Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-12-13

and her honor, and that, in short, he was pre-.
pared to mako any sacrifice in that dircc-
ton.
hope it will be the pleasure of the Conven-
| tion to confer this position upon him.
Mr.. CnAMBLIss.-l concur most heartily with
| all the Communications that have beon given to
Judge Camden; but I beg leave to say that
there is more important position 10 which
| think Judge Camden ought to be appointed.
1t is certain that the number now composing
tho Advisory Council Of the Governor is too
small. They want an additional number in
order 10 perform efficiently the duties which
| dcvolve upon them; and if Judge Camden
should not be elected to the position for which
he is nominated, and Mr. Russell should a
move will be made for the purpose OF increas-
ing the Advisory Council, and thus creating a
position for which Judge Camden il peculiarly
titted lie is, understand, the choice of the
Advisory Council itself, as well as of this
body, SO that he will be sure Of an appoint
rnent in any event.
1t will be proposed 10 increase that Council
by the addition Of two members, one Of whom
will come from the extreme East aud Judge
Camden from the Northwest
therefore submit to tho friends Of Judge
Camden whether it would not be better and
more advisable to place him in the Advisory
| Council rather than send him as representa-
tive to the Congress Of the Confederate States !?
think it would; md, so believing and with u
vicw to cast mi vote for the Judge for that po-
sition, shall now SO for Mr.. Russell.
| throw out these suggestions to the friends
oi Judge Camden, trusting that they will see
the wisdom Of carrying them out.
Mr. DoRMAN-I have made up my mind to
vote for Judge Camden for this Office. / have
known Tim, and known bis popularity, and
have determined my vote upon the general
consideration that it would have n most impor
tant effect upon the people Of Northwestern
Virginia / think that this is what We ough.
now to consider. We should certainly vote for
the Han whose election would carry most in
huence In that view Of the case, thought
.jucsv Cander was the prorer man. But it
may bc veil 10 consider the suggestion OF the
gentleman from Greepcsvlle (sir. CuAMRLlss:)
ard ,rlth :: view 10 Afford an opportunity to do
50, | move we take recess.
Mr. RASooLru.--l have an ordinance which
intend to ci.cr with q view TO increase the
Advisory Council TO five, and creating the
Lieutenant. gy uilicio one Of That number.
| II The ordinance shall pass, the two addi-
tional members can be chosen frou the cX-
srcme ends ol the State-Say Judge Camden
from the Northwest and the Lieut.. Governor
| from the extreme East.
Mr. WuSoN.-1 do net consent to take the
liberty oi Withdrawing Judge Ca!udens name.
| heard that the purpose Of increasing the .id-
vsory Council was 10 create position for Mr..
! Russell.
| Mr. IAYMoND.-I nominated Judge Camden,
and do not feel willing to withdraw his namc
unless his friends desire it to be done.
admit that Judge Camden is peculiarly
! fitted to serve as member Of the Advisory
| Couucil; but there are others in the Northwest
who can act in that capacity besides Judge Cam
den regard him as bclng peculiarly Tilted
for the position to which be has been nonl--
mated, and presented his name in connection
wilh it after consulting gentlemen from the
Northwest who are perfectly familiar with the
| Judges qualifications
Judge Camden is true Southern man, and
so esteemed by all who know him, and Ec!d
| that no man is more competent 10 do what is
necessary for the maintainaacc Of Southern
interests than ne is, and mono more wiling to
act with that view. | do not feel at liberty to
withdraw his name, and | hope it will be the
| pleasure cf the Convention 10 elect him to
this position.
Mr.. HALL, Of Wctzel. Il withdraw tue naIuc
OF Mr.. Oldham.
The .oll VAS then called, as between Judge
| Camden and Mr.. Russell, who were the only
| two in nomination, and resulted-ior Gideon
| D. Camden As, for Hon. g. W. Russell las
follows:
| ForMro W. Rrs.ELL-Messrs. AT bier, A. NJ Barbour
Jane, Barbour Blakey, Doissesu, Bors Bouldn, Boyd
rucs. Cabrli Cecil, Chambllss, Chapman CoImsn. Conn
Echols Flournov Garland, Gregory John Goode, L. D
Halt Haryir, Holconbe, Ishei, kiIby, msrye, Miller
Montague. Mcrr,, Mcrton Moore, Neble Preston, Heo
w. Randolph. Richardson, sesWe!i, shsrey, s,inston
Slaughter speed staples Strange, suherlJ, ThorLi1a
| r. H. Turner Tyler, Mhizihs and "ysVr-9'
Fo. Mr. G,Dsos D. C.noss-sIessr. Aston Bsylo-, Blow
Branch Brent Campbell, Cape1oo, Carter, T. y Conrad
jaime. H. Cox, Cch-r, Deskin,, Dornan Dulsuy, Early
forbv. French Gillespie, Grsvely Goggn, Cyrus B. Hail.
SON, P. c. Johnston, Lawson, L=ske, Lewis, McComas,
Ma:farand James Marshall slol-tt, Nelson Pugh, Rve,
Robert Scott Sss SenD, T,soS sonSS Msssl spaISss
son, Woods naa john Jaausy (Presldunp-&5
Judge Camden having received a msjor;ty
| o. al tne votes cast, was dclared duly elected.
The PREsIDBSr-I beg leave TO submit the
following communication from tue Governor OF
! the Commonwealth:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
April 29th, 1861.
! Gentlemen Of the Conrention
In obedience to an ordinance passed April
G7th, 1861, requiring all appointments OF CHI.
GERS heretofore made by the Governor and
Council, or which shall hereafter be made,
above the rank Of Lieut.. Colonel, to he sent in
to the Convention for confirmation, ! submit
the following appointments:
Walter Gwyn, Maj Gen. of Volunteers, ap-
pointed April Goth, 1861.
Joseph C. Johnston, Maj. Gen. Of ProVi-
sional Army, April 95th, 1861.
Philip ST. George Cooke, Brig. Gen. Pro-
v;sonal Army, April 2lst, 1861.
Daniel Rugges, Brig. Gen. Provisional Ar
NV, April 22d, 1851.
John B. Magruder, Colonel Provisional! Ar
ny, April 25th, 1861.
James T. Preston, Colonel Provisional Ar
my, April 25th, 1861.
Robt S. Garnett, Col Adj't. Gen. Provision
al Army, April 18th, 1861.
John B. Baldwin, Col. lrsp. Gen. Provision
al Army, April Dist, 1861.
Wm. Glhan, Col Insp. Gen. Provisional
Army, April 23d, 1861.
Chas. Bell Gibson, Col. Surgeon General
Provisional Army, April Goth, 1851.
Respectfully,
JoHH LETcnsR
Mr. FLovRxoY-I movc to lay that coumu
nlcation on the table.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr. Sco1T, Of Fauquier.-Tho appointment
Of Judge Camden to the position OF represea-
tative to the Congress of the Confederate
States, makes it necessary to relieve him from
tho provision of the Constitution which would
Otherwise vacatc his judgcship.
The other day when Judge Allen WIS ap.
pointed to the Advisory Council, the proviso
then adopted only related TO that particular
office; but here is an ordinance now in general
form which will apply to any case, and super
sede the necessity Of any other ordinance
touching the question.
'Be it ordained by the people Of Virginia
in Convention assembled, That the acceptance
| Of nny anlnintment Of nnbiic trust created BY