The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-05
VIRGINIA.


Organtzation Of the state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Underwood Elected Presideur-His Address
TO the Cenvearisn.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 1857,
II O'clock p. n
From Richmond. Va, learn 70. night that the cleo
ton Of permanent officers Of the Convention has just
been held. For President, Judge John G. Underwood.
radical received sixtynvs votes; Rev. Noel Wilson,
conservative. Of Frederick thrtythrse votes; Z. K
snead, Of Accomac three votes, aud Henry " Bowdsn
one vote. Judge Underwood WAS the candidate OF the
radicals and Mr. Wilson OF the conservatives The votes
cast for Mr. snead floating their position not bsng
exactly defined. George Rye, radical, was elected
Secretary BY vote Of nfynins against thryone for
Loving. conservative, OF Amherst wm r. Tall, radical
Of Richmond was elected Arms BY vote OF
ny eight against tweny-nins for Bsckham conserva-
tive For Doorkeeper, VIM. Davis coorsd. Of Elizabeth
City County. was elected BY afty-seven over B. =.
Slaughter The First and Second Assistants also
elected By radicals motion 10 elect stenographsr
was postponed for the present
On taking the chair - President Of the Convention,
Judge Underwood ssid:-
GsSrExEE rHS Cowssrios- sorry that
your sufrages have mol selected ADLER and wiser
y 0s
70 ,., ne cause ru Of human freedom and human
forgiveness and forgesfulness or past injuries and past
conflicts - 70 consistent with future safety. may
address ourselves 70 the great work Of framing the
most humane, benehcsnt equal and just constitution
possble-s constitution which shall provide for all
the children OF Virginia that noblsst and cheap
sst defence Of Statss and preventive Of Grimes
. thorough and efficient mental and moral
education, diYusing knowledge and wisdom q the
blessed sun diuses light and health. promoting indus
W. srss Manufactures and commerce and encouraging
all the highest Developments Of mind and heart which
give elevation OF purpose, dignity and rsnnsmsnt Of
character and spread tho kind charities and sweet
amenities Of republican civilization through al the
activities Of public and private, social and dOnss
TIC NE Nay w frame . constitution which
shalt remove unequal and unjust taxation In the shape
Of licenses and IN every other FORM from I'll useful and
lawful business pursuits and make every citizen
tribute the necessities Of the State In proportion
his property protected by the power Of The sats-a
constitution which shall give 70 every family. -
school and refuge Of those heavenly virtues
that glorify the relation Of husband and wife, Of
parents and children; reasonable hope OF obtaining
the security and sanctiy castle BY means Of pro-
vision sxempting comfortable homo from forced sale
FOR future debts and surround and inspire poor
people with sense OF patriotism and Independence
adding 70 DanllneW ell tho charms naturally resulting
from the consciousness Of dwelling amid vines
and fruit trees whsSe shall bs able 70 molsst
or make a. afraid Ever aiming 1t impartiaty and
equity In dschasgng tho responsible duties you have
imposed upon me- and asking much indulgence Tor the
many inevitable mistakes Of nsxpsrence II this branch
Of the public ssrvss, await the further pleasure 81
the Convention.