Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-24


D. T. II Fisher OF FAuquier, moved that commit
tee be appointed 90 wait upon Hon. JnO. ~ Bolts aud
request him address the Convention at - o'clock
T. NJ. The motion was agreed to-sOme twenty Or thir-
a. voices responding la the negative. general buzz OF
conversation peryaleG the Hal! Tor one or two minutes
Mr. Green Pey,0n of Albenarlc then moved that "a
committee of three be appointed TO invite Hon. \ H. H.
Suar. 20 address, .ae Convention 40 10 o'clock Friday
morning. This motion was aLO agreed Tome or two
persons voting "uO'
Tile P-esidrn. appointed the following committees.
10 -1f upon Hr Bots-Nc,srs. T. II. Fisher of Fau-
guisr D. T. Bsbie Of Norfolk, and Narmldukc johnson,
OF Richmond.
Albeulr, Wm. Martin of Henry, aud II. ". Thomas
Of Fairfax.
Mr. Thomas offered the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted
Rs,aIr.{ That the Wings Of Virginia cordially invite
Me,srs Dodge and Bennger delegates appointed by the
constitutional Union Committee OF New York, 10
take seats u the Convention and that they be slriel
AS the guests Of the Convention
The President designated Messrs. Thomas, F,ournoy
sud R.drway as tue committee under this resolution.
Mr. s Med Reid, Of Rockbrdge, presented ihc fol
lowing report from the delegates representing the l;h
District,
Rs,ol,.I unanimously, That the delegation in the
Convention seutiug the th electoral district
Ie,t Samuel Mcdowell Moore, OF E0ckbri3se as their
choice for presidential elsc,or in the ensuing election
Nr Moore rose and said that he would seize this OPP
portuntv 10 declare tie that he had bad in view
from the first. lie then referred 20 remark made by
the gentleman from Buckingham, that he now cousid-
cred him VI sound the question Of slavery. II the
ladies would excuse him for swearing, he would say by
Cd there never vas a time when he was not sound
r5ou every subject Mr. ". clos DIS IN .rl,s 10y stating
fllt f had determined not accept tine honor which
the delegation from hi, D.lrc had conferred upon him.
APPLAUSE
purpose than TO usiauate tdIt lhe gentleman had been
uus0uud.
Nj. Kennedy Of jefferson, suggested that the thanks
of the Whir party we're due Mr. Moore for the
be- had taken he believed Mr. NJ. TO be sound
Nr Moore said Jhat any discussion with him upon that
subject could be had out OF doors.
Nr Wickham from the 6th Electoral District report;
Cd the names of LjtteJou Tazewe as District eector
MtrmaIuke Joau,souas Senatorial eecor for Richmond
and Thos j. Evans, for city eec;or-
EXAMINATIONS were then exchanged by Mes'rs. kenne-
dy and Moore a uiscoucepuOn OF remark made by the
latter having arisen alter which
Mr. Rl.bie offered the following resolution
Where's the want Of a thorough and oIsctual organ
iztou ot the Opposition party OF virginia Tor the pur-
rss of more efficient CauvGSs-thc more periec, and
orrrat l..trbutiou of documeuts-the better encou-
rsrcnt of our party journals and for the ful exhibit
lion OF our marty strength the day Of election has
been great If not q main, cause OF our defeat IN
former contests; therefore,
E.s5lssd That the President OF this Convention be
requested 10 appoint special committee Of five on Or
ranizatou who shall draw up plan for the more cont
ue-e and efficient organization Of the OppoSiuon party
of Virginia which shall be presented TO the State E1ec-
uye Committee Tor It's approval or rejection
Mr. Logan moved that the resolution be amended so
as 20 require the committee TO report 10 the convention.
Rejected.
Nr. Kennedy moved 10 lay the resolution upon the
table This motion rejected, and the resolution
adopted with only two dissenting voices.
NJ Tazewell of Richmond declined the appointment
Of District eecor for the 9th district the acceptance
tf, cam
professional business. He proclaimed himself 10 oe as
ardent Whig De ever was, aud he expected 10 ae
one (AppauSeJ
Mr. Wichham moved a recommitment OF the report
from the 6,h District Agreed to.
member gave notice that the delegates rom Cno
18th District would meet az the Exchange Hotel this tr-
day morning, At 9 o'clock.
The President appointed the following committee IN
pursuance Of Mr. Bisbie's resolutions u. l. B'Soe' oil
Norfolk: John c. Shields Richmond; A l. Cdper'on,
Monroe; VIM. Martin, Henry; and W. T. "ieSh"n'
Hanover
In responses to calls made upon them, Gessrs. W. r.
Staples OF Montgomery aud Ro. Rdsway, addressed 'n'
Convention. =,
The President then introduced to the Convention, Hr
Dodge Of New York who delivered an eloquent adureS
which we will endeavor to publish in full in Monday pa
per His closing sentiments were received Win most
enthusiastic demonstration Of cheering
Mr. l. II. Chandler, of Norfolk, then addressed inc
Convention, in response to general cali -
The resolutions aud greeting adopted by the Ne" Or
Whg Committee we're then read after which, on motion,
the Convention took recess until O'Clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention was called to order a. o'clock. .
Il was announced that Hon. John NJ Bots IN ooedi-
en.e 10 the invitation Of the convention would address
them At 81 o'clock During the interval Mr. GilmeF, oil
Al5emarle and Nr. Tazewell Of Richmond CITY, eh'ei-
TAI led the audience with brief and humorous addresses
NJ Bolts then entered the Hail. and appearing upon
the platform was greeted with enthusiast tic aud pro-
longed cheering. He addressed the Convention IN
speech Of hours length-any further notice Of Whi
We are compelled 70 defer,