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Chairman (search for this): article 1
of our beloved country, and, if thought advisable, to nominate candidates for the Convention. All branches of labor are invited to attend." The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thos. Jones, on whose motion Mr. Thos. H. Wynne was elected Chairman. On taking the chair, Mr. Wynne thanked the meeting for the unexpected honor. He had not been advised of the intentions of the assemblage, and knew nothing of its objects except from reading the notice in the newspapers. He, however, feltturned with their report. On taking the vote, the Chair decided that it was carried in the affirmative. Mr. J. J. Binford commenced making some remarks, when the Chairman called him to order, under the motion just adopted. Cries of "Mr. Chairman," from various quarters, and great noise in the Eastern gallery. A reconsideration of the vote last taken was finally carried, and motions were made that none but mechanics and working men be allowed to address the meeting: when, after co
23rd (search for this): article 1
Meeting at the African Church. --An immense number of persons assembled at the African Church on Wednesday night, in response to the following notice: "The working men of Richmond will hold a meeting at the African Church, on Wednesday night, 23d inst., at half-past 7 o'clock, to take into consideration the alarming state of our beloved country, and, if thought advisable, to nominate candidates for the Convention. All branches of labor are invited to attend." The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thos. Jones, on whose motion Mr. Thos. H. Wynne was elected Chairman. On taking the chair, Mr. Wynne thanked the meeting for the unexpected honor. He had not been advised of the intentions of the assemblage, and knew nothing of its objects except from reading the notice in the newspapers. He, however, felt deeply interested in the movements of the industrial classes, and would discharge the duties of his present position with whatever ability he might possess. The necessi
O. Jennings Wise (search for this): article 1
er, and the Chairman rapped vigorously upon the table, and shouted "Order!" at the top of his voice. Some hooted, some hallowed, and some hissed. Loud calls for "Wise" were heard above the confusion, and Mr. O. Jennings Wise appeared upon the platform. He would have complied with the wishes of his friends, since he was attachedMr. O. Jennings Wise appeared upon the platform. He would have complied with the wishes of his friends, since he was attached to a very important branch of industry — the printing trade. But there was an evident desire to hear a speech from some practical working man, and Mr. Wise yields the floor. Mr. Jas. H. May called attention to the fact that this was a working men's meeting, and neither lawyers nor doctors ought to be allowed to speak. Mr. Wise yields the floor. Mr. Jas. H. May called attention to the fact that this was a working men's meeting, and neither lawyers nor doctors ought to be allowed to speak. Mr. Martin M. Lipscomb then made some remarks, and moved that all speeches be limited to ten minutes. The motion was lost. Mr. Jas. H. May moved that a committee of three be appointed to wait on the Hon. John M. Botts, and invite him to address the meeting. Cries of "out of order," cheers and hisses. The Chair decid
Pleasants (search for this): article 1
he present difficulties, he stood up for the rights of the South. He was proud of being an American citizen, but prouder still that he was a Virginian; and for the rights of his native State he would ever contend. The Chairman then requested some one to nominate a Secretary, and, on motion, F. S. West was appointed. On motion of Mr. Benjamin Bragg, the Chairman was instructed to appoint — a committee of fifteen, to prepare business for the meeting. Committee: Benj. Bragg, --Pleasants, Thos. Clemmitt, Wm. Snead, Geo. Bargamin, A. M. Bailey, Thos. Olvis, John A. Belvin, Jas, Walker, Robert Ware, Wm. Macfarlane, Thos. Elmore, Wm. Forbes, W. C. Barnes, W. S. O'Brien. Immediately after the appointment of the committee, there were loud calls upon various gentlemen to address the meeting. Mr. P. H. Aylett was called up, and amid the confusion was understood to say that he thanked the meeting for the compliment conveyed in this call, as it recognized his claims as a memb
JAs (search for this): article 1
merican citizen, but prouder still that he was a Virginian; and for the rights of his native State he would ever contend. The Chairman then requested some one to nominate a Secretary, and, on motion, F. S. West was appointed. On motion of Mr. Benjamin Bragg, the Chairman was instructed to appoint — a committee of fifteen, to prepare business for the meeting. Committee: Benj. Bragg, --Pleasants, Thos. Clemmitt, Wm. Snead, Geo. Bargamin, A. M. Bailey, Thos. Olvis, John A. Belvin, Jas, Walker, Robert Ware, Wm. Macfarlane, Thos. Elmore, Wm. Forbes, W. C. Barnes, W. S. O'Brien. Immediately after the appointment of the committee, there were loud calls upon various gentlemen to address the meeting. Mr. P. H. Aylett was called up, and amid the confusion was understood to say that he thanked the meeting for the compliment conveyed in this call, as it recognized his claims as a member of the great and honorable fraternity of working men. He expressed his readiness to addres
