Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-29

THE STATE CoIoRED CONVENTION. The
Richmond Dispatch gives an account OF the
.ouan;,n n this Convention in Richmond.


opening Of this Convention in Richmond.
Much discussion en>ued az to whether the
permanent officers should be elected by the
body. or q committee should report nomlna'
tions. Propositions and 'plnts OF order IN
Vulnerable were offered and raised, and II was
evident that there were two parties aiming
for The chair. Lester was prominent in OPP
posing committee and in tavoring the election
bv the body OF freemen." He called the
preyious question: whereupon, some confusion
ensued. and every man seemed ANXIOUS TO
speak first. Richmond was evidently ahead OF
all the delegations, and even Bayne was put
down. In the midst of all this, Lindsay
arose, and with considerable indignation ex'
claimed "Mr. President, is it possible? Is it
possible? l hope not sir. The idea that in
the matter Of the free system OF rlppublican
government will the majority rule the MI
norty9 Does the DELIGHTS to DELIGHT body
like this say that we shall have these retir!n
committees. and be so anxious to be set up 10
that chair And then, Mr.. Chairman, as to
this thing of the taking up Of prOlongation oil
time. [ don't know what the gentlemen want; ;
but | suppose they will retire, not to arise dis
satisfaction. But We can vote down thar prop
ositions. We don't spend time here 10 conten-
| in at whether the county or town gentleman
shall be at the chair, and don't propose that
we shall lose time with those aspirin gentle,
men for future puppos. God Knows what 1t Is.
Here it was supposed that Lewis was done,
| and Bayne was declared to have the floor
| Lewis said that he didn't give up the hoor.
Baync: well, hope you wont make no
debate, but 90 on, and let US know when you
| get through. and what you got to say.
Lewis well, then, III 90 on, but don t
| want 10 be acted on BY this guild OF minutes
| and limitations. Now, Mr.. Chairman, as to
| this wire workn OF retlration tor any pupposs,
| |. as a true DELIGHT, wants to git rid OF It..
| After further remarks, Lewis was followed
bv Bayue, who favored committee. tie was
Frequently interrupted, and in the course OF bis
remarks said that ii meetings OF colored men
| were not acquainted with parliamentary law
| before the war they were used to 1t now. ..
| Crockett: "Well, il you didn't know parlla
mentary law IN Massachusetts,. We knew II 10
Ola Virginia.
! Rayne: Il was speekin Of
| Member (interrupting J Massachusetts.
Hayne Il wasn't no such thing. L We:
| speaking Of here.
After further discussion and confusion, ia
course of which such remarks as Oats un.
pentemanly, Il won't take my seat, and
hope the Convention will sustain me, and
Brother President, word with you, ct you
choose, we're heard, it was determined to ap'
point q committee Of nine on permanent or
ganiZation The committee was appointed,
retired. and the Convention took recess until
| clock.
\: the afternoon session, the Committee oD
| Permanent Organization In majority, report
ed the nominations for officers,
| President DR.. Baynt, Norfolk county, &c.
Il H. nj tn l.
| terati0hs.
| One delegate remarked: Il wants to See
men in Office uualli lied to Justify de business OF
| dls constitution. tell you, sab, you might as
| well try to move dc Blue Ridge mountains as
| to tire to prevent de satellites of my rights
| Another one suggested LESS elect de MA.
iolity man, and den We II See what he do and
| what lac don't do, on any yether man.
| 4 second reading OF the nominations was
| called. and as the name of Cox, in the minority
| report. was announced, delegate exclaimed
| MIR. Pendent that's bogus nomination.
| that Cox.
Fuller (head OF the minority "Ef the
| gentleman wish to make any suoh insinuation
| III ready TO meet 1t.
AT length 4 vote was taken, ami the major
| ity report was adopted.
| RIcHuoNp, May The Colored Conv en-
i
! of resolutions requesting Gen. CANDY to give
| the colored people u representation upon the
| benches OF the courts, and 10 the executive
Office, and on juries Of the State; urging Ne
publican voters to vote for the constitution
| adopted by the recent convention, and pledged
the conventions support to the Wells ticket;
| thanking the people of the North for their be-
/ nevoence in furnishing means OF education Tor
colored children; establishing co. operation with
| the National Coured Convention; and hailing
| the appointment of Gen. Candy with JOY.
Mass MEETINGS AND APPOINTMENTS. MR.
G.. &. Walker, candidate for Governor, will ad.
| dress the people on the days named and at the
places specified in the following list and on
each ccasions the following cauvassers are re-
| qucsted also to address the people
Monday, June Woodstock (court. day).
Moses Walton, Col. j. B. Baldwin, J. II.
Williams.
Wednesday, june 9-Harrisonburg. "A Fl.
II: Stuart, W. II: Etinger, j. e. Woodson.
rad, Col. F. w. NJ. Holiday, Robert Barton.
Monday. June l4-Leesburg (court day.
Matthew Harrison, Z. B. Ball, A. l. Rogers.
Tuesday, j une Is Alexandra. ID. LSmoot;
George w. Brent
Wednesday, June l6-Front Royal, Warren
county, john r. Jackson, Green B. Samuel.
Friday, June ls-Luray, Page count Up.
D. Borst. II. G. Allen, G. II. Calvert.
Monday, June 2l-Culpeper Courthouse.
james Barbour, Col. f. A. Freeman, j. &.
Field.
"Wednesday, June 23 Warrenton. Il Hon.
William Smith, b. Ii. Shackeord, j. V.
Brooke
Friday. June -Charlottesvie.-S F.
Ieake, H. f. W. Duke, s. V. Southal, j.
Med. Darlington, B. ii. Magruder.
Saturday, June 2G Louisa Courthouse. -
+. Y. Winston, Judge Robert Ould, p. II.
Ayett.
Monday, June 29 - Stanton 90 Hon. A. II.
II. Stuart, Ten. John Echols, j. b. Baldwin,
Bolivar Christian.
COMMUNICATED.
1t ia to be hoped that the proposition for a
Congressional Convention in this District will
be withdrawn a. nothing but harm to the
Conservative party can come Of it. 1t was un
Irr~tooJ that when Mr.. Shackeltord withdrew
Mr. Mckenzie would take the field as an