The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-10
TIE SENTIMENTS OF THE ST. LOUIS CoSvEN-
The following resolution was also sent to

the secretnry's desk, read, and referred:
: Resolued, That the Conservative party OF
Virginia reafiirms a sentiment expressed in
the st. Louis National Democratic platform.
and universally approved by; the party in
IFS State Conventions, OF unqualified oppo-
sition to all sumptuary laws and class legisla-
tfon, and any attempt to convert the tax
power OF the General Assembly into means
of discriminating against any class OF law
abiding citizens should be. condemned
|. SHEEP VS.. DOGS.
Mr.. Jones, of Lynchburg, offered the fol-
lowing, which was read amid great laugh
ter: -, --.... r-.s ., ....
.Resolved, That this Convention fa1ors
voluntary adjustment OF all matters be-
tween the sheep ana dogs OF this state, and
we pledge ourselves to support any scheme
for the protection OF the innocent lambs
which will not contravene the natural and
equal rights OF the hungry dog. Referred.
VIEWS OF aMEABER FROM ROCKINGHAM.
Mr.. r. ). iMason, OF Rockingham, pre-
sented the following, which was also re-
ierred j.. r :e.s ".-- f =s@t
We, the representatives OF the people Of
Virginia assembled in Convention, deem it
our duty to express our views and wishes
in regard to Virginia's oppressed condition.
We demand of our laW-making element to
give us relief from our straitcned circum-
stances, so far rs it relates to bur financial
condition. We demand Of our representa-
tivcs to reGdjust, il it can be done on
honorable terms, but not to attempt coerclve
measures; and il they can't reidiust, then
II rigid system Of retrenchment must be
resorted to, for we have waited patiently
for long time, and nothing but
ruin cenfronts us; and we think the
time has come that farther tampering by
way OF attempts at reputation should
be scorned by every honest man in the
State, and neglect OF our representative to
attend to such an important duty cannot be
palliated longer by the supporting element.
And il needs be, the Legislature should at
tend to the financial condition. and repeal
the homestead law, that has been so prolific
OF evil by generating litigation that has
been so depicting to our treasury and OBJ
structed the wheels OF industry. Let the
Legislature attend to this the next session,
then adjourn foT six years, put their sala-
res at $3.50 per day, Governors salary ut
81, 500, then put all the other salaries back
in proportion, then make ltigants foot the
whole cost OF their suits, and the present
revenue will pay the interest and provide
sinking fund; therefore be it .
Resolved by this Conuention, the repre-
SentatiueS Of the people Of Virginia, That
we deem it our duty to express our views
in regard to our straitened circumstances,
so far as our financial condition is con-
cerned. We demand relief from our law
making power by readiusting the public
debt II it can be done on honorable terms
without coercivc measures; and, in conse-
Quence of failure in that direction, we ad-
wise neutrality-suspicious. the most
effective remedy. Let the Legislature at the
next session put the Governors salary at
81, 500; the per diem of the Legislature at
$3.50. Then put all other saaried officers
back in the same proportion. Repeal the
homestead law, the barrier to prosperity
and the generator Of litigation that has been
so depicting to our treasury. Then pass a
law to make litigants foot all the cost OF their
suits. Let county retrenchments be rigidly
enforced. Then let the Legislature adjourn
for six years.
OTHER RESOLUTIONS REFERRED.
Mr.. Christian, OF Matthews, presented a
resolution that after this week the Conyen-
ton be opened with PRAYER, and that eacn
member receive Sc per day, payable out OF
the unfunded portion OF the State debt
when collected. ...... .....
BY Mr.. Meriwetber Lewis: A resolution
to memorabilia the General Assembly to in
crease capitation tax to 50 for the support
OF public free schools. 't 49,
By Mr.. Deiarnette. Of Caroline: 4 reso-
luton endorsing President HayeS's home
government policy. .a --..- -
By MIR. Cabell: A resolution opposing all
schemes Of reputation or compulsory ad-
justment, and that we will meet the funded
debt of the State on fair basis alike to
State and creditor.
By Mr.. Smith, OF Nelson: A resolution
urging upon our Representatives in Con-
gress to endeavor to secure the payment to
the State by the Federal Government OF
about one and half millions OF dollars The
United States Government justly owes Vir-
ginia on the score Of Revolutionary claims.
By Mr.. Prentiss, OF Albemale: A reso-
luton that our representatives in Congress
be requested to represent to that BODY the
distressed financial condition Of the State,
and to obtain an immediate distribution OF
the public lands Of the Union among the
several States, and that Nirginia's portion
be applied to the payment OF the pubic
debt. -,r 81.
By Mr.. jackson, OF Rockingham A pre-
amble and resolution looking to relief and
readjustment. -r .'.'.
BY Mr.. c. P. Janney, Of Loudoun:- A
resolution that Virginia is Justly bound to
pay the public debt.
By Mr.. Cameron, Of Petersburg: A reso-
luton in reference to economy in the State
government, &c. -,
BY Mr.. Hoge Tyler: A resolution that
the Convention has had resolutions enough,
and the body ought to 60 work.
By Mr.. Baskerville, OF MecklenburS a
resolution declaring that, in the opinion OF
this Convention, the best means to settle
disputes between capital and labor and
ayerting strikes, &C., is to be found IN
methods OF voluntary arbitration such as
have been successfully adopted in Europe.
Mr.. Rives, OF Prince George, presented
the following: .n :.
RESOLVED Gas the sense OF this Convention},
That the Conservative party OF Virginia Is
opposed under any and all circumstances
to reputation.
2. That we favor compromise or read
iustment OF the public debt on such terms as
will place every bondholder upon an equal
footing, and that will be Just and fair to the
creditors and honorable to the Common
wealth. ....
Mr.. f. Z. Meredith offered the follow
ing: - -" :.
RESOLVED, That this Convention is tired OF
resolutions; that the members are anxious
to get through with their work and return to
their homes. ...., . III. ..,t -
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS
The various resolutions that had been
read in the hearing OF the Convention were
by order OF the body transmitted to- the
Committee on Resolutions by one OF the
assistant secretaries. The committee was
authorized to sit during the sessions Of the