The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-27
VIRGINIA.
NIKGlNlA.
TUMULTUOUs MEETING IN RICHMOND.

The workingmen Of Richmond will hold a meeting al
half past seven O'Clock to take into CONSIDERATION The
alarming state of our beloved country and, thought
advisable to nominate candidates for the Convention. All
branches OF labor are invited to attend.
notwithstanding the inclemency OF the weather, the
place designated in the call crowded at an early
hourthe majority Of those occupying the body Of the
church being representatives Of the ''working class
From the fermentation which ensued II might be as
sumed that nearly all present were "workng men, with
q sprinking Of "small beer politicians"
The meeting was called TO order by Mr. THos JONES
on whose motion Thos. II. wy, Esq, was appointed
chairman. Mr. +. West was requested 70 act as secre
tary.
On motion of Mr.. - BRAGG, a committee of fifteen
was appointed to prepare business for the meeting.
After the committee had retired loud calls were made
for 0E1lott, or "Ayletto
Mr. p H. AYET arose and said that he would address
the meeting in response to the calls made upon him
after the Committee on Business had reported He took
occasion to rank himself as q working man"
Capt o. JENNINGS WISE was then called upon, and, in
responding, also claimed to be a"workng man being
at the head of large printing establishment. Voice
'.How many types did you ever setr') Mr.. Wise said
that he had speech his pocket nor his head His
remarks were greeted with applause and bo-hoo
Mr. JAMES MAY moved that committee OF three be
appointed TO wait upon Hon. John H. Bolts, and request
him to address the meeting Carried by an overwhelm-
After the committee was appointed, Capt. MARTIN NJ.
than ten minutes The motion agreed to. Various
persons then called upon to address the meeting
but no one responded until Mr. Hoffman was invited to
the stand.
voIcE-sswhar did he come from9"
Mr. r. I. SALE (who displayed large badge upon his
breast with spread eagle thereon and the inscription
sour Union Forever"-si venture to say that he Is an
Amer icanlo
Mr. HOFFMAN declared that he was a virginan, and
the announcement received with loud applause. He
then proceeded to make speech in favor Of the Union
The next speaker Mr. A. GARY, who took ground in
favor OF secession.
The Committee on Business at length returned, and
the Chairman, Mr.. A. NJ. Bailey, proceeded TO read a
preamble and resolutions After the first resolution was
read the anti secession element in the meeting mani
tested its objection the sentiments Of the resolution by
noisy ordinations such rhat will do; put em in
your pocket" "Bah," "Dont want hear anymore"
s'Don't want Crenshaw's old resolutions" &C.
Mr. BAILEY suggested that the second resolution would
be less % skip over to the last
At this uncture Mr. Bolts entered the hall, and was
received with applause, Kisses and yes He went upon
the stand, removed his ovecoat and seated himself in
Mr. BAILEY then undertook read again the report Of
the committee but the disorder became general and
uproarious that his voice inaudble
The CHAIRMAN reminded the meeting that they had ap
pointed committee to prepare resolutions for their
sderaon and they should therefore, treat the chairman
Of the committee with respect, and allow him 10 be
heard. ('Lets vote" "Question, !" CHATS rightly
motion submitted that the report of the commit.
tee be laid upon the table Carried by overwhelming
majority. substitute offered by "a working man.
shared the same fate
Mr. BORIS was then called upon and came forward TO
respond but while many persons present evidently
DESTROYS Of hearing him, IT was equally manifest that
another party determined to break up the meeting
or to prolong II as a scene Of dire confusion.
Mr. BOTs said that he did not desire to force his views
upon the meeting and was only present in response to
an invitation, communicated to him by q committee
The noise and confusion we're varied by motion sub
mitted by some one, whose name we did not learn
quesng the Chairman to appoint committee of three
wait upon Mr. Bolts, and to request him TO withdraw
Great excitement ensued, and Pandemonium small
scale was brought into existence.
yoIcE-1his liz IN workngmens meeting, and no.
body else should be allowed TO speak.
motion to adjolrn then submitted, and rejected.
Mr.. Bolts finally retired from the building, and the
Chairman appealed 10 the meeting TO preserve order
vorT-I move that the workingmen's meeting adj
ourn and that Union meeting be formed Lost
ANOTHER vocE-If can't have Union meeting, let's
have o disunion meeting.
Mr. wYSSE then defined his position the Union ques-
ion and announced his purpose to retire from the chair
Numerous motions were made, and at length Mr..
Bragg was requested to the duties Of Chairman
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hall, some else, turned OF the gas, and caused
general rush to the doors Several voices exclaimed,
N. BIS" party in Of the galleries commenced
singing, Eve won't go home TIL morning"
solitary candle on the table used by tho Secretary
lighted the scene.
Another motion 10 adjourn was made and voted down.
fvoices-"Put out that candle" "Turn on the gas.'1
The gas again turned on and lighted and q third
organization effected BY the appointment Of Mr. rddy
as Chairman.
cordwancr, whose name we did not learn, was then
invited to the stand and harangued the meeting at some
length lie said the politicians had brought all this trou
BILE upon the country He didn't want 70 be humbugged
by Wise or Bott who could make pretty speeches 10 gull
the people.
Capt. o. j. WISE and protested against this
Of remark, so far as It applied TO himself.
The speaker replied that he didn't intend TO insult Mr.
Wise, something to that effect, which followed by
a vcley Of ordinations "Dont retract!" "Stick 70
what you sayw "The workingmen with you'll &c.
The speaker declared that he didn't wish 10 be under
stood referring particularly TO Mr.. Wise 70 Mr..
Bolts, but 70 politicians generally. C'0h, hush "Dry
up.n)
Some one the platform moved that the speaker be
requested TO take his seat The proposition was voted
down and the speaker proceeded Al the close Of his
remarks,
A motion was made for the appointment of commit
fve 10 make arrangements for adjourned meet
ing, from which the boys should be excluded Carried.
The Chairman added TO the committee.
Mr.. HENRY JACOBS offered resolution to the effect that
Mr. o. Wise having twice interrupted the proceedings
Of this meeting he be requested not to attend the next
meeting.
Mr.. WnR denied that he had interrupted the meeting,
or that he had come 70 it for any such purpose
Jacobs resolution rejected, and amidst undated
confusion motion TO declared 10 be carried
and the crowd dispersed.