P. H. Aylett (search for this): article 1
On motion of Mr. Benjamin Bragg, the Chairman was instructed to appoint — a committee of fifteen, to prepare business for the meeting. Committee: Benj. Bragg, --Pleasants, Thos. Clemmitt, Wm. Snead, Geo. Bargamin, A. M. Bailey, Thos. Olvis, John A. Belvin, Jas, Walker, Robert Ware, Wm. Macfarlane, Thos. Elmore, Wm. Forbes, W. C. Barnes, W. S. O'Brien. Immediately after the appointment of the committee, there were loud calls upon various gentlemen to address the meeting. Mr. P. H. Aylett was called up, and amid the confusion was understood to say that he thanked the meeting for the compliment conveyed in this call, as it recognized his claims as a member of the great and honorable fraternity of working men. He expressed his readiness to address the meeting after the transaction of the business for which it had been called, but he wished the intelligent and enterprising working men of Richmond, who had called the meeting, to show by their resolutions and speeches that th
Thomas Jones (search for this): article 1
rican Church. --An immense number of persons assembled at the African Church on Wednesday night, in response to the following notice: "The working men of Richmond will hold a meeting at the African Church, on Wednesday night, 23d inst., at half-past 7 o'clock, to take into consideration the alarming state of our beloved country, and, if thought advisable, to nominate candidates for the Convention. All branches of labor are invited to attend." The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thos. Jones, on whose motion Mr. Thos. H. Wynne was elected Chairman. On taking the chair, Mr. Wynne thanked the meeting for the unexpected honor. He had not been advised of the intentions of the assemblage, and knew nothing of its objects except from reading the notice in the newspapers. He, however, felt deeply interested in the movements of the industrial classes, and would discharge the duties of his present position with whatever ability he might possess. The necessity of dignity and o
Thomas H. Wynne (search for this): article 1
inate candidates for the Convention. All branches of labor are invited to attend." The meeting was called to order by Mr. Thos. Jones, on whose motion Mr. Thos. H. Wynne was elected Chairman. On taking the chair, Mr. Wynne thanked the meeting for the unexpected honor. He had not been advised of the intentions of the asMr. Wynne thanked the meeting for the unexpected honor. He had not been advised of the intentions of the assemblage, and knew nothing of its objects except from reading the notice in the newspapers. He, however, felt deeply interested in the movements of the industrial classes, and would discharge the duties of his present position with whatever ability he might possess. The necessity of dignity and order in the proceedings was earnesedings then became unintelligible to the reporter; but soon afterwards a vote was taken, and the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. Second meeting. Mr. Wynne was again called to the chair, but he stated that while he appreciated the honor, he could not serve in that capacity, since it had been voted to have a "Union m
Robert Ware (search for this): article 1
but prouder still that he was a Virginian; and for the rights of his native State he would ever contend. The Chairman then requested some one to nominate a Secretary, and, on motion, F. S. West was appointed. On motion of Mr. Benjamin Bragg, the Chairman was instructed to appoint — a committee of fifteen, to prepare business for the meeting. Committee: Benj. Bragg, --Pleasants, Thos. Clemmitt, Wm. Snead, Geo. Bargamin, A. M. Bailey, Thos. Olvis, John A. Belvin, Jas, Walker, Robert Ware, Wm. Macfarlane, Thos. Elmore, Wm. Forbes, W. C. Barnes, W. S. O'Brien. Immediately after the appointment of the committee, there were loud calls upon various gentlemen to address the meeting. Mr. P. H. Aylett was called up, and amid the confusion was understood to say that he thanked the meeting for the compliment conveyed in this call, as it recognized his claims as a member of the great and honorable fraternity of working men. He expressed his readiness to address the meeting aft
John M. Botts (search for this): article 1
Mr. Jas. H. May moved that a committee of three be appointed to wait on the Hon. John M. Botts, and invite him to address the meeting. Cries of "out of order," c the affirmative. The Chair appointed the following committee to wait on Mr. Botts: Jas. H. May. Richard F. Walker, and Wm. R. Sturdivant. A motion was mad for the approaching State Convention. Before the reading was concluded, Mr. Botts entered with the committee, and was greeted with loud cheers. This interruptn the table was lost. Before any further action was taken, the calls for Mr. Botts became most vehement.--Mr. Botts came forward on the stand, and was received Mr. Botts came forward on the stand, and was received with various demonstrations.--Mr. Thos. Clemmitt stood up and gesticulated with much energy, and as well as we could understand, appealed to the meeting to hear none at the same time — cheers and hisses commingled inharmoniously — and finally Mr. Botts was understood to say that he did not come there to address a mob, and retire
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