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he should call for the ayes and noes. Mr. Macfarland said that he knew the public assembled here respected law and order, and if a suitable admonition were given by the President, it would be effectual, without the necessity of clearing the galleries. Mr. Carlile withdraw his motion. Mr. Wise resumed his argument against the resolution. Its adoption would lead to ruinous delay, and the Convention would be kept waiting until the 4th of March was here — worse than any ides of March ever known.--What was do be done, ought to be done quickly. If they wanted to preserve peace and preserve the Union, they should act with promptness and decision. Let it be seen that Virginia is determined to stand up for her rights, and peace will be preserved. Mr. Clemens said the resolution was inconsistent with the rules of the House. He was for striking out the words "at once" and "without debate." He hoped the gentleman from Princess Anne, when he counsels the Convention to pur
1850 AD (search for this): article 1
til the Convention reconsidered the vote adopting the rules of the House of Delegates. Mr. Haymond had no objection to adopting the rules of the Convention of 1850; but the course proposed by his resolution had a precedent in that Convention. Mr. Nelson, of Clarke, said if the resolution were withdrawn, and the one he ofthe Convention reconsidered the vote adopting the rules of the House of Delegates. Mr. Dorman then offered his resolution, that the rules of the Convention of 1850 be adopted, and that 200 copies thereof be printed for the use of this body. On motion of Mr. Montague, the resolution was amended by inserting "so far as thele said the hall at present occupied was the best place that could be procured — far better than the House of Delegates, or the place occupied by the Convention of 1850. He thought if order were preserved, there would be no difficulty about hearing. On motion of Mr. Woods, the whole subject was indefinitely postponed. F
February 15th, 1861 AD (search for this): article 1
Virginia State Convention.Third day. Friday, February 15, 1861. The ladies gallery was crowded at an early hour, and, as on the previous day, many representatives of the fair sex were accommodated with seats elsewhere. When the front doors were thrown open, the throng that had congregated on the steps and in the passages made a desperate rush for the seats, which were almost instantaneously filled. The Convention was called to order at 12 o'clock, by President Janney. Prayer by the Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, of the Broad Street M. E. Church. The President announced the first business in order to be the Election of second Doorkeeper. Mr. Forues nominated J. J. Winn, of Albemarle. Mr. McComas nominated Henry S. Coleman, of Stafford. Mr. Gregory nominated Roscoe Burke, of King William. Mr. Tredway nominated S. H. Joter, of Richmond. Mr. Speed nominated Wm. Josiah Leake, of Goochland. Mr. Cox nominated Wm. Welch, of Chesterfield.
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id if a vote was to be taken on that motion, he should call for the ayes and noes. Mr. Macfarland said that he knew the public assembled here respected law and order, and if a suitable admonition were given by the President, it would be effectual, without the necessity of clearing the galleries. Mr. Carlile withdraw his motion. Mr. Wise resumed his argument against the resolution. Its adoption would lead to ruinous delay, and the Convention would be kept waiting until the 4th of March was here — worse than any ides of March ever known.--What was do be done, ought to be done quickly. If they wanted to preserve peace and preserve the Union, they should act with promptness and decision. Let it be seen that Virginia is determined to stand up for her rights, and peace will be preserved. Mr. Clemens said the resolution was inconsistent with the rules of the House. He was for striking out the words "at once" and "without debate." He hoped the gentleman from Princess
Branch (search for this): article 1
rkeeper was not like fiddling while Rome was burning. [Applause in the galleries.] He was willing to adopt any method to facilitate the business of the Convention; and with that view moved a suspension of the rules to allow him to submit a motion that the highest on the list of candidates be appointed second Doorkeeper. The Convention refused to suspend the rules. Mr. Conrad desired that the plurality rule should be adopted, and moved a suspension of the rules of the House. Mr. Branch, of Petersburg, saw no necessity for haste, and he hoped the plurality rule would not be adopted. He appealed to the members to vote the motion down. The Convention again refused to suspend. The vote was again taken, (the lowest candidate having been dropped by the rules,) with the following result: Leake 79, Welch 24, Jeter 42. Necessary to a choice 73. So Mr. W. J. Leake was declared elected second Doorkeeper. The Southern Commissioners. Mr. Preston, from the commit
Roscoe Burke (search for this): article 1
