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Canal, What h necessary. Nothing! (,
Now i not that pretty amoint OF Polk HOthiRgnsss
Ii Mr. Vas BUEEN Gen. JACKSON had only been one
nigh; grounded the ST Clair Flats these Improvements
woclt nave been constitutional. Now is go Whist
a curious piece Of machinery il this Locoocolsm.
Mr.. kINs OF Ga reported bill to-day granting certain
privileges To the New York Yacht Club. The bill ev.
empts their vessels from port charges the different ports
Of the u. s. and places them footing with vessels Of
the Navy OF the L. $. They carry freight or
merchandise, Re subject to the inspection OF the
val architects. and be used vessels OF the navy when
the Department shall direct They be disungu
60 by dag of their
Among the strangers now in town, notice Mr.. y. P.
WILLIS with his lady. You recolloc he recently mar.
ried to adopted daughter Of the Hon. Mr.. Grnne Ct
Mas.
notice also. Mr.. DAVIS, Familiarity known Gov. DA-
OF Coney Island
Mr. P.KEyHAN gives splendid party this evening.
The Military and Fire companies to-day. at.
tending the funeral Of Captain BOYLE and Lieut. GRAHAM
whose remains reached this City, yesterday, rom Mexico
Capt b. died on his oy home.
Mr. WEBSTER finished ms great speech the Lexington
steamboat to-day il Of hi greatest efforts
Il occupied all day Yesterday and to-day.
Thomas W. D,RR the wOud-be Governor OF Rhode L.
land. IL expected here Hs Is before
the Supreme Court Of the u. s. Messrs WEBSTER, VIM.
PIE HArLETT, and Attorney Gen!. CLIFFORD to speak
IN II.
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Fsiioe CifiseAs. The Convention which met a short
time since in the Of Scottsve for the purpose
ninatng candidate represent this District Ia nex
Congress- conferred that honor upon worthy fellow
citizen and tried friend. WILLIAM L. GoaGs OF Bedford
Mr. Goggn 10 well known us all, and is Acknowledged
TO be worthy Of hearty support Need ask II the
Wings OF this District will every honorable effort to
secure his election We must remember that we shall
have to contend with the hero OF demoersey-one well
skilled in party politics and that leave no stone
untuncd to defeat him. We have. with Mr. Gogcin
Captain. met the enemy before, and routed him and
can do II again. Let every grid his and
rush 20 the tight and victory shall perch upon
our banners. Can longer rights ampled upon
aud the Constitution, which much respected
and cherished by every American, entirely
by ruthless set Of men, who rule this country
with yranrs sway under the false garb Of Rcpubcansf
Is u not calculated to feeling OF
which Republican is capable OF, when members our
National Legislature blush condemn aud denoor-e
IN the most violent manner officers who present
engaged in conducting with Mexico. and
peciay those members belong that party which rcek
cssly and imptudcnty plunged into the war How
much longer, should like know. the present Ad-
FREQ and enlightened pcoplcl l should think that the APP
preaching elections will this question, in
which will fill with JOY the heart OF every who desires
the welfare and prosperity OF his country.
In conclusion allow moro, my Wing brethren,
TO urge the necessity OF taking the field and fight
ing without cessng. until you the polls when you
may reasonably expect your labour TO be crowned with
success. ALBEMARLE.
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MANY VOTERS.
AIprNAKtE COUNTY. Jan. 80, Isi7. ~ Ems
At a meeting of the Wings of wc.,mo,eIo,d hall =.

