The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-05-08
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members, to meet d 10 O'Clock tomorrow
Mr.. Randolph moved to change the hour
to s o'clock this afternoon. Carried.
The proposition of Mr.. Martin as amend
ed was adopted. !,
for as. applicable, were adopted iof 1ne
government of the deliberations OF the Con-
yention.
The following committee was appointed
by the Chair
First Dfstrict.-G. w. Boiling and George Blow
Second District.-John T. seawell and Thomas
Third District.-Jamss Barbour and X. 1. Dan
Fourth District.-T. g. Bocock and J: III cox.
Fifth Distrfct.-William Martin ana IL; H.ui;tss.
Sixth District.-T. J. Randolph aha bo'i'''
Seventh District.-B. H. shacklefard and eiles
oG gisbtb Distriet.-J. F. Kent and R. c. Trigg.
The Convention then took recess until 5
o'clock P. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
The Convention reassembled ut o'clock,
and Messrs. Branch, Daniel, and Evans
were appointed committee to inquire as
to how long it would be before the Com
mittee on Business could report. :,
The committee replied that they could
not possibly report in less than an hour.
The Convention took recess until O'CLOCK
Evening Session.
The Convention reissembled ut o'clock.
The following additional delegates were
reported:
NJ. Lee. F. p. Turner, W. +. Drinkard, George $.
Palmer, H. A. Atkisson, Jr. Gloucester; VII
liam b. Tq II S E Ess Il Ha ali j. Ed
M Munday. o Bedford: : W. = v. Jordan
REPORT OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE.
The following report from the Business
Committee was presented:
"The committee respectfully report
"lst. That, in the opinion of this Com
mittee, it is expedient that the Convention
nominate candidates in the approaching
election for the offices Of Governor, Meute-
nant-Governor, and Acknowledgement OF
the State, and.a candidate for the United
States House of Representatives for the
State at large. s.tt... ;,
go. RESOLVED, That in submitting said
nominations it is expedient IN the opinion
of this committee, that the Convention
should select accep table, compel ane
sound men. who are true to the Gonstitu,
tion of thu United States ansl to- the ancient
renown n noIior az ginia, " thout re;
fertv" 81 sad Col ssiidates,ti
take lssths. .,..,
thi nate delegates t.
RI - = l. Convention to be
hid IL - = ! = esssFs on the 4th Of
JSly Mate sscalal dates for the
Presid enSS ice presid eney of the
United ISL sud legation 10 consist
of two 81 ltes rom each congressional
district four delegates from the
State at large, with an alternate for each
delegate"
The following substitute was offered by
Mr.. Turner, of Richmond:
Resolved That in view of successful
opposition to the adoption of the Constitu-
ton soon to be submitted to the people Of
this State, it is inexpedient for this Conven-
ton to nominate any person rs candidate
for office who cantake what is known US the
'iron-clad OATH"
Mr.. Jordan, of Bedford, moved to strike
out in the second resolution the words
"without reference to the ability of said
candidates to take disqualifying test
oaths"; which was lost by vote of 81 to
80.
A vote was taken on the substitute, and
the substitute was lost.
o1,,+,o tb raoI md admit
ed Seriatim.
THE NOMINATIONS.
A motion to enter into the nomination of
candidates was then carried.
The question then arose as to the mode OF
voting, and Colonel Johnson moved that,
until otherwise ordered, per capita be
taken.
Upon this some discussion arose.
The motion of Mr.. Johnson was finally
adopted.
MIR. Martin, from the Committee on Blu
siness, stated that just MS they had pre-
pared their report they received series OF
important resolutions which they desired to
consider further.
Colonel Evans nominated for the place of
Governor Colonel Robert Z. Withers, OF
Lynchburg, urging his eminent qualitica-
tons for the candidacy.
Mr.. Cameron nominated Colonel Thomas
S. Flournoy.
Mr.. NIillen nominated Wyndham Robert
son, of Washington county.
Mr.. Spillman, of Fauquier, nominated
John B. Baldwin, of Augusta.
Mr.. Jordan, Of Bedford, nominated Thos.
D. Munford, of Bedford.
Mr.. Branch, of Richmond, nominated
George w. Boiling, Of Petersburg.
DR.. Lewis, of Culpeper, nominated Gene
raj James Walker, of Pulaski.
AT the request of Mr.. Boiling, Mr.. Branch
withdrew his name.
Colonel Randolph, of Albemarle, nomina-
ted Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, of Augusta.
Colonel Boiling advocated Mr.. Stuart.
The Convention then adjourned until this
morning ut 10 o'clock.
THE RADICAL NOMINATING