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Seal (search for this): article 1
m. Some one shouted, "Johnson is here — let him answer for himself." (Cheers and hisses.) Mr. Johnson arose, and the confusion still prevailing, the Chairman said he would vacate his place if order was not preserved. He appealed to the meeting to listen to Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson said he did not come there to speak, nor did he intend to make a speech; but he thought if any one wished to speak he ought to be heard. (Here there was another boisterous interruption, and officers Seal and Boze were observed making their way through the crowd.) Mr. Johnson resumed. He did not wish to see this meeting disturbed. He hoped they would be allowed to do what they proposed to do. But having heard his name called, and fearing that his silence might be misinterpreted, he wished to say that he took no part in the proceedings. It was known that he was a candidate for the Convention, and all he wanted was a fair chance when the time arrived.--He did not consent to the use o
N. B. Hill (search for this): article 1
Munford, 104; John Randolph Tucker, 100; Peachy R. Grattan, 49; John M. Patton, 41; P. H. Aylett, 37; James R. Crenshaw, 35; Thos. P. August, 23; scattering, 105. The Chair announced that Messrs. Randolph and Steger were nominated. Mr. N. B. Hill moved that the three highest be nominated by acclamation. This was objected to. Messrs. Tucker, Grattan, Crenshaw, Patton and Aylett successively withdrew their names, and expressed a hope that the meeting would unite upon the threead a letter from Col. Geo. W. Munford, withdrawing his name from the canvass. A good many declared their purpose to vote for him any how, when Major Wm. Munford arose and stated that it was his father's wish to have his name withdrawn. Mr. Hill nominated Judge Robertson as the third candidate, and the question being put, there was a loud response in the affirmative. The Chair then announced the names of the three candidates selected--George W. Randolph, John O. Steger, and Judge J
Robert Ridgway (search for this): article 1
was framed by our fathers. The necessity of good order in the proceeding was urged, through the influence of which alone the proper weight and dignity could be given to a primary assemblage of the people. On motion of Mr. Brooke, Messrs. John Purcell, Thomas W. McCance, Thomas H. Wynne and James Alfred Jones were elected Vice Presidents. On motion of Mr. Todd, Mr. John Bell Bigger was appointed Secretary. Mr. Wm. F. Watson moved that Messrs. O. J. Wise, Wm. Old, Jr., and Robert Ridgway be also appointed Secretaries; but much noisy opposition being manifested, he withdrew the motion. Mr. John M. Patton said he understood the object of the meeting was to nominate men who were prepared to say on the floor of the Convention that Virginia should withdraw from the Confederacy before the 4th of March, unless satisfactory guarantees were speedily given for the protection of Southern rights.--(Applause.) It was expected that those who were opposed to such action would not
John O. Steger (search for this): article 1
ly insisted upon his rights.) Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins nominated John O. Steger. Mr. H. L. Brooke nominated David I. Burr, but Mr. Burr at 431. Necessary for a choice, 216. George W. Randolph had 315; John O. Steger, 233; Judge John Robertson, 185; Geo. W. Munford, 104; John Ranscattering, 105. The Chair announced that Messrs. Randolph and Steger were nominated. Mr. N. B. Hill moved that the three highest bethe names of the three candidates selected--George W. Randolph, John O. Steger, and Judge John Robertson. Loud cheers followed the announcemen this evidence of the confidence of his fellow-citizens. Mr. John O. Steger was then called up, and was cordially received. After thanki acceptable to those States which had already seceded. While Mr. Steger was speaking, the crowd in the Eastern gallery commenced whistliner this episode, the meeting proceeded without interruption. Mr. Steger then resumed and concluded his speech. Mr. J. Randolph Tucke
Peachy R. Grattan (search for this): article 1
toring order. Mr. Eddins nominated Geo. W. Munford. Mr. Edgar Macon moved that the meeting adjourn. (Shouts of "No! no!") Mr. Brooke nominated P. R. Grattan. The row here broke out afresh, and there were symptoms of a determination to eject those who were prominent in disturbing the proceedings. Mr. Monteiro 1. Necessary for a choice, 216. George W. Randolph had 315; John O. Steger, 233; Judge John Robertson, 185; Geo. W. Munford, 104; John Randolph Tucker, 100; Peachy R. Grattan, 49; John M. Patton, 41; P. H. Aylett, 37; James R. Crenshaw, 35; Thos. P. August, 23; scattering, 105. The Chair announced that Messrs. Randolph and Steger were nominated. Mr. N. B. Hill moved that the three highest be nominated by acclamation. This was objected to. Messrs. Tucker, Grattan, Crenshaw, Patton and Aylett successively withdrew their names, and expressed a hope that the meeting would unite upon the three highest candidates. Mr. O. J. Wise read a le
C. B. Luck (search for this): article 1
