The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-10-15
LYNCHBURG MASS CONVENTION.
Correspondence of the Wing Standard
LVNCHBURG, Va, Dc

LYNCHBURG, VA, Oct. 9, 1874.
Dear Sir: The 9Th day of October has come
and gone, and with it, one of the greatest Wing
Conventions that ever was held in Virginia, south
Of the city Of Richmond. ~. 'ta.
The 9th was ushered in by the roar Of the
"loud- moutled cannon" whose report was re-
echoed and reverberated by the lofty and pictur-
esque hill on the opposite side of the town. The
day proved to be fne-just such one as the
most ardent Wing could have desired. The sun
shone in all it's brilliancy and splendor-the atmo-
sphere mild, cool, and invigora,ing. From very
early hour in the morning until the procession
was formed, the streets were literally thronged
with people, and our citizens were to be seen in
every direction, busy In erecting upon the house
tops, and hinging to the breeze banners and flags
of every description, with various notices and
devces,) across the streets and avenues.
The Bedford Campbell, Buckingham, and Am
herst delegations arrived in town on the evening
fthe 7th, and the delegations were such in num-
Der as we expected from the noble and patriotic
Wings of these counties. The procession was
formed at 9 o'clock in front of the Union Hotel,
under the command of the marshal-inchief, (Gen.
David Rodes,) and numbered, Judge, 10000
The procession reached over mile in length,
and was greeted as it passed along, with loud and
enthusiastic cheers from the spectators, and the
waving Of handkerchiefs by the ladies from the
windows.
The arrangement for speakers was in large
and beautiful grove, about three-quarters OF a
mile from the town. AT half past 10 o'clock, the
Convention was called to order by Chas. l.. Mos
BY, who, in brief yet eloquent and appropriate
address, welcomed the assembled thousands to
the inequalities of the town of Ly ,chburg. He
then nominated John Patterson, Esq, as Presi-
dent, and the nomination was confirmed by the
unanimous voice of the convention.
Mr.. Patterson arose and thanked the conven-
ton for the honor they had conferred on him, and
on the conclusion of his remarks, he SAID he
fought TOR his country in l776, and was Wing
then, and intended tovote for Henry Clay in Nc
vember. MIR. Mosby then introduced to the
convention our distinguished u. S. Senator, Hon.
VIM. S. Archer sho addressed the vast assem-
blage OF Wings for two hours and half, upon the
tariff principally, in one of his characteristic
speeches Of great force and argument, and which
made deep impression upon the minds Of all who
heard him.
In the evening, w. Ballard Preston spoke for
three hours, in one of his most powerful and tri-
umphant efforts. lie gave most cheering &C.
count Of the progress Of the wing cause in West
eru Virginia, WHICH bore hun out in saying that
Madison, and Monroe, was safe Tor ler gallant
and distinguished son, Harry Clay. can tel
you that Ballard Preston is destined in few
years to become as distinguished and popu Al
as an orator, aud as great Wing as his kins.
man, WIN. e. Pres ton, of South Caro- iva.
At night, Johnston Barbour, OF Ctange, son o.
Gov James Barbour, spoke for about two aud q
half hours, in speech that gave universal salts.
faction, and which elected the most deafenlng
and enthusiastic applause and cheering.
Philip B,udin addressed the convention this
morning, and II. p. Irvine, r. l. Cooke, Vincen
Witcher, w. L. Goggin, and others, will spea;
before the convention closes.
Such scene of enthusiasm and glorious ex
element as Lynchburg has presented yesterday
and TO day, was never surpassed. No; not ever
by the excitement that universally spread over
the country in 1910. In that year, we held {
convention, and it numbered 6000-at the presen
one, there are, at the least calculation, 10000.
can not but believe that Virginia will cast bel
vote for Clay in November, and that Clay vii
be elected, notwithstanding the calumny, de-
traction, and abuse, that he has encountered FOL
the last twenty years for advocating the best IN
teres,s of our counry. Yours, &c. w.
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