The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-04-18
ana giving them collectively one vote. This
was agreed to.
Inc report was then adopted
PERMANENT oaoA.IzAYIoS.

was agreed to.
Inc report was then adopted.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATIONS.
| On motion of Mr, J. a. Smith or Rich.
mond, committee. OF nine on rcrinanent
orglnlZation was ordered.
| Inc Chair appointed Messrs. Robert Nor
ton, =. D. Mailord, Luther Lee. Jr.. Charles
| Il. Porter. c. E. Whitehurst, Z. A. Perkins
John ID. Freeman, j. j. Robinson, and II. a.
Buckingham. - 1A'
During the absence of this committee
| Colonel +. Daniels, of the State Journal
| and Senator Lewis both spoke at length
Mr.. Lewis denounced the Cincinnati move.
ment, and predicted the reelection of Grant
by an increased majority in November next.
After the speaking Mr.. Porter, from the
Committee on Permanent Organization,
made the following nominations for per1na-
nent officers:
Pressdent.-John A. Thurman, of Augusta.
Fice-P Presideats.-1s 1st district, Robert Nor
ton, York county I'd, james Woodley, Of
Norfolk city; Sd, Henry Cox, of Chester
field; 4th. Joseph c. Davis, of Pittsylvauia; !;
5th, J. r. Wilson, OF Lynchburs; 9th, Henry
Clay, Of Rockbridsc; 7th. d. NJ. Hunter, of
Louisa. Sth, Dr.. John Walsh, of Wythe.
S.cretaries.-R. G. L. Paige, of Norfolk
county; John w. Volt, Of Roanoke coun-
ty; Peter X. Jones, Of Grcensyille county !;
\. p. Lathrop, of Mecklenburg.
Mr.. p. Il. Jones declined the nomination
as secretary.
| CARPET-BAGGEEs vs.. NATIVES.
Mr.. WorthinIon, of Chesterfield, nomi-
mated Hon. james Fl. Platt for president in
opposition to the nominee of the committee.
In doing so he highly culoSiZed Mr.. platt us
il lifelong Republican, whose name is a house
hold word throughout the United States.
He hoped Dir. Platt would be unanimously
nominated. [Great applause.]
Mr.. Bowdcn, of Richmond made "A spirited
speech in opposition to Mr.. Platt.- lie ap-
pealed to the Nirginians on this floor 10 know
whether they would not demand the right 10
have a Virginia gentleman to preside over
this Convention OF Virginia Republicans.
[Applause.]
Mr.. Dizendorf, of Norfolk, arose to point
of order. He denied that this was meeting
of Virginians alone. 1t was Convention OF
the National Republican PARTY. [Grcat ap'
plause and cheers
FREE FIGHT.
The Chair did not decide the point Of order
at once, and Mi Bowden continued his re.
marks amid considerable confusion. About
twenty members sought to obtain the floor
Numerous points Of order We're raised. Be-
fore the Chair could restore order Mr.. Worth,
ington, of Chesterfield, who nominated Colo.
mel Platt, and Mr.. Bowdcn, who was urging
the claims of Major Harman, We're seen to
exchange blows, and Il moment later were
on the floor and rolling down the aisle to.
wards the stage. Several members tried to
part the belli9ercnt persons, and Others
seemed disposed to 20 into 4 free fight.
Blows were literally exchanged. The Chair
vainly endeavored to preserve the peace by
laundering raIs on the table with his clnc
and Senator Lewis mounting the platform
lifted his voice to cry in agonized tones
ado let us have peace"
At length Mr. Bowdcn and Mr.. Worthing.
ten were parted, and being firmly held on
opposite sides of the hall by their respective
friends, there seemed to be a chance for Il re.
sumption OF business. But the prospect oi
peace was dashed to the ground by another
spcck of war. This time two other delegates
were seen in close contact, each plugging
away at the head of the other. 4 general
row now seemed imminent, and the raps OF
the chairman and the numerous appeals for
order were drowned by the noise on the
the floor. Somebody sent for the police, and
Officers Rogers, Dabncy, \. j. Tyler, and
shea, rushed feares>ly IN where the ;"ht w:;S
thickest. They acted firmly, but .iudcloiisly,
and Soon secured peace by col|aring several
of the pugilists and threatening to take them
to the station. One delegate attempted 10
draw his pistol, but was quietcd by Il similar
demonstration on the part of Il policeman.
ORDER AGAIN.
Even after fighting had ceased it was long
before the proceedings OF tn" Convention
were resumed.
In the mean time Senator Lewis continued
to urge peace, and hIr. RamSdell sought to
restore good llunor by telling a story.
Order being partially restored, Mr.. sencr
moved to adjourn until o'clock this morn
ing with view to giving everybody time to
cool of.
Several delegates objected to M adjourn.
mcnt at this juncture, because it would be
said that the Convention broke up i'll Il row.
The motion was thcn rejected.
Landon Boyd, of Richmond, nominated
Colonel Robert ". Hughes as compromise
candidate for president, and made long
speech in support of the nomination.
| FILIBUSTERIHG.
An hour more was consumed by debate
without any action.
Mr.. Porter moved to adjourn until this
morning at half.past O'Clock. Several other
motions were made without amy vote being
taken.
AIr. Martin, of Frederick, nominated Hon
John +. Lewis for president. but afterwards
withdrew the nomination. -
The motion of Mr.. Porter to adjourn
was then rejected by an overwhelming vote
Mr.. Porter made 4 final appeal in behalf OF
the nominations of the committee, but his
remarks, though spirited, were not received
with Us much enthusiasm as usual.
Another hour was spent by the Harman-
ties in flibustering to prevent q vote being
taken.
| A delegate nominated Rufus S. Jones as u
secretary.
Mr.. Dizendorr rlsed the point of order
that the election Of president was the only
lquestion before the Convention.
The Chair decided the point not well
taken. 3
Mr.. Dizendorf, seconded by Mr.. Van Au.
ken, appealed from this decision.
Mr.. W. D. Coleman, of Greene county,
hoped q vote would be taken. Hewas losing
a dollar and half u day by staying here
"foolin' wild dis Convention"
Mr.. Boyd withdrew the nomination OF
Colonel Hughes.
Mr.. Lathrop moved that the Convention
proceed at once to an election; which was
agreed to; whereupon Mr.. Dizendorf with
drew his appeal.
The vote was then taken, and resulted in
the election of Hon. James II. Platt us per-
manent President. The ballot stood: Platt,
10; Hartman, 81; Landon Boyd, !.
The election was, on motion of Major Har-
man, made unanimous.
Colonel Platt was escorted to the chair by
4 committee consisting of Messrs. Ramsdell