At meeting OF the Wings Of Westmoreand held Mt tbs
Court House, the 25Ih of January, lS47-
On motion, Lawrence Washington Esq was called IN
the Chair aud Joseph Harvey requested act as Score
The object of the meeting explained by the Hon
" Newton, who offered the following resolutions which
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That have entire confidence in the cana
city, integrity aud political principles Of countyman
Henry Garneu and prepared support him cordal-
y as the Wing candidate for Congress this district
Resolved, That # another Convention should be deemed
necessary Ia insure harmony OF action Whig pary
We will make opposition such proceeding convinced
that Col Garnett, present, would cheeTuly accede to H.
Resolved, Therefore, that the Chairman OF this meeting
appoint thirteen delegates such provisional Convention
with request that all OF them will attend
Resolved. That, whilst the Wings OF Westmoreland are
ready 10 give cordial support any Wing who is proper
y nominated by the party they deem their duty distinct
y 70 declare, that they will support man who is not
known 10 be firm and sieadast support of Southern in
stituuons.
The Chair then proceeded under the third resolution 10
appoint the following Delegates w. Newton Thomas
Brown, Robert Mmphy, scn'r. George W Lewis James "A
Payne, George +. Brown, VIM Writ Frederick d. Wheel.
wright Charles &. Jeu VIM. &. Walker, Robert f. Brown.
James b. MaTye and William HUT.
And, on motion ol George w. Lewis Esq. the Chairman
and Secretary OF this meeting added the Delegation
Ga motion OF George w LOWS. Esq. Editors OF the
Alexandra Gazette, Richmond Wing aud Virginia Her
aid, requested publish the foregoing resolutions
l.. WASHINGTON, Chairman.
JosErH F. HARVEY, Secretary.
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WIN. ROBERTSON, ST.. I
WIN. {. SCOTT,
= r. SOUTHALL, Oo"'n'"e
W. W. DAY,
y CocBE, EsQ.

To Cnu,rAis CocSr, E,q

RIonNoSD, Jan'y 18th, 1si7.
To Messs. WIN. Robertson sen'f, VIM. G. Scott Philip f.
Southall, and w. w. Day;
GEyrLENES-On the evening Of the ] 9th inst / had the
honor to receive your lser Of that date, appzng mo that
the Convention representing the Senatorial District COM
posed Of the Town Of Petersburg md tho CounoU Of Chos
tehed, POwhatan and Amelia, had, adjourned meet
ing that day held in Manch ssr selected me as the cand
dits Of the Wing parry for that district
Anxious the district redeemed in
tho Senate from tho errors II Modern Democraoy--bc be
bewng be- II one from tho many Of our party be ST.
ecied candidate, whose ability and merit connected
with the signs nj the tmCs,n would lead Us a. triumph
aud believing that could not that result am pain
fully consrainod 10 decline the nomination, Offering
when the Convention has done an honor deeply and
sonsibiy feel az above my humble claims.
IN declining this nomination. gentlemen, sha be more
coniented succeed IN mprsssing you and the COnyon
ton with the fact l am aotltted by regard aden and
strong, for the Of the dsfctand not by the per
sons. NORTH alton anticipated, had consented 10 be your
candidate for had rather meet defeat 10 any contest TO
Which Wings would call mo, 90 defeat we're inevitable, ,
than be- selfish calculator " o iimd sloggafd.
Believing 'hr interest OF the district will be promoted
making another selection which hope can be effected
with luo delay, trust my motive may be appreciated.
BE pleased o,ceyt on behalf Of the Convention
IgmCnt4 of tho compliment bestowed upon tue, aud
of youfreyos my gratitude for the Kind manner IN
which that compliment has been expressed
With respect your friend,
CHAsTAiN COOKE.
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E,ci1ementin Rn1n1nnr,

The rejection OF the bill for the extension Of the James
River Canal has created no little IN Botetour Al
a meeting held the OF Fineastc on the 9th uitimo
after speeches ifon Col John T. Anderson and Francis +
Anderson Esq. preamble and revolutions. Of o strong
character adopted. Disappointed agau thtf o1-
pcctaOn Of relief from the burons which they soy that
portion Of Virginia has been long subjected and no
longer expecting from tho government Of the Slate os 81
present organized. that justice which they had fghi 10
expect they cay "hey must therefore seek the redress of
their wrongs irom other The people must take
che matter into their hands Aud hey therefore In.
vito general meeting Of the citizens Of Boteour Of the
February court, go take action 90 tho present important
cfss" They oso recommend Co the citizens Of other coun.
uos, interested n the prosecution Of liberal system OF
internal improvement hold public meetings Immediately
with the view Of adopting suitable 10 the present
crisis"
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TO THE SICK AND AFFLICTED.
Testimony - now Received from
ALL. DIlARTERS OLE ,HuE CI nDE

