Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-03-21
TIE WING MEETING.

iiit WING MELTING.
The repcr, 81 the proceedings Of the meeting
OF the whis. of jefferson, on Monday last. will
show that WA. {. WoETUSoroS and AsruoSr
Kxrsspr, E-qrs., are now the Wig candidates
for the House Of Dc.cga;c.-Mr BaksR. one of
the former nominees, having declined from con
alterations connected with his eligibility. The
meeting vas one Of the lar.c,, aud mos, respect.
able that We have ever seen on a similar occa-
sion and all, we were proud to witness, seemed
animated with ihc most liberal. coneiiiatory, and
patriotic spirit Every -seciion OF the county
was represented, and every one appeared 10 have
come forward prepared aud determined 10 make
every sacrifice of a local aud personal nature
Tor the advancement OF Wing priHciplss and tue
promotion Of the public good. We cannot he
mistaken whca We say iha, ali present were will
ing TO surrender their preferences for .sn. and
give a uni:ed and hearty SEAPORT IN favor OF
yrineipi,s. "Union. harmony, sc!:jsnia,, con-
cesson every thing Tor tie cau.-, and n. Thing
for men," Will. ne are convinced, henc-forh be
the motto Of the whiss of JvGer.on and with
. these words Inscribed upon their banner, they
must, ss usual, be iiumphant,y successful a, the
approaching contest. The previous nomination
Of Mr.. worhlngion was seconded and coalrn.-
ell by this meeting with the greatest unsnisn,ty
and the warlnest enthusiasm exhibited in his be-
half FOR tho magnanmous course lac had pursued
IN reference 10 the divisions OF tie Wig, 4
brief speech which lie made, ani IN which hr
alluded to and rcfulcd certain charge, which had
been made AGAINST him, was OF thrilling fncr.
aud drew forth from al p.s.,S, tie most enihu-
sasisc plao1.s. The withdrawal Of Afr Baker
was received with regret by The meeting; bn, in
the person Of Mr.. Kennedy. who has been Sc
lecied 10 all his place, the VIII, have genilc-
man well qualified 10 reflect their sentiments aad
carry out their wishes IN the next Legislature OF
Virginia. and We cannot doubt will receive. to-
gciher With Mr.. WorthIngion, the cords! sup
port Of all The Wings OF Jefferson.
We hope, aa4 believe. tlIai The sound Of Dis
cord VIII no longer be heard amongst the Wing.
OF Jefferson. There arc now presented for their
suffsgcs Two gentlemen, against whom no res-
soniSis objection II any caa b. made; and ,hsy
mus, be successful If the Wings are true To
themselves aud TO their principles. Let tl.sln re-
member tina, United we stand. aud divided We
fall" and not suffer themselves To be led asiray
by the articles Of their opponents, and I'll " IN
be well. The Van BUrcn party are in the field,
and employing every means 10 create disscni.on
"a uc VI ia oiAcT Promote
the success Of thcir own friends. And will net
every genuine Wing yield lit,ls. al lhis i'm
portani crisis, to defeat the plan, OF IN. enemy
and % Keep alof the Wing standard ia the
county Of Jefferson: We cannot hesitate to
give u, Affirmative response 10 this question. ia
view of tire liberal and patriotic spirit which
vas manifested BY the wings At tie meeting on
Monday.
In the language Of the Hon. WIN. c. Preston
alta Wing mceuns IN Phiiadelphis, a few dsys
since, IN reference TO the contest for the
next Presidency, We would say to the wings OF
Jefferson IN reference TO tie approaching conie 81,
IN thus county for delegates TO tho Assembly -
do not (said that grca, statesman and orator
suffer any divisoa; let us stand by each other,
es united, rally under the same banner, and sus-
tain the broad principles Of WhisiSm, ia. only
tsn by which they could sustain themselves n
they were cSIrLD. they might look forward 10
certain triumph. II they stood By their princi-
ries, and pressed forward IA The gooi cause.
shoulder 10 shoulder, they would come or veto
rious-But If they did not, defeat was certain
II vas vain TO talk Of Victory without UNION
I inplorc you, then, said Ar. T. 10 be rsr1rp.
and as you regard the success Of yeur ,rnciples
and your cause, TO sand by then and maintain
them ss the las: hope Of the nation"