The Portland daily press., 1877-08-09
Order Finally Restored, but no
Definite Action Taken,

RIcAMoND, Aug, 8.-The Virginia ;conserva-
tive convention met this noon, but the buildiu
was SO overcrowded by outsiders that an effoit
to call the convention to orderifor temporary
organization proved failure. After half al,
hour OF confusion the convention adjourned till
2 p. m. There are five candidates for the nom
ination OF Governor, and there will be a long
dispute about the credentials of contesting del
egations.
The convention reassembled at 220. The
chairman of the state committee announced
Col. Lamb as temporary chairman. Lamb
addressed the convention. He spoke without
interruption several minutes, and was launch
ing forth In strong speech in favor of preserv-
ing the credit of the commonwealth, when he
was asked il that question was then under
discussion. He replied it was not yet in order
20 criticise the speech of the chairman. He
then attempted to proceed in the same strain
IN advocacy OF maintaining the states honor
but Interruptions became SO frequent and the
confusion so great, be was forced to discontinue
and announce that the chair was ready for
business
Resolutions were introduced for the appoint
ment OF committees on Credentials, on per-
maDent organization and resolutions. Two of
the first resolutions were adopted amid much
disorder, but the third was laid aside till
permanent organization was effected Upon
call OF the delegations by cong ressional dis.
tricts to name the members of the committee.
another scene of turbulence ensued. Several
districts being divided N choice, and it being
evident that no settlement could be arrived al.
they were allowed to retire for consultation.
The interior of the theatre up to this tine was
a perfect pandemonium, the body being more
like disorganized mob than an orgapized
convention. F'om the indications it is evident
that this state of affairs will continue to the
end Most bitter antagonism prevails between
the friends of the candidates, particularly
between those of Malone and the anti
Mshonites.
During the absence of the delegations. who
had retired to heal the differences, Governor
Remper. being present by invitation, briefly
aodressed the convention, counseling such
harmony in the deliberations as would perpe-
trate the dignity, honor and glory of Virginia
After the announcement of the committees
on credentials aHd organization, the Convention
adjourned till evening.
When the convention reassembed at 8
O'clock the committee on permanent organiza-
ton reported the name of Marshal Hanger for
permanent chairman, with long list of presi-
dents and vice presidents, which were agreed
TO- Ranger addressed the convention, coun-
selling harmony, calm elaboration &c
a resolution was passed providing that no
man De placed in nomination for Governor
who does not pledge himself to abide nv anv
result reached by the conve ntion and Give ~
the ticket his support. e' ~
A committee on resolutions was then appoint-
ed. The committee on credentials was not
ready to report and the convention adjourned
TIL 9 a. m. tomorrow.
The session tonight was in marked contrast
as regards harmony with the two sessions to-
Gay. Inc Indications are now that everything
VIII pass on quietly Tomorrow and result in
harmonizlhg The antsgonistic elements