Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-08-03

of this body, ungratetul TO their proofs
iconfidence. and to the indulgent kind
ness with which nv deficiencies in this
Chair have been regarded, TO permit this
separation to occur, without brief ex-
preston of my Acknowledgements.
Gentlemen, we met but n few DAYS
since, most of us strangers to each other.
We met, however, in the confidence of
good fellowship for we met in holy
cause. The free-masonry of principle
brought us into an intimate connection
with each other and we now separateas
acqualntanceS and friends. | speak my
own sentiments, and am sure express
those of this body, when | say, that our
session has been one of unbroken harmo-
ny and unalloyed enjoyment, and that
we will all recur with pleasing recollec-
tons to this, the first scene of our politi-
| cal association.
The circumstances under which this
| Convention was called, were not the
most favorable for full and perfect rep
| resentaton of our party in this State
! The notice was short-the time of meet
ing was unpropitious. And yet, so I'M
eXpectedly numerous is the representa-
ton here-so anxiousl y have you devot-
ed your energies to the welfare of your
cause-and so faithfully have YOU en-
bodied its spirit in your proceedings
that have no hesitation in expressing
the belief that they will receive the u
unanimous appreciation and support of
the National Republican party Of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
We have presented to them, Gentle
men, an Electoral Iicket-maturely con-
sidered, and carefully selected. In max
ng this selection, we have been controlled
b, but one consideration-the interests
of7ur party. We have selected men
generally advanced in years, of establish
ed Character, and acknowledged merit
. men whose principles have been evil
f tenceo by consistent career of Repub-
: lican ceoduct, and by an mistaken at
n tachment to the institutions of our land.
This Ticket, should it receive the sullra-
ges of maprity of the People O.: Vir-
ginia, will sWtain, for the high Execu-
/, tive offices of he country, the two indi-
C viduals whom Jou have nominated
J., After what has Tanspired within these
!, walls for the last four days, it would be
worse than an idle consumption of time
! ! to add any thing in relation to those dis
! tinguished men. 1t is sufficient to OBJ
y serve that they have received the unan-
4 imous support of three Conventions O.
i the National Republican Party-twC
a composed of Delegates from every sec.
J, ton of the Union the last of Delegate.
from various counties of the Common.
! wealth of Virginia. This is no humble
o euiogy, If we cast our eyes over this ex.
i tended Confederacy, and see what stars
= of the first magnitude and brilIiancy a.
r dorm the ranks of our party. OF MIR
Clay, it may truly be said, that office
o cannot add to his fame, or dignity hi.
character. The patent of nobility
which he has derived from his God
@ places him far beyond the honor of man
n | consider that he has no personal ends
y TO gain by the result of this contest-tha
"a he has no farther interest than that which
y appertains to every citizen of this Re
public, deeply concerned in its institution
- nay, further, that it is a sacrifice which
, he is making upon the altar of his coun
trys welfare. Gentlemen, the sacrifc
is worthy OF the cause For, neve
: was thero country,--ncver were Their
institutions-more worthy ola gcnerou
e struggle for their preservation. An,
never was the cause of Constitutions
IF Reform sustained by no1ler and NOR
d intrepid champion than Henry clay.
!, Gentlemen, we return to our homes
- but, not like Achilles, TO the inactivit,
{ OF the tent. The principles which W,
Y have avowed here, must be sustane,
i elsewhere. The armour with which
e we have clothed ourselves here, is not de
% signed toglitteras mere holiday toy. lie
us go forth, armed, active and united il
= the great cause conquering and to con
y quer. Let no man here feel that he ha
/, discharged his duty to the Republic
l. let him not abatc aught of his zeal, no
ID be "weary in well-doing," until tina
Us stupcndous fabric of corruption is demol
ished, which now bids fair 20 ovcrsha
u dow the liberties ofthis land.
&c Gentlemen: may peace, houor an
a prosperity attend your career in life
he and may you long live to enjoy the plea,
y ing reflection that you have contribute
J, your individual efforts 10 the accomplish
m ment OF this grand and patriotic result
IN
Mr.. S!anard, of Orange, offered th
70 following resolutions, on the last day
yo the session which were adopted unan
mously: