Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-11-19

would he the choice which would most bar-
lnDnize with the sentiments and wishes Of the
| people there.
trust it will DC the pleasure OF the Cunvcn-
tion to adopt this amendment Tor [ am sat'a-
| fisd that there is M better means of avoiding
dissatisfaction among the people than that sug-
gested in the amendment.
Mr.. MoRToN.-The gentleman from Prince
George (Nr. RlvEs) seems to misunderstood
the character OF The representation that We
are to send to Montgomery. He seems to
speak as though every congressional district
would have separate and independent vote,
when it is known that in the present Congress
at Montgomery each State has but single
veto
say, then as we are in revolution, it is i'm
portant that We should look to tho financial
question; that we should not saddle upon the
Confederate Treasury heavier expenses than
arc necessary. Five chosen from the differ
ent sections Of the State will undoubtedly cast
as Intelligent vote rs the fifteen which the
gentleman recommends.
| am, therefore, OF the opinion that the NUN.
Der should not exceed tive If, however, am
ovcrrued in that and the motion Of the gentle
nan shall be adopted | will 30 with him to
he extent Of voting for every one Of the old
Delegates that think this day represent th.
feelings of their constituents Bat | will
neither vote for Tho gentleman who represented
| .iic Norfolk district, tMr. MILLsoN) nor the
gentleman who represented the Racking-
iafn d!$lric., (Mr HARRIS because from th,:
lights How before rne, ! take it that they fln
no. represent their districts.
Mr. GCrrMAS, of Rockingham under
stand rJn The resolution OF the gentleman
fram Prince George, (Mr. RivEs,) that i. leaves
no discretion TO tie Convention but to elect
tho late delegates in the United States Cur-
s:css.
! The PgEslpEXr-Tho Chair will state that,
IN lis opinion. this proposition cannot be voted
i!pon av this Convention ut all and the Clair
wlllsuggcst further that the object of the res.
olulion might be attained in Ii very simple
| .uru
Tie amendment Of the gentleman from Bed
! ford (Mr. GooDs) is now open to ampnduent,
G!nl the question can be raised between fifteen
ard i've la hat fern, if the number OF tive"
shall hc adopted then the whclc question rs
10 number will he determined anG nominations
! can hc nalc.
Mr. CoerNAa.-Desiring 70 represent as
nearly as can the wishes Of the people who
sent i1c here, shall bs compelled to vote
aga!;: eur present representative, should his
name bu brought forward, because hc does
rot represent tho sentiments ol the people OF
! his district. lie is my personal friend, but |
cannot sIiE!r that consideration to wclgn where
! representative trust ia concerned.
Mr. CAMPBELL, Of Washington cuuuly.--
There is 80 much OF wisdom and prsctlca!
good sense in the substitute, that am induced!
10 call the previous question upon it.
| The call vas sustained, and the main q;icS
| ton ordered TO be put
| Mr.. kmYY.-l ask for division u! tho qucs.
! ton.
The vote was tllon taken On the first rt:'uln-
ton Of tho substitute, which reads:
"RcSoIvcd, That this Convention now pro-
cued To elect tive representatives to represent
the State Of Virginia in the Congress abou: TO
assemble at Montgomery"
Mr.. HAIL. of Marion.-l call Inc yeas ard
ns,s upon that resolution.
the call was sustained. and, the vote bciH.
taken. resuItcd-yeas CT, nays 2t--as Iu-
| lows:
rgAs.-Messrs. John Jann-y (prrsden,D Astoa, u!cw,
Eo,st Eoudln Boyd Branch Brent Hrutr. C4bs.i ramI.
hell Garter Chnpm N Conn T. Conrad .rltrh.T De.klrs
aa Gillespie, ,Gravely Goagn: JoLa Goods sJ., lioGomhe
ur!n.duke Joha SON. Peter C. JJhusou K,u;, kby LaT-
.on, LeAks. Mccouas, M.r'hai Miller Aontsyue MGrrs
or,n, Moore. N..on pend! ton, prrh, Esudoph gioa.
n.lson Robert E. Scott, William Scott seawei sharp.
sh-G-y sitlnson. slaughter Speed spuriock Alex IT, H.
stuart Strange sulhsrin Tsyloe, rredSay, Robert b. Tur-
| ner. Tyler. wrlhan, Willams-Gi.
NArs-Messrs Amber, Alfred NJ. Barbour, baylor, R!a-
key, boseau, Cecil Chamnls, Coifnan Jana. II. Cox,
rorbr. Epraim u. HAL, iarre, ilsympd Aollalay Is.
bell Le~s %odct:, S.blrt klvss, staples, Thotn:t.',
Yraiikln ?. Turner, Woods, wysor-94.
So tho resolution was adopted.
Tho question then rccurred upon tbs adop
! ton OF tho second resolution Of the substitute
which reads
"Rssuivrd, That 10 member OF this body
stal nc elected as Il representative in The said
Congress"
Mr. MORRIS, Of Carol;ne---I call the yeas
and nays upon that resolution.
! The call was sustained, and the vote being
taken resultcd-yeas 7S, nays l9, as follows
Yg,-Msssrs John Jannsy, tPre,dsnt) Amber, Aston,
lloyd branch, Er.at Bruce Cahsl Campbell Garter, &c,
ell, Chamhs-, Chapma1, Coiman, Conn, psskirs boz
man. Erho Fou7noy. Forbes French, Garland Gillespie,
Gos:in. John Guode, Cyfu, hail. uarrie tIaym5nd ol-
IdAy Istell r. c. Johnson Kent: Kl6y, Lawson, Lraks
Mar hail. Miller Mo'etr. Montague Nor b. Merton Moore,
seaws Sharp shr:sy Siuiagl"u sau .llter sou,IIaiI
spurIocE, staple, Alexander Ii stuaIt Strange sGi-
s;lin, ra?Oe H. g. Turner, F. r Turps wickaa'n VII,
NA2s-N.. rs Baldwin Bow, Jr, R. Y Conrad, James
IICOx er"her, Dulany, EARLY Gravely HoicomIe Mar.
nadakc Johnson LsTs Neson Rires, Robert I. Scot t,
Villa" C. Scott Fpeea rhoFn'on' rrsdTay' T5Is'-"
SO the secnnd resolution Was adopted
Inc Question next recurren upon the report
OF the Commiltec as amended.
I. MI Mo#ToS--l Call the previous question
upon lhse
ihe cal was sustained, ana the man qHes'
tion being put, it was decided in tue adirma.
tisa:
Mr. BNpwIS,-T Offer the ftIioaine resolu.
tion:
Resolved, Tne. the Military Committee in
qniTe into the inexpsdIsncr ct providing
|. For the term Of service ol The volunteer
forces.
q For the mode Of compensation for horses
and equipments o! volunteer cavalry, and OF