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WING MEETING.


The Why's OF Jefferson, without regard TO
their predictions ior candidate for The Presi-
dency, assembled al he Court house, in Charles
town. on Monday the l7lh Instant. agreeably 10
a previous call.
The meeting was organized BY the appoint
ment Of the following officers:
President GRIGGS, Esq.
We Presidents. HENRy BERRr, JoHs RkED,
WM. G. FERGUsoS and F.. BEcKHaM
Secretaries HoRarlo N. GaLLanER and yoHx
NJ. JEwErT.
Aiter the organizaiiono OF the meeting, AxDaEw
HrSrEn, Esq, moved the appointment ola CON-
mittce of hye to dratt resolutions.
The Chairman appointed ihc following gentle
men: Andrew Hunter, John H. McEndree,
Lawson Bolts John Kable and James D. Glib
son.
The following preamble and resolutions-were
reported through Mr.. Hunter, Chairman, and
unanimously adopted:
The Wings Of jefferson county, here assem-
bled in primary meeting, without respect 10 their
individual choice Of candidate for the next Pre-
STRENGTHENING the present an occasion, which
calls for, not only serious and solemn cOnsidefa-
ton and expression Of opinion, concerning the
momenious issues which now agitate the coun-
try-but also for prompt and energetic action in
endeavoring to bring back the Government ofthe
country tothat state of primitive purity and sound
policy, which distinguished the earlier AMI better
days Of the Republic-do therefore RcSoire
That while we feel increased confidence in the
soundness and wisdom Of onr political creed, and
will stand fast TO It's principles, we yetdepore the
violence OF thai ultra party spirit which now pre-
walls throughout the country, turning iha greet
measure upon mere questions Of expediency u
spirit, which, in It's excess we believe is hostile
10 the genius OF QUE Republican Institutions
dangerous to our liberties and destructive 70 the
peace, happiness, and prosperity Of our common
country.
Reseirea, That while in reference 10 the pre-
sent War with Mexico, we have no desire 20 en-
ter upon the ungratcful task Of showing our
country to be in the wrung-and deeming il in.
expedient under existing circumstances, TO center
upon the consideration Of that subject, further
than may be necessary, to hold the present admit
nistration Of the Federal Government, to Just
and rigid accountability we yet have no hes-
tation in expressing our firm conviction that hut
for the unwise, rash, and unconstitutional con-
duct Of the President, the war might have been
prevented without any sacrifice of the honor or
essential interests of the country.
ResOtred, That We regard the present War,
and especially the issues growing Ont of it, as
subversiye, in great degree, of the public and
political morals OF the couniry-injurious To lis
best interests, and imminently endangering the
very existence of the Union-thaf Therefore Il is
the duty Of those having charge Of the matter,
both Congress and the Executive to adopt every
proper measure to bring about speedy pacifca-
ton, without being governed BY ultra. over.
wrought, and fancied notions Of pational honor
on the one hand or ON the other. recognising to
any extent the abominabe doctrine thar It Is the
destiny of our race, and of our country, to propo-
gate Liberty and an enlightened Christianity by
Fire and the Sword
Rssoircd, That any indemnity, that can be ex-
torted from our impoverished and down-troddcn
enemies, would be but miserable compensation
for the innumerable evils inflicted, and likely 10
be inflicted upon our own Country, By this unRa-
tural War-that our Rulers, therefore. without
reference 10 the justice or injustice Of the War
ought not 70 adhere with undue tenacity. 10 the
idea of an indemnify, which is impraciicable
otherwise, than by bringing upon us far greater
evils with, than without it--bnt arc bound upon
every principle Of Religion and Humanity, in
shaping their future course, TO listen to the cries
OF the wreiched widows-the destitute Orphans
and the various other forms of suffering humanity,
which have followed in the pathway Of our vieto-
'rious armies. 81
Resalred, That while these are orr sentiments
on the subject of the War, our hearts bound with
the proudest exultation in contemplating the gio-
rious achievements of our arms in Mexico-and
that the whole Army, from the General-in- Chief
down TO the drummer boy, are Justly entitled to
the listing gratitude OF the whole country, with
out respect TO parties.
Resoiccd That having to contend in the next
Presidential campaign, with the well organized,
so call Democratic party, backed by all the pow
er and patronage of the Government, il Is vain
10 attemp, it. without equally efficient organi-
zation on our part-that we believe this will be
better effected, by adhering to thestime honored
usage Of holding a State Convention and, ifdeem-
ed necessary 70 embody public sentiment also
Rational Conyentions-ihat tlerefMe, VIC concur
IN the Recommendation to hold Wing State
Convention, in the city Of Richmond ON Wednes-
day the I'D day Of February next, for the pnr-
pose Of framing a Wing Electoral ticket for the
State Of Virginia; for the further purpose, if
that Convention shall deem Il exFedient, 70 nomi-
nate candidates for the Presidency antS Vice
Presidency Of the United States and for the fur
ther purpose, if deemed expcdient 10 appoint de-
lfgaies 10 National Convention 10 make such
Reoired, That in pursuance Of the foregoing
resolution the Chairman Of this meeting Do ap-
point hfiy delegates 10 attend the said C0nven-
lion al Richmond, and that the names Of the
Chairman and other officers ~ This meeting he !
added 20 the delegation.
Resaired, That we the Wings Of jefferson. re-
gard with unabafed pride and admiration. The |
name OF HENRY CLAY Of Kenfuclry-and if !
dominated for the Presidency are ready 70 stand !
hy him t0the last-thaf the cosby sacrifice he has
recently made, in the person Of his cherished son.
upon The altar Of his Countrv's Glory. endears |
nin sui more 2 our attachment personal and
Presidency Or IA the shades 81 retirement. We |
seili look upon him as the pure embodynenf Of |
ne genuine spirit Of RePnblicanism-~its ablest |
any0caics and most eloquent defender