The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-01-30
LOCAL MATTERS.


Church on Monday night, in response TO the
notice, which appeared in the pa
pers of the day
=" The citizens of Richmond, who in favor of
resistance to Black Republican rule and aggres-
sion and in favor oil prompt and decided action on
the part OF Virginia in regard to the present crisis
Wilt hold meeting al the African Church, on
this monday evening, at y clock, for the pnr.
pose of nominating candidates to represent the
city in the approaching state convention.
The meeting was called to order by Mr.
Henry L. Brooke, on whose motion Mr.. DAVID
l. BURR was elected presiding officer On TAX
ing the chair. Mr.. Burr made brief address.
After reading the call for the meeting, he said
he came. like others, in response to IT, with no
further information as to what was conte1n- /
plated He believed that the only course Tor
the South to pursue was to act with f1rmness
and unanilnity. He denounced coercion, which |
would put an end to all hope of a reconstruc-
tion OF the Union, and of its preservation rs |
it was framed by our fathers. The necessity |
of good order in the proceedings was urged, |
through the influence OF which alone the pro- |
per weight and dignity could be given to pri- !
mary assemblage of the people.
On motion of Mr.. Brooke, Messrs. John |
Purcell, Thomas w. McCance, Thomas IL. !
Wynne and James Alfred Jones were elected |
Vice Presidents.
On motion of Mr.. Todd, Mr.. j ohm Bell Big
ger was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. VIM +. Watson moved that Messrs
Q. j. Wise, VIM. Old, Jr., and Robert Ridg-
way he also appointed Secretaries; but much
noisy opposition being manifested, he with
drew the motion.
Mr. John NJ Patton said he understood the
| object of the meeting was TO nominate men
| who were prepared to say Oh the floor of the
| Convention that Virginia should withdraw
| from the Confederacy before the 4th of March,
| unless satisfactory guarantees We're speedily
| given for the protection of Southern rights
| (Applause) 1t was expected that those who
| We're opposed to such action would not par
| ticipate in the proceedings. Mr.. Patton al
| luded to the remark of Wendell Phillips IN
Bos ton, that poor old Virginia had gone
| under-there was nothing left OF her but oub-
| bles." For this reflection upon the inactivity
| of Virginia i'll this crisis we We're indebted 10
| the LEGISLATURE aud he hoped to God that
| body had miSrepresente ted the sentiments OF
| the people. (Cheers.) After some further
remarks Mr.. Patton introduced the follow
| ing resolutions:
vote by ballot for candidates to represent the city
| of Richmond IN the approaching Convention;
| Resolved, That the nominations be made IN
Resolved, That after the first ballot all the
| nominees be dropped except the six highest and
afterwards, at each successive paliot, the canal
date having the lowest vote shall be dropped
Resolved, That until the number of candidates
to which Richmond is entitled shall be nomina-
ted; there shall be no speeches.
Mr.. Watson hoped the last resolution would
be dropped. (Cres of 'sOh, no.'') He desired
to counteract the influence intended to be exer-
csed over the foreign vote by the card of Mr..
Bolts Kisses and cheers)-to present to the
| foreign voters Il Constitutional view OF the
case, that they might not be influenced by spe-
cious or plausible argument-(cries OF " take
the stand ~ sit down - ''go on,'')
| Mr.. Watson then mounted the platform, and
| attempted to proceed, but every mention of
| Mr.. Bolts name raised such tempest that
he consented to postpone hls remarks until
after the business of the meeting had been DIS
posed of.
The resolutions were then adopted by acela-
ma ton, and the Chairman called for nomina-
tions.
Mr.. White nominated GEORGE w RAN
DoLPH.
, Mr. George D. Woottou nominated JOHN M
PATTON.
(The sound of Mr.. Wootton's voice occa-
stoned loud shouts from the galleries, but he
manfully insisted upon his rlghts.)
Mr.. VIM. A. Jinkins nominated JoHN 0. STE
GER
MFR. H L. Brooke nominated DAVID l. BURR,
but Mr.. Burr at once declined
l Mr.. J. IL. Chamberlayne nominated j RAN
poLPH TUCKER.
f At this stage of the proceedings, row oc-
g | CURED in the eastern part of the house, but
S the Chairman finally succeeded in restoring
3, | order.
