Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-27
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IN order. he following delegates appeared attendance,
VIZ
ksnswha--D,. s. Pauiek. a. W. ousHier, D. H. smith,
J. Shrewsbury. ST., A. Alta, Alex Wallace, John Lewis.
&c Mcfarland. J. NJ Ladly, A. w. Hsndcy d. Rnitner,
A. Donnaly, p L. fOrqueran J. A. Trusow, Mason Camp.
hell, J. g. Wright
Iaek-on--J. n. Wolf. n. Smith.
Ms,on-C:eogc Moore, z. II. S,eenbergcn. A. Payne.
Charles Iicdrck
Cabel-F. q. l.. Beuhrng, Chapman Maupin, John w.
lIite
Wood. ]. jackson. J. NJ. Glass.
Faycue d Methodist. b. Hamilton, E. W. Newton,
{. Mefarand, J. Shrewsbury sr, A. Donnally tstorns
uye.)
Lewis-No delegates.
Braxton-No delegates
harri.on--No delegates.
Wayne-No delegates
When the county OF Harrison called by the Presi-
dent. Mr.. LAIplEy read the convention letter from
Carksbug covering the proceedings OF meeting Of the
Wings o that county held in Clarksburg the 18th inst OF
which d. DAWSON Chairman and Washington Sc
hon Secretary The following gentlemen appointed
delegates o attend tins Convention, viz:
Phpps w. Bartlett. John c. Campbell, DIR. james Nc
Cally James Sehon Dr. Gustavus Hall Matthew Neey
John $ Duncan. Thomas aher Daniel Southworh Rec
X Shnn, John 8 Burdeit Geo Il. Martin, Maj. John
d. Smith, John Gof, Jacob VI. Elb Jesse Jarvis William
McC:ranaham VIM. W. Huntington, Thomas 5. Primm,
and Robert jackson.
The writer Of the letter. highly respectable gentlemen
81 HARRISON expresses his conviction that Mr.. SUMMERS
.hoad receive the nomination ut the Convention and that
woud be most acceptable to the Wings OF that county and
section Of the district.
A. W. QuARkrrR, Esq. then read the Convention the
following communication from the Hon. 6. w. SUMMERS
CHARLESTON, March Is, lsI2.
To Messrs. a. w. QuARRiER, b. II. SMITH,
:. P.rRIcK, and others, the delegates
from Kanawha county:
Gentlemen: Before leaving home, IN November last,
you aware gave public notice of my intention not TO
be candidate for reelection to the House OF Representa-
lives. This determination formed upon the
tire consideration Of which capable both in respect
my private and public duties.
Subsequent reflection has but served confirm the
cusion which then announced.
have been apprized OF the wishe, of many friends that
should again become Candidate, and of the probability
that my name MAJ be proposed with others, from among
whom n selection may be made by the Convention, which
is expected assemble to-day The manifestations Of
dence and partially exhibited by those whose good opn-
] so much DESIRE affects deeply. feel, how.
ever compelled repeat the declaration, that considerations
the strongest character force adhere my purpose
heretofore announced Of Withdrawing from the
In adopting this am influenced by imperous
Of private duty. II could fstter myself for n
that services the public sufficiently important
merge considerations of personal and domestic chsrsc.
Ter should not hesitate the high and scknowl-
edged principles of liberal patriotism, which often demand
surrender Of personal prediction and private interests
the altar Of the common good But this, know, Is not
the fact
trust that the deberaton Of your body will result in the
selection of gentlemen candidate (o whom there
are many In the distrie who will maintain with more abi
than possess the principles OF the Wing party ard
with the supremacy of which believe connected the best
interests Of our beloved country.
With united and concentrated effort entertain doubt
Of the election OF Wing member for this district. trust
that your choice, whomsoever may fall will the
part Of the district and. in advance, pledge
his support whatever e1eron my part
interest for his success may enable me to bestow.
