Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-10-03
WING STATE CONVENTION.

The Wing Convention which met in
this place last week. although not as nu.
merou,ly attended as we expected from
the appointments made TO il. was never.
theless one Of the most respectable as
semblages of men. both for talent aud
numbers, that has ever convene in the
State on any similar occasion. It's pro
cecdings, which we are happy to say
were characterized 10y great harmony
and unanimity, are given III the preccd>
ing columns. II will be seen that dele
gates were appointed to the National
Convention, and n preference expressed
p. TALLMADGE as Vice. President, but
with distinct avowal of determines
ton to abide by the decision OF the Ma
tionaI Convention.
This is as il ould be. 1t is manifest
that without d0Ueert-d action the oppo-
nents Of Executive domination must a
gain be defeated, and who can tell the
consequences of another triumph of the
party, which under the guise of ultra
democracy is fast changing the whole
character of orr government, and con
centrating in the hands of the President.
lis great head and leader, powers more
sweeping in their grasp, than are claims
ed for the crowned heads of the Const-
tutionai governments Of Europe. The
present. therefore, is not time TO IN
dulge in frivolous dissen,ions we are
contending with powerful aud discip
iy. so fatal to Scottish liberty in her
struggle against British domination, OF
giving an easy victory 10 the enemy by
our own petty divisions and jea!ousies.
We sincerely congratulate the Wings
of the State, and Of the Union. On the
favourable auspices under which their
cause is placed by the results of this
Convention. No body of men could
have been more cordially united in feel
ing and action; not the slightest jarring or
dissention occurred throughout and all
though at the close Of the session there
were some spirited discussions not at
all affecting principle. however. or the
great objects of the Convention 1--WE
believe they passed OFF agreeably and
happily. and that the members separat
ed in the utmost kindness aud good
feeling.
We cannot refrain from commenting
Mr. LEIGHs report TO the attention Of
the reader. 1t presents clear and for
chile exhibition of the grounds Of oppo,
sition TO the present Administration
Let every man candidly and dispas
siona!ely examine them, and con-
form his conduct to his convictions OF
truth and duty, and we shall have no
fear OF the result Of the coming contest
he Closing auuItSS Oi the IcSlueut
OF the Convention, Gen. Warts, was 10
a most happy aad patriotic vein.--He
congratulated the Convention OH the au'
spicious termination OF its labours an d
exhorted its members to the continued
exercise Of that spirit OF Cancellation and
harmony, so essential 10 the success OF
our cause---a cause which demanded our
utmost efforts, and for which we should
be ready 10 make any sacrifice, not for
bidder by principle.
Although the session Of the Conven
ton was short, we doubt not that, apar.
from its political influences, it will form
an agreeable epoch i'll The recolections
OF many, as au occasion Of the meeting
OF old friends and ecqnaintances. Our
town was crowded with strangers du.
ring the continuance OF the Convention
but the tnrong Immediately subsidized on
it5 Adjournment, aud Stanton has again
assumed its usual quiet village-like as.
poet.