The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-07-17

land Captain Donaldson, which appointments
slightly cool inasmuch as only two delegates be
chosen from each Congressional district
Sentiment or the Politicians OF vIrg inia-
Meeting in Richmond.
RICHMOND July lG. 1866
Pursuant the call published last Friday number Of
gentlemen who members of the State Executive
Committees OF tho Breckenridge and Bell parties assem-
bled in the Senate Chamber of the Capitol to-day, al
noon TO consider the proprey of appointing delegates
"a the Philadelphia Convention. Members Of the
Douglas Committee were also invited, but
attended Mr. Peachy r. Grattan (Bel called the meet
ing order Colonel John Rutherford tBrecSinridge)
elected Chairman, and Alexander B. Guigon BELL
appointed Secretary.
Mr.. RALrIGH T. DANIEL (BclD suggested an adjourn.
oent remote enough for absent members to be notified
Of the meeting.
Nj MAsxADrKE JoHSsoS tBelD opposed an adjourn
ment unless IT an ascertaned fact that this meeting
cannot do what is proposed TO be done adjourned
meeting There time TO spare and the action OF
his meeting might encourage other committees who
Mr. JAMES NELSON (Brecknridge) suggested that list
of members be called, which done. Twelve Bell
men and six Breckenridge men responded few
others subsequently appeared all citizens Of Richmond
and Henrico counties.
Mr. n. b. HILL (Breckinridge) moved that several
gentlemen present who were prominent members of the
Douglas party in Richmond be invited TO take in
fhe meeting and represent that political element
Mr. JOHNSON said that he informed by gentlemen
5us from the North that influential conservatives there
had urged them 70 recommend prompt action to the
pie OF Virginia In response TO the call for convention
he heartily approved the notion and hoped this meeting
would at least commence action and decide wha, best
70 be done.
MT Hllls motion was agreed TO-
Mr. NAT Tyler, (Breckinridge formerly editor OF the
1aQHirm submitted the following
1he Philadelphia Convention for the State Of Virginia at
trsosh primary meetings and district conventions appoint
that All o1 said Delegates however appointed
shah act and as uni. IN said copysno9 and
gna claims representation in the federal government on
alone and In reputation Of all proscripive test oaths
Mr. DAsm said the resolution committed delegates to
70 into the convention BE preferred they should TO
Philadelphia corps OF observation TO act as circum
stances might require
Mr. TYLER said that IT provided for in the clause
wishes he would not send anybody but believing that
large majority of the people of the State desired 70 be
represented In the convention he offered the resolution
Mr. JOHNSON said the conference TO be held at Pbils
1ephia will ascertain IL we cannot organize party
pcrseculing us We ought TO send delegates who will
represent in the convention and they should 60
Mr. TYLKR supported his resolution, BY saying that
unless the delegation voted as unit they would divide
the moral strength Of Virginia II you want Virginia 70
- heard and her voice TO be potential let her delegation
a unit This resolution is designed 70 the
expression OF sentiment Of the people Of Virginia and
MT WV H. MAcF1RIANp (BeD thought il would be
unfortunate TO adopt the resolution. II would have the
effect directly opposite that intended The people
virginia would never be more united in sentiment than
and the resolution carries implication that there
difference OF views in this State Moreover this meeting
not authorized 10 prescribe restrictions upon the dele
gates who may be sent TO Philadelphia He favored
adjournment until the 18th, TO give time for
e disclosure OF popular sentiment in respect 70 choice
Mr.. JoHx H. GnxrR (Douglas) intimated ,ha. there
would be developments within tho next ten days thA;
would decide the question whether Virginia ought or
ought not send delegates He was now In correspond
snce with certain parties and would say that would be
absolutely indscreet now for Virginia TO send delegates
the Philadelphia Convention who would TO take
ssa~ on that floor He would not consent to do so "
sDch men AZ Vslandigham and Voorhees, were excluded
Mr.. NSgsos strongly advocated sending delegates
There were many reasons for IL, none against H. We
may gain much by having representation and lose much
ny not having it This meeting is experiment, and
imiy attended. He therefore reluctant 20 make
any appointment, OF delegates and much more reluctant
impose any conditions the parties may
sppolnt He offered resolution for adjournment until
abe Is, Of August then TO appoint delegates a. large
failed TO appoint delegates This course would relieve
W. the rash assumption OF authority, and give
the benefit OF the promised Developments
Mr. GRArTAv favored adjournment II seemed 10
him very doubtful II we ought TO send delegates They
could not stand the same footing ns delegates from
other States We have martial law US, and are do
nied representation Their presence might injuriousy
affect tho party proposed 10 be formed We could add
NO strength to IT, We can give no vote to sustain their
measures and nominations, while the radicals would
dice the movement Further we are left entirely In the
Dark as 10 the principles that may DO proposed or
adopted ,.,.. r..,.. , -,
she remark that he unpepared 70 vote understand
tngly today. National policy, he said moi thing
which have much stomach but he had read this
Nnorping letter from member OF the Cabinet,
IN which Il il stated that the President regards
The proposed movement as important TO strengthen
he hands. His repugnAnce TO any further particra-
sion in politics had been overcome by this state
and he thought we should do whatever could "a
strengthen the hands OF the President He therefore
offered the following, approving the proposed
10 be held in Philadelphia on the l4th Of August
sext believing that the people OF Virginia ought TO bs
represented that Convention
Resolved That with the forward that object
i've be appointed by the chair prepare the bnsi
adjourned meeting OF this body on Wednesca,
nett al twelve O'CLOCK.
Mr. Hssnv x Erlrsos tBeD approved Mr.. Ncescn,
resolution and remarked that far newspapers
he EVIDENCE the public sentiment OF fourhfhs Of tho
people n Virginia 10 IN favor OF sending delegates
Philadelphia
Af,er remarks by several gentlemen Messrs Tyler and
Neeeor withdrew their propositions, and Mr. pnnicit
resolution then adopted, and the chairman appointed
tho follow ny gentlemen such committee r J. Dan
iel. WIN. n MacFarland james Neoson. Marmadnks
Johnson and John ". Giimer. On motion OF NJ, HI
rhe chairman added 10 The committee, and ths
meeting ado irned
: .rs-Attorrey General speed ON the Ma
tional Iaion Convention.
WASHINGTON, r. c., July IL, ite6
"a ION = Y. pooIurLE, Chairman, 6c. -
1 the honor 10 acknowledge thc receipt cl vou'
ro,e tho 10Th inst. with printed copy % !aA loE
. Nst, nal Union Convention 10 be held AZ Philadelphia
o. he llth day of August next You request IN case
no oall nd prin ipes ed IN u meet my afto'a
tbAt ran " NJ my earliest Convenience This lsslage
world see n imply that no answer - desired ao
not sppro,. the call and the principles avoveh VI n
fat IN