MIR. Eddins nominated GEO. W. MuSFoRD.
e Mr.. Edgar Macon moved that the meeting
e | adjourn. tShouts of ''Noi noH)
8 Mr. Brooke nominated =. r. GRATTAN.
f The row here broke ont afresh and there
were symptoms of a determination TO elec
: those who We're prominent in disturbing th'
# proceedings. Mr.. Monteiro made several at
: tempts to deliver a harargue, but was finall,
y prevailed on to keep quiet.
Mr.. John thompson Brown moved tina
e twelve tellers be appointed. Adopted
j. The Chairman appealed to outsiders to pre-
If serve order. 1t was shame that the peOpl
l. could not hold a primary meeting without be
ing subjected 10 constant Interruptions. Gap
is plause.)
l. Mr. Thos H. Wynne seconded the nomina
= tion of Mr.. Munford, and read a letter from
l. that gen tleman in answer TO Il call made upo
him through the Enquirer, expressing firr
+. devotion to the South in this crisis, and con
ID senting TO the use of his name. W hile wlllln
d 10 accept guarantees from the North, he Woult
n | fhnyy1 ,,tS lIyy ntn
lie ginia to take her place by the side OF the sc
I, ceding States
|. Mr.. VIM. b. Smith nominated WM. H
CT MACFARLAND.
TX Mr. @. B. Luck nominated JOHN M PATTo,
IN The Chair.-Mr. Patton is already in nom
re nation.
s. Mr.. Rawlings nominated JAMES r. CRE'
US SHAW.
n Somebody nominated MARMADUKE JoHXso!
r. Mr.. John Purcell said he hoped it would
II unders TODD that all nominees must abide
the decision of the meeting. He asked II II
0y gentleman who nomina ted Mr.. J ohnson cou
tie answer for him.
t. Some one shouted, johnson is here-l
him answer for himself lCheers al
ne | hisses.)
he Mr. johnson arose, and the confusion sti
en- | prevailing, the Chairman said he would Vi
AN cate his place if order was not preserved. i
H. | appealed to the meeting to listen TO Mr. Joh
ND son.
on Mr.. Johnson said he did not come there
- speak, nor did he intend to make speech b
II he thought II any one Wlsned 10 speak
"a ought TO be heard,
lie. (Here there was another boisterous interru
~. ton, and officers Seal and Boze were observ
be making their way through the crowd)
cy Mr.. johnson resumed He did not wish
iso see this meeting disturbed. He hoped tn
Oh would be allowed TO do what they proposed
nd 40 Rut having heard his name called n
pe fearing that his silence might be misinterpl
ap ted, he wished to say that he took no part
ast the proceedings. II was known that he wa
II candidate for the Convention, and all he wal
III ed was a fair chance when the time arrived
az He did not consent 10 the use of his name
,or this meeting. ICheers-" That's up'I
lay name was already before the people, and
they preferred any other to represent the
'ss- lie was content.
Messrs THOMAS P. AUGUsr, P. II. AYLE
ER RoBr F. MoRRIss, and JOHN ROBERTSON w
Ed also placed in nomination.
use Mr.. VIM. A. Jinkins wanted to know if
lelr gentleman who nominated Mr. Macfarla
could say whether he would abide by the
PIT | cision of this meeting or not
'un Mr.. X. b. Ward was authorized to wi
ect draw Mr.. Macfarland's name. He was
present, and no one could answer tor him.
The noise was now so great that the Cha
lies man repea ted his purpose 10 vacate. He wo
on not preside over such an assemblage. (Cl
and of don't resign Wen have orderly
MT The Chair-Wen. if yon expect me to =
side Won must preserve order. / cannot dc
ap- hope Richmond will not get a reputation
her over the country for the dsorderly conduc
f, Us her citizens. / ask those who are disturb
| this meeting # they have not respect enol
piii for their city TO allow portion OF the eitz
ute to express their opinions peaceablyY
nes, Mr. Patton appealed TO Mr. Johnso
day observe the rules of propriety.
pe- rho Chairman reuuested eyervbody TO
r re down.
TCK- Aweino -. -. ~ haIiats s,,hiIo a,
sais Confusion prevailed. Mr.. O'Neii was obser