The following ceis presented view Of more fully
shelving The Of Physicians value
Ut br SWAhNES COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.
hr SwASSE-Delr Sir Having your Compound syrup of
Wild cherry SNensivcy pTlct requested your
agent ht 'HeheT To express proper
ties as remedial agcut eheerfuly comply,
doing viii discharge debt at large and
Physicians IN particular As much detrst Rrmirs
and Patent NostTums induced from po
eNpectorlnts Hatera mceas IN ,m.
Of Diseased Lungs Preparation Pruaus Viz
gnia or WIN CuEURS- IL sufficient
please with Tie tha subsequent that now mr..
scribe preference all other eIp.ctoant
Indicated In the much dreaded Disease of In.
Lungs IN tn alarming form which appears
gaad invaluable Remedy that disease
To all who know have SAID enough, seen
~ persons out q! tic vicinity of Frankfort beny thai
have been engaged practice profession OF ~
y'a and Regular Graduate ma and this the
Patent Medicine enough express
IA writing }. u. ELLISON, NJ u.
Janfy 'th' 1877. Franklin CouGty, Ky.
FRASEToET, ny, Janry Eth Is47
The above FROM an wing f.v
miles he.e Going pract,er aud considered
good Physician aud stands fair he ,ays a regular IRA
duate. DR. w 1. CRUrCIIER
Druggist snd ApoIheeary
pJ Since the introduction public ia &c have
number OF unpuncipsd individuals
rontiin Win CuERRy, called Balsams IIi
and Syrup OF Wild cherry and
only preparation public which
be proved by public Records Of Pee
TIE ony safeguard against imposition that my
signature on each bot ie. DIR. u. swAYNE.
Corner OF Eighth and Race sts. Phil daub,,
ly- For sac wholesale and rcli. PEYTON JOHNSTON.
us. Main 'teol Richmond King Toy, No.vls Bragg WILSON
Petersburg.
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LETTER FROM WARRINGTON.



wAsHINGroN. Feb. 2nd, lS4T.
The Senate, to-day, was principally occupied with a
discussion the Three Million Bill, which intro
duecd by Mr.. SEvER. Last Santa Anna only
ed two mlions this year he has his price, and
money wanted to bride Mexico, Internal Improve
Mineral Land Bill. securing certain possessions compa-
MICS and individuals on Lake Superior sc.
In the House, We had strong discussion the Civil
and Diplomatic Bill. OF course the speeches were on
the War; for what the question may be, nothing
- talked OF but War WAR.
Mr.. WENTWORTH Long john opened the debate in a
charged deserton OF principle the whole party. lie
OF his political friends for several years past he had
smmped all through his District against this tax and he
could not turn so short course to 90 for it His
speech, though neither elegant eloquent. full of
the most distasteul truths to the party which he be-
longs.
lie was followed by Mr.. JOHNSON GIoeol OF Tennessee
against the Tea and Coffee tax aud by Mr. Wick of In
diana, an otecscckng Lcco in favor Of the Executive.
fright wrong"
bill reported to-day, from the Committee on
Commerce, known the River and Harbor Bill" which
vetoed last year. IL is entitled A Bill for the
Prosecution Of Works already commenced, sc. Ii was
drawn up early IN the session the Executive, but
will by the following that II il still further shorn
OF its fair proportions. To show you the difference be-
this and other bills, will give, in three columns
the several sums in the vetoed bill of last year next
bill reported a, hrs this year and thirdly, the amended
bill reported to-day:
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Correspondence Of the Bait. American.
Waautv.T0r. Re


Tho r1mots 81 which wrote you yesterday 10 regard 10
peace do seem 10 gain much cfodonce IN tie official
paper If h. do think they are we'll founded.
TITO Chairman 81 tho Commute on Foreign Relations 20.
day the senate spoke n the acquisition Of Upper Cali
ofnh and Nov Mexico ulnmatum Of peace, and %
recommendation of three millions Of doars. the AK ID
thc b b., fore The Senate md the House for pence. nd-
Gates willingness 10 pay this Tor conquered terri
tory.
There was a Democratic sgain in The House. The
parties 10 10 M,ssrs Wentworth, OF ILLINOIS, and John
son, Of Tennessee upon the side, both resisting the
proposed on ton and coffee and Mr. Wick, Of Indiana
upon tho other THIS gentleman has distinguished himself
upon previous for hs efforts 10 whip hs unfuy
greet
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
Senate.

