Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-05-31

concert OF action and cooperation, as will by
IFS influence rescue the constitution and the
violated laws from imbecile and corrupt exc
cutlee, and place them in the lands Of ADLER
and better men. And who that has observed
the character and talent Of this convention,
that will not be convinced of its ~salutary re-
suits, and see in it the highest assurance of
the strong moral and political influence that
1T will diffuse in every region Of the Union.
Composed as it is Of largely upwards OF three
hundred members, all freely interchanging
views and opinions characterized by the
s%trlctest difference and comfy, each liberal
IN sentiment and elevated 10 bearing, and
maniesting an indemnity of purpose, o con-
junction of zeal, animation and firmness that
augurs the most ~salutary and successful re-
suits And | do not hesitate the belief that
each member of this large and talented con-
ventlon will leave this city with a warm and
firm purpose to exert all his powers of mi,.i
and person to infuse a zeal in every state, IN
every country, IN every county, in every
town, and in every neighborhood, to animate
the young men throughout the whole Union,
to a proper sense Of their influence in sustain
ing the principles which have been here
sanctioned and promulged to sustain the A.
merIcan policy and independence, and digni-
ty OF our country, by placing in the highest
offices OF the government Henry CLAY and
JOHN SERGEANT, whose names are identified
with all that is pure In patriotism, elevated
IN honor, disinterested in friendship. open,
frank, and manly, or essential to preserve
pure our constitution, the policy Of our coun-
try, and the happiness, prosperity, and liber-
ty of the people.
But the hour admonishes me that | ann
trespassing, for | an OBTAINING the boat that
Is to bear the members Of this convention to
the shades Of Mount Vernon, where we pur-
pose paying a solemn tribute of respect at
the tomb OF our beloved Washington, whose
name hallows and is hallowed.
In conclusion, therefore, allow me, gentle
men. to express a hope that the generous and
social feelings which have pervaded our in
tercourse will be cultivated and cherished;
and when we separate, as we soon must,
that we will all sill be united in feelings and
IN principles, and that there be carried on
with restraint a full and frank correspondence
on all subjects of social and political interest.
! shall always cht rIsh with exquisite fond
ness the recollection of the many valuable
and worthy acquaintance l have here form
ed. And in now closing our labors, wish
you, in the sincerity of my feelings, not only
a safe and pleasant journey home to your ia
miles and your friends, but that your jour
ney through life may be long, useful, profta-
bic; and crowned with honor to yourselves
and your country.
On motion Of Mr.. Sergeant, of Pennsylva-
mia. it was then
ResoaOed, That this convention do now adj
journ, without day; and that, from this Hall,
the members proceed to the tomb Of Wash
ington.
The convention then adjourned according
ly.
TRIBUTE OF NATIONAL RESPECT.
The National Republican Convention of
Young Men, late assembled in Washington,
appointed a Committee, in accordance with
the following resolution, to carry its spirit in
to Effect
Resolred. That a committee be appointed
by the Chair, which shall consist of one De-
legate from each State, represented in this
body, and one from the District of Column
bra, whose duty it shall be TO express to
Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, the last sur.
vlving signer of our Declaration of fndepen-
dence, the high sense entertained by the
members of this Convention, of the virtues
OF himself and associates, and of their la