Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-10-16
THE CONVENTION IN RICHMOND.

We have in the Richmond Wing of Wodnes-
day, spirited accounts of their doings Of tho
great Virginia Convention. Mr.. Webster's
speech has been reported for the Wing by two
competent stenographcrs. Governor Barbour
was President Mr.. Leigh submitted the ad-
dress. "Never before, exclaims the Richmond
Wing, shave we seen such an assemblage-
whether respect be had to the numbcr-tho
appearance, the responsibility or the intelligence
There were not less than $1,000, and many
accustomed to estirla rg 'hc numbers of multi
tudes put them al not less than 10000. Tho
cream Of the Old Dominica was assembled
No language can convey any idea Of the thrilling
excitement--t rapturous enjoyment Of the coca
sion. Never was so many happy people found
together within the limits Of this State. The
whole city was all life and animation. All wore
contentcd, and delighted, all were amply accom-
inodated with creature comforts,,l were thrilled
by the intellectual treat spread before them,
and all had their patriotic enthusiasm s.ill fur
Their nlamcd for the great struggle a. hand
The day will be memorable epoch in the lives
OF all who were presently. y. American
From the Richmond Wing
The President introduced TO the Convention,
our distinguished guest, the llustrious Senator
from the Old Bay State. The welcome, loud
ard long continued from $4,000 Nngnans, told
him at once. that he was a; home. vi the man
ner III which he responded to the hearty well
come, the reader can Judge for himself, by the
fai:hful report Of the speech in another column.
All we have to say, is, tina; the lus:.icus fame
Ct the orator, in the opinion of the thousands
/ b> lo, f,,tI, r..
himself every thing that had been expected and
more.
When Mr. Webster concluded, the Conven-
ton adjourned till four O'Clock. During the
evening, various little squads of3CCO each, wore
addressed by Mr.. William S. Archer, Mr.. John
Hill, Mr.. John Campbell, and again by Mr..
Webster, towards shutdown, in one OF thoso
mighty bursts of eloqucnce 10 which he aono
can give birth. After hight the speaking Was
continued until II O'Clock, at the capital, by
| Messrs. Bolts, SnowGen Of Alexandra, Skinner,
OF Baltimore, and Duncan of La, and at the Log.
Cabin by Messrs b. w. Leigh, and Cutler, of
Buckingham. The delight Of the audience
throughout these various speeches, was mani
tested ny frequent and rlp;urous applause.
Yesterday, at 10 o'clock, Mr.. Rlves addressed
the Convention in speech of some four hours
the number but little. if any diminished from
the day preceding. One Of the most striking
features IN this vast assembage has been that
OF deep, intense ard untiaggng interest Of the
whole. AT midnight, when The last speaker con-
Guided. universal cry arose for more Speaking.
Until last evening, in all our intercourse with
the delegates from every quarter, we heard no
man make mention once O, going home. That
such place as sweet hcmc existed, appeared
to have passed from their memories altogether
so wholly absorbed were they all by the thrill
ling scenes around them.
During last evening, Mr.. IIumcs Of Abingdon,
and Gov Barbour addressed the Convention.
The interest continued undated throughout.
AT night the Log Cabin and the Capital Sousre
resounded with bursts Of eloquence again, which
are still delightng vast multitudes as our paper
goes to press.
Mr.. Webster, at the earnest solicitation of his
felow-citlzens, made his appearance within tho
Logs-now the most famous temple of liberty
IN the land--the theatre Of the most brilliant
oratorcaI displays of the age, and spoke for two
hours, in strain as he only can speak. The
longer he stays here, the deeper interest he ex.
cltes-hoth on his own account and on account
of the old Bay State, which stood shoulder to-
shoulder to old Virginia in the times that tried
mems souls. We have no time nor snace to-
characterize the speech of last night Enough,
that it was worthy Of Daniel Webster.
we regret that our limits would not permit
, us to give fuller and detailed account which
we have prepared, OF the interesting incidents
, OF this Joyous occasion. II will be forthcoming
tomorrow In the meantime we can say with
perfect candor. that if we had doubt of the vote
OF Virginia, this vast ou,pouriug of the people
and the cheering intelligence, which they bring
from every quarter, would have dissipated II
entirely, II the 2nd day of November is a rainy
day, We shall beat Mr.. Van Buren, at least Is,
600 in the State-0he rank ard file of party
only want good excuse to their leaders to stay
from the polls.) But whether there be rain on
sunshine, we have them by at least 1000. an4
no mistake.