New-York tribune., 1877-08-09
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
A CHAOTIC CONVENTION IN VIRGINIA.
THE CHAIRMAN HOOTED DOwN-slORMY SCENES
ERnM REGINNING 10 END.
lnY rELEGRApm rO ND TRmrNE.l

FROM BEGINNING TO End.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.I
RICHNOND, Va, Aug. S.-Ihe Conservative Con
vention consists of from LOO to 200 delegates.
II sits In hall not at all suited to the purpose IL
is nearly equally divided on the question as TO
whether or not plank shall be put III the platform
demanding a readiustment OF the deDt. COL NHl'
Lamb of Norfolk, who led the opposition
10 Malone in his city, and was successful
in getting n delegation against Little Billy
was made to feel to-day the full weight OF Mahones )
displeasure. In assuming the char as temporary
Chairman, and when attempting to express MS
honest sentiment in regard to the plighIed ialth Oh
the state. he was Missed and hooted, until at last
he had to omit much that he had intended to say.
The election Of Speaker Hanger is victory for the
anti-Nahone party. lie was chosen without opposi-
ton but that was only because it had been fully as
certaIned that he could be elected.
The quiet and order which marked the proceed
incs of tonight were in contrast to the turbulence
of the afternoon session. The indications at this
moment are that Mr.. Hanger will be able to sup
pre,s the disorderly spirit which seems bent upon
shifting the Convention. The Committee on resolu-
tons appointed tonight, 1t Is thought, VIII
not 90 as far on the debt question as
Mahone desired. 1t is probable that they VIII
report not in favor Of cOercng readJlstmeht' Dul
of seeking to have an amicable understanding WIN
fine boudholders with the view, if all parties inter-
ested agree of putting the debt on footing Which
will be better for the State and for the creditors
too Nothing squirting at reputation VIII DC
adopted
The chances are that neither Malone nor Daniel
can be nominated. compromise man Is talked
about already; if neither Malone OF Daniel Is hom-
mated q Conservative Independent candidate Is IN
eyitable.
TIE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL
RICHMOND. Va, Aug Sc p. m.-lhe VIZ
nia Conservative state Convention met at noon III the
1t bore bnt owing to an indiscrimnate issue Of adj
,oission tickets or otherwise, that part OF the
buidng set apart for the delegates was so over
crowded by outsiders that when an effort was maze
70 call the Convention to order, with view OF
temporary organization it proved failure inc utmost
confusion and disorder prevailed Shouts, Misses ana
all manner OF drowned the voices OF those VINO
endeavored to bring the gathering to order After haf
an bour mad elapsed and progress had been made To-
,yords an orcanzatOn motion to adjourn til p m
was adopted.
The Convention reassembed at 900. and the delegates
being all seated the Chairman of the state Committee all
nounced that Col william Lamb Of Norfolk had been
selected as temporary Chairman, the appointment
was confirmed by overwhelming vote, and
Col Lamb proceeded TO address the Conyen-
ton He spoke without interruption for several
minutes. He launching forth in a strong
speech in favor Of preserving the credit OF the Common
wealth. when he asked il that question was then un-
der discussion. He replied that II was not yet in order
10 critice the speech Of the Chairman. lie then at
tempted 10 proceed in the strain in advocacy OF
maintaining the states honor, but the Interruptions be
came so frequent aud the confusion great that he was
forced 10 discontinue lie announced that the Chair was
ready for business
Resolutions were then introduced for the appointment
~ COMMITTEES on Credentials Permanent ORGANIZATION,
and on Resolutions The resolutions for the first two
committees were adopted amid much disorder, but tat
on the third was laid aside until permanent orgaiza-
tOn effected.
Upon call of delegations by Congressional districts to
name members for the secommtees another OF tur
buence and disorder ensued several OF the districts being
divided In their choice. 1t being evident that no settle
ment could be arrived at they were allowed to retire Tor
consultations The interior OF the theatre TO this time
was a perfect pandemOnium the Dody being more like
disorganized mob than an organized convention From
Indications il evident that his state OF affairs will CON
tuue to the end The bitter aniagonsm prevails
between friends OF the candidates, particularly be-
tween those Of Gen. Mahone and the anti Mahonetes.
During the absence OF the delegations who had retired
TO Eea their differences, Gov Kemper, being present, by
invitation briefly addressed the Convention, counselng
such harmony in their deliberations as would perpetuate
the dignity, honor and glory of Virginia.
After the announcement OF the Committees on Gre
dentals and Organization the Convention adjourned
until p
1Opm-when the Convention re-assembled at eight
o'clock the Committee Permanent Organization re-
uorted the name Of Marshall Hanger OF Augusta County
as permanent Chairman, with long list OF YicePres
dents and the report agreed to without op
position Mr. Hanger. in assuming the chair addressed
the Convention, counseling harmony and calm debcra
tons.
A resolution was passed providing that no man shall
be placed IN nomination for Governor who does not
pledge himself TO abide by any result reached by the
Convention and give to the ticket his support. Com
mittee ON Resolutions was appointed The Committee
on Credentials ready to report and the Conyen
tion adjourned until a. IN. tomorrow