The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-11
that in Norfolk Readjusters were excom-
municated from participation In selection Of
nominees 10 the Legislature.

inuDtcated from participation IN selectlon OF
nominees TO the Legislature.
TRANMgLLED.
Mr.. Groner thought that there ought to
TO be fuller and more magnanimous rccog-
milton OF the rights OF his people than Is
contained In this paper.
| Mr.. StovalI wished to know IL the resolu-
tion trammelled the Convention as to sup
porting the candidate OF any particular
convention.
Colonel Duke said the Convention was TO
send delegates to Cincinnati, and OF course
1t was expected that they would support
the nominees OF that Convention. Colonel
Duke explained at some length his resolu-
ton (call, and set forth that the Readjusters
were not invited by name, because the
house was theirs and they had as much
right there as any one else.
DICTATI0N, so CALLED.
| Mr.. Stoyall understood that the people
without regard TO party were asked to send
delegates TO this Convention. But has this
committee the right to dictate to that Con-
veniion what it shall do? There may be
many conflicting views. II they prefer 10
/ maintain an independent line, this res0lu-
tions seems to hamper them. III he under
stood 1t Alright, this resolution in advance
actually throttles 400 delegates direct from
| the people. This committee had just as well
| appoint the delegates 10 Cincinnati and fell
| them for WHOM to 'yote after they get there.
WHERE DO WE STAND?
| Mr.. Strother wished to know il this CON-
mittee could call anything but Democratic
State Convention.
Mr.. Stoval answered that the resolution
under consideration invited the particlpa-
ton OF all the people, without regard to
party lines.
Mr.. Stovall was corrected-past party
lines.
Mr.. Hurt desired to know II Mr.. Stoval
proposed for Virginia 10 have any repre-
sentltives at Cincinnati.
Dir. Stoval said he was here for an eX-
change OF views with gentlemen. IL is ne
cessary TO discuss every measure fully and
fairly before taking any action. He pro-
tested against any dictatorial hampering OF
convention by any committee OF twenty
seven men. 1t was question whether the
people should be allowed to express their
opinion or the committee should express 1t
for them. He wanted the Convention un-
trammelled. III it is not to be, strike out
the common call and call upon the peculiar
people. But if it is to be a convention OF
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untrammeled expression OF opinion.
THE CANDIDATES.
Mr.. HUT: Do you anticipate that there
will be more than two candidates for the
presidency?
Mr.. Stovall said that there was already 4
Greenbacker candidate. and that there
would certainly be two others. Ii in the
past the South has gained nothing by con-
tinued struggle against power, isn't il time
| to try to work out her salvation? III we
have gained nothing by strict party lines,
isn't it time that Virginia should take posi-
| tiOn that puts her somewhat in place OF
importance, from which we may exercise
some power, and no longer be the cat's-paw
OF the northern Democracy? Is it not time
that Virginia should put berself in position
to lead in the independence OF the South!
WHAT DO YOU WANT!
Mr.. Shepherd asked what amendment Mr..
Stovall proposed.
Mr.. Stoval said he would support q
movement which would wipe out all form
and name of party, and, if necessary, would
lay aside the debt question to accomplish
that purpose. He would say firmly and at
last that the resolution proposed here Is a
trammel upon the people and upon the
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them to support the nominee OF Cincnnat,
whether it be Beast Butler or Denis
Kearney.
| WHAT DOES Mr.. GR0NER WANT!
Mr.. Shepherd, speaking OF the matter
OF reconciliation referred to by Mr.. Groner,
asked what sort OF amendment he would
proposey
Mr.. Groner thought it would be better
% fIIfI \
time. The Readiusters claim to he the Con-
servatve party as much as the Debt-Payers.
There is strong division in the party, and
ne wanted to await events. For himself he
boped it would be his pleasure to support
the Democratic nominee; but he admitted
that be didn't intend TO commit himself to
the support of Mr.. Tildep. Mr.. Groner
said that the ReadjusterS would soon hold
a convention, and this committee should
await it. Probably The whole party might
be reunited.
| WHERE DO THE READJUSTERS sTANDT
Mr.. Figgatt asked il the Readiuster En-
ecutiye Committee would unite with this
committee in calling convention TO SEND
delegates TO Cincinnati!
Mr.. Groner knew nothing about that
committee. He affiliated with that party
not from choice. but necessity, having been
read ont OF the Conservative party.
DIR. Wise coptended that the whole ma
cbincry OF "the Conservative party" is in
the hands of the Funder faction. He pro-
nosed 10 90 into convention chosen by
the majority (the Readiusters). He declared
that it would be - put-np job " for this
committee to organize a convention. He
did not now propose TO indicate his preSl-
dental preference.
In answer to a question from Mr.. Smith
of Nelson, DR.. Wise said that between Til
den and Grant he would vote for the l9lter,
il for either.
MFR. Smith: Suppose the candidates are
Hancock and Grant!
Ur. Wise: III we have no independent
electoral ticket shall certainly vote Tor
Hancock.
Mr.. GRONER EXPLAINS.
A little laterMr. Smith asked il Mr.. Gro
npr intepted TO support the nominee OF the
Cincinnati Convention.
MIR. Groner said he had been Conserva-
tive or Democrat all his life, and he expected
TO support the nominee OF the Cincinnati
Convention. lie had always supported the
nominees OF the Democratic party, and he
thought his past action ought TO be guar
antee OF his future conduct. He wanted
this committee to adjourn to await events.
| THE UNPLEDGED.
In reply to question from Mr.. smith,
Mr.. Groner said: With an unpedged ticket
and Democratic ticket in the field lie sup
posed be should support the latter.
He moved that this committee adjourn to
meet on May 9Th.
| MR.. RICHMOND on THE FLOOR.
| MIR. Richmond regretted to see this feeling
resulting from the public-debt question,
aad he mauld donrecaIp anY action That