Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-02-05

In which they have discharged the duties of their re-
spective stations
On Mr.. DESooSs motion, thanks given 10 the
officers of the House Of Delegates who had faithfully
oiclaed Tor The Convention.
And then the President Of the Convention rose I"
return his thanks for the resolution winch had passed
and another OF the officers who embraced IN the
vote, requesting HIM 10 grace at once over the BAR
rel Of herrings, and to thank the Convention also IN
his name and that of his collcagues)
The President was brief III ms remarks-and on mo-
ton, the Convention then adjourned, sine die SINE
nocte, near II o'clock. They adjourned IN the best
feeling, IN the best spirts-and with an enthusiastic
determination, each MEMBER do his duty at the polls
Tie Democratic Courention.
The Convention which assembled al 10 o'clock on
Wednesday, adjourned on Thursday night, near II
Q clock.-1hey have resolved themselves INTO their
original elements-but they have left behind them
rays OF hope, and streams of light to cheer the
| horizon. They came buoyant with hope, but they
have gone home still more ardent, still more san
gulne still confident Of Success ut the spring
elections. The re action i'll the public mind has
been greater even than we had dared 10 hope.
The friends of State Rights are rallyng IN the
finest, and with The most determined spirit under the
"consecraed banner Of S'-'The scales are falling
every where from the eyes Of many OF the late victims
of Wing dclusiOn.-Thpy sec how the pledges OF the
would-b leaders have been falsiliedand how ncoE-
pepnt they 10 exercise power shameiully won,
and so grossly a5used-how The principles they pro-
iessed have been condemned practice and what tie
real character Of the opinions which The Wings con
ceaed during the Presidential campaign. Every where
our political friends in the highest spirs-and
every where they confident of carrying decided
majority Of the Legislature at The approaching elections
TO our friends say, be firm, be energeuc-re!ax
| not muscle; lay not down your arms for moment
and let not too ovcrweenng confidence either turn
your heads by success, or paralyze your exertions
| The members ofthe Convention have pledged them
selves TO use their most vigorous exertlons TO 90 10 the
polls and 10 carry the State We say To all friends
elsewhere, do likewise. Carry out the principles of
Virginia and the Constitution from the hands Of
the Wings who would profanc it.
Every effort is makng-crery species of hum
buggtry is exerted, 10 underrae the number and 10
weaken The force Of the result Of the Convention. II
in vain the sioppagc of The canal boatshe severe
pressure Of the tmcs-thc difficulty of travelling from
the Western counties al this Of the year-the
substitution Of the unwse system Of alternates have
contributed 10 prevent very numerous assemb!asc Of
the special Delegates of the Conyention-but it
numerous, respectable, spirited, and talented body
There li7 special Delegates present (and we fear
in the confusion oil the names may not have
been regslered-and il will give pleasure 10 supply
the omission There 80 members Of the Legis-
lature in attendance, few Of thcm heng cut off BY
the resolution adopted Wednesday morning
We have not counted the aernates. But The
Convention have not met IN vain. They have lett
streams of light behind them. The Address is one
Of the most mastery productions which has cma
mated from the excitement of the times IL Will
furnish friends every where from nrmory
will, weapons OF facts and arguments to combat OPP
ponen,s The resolutions Of hr. Wallaces committee
are summary Of apothegms, 10 be remembered md
applied. The organization Of The Committees is cal.
culated to give force and success 10 movements
In a word, we congratulate the country on the
blage Of this Convention, The labors which they
have Accomplished the spirit they have excitcd-and
the "biah, and Frightening prospects which are
opening before US. As the Address concludes, 50 we
repeat, Courage and energy, fellow citizens, and a
glorious victory again awaits US.