Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-28
The State Convention.
I Correspondence of the Alexandria Ga

Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
RICHMOND, June 27.-The Conservative
State Convention met here to-day, and Was
very numerousy attended, delegates being pres
eDt from ali parts of the State, aud good deal
of enthusiasm manifested, Notwithstanding the
intensely hot weather. Ex-Gov Smith was
chosen temporary chairman, and John Goode,
of Norfolk, permanent President Gov. Smith
made a very happy speech, aud Mr.. Goodies
remarks were forceable, eloquent and well re-
ceived Both gentlemen commended that there
should be 40 Democratic nomination, and that
the only course to be pursued was to unite upon
Greeley.
The Convention was addressed by Messrs.
T. S. Flournoy. Judge Critcher and Mr.. ):
Horace Lacey, the last named OF whom said
that while perfectly willing TO support the Gin
cinnati nominees, and aid the Liberal Repub-
caus 10 their cudeavor to overthrow the pres
ent administration, yet he was unwilling to en-
dorse Greeley He was anxious that he should
be elected, but could not endorse him.
To night the Convention adopted after
protracted debate, the following reso buttons;
Reso1red That We greet with lively satisfac.
ton the movement Of the Liberal Republicans
at Cincinnati, and desire to express our sincere
admiration of the moral herosm displayed by
them in subordinating the party to patriotism,
and pledge ourselves to meet their courageous
and patriotic proffer of co operation for the
public delivery in the catholl &c and maguarl-
nous spirit in which it is rendered.
Resolre} That the delegates appointed by
this Convention to the Democratic Convention
at Baltimore, should give a vigorous, persis..
tent and united support to the Greeley, and
Brown ticket nominated at Cincinnati, as hold
ing forth the fairest promise for allaylng the
passions of the war, reviving real peace within
our boaders, restoring Integrity to the pubic,
service, establishing the States IN their leg'tl-
mate functions in the Federal system, p"eserv-
ing intact the great writ of liberty and securing
the Republic from the despotlsm OF the sword.
The debate upon the above turned upon the
question of instructing the delegates to the
Baltimore Convention, which those who favor
ed them declared not to be the intention.
The Convention is held in the theatre, the
stage of which is decorated with the flags of
Germany, Italy, France, Ireland, and the y:
s, The Presidents seat and stand are covered
with large American flag, while the Virginia
flag floats over his head. The utmost harmony
prevailed during the day, and the feeling is
friendly towards the Union and highly favorable
to the Cincinnati movement, and Greeley per-
sonally.
The delegations from the different Congress
sonal districts met this evening and nominated
delegates to the Baltimore Convention. In the
Alexandria district Messrs. Giles Cook, Of
Warren, and Matthew Harrison, of Loudoun,
we're chosen, with Messrs. j. 2. Riley, of
Winchester, and Bobt Beverly, of Fauquler, as
alternates. In the first district, Gen. Fitz Lee,
of Stafford, and Mr. Neeley, Of Accomac, we're
chosen delegates v.