tions. (Applause.) Mr. Thos. H. Wynne seconded the nomination of Mr. Munford, and read a letter from that gentleman in answer to a call made upon him through the Enquirer, expressing firm devotion to the South in this crisis, and consenting to the use of his name, While willing to accept guarantees from the North, he would, if they were not speedily given, vote for Virginia to take her place by the side of the seceding States. Mr. Wm. B. Smith nominated Wm. H. Macfarland. Mr. C. B. Luck nominated John M. Patton. The Chair.--Mr. Patton is already in nomination. Mr. Rawlings nominated James R. Crenshaw. Somebody nominated Marmaduke Johnson. Mr. John Purcell said he hoped it would be understood that all nominees must abide by the decision of the meeting. He asked if the gentleman who nominated Mr. Johnson could answer for him. Some one shouted, "Johnson is here — let him answer for himself." (Cheers and hisses.) Mr. Johnson arose, and the con
Robert F. Morriss (search for this): article 1
ived.--He did not consent to the use of his name in this meeting. [Cheers--"That's it!"] His name was already before the people, and if they preferred any other to represent them, he was content. Messrs. Thomas P. August, P. H. Aylett, Robt. F. Morriss, and John Robertson were also placed in nomination. Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins wanted to know if the gentleman who nominated Mr. Macfarland could say whether he would abide by the decision of this meeting or not. Mr. R. B. Ward was author, nor taking any part in it. ("Yes you are — sit down!") Fair play is a jewel. He appealed to his friends in the galleries to keep order, and give the meeting all the facilities that others might require under similar circumstances. Captain R. F. Morriss hoped the meeting would take some action relative to recent proceedings at Fortress Monroe. The attention of the Legislature should be directed that way. Virginia never ceded that property to the Government to give the Government an oppo
R. B. Ward (search for this): article 1
. Aylett, Robt. F. Morriss, and John Robertson were also placed in nomination. Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins wanted to know if the gentleman who nominated Mr. Macfarland could say whether he would abide by the decision of this meeting or not. Mr. R. B. Ward was authorized to withdraw Mr. Macfarland's name. He was not present, and no one could answer for him. The noise was now so great that the Chairman repeated his purpose to vacate. He would not preside over such an assemblage. (Cries oPresently, shouts of "Fight!" from another quarter, turned attention in that direction. The crowd in the galleries kept up a hooting and whistling, and Mr. Allen V. Lyon moved that the galleries be cleared, but consented to withdraw it. Mr. R. B. Ward said he was not of this meeting, nor taking any part in it. ("Yes you are — sit down!") Fair play is a jewel. He appealed to his friends in the galleries to keep order, and give the meeting all the facilities that others might require under
Henry L. Brooke (search for this): article 1
at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of nominating candidates to represent the city in the approaching State Convention." The meeting was called to order by Mr. Henry L. Brooke, on whose motion Mr. David I. Burr was elected presiding officer. On taking the chair, Mr. Burr made a brief address. After reading the call for the meetiproceeding was urged, through the influence of which alone the proper weight and dignity could be given to a primary assemblage of the people. On motion of Mr. Brooke, Messrs. John Purcell, Thomas W. McCance, Thomas H. Wynne and James Alfred Jones were elected Vice Presidents. On motion of Mr. Todd, Mr. John Bell Bigger Wootton's voice occasioned loud shouts from the galleries, but he manfully insisted upon his rights.) Mr. Wm. A. Jinkins nominated John O. Steger. Mr. H. L. Brooke nominated David I. Burr, but Mr. Burr at once declined. Mr. J. H. Chamberlayne nominated J. Randolph Tucker. At this stage of the proceedings, a ro
Thomas W. McCance (search for this): article 1
ntemplated. He believed that the only course for the South to pursue was to act with firmness and unanimity. He denounced coercion, which would put an end to all hope of a reconstruction of the Union, and of its preservation as it was framed by our fathers. The necessity of good order in the proceeding was urged, through the influence of which alone the proper weight and dignity could be given to a primary assemblage of the people. On motion of Mr. Brooke, Messrs. John Purcell, Thomas W. McCance, Thomas H. Wynne and James Alfred Jones were elected Vice Presidents. On motion of Mr. Todd, Mr. John Bell Bigger was appointed Secretary. Mr. Wm. F. Watson moved that Messrs. O. J. Wise, Wm. Old, Jr., and Robert Ridgway be also appointed Secretaries; but much noisy opposition being manifested, he withdrew the motion. Mr. John M. Patton said he understood the object of the meeting was to nominate men who were prepared to say on the floor of the Convention that Virginia s
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