WKpsssDAy, February ,. lsiT.
commune alton was received from the Hon.e s D.le
gates informing the Senate Of the passage Of the following
bills
An act auhorzing separate election at the house c(
Cornelius VI. Shannon. in the county Of Ta1ewrrcerred
to select committee, consisting OF Messs Johnson Me
Cauly aud McMullen.
An act to increase the capital Of the Berryve Turnpike
company, and authorizing State sub.epton of 6fhs
OF such increased eaPiiareerred to the Committee OF In
ictual improvement.
Aud an act to provide additional capital ot the Brandon.
vc kingwood and Evansville road-telerreJ TO the Com
mitee OF General Laws.
Mr. WALLACE Chairman Of tho Committee Of General
solution providing for tho payment Of certain school quo
tns-agreed To.
Mr. WIrcuSR moved suspension OF the rule OF the Sc
nate. which required bills lay upon the table two DAYS
before being returned the Housc-moiou and
clerk instructed TO report the preamble aud resolutions as
agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. wIrc,,KK. Tho s.r,,, ,ao,,ncd
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Appointments by the President.
Bg and Win Me adsiee and eoa,ent Of hs Seaat

FIRST RE0iNEyr or ARTILLERY.
First Lieut. John - Magrudcr, to be captain Juno L.
1896 vice Irwin assistant quarofmasor. who under the
9Th section Of the act Of juno H. 1896 elects yacao his
rcRimenial commission.
Second Liout Samuel Dawson, 60 be frat lieutenant
June Is, lsiC, vice MagrGdcr promoted.
Boyoi second Lieut. Henry Coppoc, Of the second reqi-
menioi artillery, to be second lieutenant June - 1916
vice Dawson, promoted.
huJCrANr GLyEEIL's DtrARTNuvr.
fnt Licnt VIM w Mackal, Of tho first regiment Of M
ulo, 10 be assistant adutant general with the bcyct rank
Of captain, December 29th, is4G vice Pfonuss assIs-
ant adIutaut GENERAL who his stat comm sson
FIRST Lieut. George Doas. NJ the fifth regime nj Of infantry
TO be assistant sdnant general, with the brovo fonk Of
eapi, December o. 1876 vice Ridgoy, deceased.
Appointments in accordance with tho provisions Of
IAN act supplemental 10 act entitled 'an providing
Tor the prosecution Of the existing between tho United
States and the republic OF Mexico add for other purpo-
ses approved June u, 1916, ngreeaby their nomna
lions respectively, viz.
William Kemper, Of Va, to DO assistant quartermas-
ter, with the rank Of captain.
Henry Eskin, of Va, to be assistant commIssary, with
the ronk of captain.
John Miller Bell. Of Va, 10 be assistant surgeon
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For the Wing.
To The VOTERS of AlhetnnrIe

As our present esteemed and worthy delegate, Captain
BeI Brown, will not be candidate for Reelection ne
Spring, 10 the station which he has long and faithfully
hed, II time that should be looking around for his
successor In doing you should ondeavor select
man that will draw tho entire strength the whir
~. Ky way OF aiding ia your selection beg ave
to present to your consideration the name Of gentleman
whom We consider IN qualified and worthy
the honorable s,atona gentleman whose suayity of man
nes dignity OF person, integrity OF character
OF Judgment, nobcness OF spirit chvarous bearing and
last though not least whose practical good sense would
throw halo OF glory not around the Wings OF Albemaro
alone, but upon the Legislature OF Virginia. lie has never
sought office OF any kind and take the liberty now OF
presenting his name to the public without his
or consent; neither have convoTsed him upon
the subject OF his nomination. The gentleman whom we
would thus recommend your consideration, and upon
whom wish the legislative mantle TO fall is Henry :,
George Harris.
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.CuHNUSIcAIEn.
The writer OF this simple tribute 10 the memory OF hi
departed uend, Lieut. ARCHIBALD p. BORIS, l'ho died on
the hrst OF January IN Camargo feels sonsby his inabi-
V TO do Justice 10 the character OF the deceased The WI
ter knew MN weilhd watched progress from earliest
childhood 10 mature manhood. Endowed by nature with
intelligence splTlt and amabIty, these qualities were
strengthened by an education OF the highest order which
rendered him the avorte with oil who knew him Virtues
he had many Vices, nnnc-hayng always before him the
PfecePts which only mother give. lie was generous
TO fault: As son, ask the healtstrken father
as brother ask the motheTess sister soldier ask his
companions IN arms To this bereaytd family, " no could
offer consolation Tor such loss pit that Being who
has given and who has taken away7" God rest the boys
spirit!
RicHNoND, Feby 81, A.
" City papers please copy.
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BOSTON MARKET-J,n an

