Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-16

A motion that the votes on all questions be |
taken according to the number of Republican |
votes represented by the delegates was lost.
1t was then ordered that the vote for tenn
porary chairman be taken by ballot. The fol |
lowing teers were appointed: Painter, Platt |
Bayne and Cox.
The ballot resulted in the choice of Jenkins
as temporary chairman by a large majority
Three secretaries were appointed, as follows
Dudley Bland, and Tukey. Committee on
Credentials: W. f. Giddings, A. N. Fritz,
William Isam, A. j. Dodamead, J. T. O. Tay-
lor. John r. Popham, e. f. White, r. Ii.
johnson, George Tucker. Committee on Per
manent Organization d. B. White, James
H. Platt, Thomas Fl. Hewlett, J. r. Holmes,
6. S. Curtiss, W. H. Samuel, j. j. Robertson,
HI. Anderson, and w. H. Mosely.
The Convention then adjourned until 10
o clock tonight.
NIGHT SESSION.
The convention re assembled at 10 O clock.
A request was made by Hine, on behalf of
the committee on credentials, that they be all
lowed until tomorrow, as they could not re-
port tonight
After some discussion as to the adoption OF
rules and regulations for the government of the
convention, it adjourned until ten O clock next
morning.
WEDNESDAY.-T Convention met at 10
o'clock-Jenkns in the chair-and proceeded
to business in rather more orderly manner
than on yesterday.
The first question brought before the body
was as to the rules and regulations for its gov
eminent. This was decided, after considerable
discussion, by the adoption of the Jefersonian
Manual as preliminary guide.
Motion was then made to limit debate to FIVE
minutes Amendments to make it ten and fif-
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an hour, under call for the previous question,
the FIVE minutes rule was adopted
A recess was then taken until II o'clock In
order to await the report from the Committee
on Credentials.
At II o'clock the Convention re assembled
On motion, Hine, Maddox, and Butt, were ap-
pointed to wait on the Committee on Creden-
tials. A motion was made by Joe Cox to app
point Sergeant>at arms.
The Chair appointed Mayor Rush Burgess
Sergeant at arms. Objection was made to this,
and pending the discussion which followed the
committee appointed to wait on the Committee
on Credentials reported that the committee
would not be ready to report until after 2
o'clock. The Convention then adjourned until
3 clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re- assembled at o'c clock.
The Chair appointed Thomas Scott (mulatto)
Sergeant-at arms.
Samuel objected to this, stating that Scott
had made threats on the streets. He was called
to order by the Chair. Great confusion ensued.
Samuel tried to make himself heard, and the
Chair ordered him to take his seat The con-
fusion which ensued upon this was almost equal
to that of yesterday Every indication of9 a
row was apparent, when squad of policemen
advanced upon Samuel The latter faced them,
and seemed ready to resist them. He threw
his hand around him as though ready to draw
his pistol, and warned the advancing police
men to stand back. A period of Undesirable
confusion followed SamuePs pistol was taken
from him, and cries of Order! Order! Take
his pistol from him Take him out! Turn
him out followed.
Some one insiDuated that Samuel was not a
delegate Samuel replied that ne was, and
any one who said he was not told lie. A
scene of great confusion ensued, and a row
seemed imminent. Samuel during the scene
kept his stand upon the floor Jenkins, the
chairman, ordered him twice to take his seat.
Samuel, in contemptuous manner, pointed
his finger at Jenkins and exclaimed Il have
an account to settle with you and I'll do it
yet, you id thief" Jenkins did not re-
sent, and Samuel was subsequently induced to
take his seat.
A motion of Buttz to have the police moved
from the front part Of the floor was lost.
Some one said that Buttz was not member
otsthe Convention.
Samuel: You are a id liar, sir.
The Chair: You are out Of order, sir.
Samuel (hissing) | know how you rule, sir.
Cries Of Put him out! Order Order |"
Joe Cox said that if that remark had been
made by black man it would have been tele-
hoIf nj tf,oo rf h
He moved that the Convention support the de-
cison Of the Chair Carried.
Samuel: have nothing to say against the
colored men of this Convention; but as to the
white men, am disguised with them. With
but three exceptions they have been bought by
Governor Wells and Judge Bond. Then,
speaking to the Chair: You'd submit to any
thing.
Fayerman (negro) The committee will soon
report that be no member, and III write that
man epitaph.
Samuel: dare the man to stand before me
| and pronounce my epitaph. Then, addressing
the Chair: [ know General Wells as well as
| you, and when | want to fad gentleman LII
not look behind that railing for him.
Much disorder ensued and cries of Put
him out were uttered
| Samuel remained defiant.
you out, sir.
Samuel: I'm not afraid of you ALL He
then walked out of the church.
The Committee on Credentials then reported
that the committee were in favor OF the ad-
mission Of the majority of the delegates claim
ing to be entitled to seats. They were opposed
to Samuel, Allan, and Buttz.
/ A minority report, favoring the admission OF
Butte and Allen, was also made. Buttz de-
clined in favor Of Norton Bland was put out
of his seat and Allan appointed to fill the va
| cancy.
The Committee on Organization then re-
ported the following officers President .. X.
Hine; Vice Presidents, i. G. Bowden, Rev.
Henry Williams, John Page, George Tucker,
John Averitt, Charles Ell. Lewis, j. y. Robert
son, Z. H. johnson, w. =. Mosely; Scores
taries, L. e. Dudley, William S. Ferrald, and
j. Painter
The report was adopted, and the new officers
took their places.
/ After some confusion, motion to enter into
the nomination for Governor was carried
Captain platt nominated General Wells for
Governor. Cheers
The nomination was not opposed save by one
Collins, of Portsmouth, who arose to speak
twice. It being shown that he was not dele
gate he was put down.
Wells was then nominated unanimously by
reclamation.
A committee was appointed to inform Gov
crnor Wells of the nomination. The commit
tee, after short interval Of absence, returned
with Governor Wells who was cheered vigor
ously as he entered the hall. After getting to
the stand he made brief address.
He commenced by thanking the, Convention
for its kindness in comforting on him for the
second time the nomination. Ii he did not ex-
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