steps and in the passages made a desperate rush for the seats, which were almost instantaneously filled. The Convention was called to order at 12 o'clock, by President Janney. Prayer by the Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, of the Broad Street M. E. Church. The President announced the first business in order to be the Election of second Doorkeeper. Mr. Forues nominated J. J. Winn, of Albemarle. Mr. McComas nominated Henry S. Coleman, of Stafford. Mr. Gregory nominated Roscoe Burke, of King William. Mr. Tredway nominated S. H. Joter, of Richmond. Mr. Speed nominated Wm. Josiah Leake, of Goochland. Mr. Cox nominated Wm. Welch, of Chesterfield. Mr. Montague nominated Jos. Tompkins, of Chesterfield. There being no further nominations the Secretary proceeded to call the roll, and the vote resulted as follows: Jeter 35, Leake 34, Coleman 26, Welch 26; others, 16. No election. Mr. Morton moved a suspension of the rules to allow him to make a
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ocated the substitute. The hall of the House of Delegates was a very indifferent place. Mr. Carlile said the hall at present occupied was the best place that could be procured — far better thantion to an arbitrary power, (applause,) and he hoped no such resolution would be passed. Mr. Carlile,--If this applause in the galleries be continued, I shall be compelled to follow the example tor in another respect, and, like him, endeavor to save his country. (Great applause.) Mr. Carlile.--I now move that the galleries be cleared. A Member.--Except the ladies. Mr. CarliMr. Carlile.--Of course. They would be guilty of no such impropriety. Mr. Montague said if a vote was to be taken on that motion, he should call for the ayes and noes. Mr. Macfarland said that he ky the President, it would be effectual, without the necessity of clearing the galleries. Mr. Carlile withdraw his motion. Mr. Wise resumed his argument against the resolution. Its adoption
Clarke (search for this): article 1
e resolution, the following: Resolved, That the rules of the Convention of also be adopted for the government of this body, and that 200 copies be printed. The President said the resolution could not be entertained until the Convention reconsidered the vote adopting the rules of the House of Delegates. Mr. Haymond had no objection to adopting the rules of the Convention of 1850; but the course proposed by his resolution had a precedent in that Convention. Mr. Nelson, of Clarke, said if the resolution were withdrawn, and the one he offered yesterday adopted, it would obviate all difficulty. Mr. Haymond declined to withdraw his resolution, which was then put to vote and adopted. The President was instructed to fill the blank with thirteen names, to constitute the Committee of Elections. Rules of the Convention. Mr. Nelson moved to take up his resolution, offered yesterday, to appoint a Committee on Rules, Negatived. On motion of Mr. Dorman, t
Clemens (search for this): article 1
of Elections, consisting of --members, to whom shall be referred the returns of delegates, and all matters relating to contested seats in this Convention. Mr. Clemens suggested that the resolution be made to conform to the rules of the House of Delegates, adopted on the first day of the Convention. Mr. Haymond declined te Union, they should act with promptness and decision. Let it be seen that Virginia is determined to stand up for her rights, and peace will be preserved. Mr. Clemens said the resolution was inconsistent with the rules of the House. He was for striking out the words "at once" and "without debate." He hoped the gentleman fromis body, at their earliest convenience, whether, in their opinion, any result acceptable to Virginia may be expected from the deliberations of their body. Mr. Clemens objected. The resolution lies over. Election of Printer. Mr. Johnson, of Richmond, reminded the Convention that they had not yet elected a Printer, tho
Henry S. Coleman (search for this): article 1
he Election of second Doorkeeper. Mr. Forues nominated J. J. Winn, of Albemarle. Mr. McComas nominated Henry S. Coleman, of Stafford. Mr. Gregory nominated Roscoe Burke, of King William. Mr. Tredway nominated S. H. Joter, of Rg no further nominations the Secretary proceeded to call the roll, and the vote resulted as follows: Jeter 35, Leake 34, Coleman 26, Welch 26; others, 16. No election. Mr. Morton moved a suspension of the rules to allow him to make a motion towas adopted. The Secretary then announced the names of the candidates, as follows: Messrs. Leake, Jeter, Welch, and Coleman. The vote resulted: Leake 46, Jeter 40, Welch 31, Coleman 27. No election. Mr. Wise. of Princess Anne, desireColeman 27. No election. Mr. Wise. of Princess Anne, desired to know if this squabble about a second Doorkeeper was not like fiddling while Rome was burning. [Applause in the galleries.] He was willing to adopt any method to facilitate the business of the Convention; and with that view moved a suspension o
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