Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1844-09-02
WING MEETING IN FRANKLIN.

A respectable portion of the Wings Of tho Snow
Greek district met, pursuant 10 noiice, at Dickinsun'ss
on the 18th ult. for The purpose of raising Z Clay Pole,
with an appropriate flag, in honor Of their distinguish
ed connirymen, whose names nre thereon inscribed; aud
Tor the further purpose Of responding 10 an invitation
rendered them by the Central Clay Club of P~iltsylva-
MIA TO meet their fellow citizens at Plttsylvania cvurt
house on tho 20th inst.
After hosting the ilaQ under which they intend 10 do
battle in their country's cause Capt. Vincent Wi,uher
being ON the ground by mere accident. on he way to
Floyd court. was called upon by the crowd for a speech.
and responded in a very able and welltimed address Of
about an hour aud n half in length, repeie with sound
argument, and iorcible reasoning. lie bestowed a duo
portion OF his remarks upon the great Texas humbug,
proving conclusively that ante xaton was not only re
pugnani 10 our national policy and n direct violation Of
our treaty stipulatons with Mexico, but Numerically
opposed To Southern interests and Southern Institutions.
Tie gave u very happy illustration oil the present posi-
ton Of The locofdco party, by relating an every day &C.
cnrrence. lie said, they reminded him Of a hoy attemp-
ting TO bride a sklttisi horse; aud In order To decay him.
he holds In one hand n nubbin Of corn or a bundle VI hay,
while with The other he hides the bride bshiad him.
Thus. said he, II is with the Aocos: they hold out Tex
rs as a bait 10 delude the unwary, and al the Same time
conceal their odons SUBJ reasnry and Army bills be-
meath their coat.lal. lilo also defended Tho Tariff,
Bank and other Wing measures, with great ability.
The mus, profound attention was paid by the auditory
during the delivery Of his remarks, and The bursts of APP
plause attendant upon his exhorting them to do their
duty IN The coming contest, indicated the deep interest
ioli IN the present canvass, aud, az a consequence, the
triumph Of Wing principles.
Tho meeting was then called 10 order by Col. Rob
ert 5. Woods, whereupcn John Wade, Esqr. was con-
Quoted to the chair, and Joseph Reeves appointed Sec
rotary. II was then announced u tho meeting that 4
convention Of the wings Of this congressional district
wns called, to meet Oh the 29th inst. at Pittsylvania
court house, and that the citizens Of that place had ex-
tended To their fellow citizens Of the surrounding counties.
without regard 10 party. an invitation To meet them On
that occasion, To partake Of their hospitality. and to u
mite with them In the consideration Of such subjects a.
shall be submitted for their action. This meeting ayails
itself OF this mode of responding thereto.
Resolved, That this meeting mos, cordially approve
Of the proposed convention, and that they whose names
are hereunio annexed heartily accept the invitation, and
will attend in person, und thai they will prevail on as
many Of their ~neighbors as possible 10 accompany them.
Hosolved, That our fellow citizens of the county gen.
orally Of all parties. and particularly Of the Gill's Creek
district, be and they are hereby requested 10 accompany
us.
Resolved, That we will meet at ihis place on tho
2s'h inst. and proceed in a body 10 Piltsylvania court
house.
Resolved. That each one Of this meeting, who intends
going 10 the said convention, do now enter bis name on
the hat, whereupon many gentlemen gave in their
uames.s
Resolved, Tint the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by The chairman and secretary, and sent To- the
editors of The Lynchburg Virginian for publication, and
that the Richmond Wing and Danyille Reporter be re-
qnested to copy
On mutton, the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN WADE, Chm'h..
JosEpH REEVES, Sec'ry.
A list of these names has been forwarded tspus; but.
as the convention will be over before their pubioation
can reach the county, and we are pressed for ROM. We
have taken the liberty to omit it,