Coiton-The market is very firm lc per ID advance
over the prices before the arrival OF the steamer sales
bout 500 bales. ProvsonsSale Of 100 bbls extra clear
old at ; 1851, mos new mess Is firm 81 prime
Si4 clear $40 per Dbl; Lard, s1a9c per 10. mos
There less Beet IN the market by than been
any corresponding time for the last twenty years; new
mess Is held at Sl2 per Dbl Flour-Tho market is firm
and prices fully sustained sales have been made of 5000
obls Geneseo, common brands for export at cash
but some holders refuse sell for less than 81 Michigan
and Ohio, S615; Georgetown, AeXandra aud Baltimore
Howard street $3.50 cash. Corn-The market con tnues
hm at per bu Tor yellow and white cash Hemp-Sae OF
III tons American dewIOIed $40 per ion mos The
stock OF American IN tho mlrket does not exceed 400
bales "
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CITY ARRIVALS.

- EXCHANGES Horst fsb'y 2.-Ch Moneure Richmond;
NJ Tmon,, fredeteksburgi Ro Lsner. Lynchbvis;
Hssh,ng,oni Woodbridge, Cheser6eid; I'd Moore Nor
ielk; Davs, Boston; w c Winston, Va; r A Cebhsre
ph,. EJ % aud lady forki Dr Shipper. Phsds-
PIMA Ed wilson New Kent. Major Cruch6eld Frede-
fleksburr VIM Christian Northsmpon, LAM. IInr,.,
Csnse' W Cia'k, Winchester; A Parker E..cs; L. n
Sto'oy, NJ Is Pike, Lynch, Power ia. Power Bs,on:
w ~ 1lli, Prince George; Ssm'l q wooon New Yo,k: ID
Dtanch' Petersburg; Taylor Phil,d.nh.. n IT pihh
"a, h', Jas Bailey, VIM Barrett, Louisa; DR. Houpt
Jno Cummsky, Washing ton. '' P''
- SLghmAs HorEL. Feb 3-John Gsmmel. U,metop, II
,on oa, Lebanon; Brooks chese,delJ: Wan Bran
do Col Tutwiler Fuvsnna; John n As,on pa,',.,.
" hll, Bf1ns~iek; Floyd. Petersburg; j n Phihns
MONTGOMERY; Geo w LaPtsde Ches,srgsd. "a, ", Ups
do. ''o" uo' + w Gillian,
Cry IIorrt. Feb Ist
p,.L prend,eion. York; II Davis n J Vaughan. II ID
pro, Petersburg; A Grant Richmond; VIM saver Han
over Gates Chesterfield; w IIaweS md S.avn, Ian
o u Turner. King q Queen; G n Dubynes, Tsppah"n'
FAX. Va. " ~ """~'' h'h-
~ Feoi 2d.-T w Baptist. Meeklenburr; r Williams.
e.. prnka,d' Harrison. N Archer, Petersburg; M
III w. 'aoge Neae. Alexandria, a L Goodwin Greens
vile; VIM Hopkins Baltimore; 10 l. Ch,i,,ian 4; GL,1"
nan' sand, Charles City; T Fowler John n c,,na NJ
eisey oumnnkey, Washington City; S Sauford Fred
e.Sksourg; r Clarke VIM Atkinson s Webb Nov Ken.
II Iunsal. Caroline; X crantz Richmond. Dr vanah'
an anu servants Bedford; Huntington IIaC,rJ conn
" ~ 9 I. lancaster. Pal w Rddiek, N Carolina;
hancock, Chesterfield; K Cooke Gloucester: JoJy,
Christian, Boswell and lady, Williamsburg; A s I'd
WARDS. fauleon, I Harrison. lady and servant Col
avery, L Seammet, w Booihe, Surry; DIR + = Vail
anu servant. Isle of Wight; VIM w X VIM Han.
yer; isnaus Higgins. Norfolk; James A Temple PIN,
SSeofge MIR Todd. Norfolk; James A Damn Elan Rice
FEs 3d-oscar NJ Brown. Jno p Brown. r B,ves I,dv
ana enid, VIM I Pressn, II ID Bird A 1. Smith D,y,d
p punoP re'eseTfe' Thos ii Wilcox Charles CITY; Col
hamuamck LIST Reg't V. NJ; 7 Putnam Phladeiphio.
IL Ieyton Alexandra; r. Walker, N Y; IL Crutbor. W.,
oee'ei MASS " IL CARRIER. N Front, Staun.on, Va.
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Dam on LiEur Bous.-Wo regret % learn that Lieut.
Archibald y. Bots, OF the 4H IN flntry son Of The lion
John NJ Bots OF Virginia Died the ls Of January Of
Camafgo, of q leyof.-N ~ Pieayuns, Jan a.
The promising young officer, II whose untfmsy de,u
We are informed by the foregoing paragraph graduated Of
West Point n juno last and forthwith attached himself 90
h' regiment, and proceeded CO. Mexico, where. like nsny
other gallant spiru he has fallen victim 20 a ,imst,
which has proved much more fatal g, our troops than
/ the sword u tho cncmy
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TO thc wings OF The Third COngrc>>iom.
al District. composed Of the CounIic.
OF Halifax. PiiiSyIVamia, Franklin
Henry and paIrick.

