Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-07-09
THE NEW YORK CONVENTION.
First Days Proceedings.


The Convention was called to order at twelve
minutes past twelve o'clock by August Bel
mont the chairman Of the National Democratic
Committee.
He welcomed the delegates herein this beau
tiful hau. He referred 10 the city Of New York
as the bulwark Of Democracy, and predicted a
triumph in November for the nominees Of this
Convention. He reviewed the past history OF
the country and animadverted upon Radical
rule saving the tax-gatherers Of that party I'M
paired the national credit.
He continued % discuss at some length the
policy and character Of the dominant party
denouncing il rs violative Of the Constitution
andsouDd principles Of democratic government.
Tie said !. The country looks to you, gentle
men bv means Of the Democratic organization,
N save the country" He nominated for tenn
noro-v chairman Hon. Henry 5. Palmer, OF
Wisconsin which was agreed 10.
Mr. Palmer took the chair amid applause,
and returned thanks for the honor he received.
He exhorted the Convention 10 unity and wis
dom In advancing the great cause to which tits
devoted. and predicted for the party trium-
phant support at the hands Of the people
A PRAYER was offered by the Rev. DR.. Nor
can. rector Of st. Thomas Church, Of New
York. Mr.. T. O. Perrin, of New York, score
tary pro TEN. Committees on credentials, on
permanent organization aud on resolutions
were also appointed, one member from each
State An resolutions offered are to he referred
without debate. The Declaration Of lndepen-
dence was read. and the convention adjourned
tin 10 o'clock Monday morning.
West Virginia was represented on Commit
tees rs follows: On CredentialS-H.Z Il. Davis /;
on Permanent orgauization-H. 5. Walker /;
on ResolutonS-John Davis
A correspondent Of the National Intelligent
Ger thus speaks Of the Virginia Delegation:
The Virginia delegation has selected for its
chairman Hon. John B. Baldwin, Of Augusta,
one of her most eminent lawyers and speakers.
This is Mr. Baldwins first appearance on a
national theatre Re was a UnioniSt in 1860,
but when war arose took sides with his State.
Hon. Thomas S. Bocock, so widely known
rs a prominent member Of the United States
House IF Representatives,, was selected to rep
resent the views Of the State in respect to a
platform.
Mr.. Robert 7. Conrad. a prominent UniOnist
in 1860. was chosen % be one Of the vice preSl-
dents. and Mr. James Barbour, known as
Skilful parlamentarian. was pitched upon to
represent the State on the committee on orCani-
cation. There are other hardly less skilful
politicians from Virginia. who are not in posi-
ton. such rs J. Randolph Tucker, Hon. Robert
Oud. General James L. Kemper, Mr.. John
Goode. and others. In point Of fact, the State
has appointed a delegation which, while omit
ting some Of her oldest and most widely known
statesmen. such as Hunter Letcher, and others,
is still able 10 maintain her ancient renown.
The Virginia delegation has no money, and
are making no display. They have not sought
| 90 impress the action of the Convention; but,
from an interchange Of opinion, informal, 1t Is
apparent that the preference Of the delegation
is f-r Mr.. Pcndleton. They may vote for him
on the first ballot. and, if they do not so vote,
viii refrain only for the purpose Of allowing
the preference Of Northern delegates to be dis
closed first. Il is noteworthy that to-day not
one Of the able Yirginians said one word; they
simply performed their routine duty"