applause.
The President announced the committee to prepare an
address, viz Ro r. Collier Petersburg Geo. w. Brent,
Alexandria D. Wade, Danve; J. B. Stoval, Halifax;
s H MoAitt Rockingham Jas. II. Cox, Chesterfield; A
NJ Kelley Petersburg; j. b. Dorman, Rockoridge; D.
II. Hoge, Montgomery; ]. NJ. Higgins, Monongalia b.
NJ Dewitt Richmond; Geo. w. Rust, Pages James h.
Wilson, Isle of Wight; A. NJ. Barbour, Jefferson and +.
Smith, Marion.
N. Stova, Of Halifax, offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Pesolred That committee Of fifteen be appointed for
the purpose Of reporting electoral ticket and oil re-
porting measures for the general organization Of the
party.
DR.. Moftt offered the following as supplemental res
Resoiped That the delegates from the different electo-
raj districts be requested to recommend the names OF
suitable persons for electors to the committee on general
organization and that the committee be authorized to
recommend electors in any districts which may not be
represented in the convention.
THE QUESTION OF COMPROMISE.
Mr. Stuart of Doddrdge opposed the adoption oil this
resolution in speech OF some length de said that the
Democracy of his county were all united and that there
is not Breckenridge in the county But they did
not worship at the shrine Of any He was sorry to
hear from members Of this convention that they had no
compromise to offer.
Mr.. Collier nterposed, with the remark that he
dsncned to protracted session Of the Convention,
but willing to proong it to make any compromise
which would lead TO the election OF Douglas and the
perpetuity of the Union tAppause.)
Mr. Stuart replied that he wished to reard the pro-
ceedings Of this body until it could be seen whether
compromise could be effected or not lie was IN favor
OF holding out the olive branch.
Mr. Humphrey, of Richmond, raised point Of order,
which we did not hear II overrued by the Presi-
dent
Mr. Stuart said that a msjorityof the Democrats in
Richie Gilmer Wood and other Northwestern counties
were in favor OF Breckenridge not from principle, but
from policy because the press of Virginia had espoused
the cause Of Breckenridge, and the impression had gone
abroad that vote for Douglas would be equal to vote
for Bell If no compromise is Effected that little party in
DOddridge for Douglas will support Breckinridge-
not from principle, but Tor policy.
Mr. Collier said that he willing to consider fair
for compromise, but did not see any basis
upon which fair aud honorable compromise could be
effected.
Mr. Stuart was proceeding to reply to Mr.. Collier,
when he was interrupted by Mr. Irving with question
OF order which that the gentleman had no right to
discuss a question Of compromise or no compromise
while different question pending.
The President sustained the point OF order, and ln-
formed Mr. Stuart that he must conhne himself 70 the
discussion of the resolution.
Mr. Stuart yielded the floor to Mr.. Wilson, for mo-
ton TO adjourn, which was submitted.
Mr. Irving said that If the gentleman from Doddrdge
intended TO renew his dsorganzng speech tomorrow,
and advocate the offer OF compromise TO the mlse-
able Convention at Charlottesville it would be preerc
bic TO submit to the infection now. He hoped there
FORE that the motion to adjourn would be voted down.
The question was put and the motion was negatiyed
BY an overwhelming majority.
Mr.. Stuart then went upon the platform and resumed
his speech declaring himself in favor of fair compro-
mise with the Breckenridge party.
Mr. Hurley of Richmond, inquired? "What do you
consider fir compromise W
Mr. Stuars reply not distinctly heard by the re-
porter as considerable confusion prevailed, but the
speaker was understood saying that the Democracy oil
Doddridge didn't know what fair compromise would
be- The remark excited general merriment. Mr. s.
closed BY saying that the Democracy OF the North
west will rally Douglas il compromise ticket is pre-
sented otherwise they will support Breckenridge for
policy
Mr. Msii,t's resolution was then adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Dorman, it resolved that COM
mittee of fifteen be appointed TO prepare resolutions
Mr. Randolph Of Frederick, read telegraphic greet
ing from a Convention OF national Democrats in Ken
lucky held at Louisville the 18th inst, asking the
mother Commonwealth to emulate the example Of the
daughter aud expressing the hope that in November,
mother and daughter may unite in maintaining the Union
and celebrating its triumph.
A committee to send response was appointed, and
then on notion the Convention adjourned until eight
o'clock, p. NJ