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t 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 they are applicable," and passed. Place of meeting. Mr. Speed offered the following: Resolved. That a committee of five be appointed, with instructions to ascertain whether some arrangement can be made by the House of Delegates by which they can so adjust their sessions as that their Hall can be occupied by the Convention during a portion of the day. The objection to the present hall, as stated by Mr. Speed, was the difficulty of a member in making himself heard or hearing others. Mr. Morton offered the following as a substitute. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to see if a more suitable place can be procured for the meetings of this Convention. Mr. Speed was willing to modify his resolution so as to instruct the committee, in case of a failure to m
Wilson (search for this): article 1
Wise, Mr. Conrad submitted the resolution, so modified as to make it read "to said committee all resolutions touching Federal Relations which may be offered in Convention shall be referred; and it shall be their duty," &c. The resolution then passed in that form. Resolution of thanks. On motion of Mr. Graves, the thanks of the Convention were tendered to Wm. F. Gordon, Jr., for the handsome manner in which he had discharged the duties of temporary Clerk. Peace Conference. Mr. Wilson offered the following: Resolved, That the Virginia Commissioners to the Peace Conference now in session in the city of Washington, be respectfully requested to report to this 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 elect
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
Woods (search for this): article 1
e, in case of a failure to make an arrangement with the House of Delegates, to procure some other place. Mr. Moore advocated 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 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. Federal Relations. Mr. Conrad, of Frederick, offered the following: Resolved, That a committee, to consist of 21 delegates selected from the different sections of the State, to be termed "the Committee on Federal Relations," be appointed by the President; to said committee all resolutions touching Federal Relations which may be offered in Convention, shall be at once referred without debate; and it shall be their duty from time
Stuart (search for this): article 1
ions cast upon him at this capital and at Washington. He asked if the gentleman from Augusta (Mr. Stuart) was in his seat. Mr. Stuart.--He is. Mr. Wise proceeded to remark that he was in feMr. Stuart.--He is. Mr. Wise proceeded to remark that he was in feeble health; that he had been in retirement for the past two months, nursing the sick, during which time he had not interfered with public concerns, nor even meddled with the election which brought hiirginia contemplated an attack upon the Federal property, an invasion of Washington, &c.) Mr. Stuart, of Augusta, said he could set the matter at rest. He never dreamed of alluding to Mr. Wise aemen by Messrs. J. D. Imboden and Jno. A. Harman, of Staunton. It details a conversation with Mr. Stuart in the rotunda of the Exchange Hotel, in the course of which (as stated) Mr. S. said a movemen But this coming from a Senator of Virginia, he was compelled to ask what were the facts? Mr. Stuart said it gave him pleasure to respond. As to his having received positive information on the s
Patrick (search for this): article 1
eeger. Invitation, The President submitted a communication from the Young Men's Christian Association, inviting the members to visit their Library and Reading Room, in Goddin's Hall, at such times as might suit their convenience. Mr. Patrick moved an adjournment, but withdraw it at the request of Mr. Wise. Personal Explanations. Mr. Wise said he wished to detain the members for a short time, and asked the privilege of vindicating himself from aspersions cast upon him at t When he arrived in the city last night, these rumors pursued him still, and a paper was placed in his hands form which it appeared that a debate took place in the Senate of Virginia, on a resolution offered by the gentleman from Augusta. Mr. Patrick here suggested that the matter be postponed until to-morrow. Mr. Wise said it would take but a few moments, and he wished to make his statement now, in order that the gentleman from Augusta might have an opportunity to relieve him from th
Gregory (search for this): article 1
ad 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. 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
McComas (search for this): article 1
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. 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
Stafford (search for this): article 1
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. 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 suspens
Conrad (search for this): article 1
didates 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 motion of Mr. Woods, the whole subject was indefinitely postponed. Federal Relations. Mr. Conrad, of Frederick, offered the following: Resolved, That a committee, to consist of 21 delegt no proposition ought to pass this body without full, deliberate and unequivocal debate. Mr. Conrad said with regard to the "inconsistency" of the resolution alluded to, that the rules of the Host that the resolution be so modified as to restrict remarks to a certain length of time. Mr. Conrad was disposed to modify so as to meet the views of all. He preferred the mode suggested by Mr. Wise, and would place the resolution in his hands. After consultation with Mr. Wise, Mr. Conrad submitted the resolution, so modified as to make it read "to said committee all resolutions touchin
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