With great respect,
Your friend and felow-cuzen,
C. w. SUMMERS.
Cen JACKSON OF Wood addressed the Convention in an
animated speech which he very eloquenty and orcby
descb the feelings and wishes OF Wings othe district
inelaonto the nomination of Mr. Summers. That they had
tho OF other their candidate and that they placed
their hopes and certain prospect OF success IN the
alone his compliance with their solicitations. lie ought
in present condition of the party being evident
could not the short intervening before the
on their strength upon any other individual
that il became the imperative duty OF Mr. Summers. the
spirit OF patriotism yield his convenience and III
the demands OF his ieowcitizcns In conclusion,
he moved that this Convention nominate &. w. Summers
the Wing candidate TO this diGtrct IN the
Congress
The motion passed unanimously.
On motion of Col. b. ii. SMITH, it
Res0lUed That q committee, consisting Of delegate
from eschcouny represented IN this Convention, be appoint
ed 10 make known Mr.. Summers the unanimous action
81 dir a9d 'hs undivided and earnest wishes
nation decline their service and that he would consent 10
sacrifice his personal wishes and the altar
Of his country.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Gen. j. J Jackson of
Wood, +. G. L. Buehring Of Cabel, n. Smith Of Jack.
So c. Hedrick Of Mason, Thomas b Hamilton Fay.
cite, said eommitttee
On the Te-assemblng of the Convention after short re.
cess, Gen. JACKSON reported the following correspondence
with Mr. Summers.
MARCH Is 1919.
session to nominate Wing represent this district the
next Congress Of the Us have after the de-
hoeron in view OF letter addressed the delegates
OF kanawha, come TO tEoncluson unanimously that the
Of the Wing c9use which fully pnrsuaded
the Of the country, makes imperative duty
nominate you the candidate of the Wing party and 10
inzs your acceptance Of te They believe YOU
will not hesitate to yed your and pede-
ectOns to the wishes OF the district reflected through
Iherdeegates; and they haye appointed a 10
make known their decision. Requesting speedy reply,
We remain your fsllowe citizens,
N. SMITH,
T. b. HAMILTON,
FRED'H c. L. BUEHBlNG,
CHARLES HEDRICK
CHlELEsToN, March I5 ~
Gentemen have received most xpeciedy. your
letter behalf Of the convention in session. apprisng
OF my nomination, unanimously by the body a cand
date for Congress notwithstanding my positive and unqual
fed purpose expressed my OF this morning the
Ksnawha delegation not obecomc candidate.
The wishes OF the convention, declared under the circu
alluded to, place III position, once, painful
and embarrassing and yet leave me- see, alternative
bu scquescence in the nomination which have thO
With high respect,
Your fellow-citlen,
GEORGE w. SUMMERS.
10 Messrs J. Jackson, n. Smith, +. b. Hamilton f. c.
L. Buehring, and Charles Ilednck, Committee.
Onmotion Of Mr.. LAtpLEY,
ResOued, That the members OF this convention pledge
themselves each other and the Wings of the district
that they will make Of all honorable promote
the election OF Mr.. Summers.
On motion OF GEs. JACKSON,
Rssolued, That the Kanawhn delegation sppoint Cen
tel COMMUNE OF vigilance and correspondence.
On motion,
Rssoirsd, That the Secretary with Messrs. b. II. Smith,
s. Patrick and f. W. Newton, be committee prepare
the proceedings Of this convention for publication, and that
the be published IN the Kunawha Republican and K.
Wing.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
2. II. STEENBERCEN Ptes't.
Mason CAMPBELL, Sec'y.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Central Committee Of Correspondence and vigilance
appointed by the Kanawha delegation pursuant the
Luton Of the Convention.
Dr. Spicer Patrick, James VI. Ladley, Mason Campbell.
James G. Mcfarland, f. w Newton, and 4. w. Quarter
The Kanawha delegation earnestly recommended the
central committee Of correspondence and vigilance the pro-
prey cf organizing committees Of vigilance for the several
precincts OF Kanawha county and 90 take pro-