Al meeting Of portion Of the Wings Of Pi,tsyyapia
AZ the Courthouse thereof Friday, 2Jth January 1871
JAS. l.. PUlNDEATER, E-q. was called 70 the Char.
and DR.. BESl. RIVE was appointed Secretary.
On motion, J. Atkinson, + Z GTig,.- aud ID Bennett,
appointed committee draft resolutions expressive
Of the views % the whereuPon they presented
following;
Where's the sacred ght and b1unden duty Of eve
" admcr vi the great and noble ends Of The social COM
pact 90 ccounieuancc and own upon any and every sct
Of principles destructive Of good government and the pu
~ Of tue morals OF sucety-and whereas this meeting
chershes the deepest aud abiding confidence IN the
wisdom justice and Conservative character OF the cardinal
doctrines Vi the Wing party, and the same lime believe
he principles 4" the parry known a. the Democratic. emf
nenuy dee'cOUs both moral and political yiew-and
whereas in representative form Of government the
agents VI the people should be sound political principles
a. well pure and elevated "a characters Therefore
Received That the present representative from this Dis
irci in Congress has been faithful his adherence %
the radical aud destructive principles Of the sestycd De.
mOcrato party, among which are the odous and clearly
mpracucab.c SubTfcasury ani the TarT OF 40 banefu.
DO operations alike 90 the agricultural commercial and
manufacturing interests OF tue country
Resolved, That the vote Of our preventative lately given
IN favor Of the appointment Of Lieutenant General meets
unqualified condemnation, believing as we do that such
appointment uncaod for by the interest. Of the
army and unjust and dshOn0urng the brave gallant and
skiui Generals who have heretofore led VIC
tory aud 10 gl0ry.
Resolved, That these being our views II the principles
both theoretical and PRACTICAL Of present
We are hrmy persuaded that some individual whose primer
pies accord win those Of the great Wing party OF the
Union, should be- presented candidate Tor he suffrage,
Of the ifeemen Of the Congressional District.
Resolved, That 10 this end recommend 90 our Wing
brethren Of the different IN the Dsrc 10 appoint
delegates 20 meet in Convention Psy Courthouse
the 81 Monday February for the purpose OF n1mna
ting the most available
Resolved, That the Proceedings Of THE meeting be pub
ished in iHe Richmond Wing pagsIs Bynchburg virginia.
and Dauy.e Herald.
JAMES L. PoINDExTER, Chm.
B.A. Rrgrs, ses'y