Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-16
RICH MOND, VA.
Morning, june IL, ls4s.
THE WING CONVENTION.

rive a, a inst conclusion as to its moral ehect
upop the country. We had already known thai
the military apailable had crushed the 'Su'
bodiment" and all other aspiran.s-that tue
majority had overpowered the minoritV-ou' We
were not enlightened as to the tone and temper
of that minority, after the great battle had oeen
fought, and their cherished "party schemes
,hwarted. Did they surrender their fond
homes. and unanimously step forward to rati
the nomination of the nolus volus candidate, the
independent no-party, no-principles "mi!itary
eheftain ~
We have read with attention the full debate
in the North American, and we can show BY
the record that the nomination of General
TAYLOR was not received with that cordial and
unanimous feeling, without which success IS
impossible. From several influential quarters
gloomy misgivings or open rebellion came ior'h
10 mar the bright prospect in which the ray
lorites INDUCED. We have not room lor tue
long debate, but are willing to admit (what Is
far from being true) that every delegate, save
those whom we shall quote, gave in their adhe-
/. ion in the most eloquent and fervent language,
= and pledged their States in the most positive
terms-[ws will add here, en- PEASANT, that
Mr.. Janney of Louioun, devoted TO Mr.. Clay
90 the last, excited by the threats Of the Mas
uachusetts member, addressed the Convention
and pledged the full vote of his strong Federal
district for the WING nominee. We state this
fact, so that our friends in that region may be
prepared to make hard fight
Let US look now at tho course Of a portion OF
the minority. The Wing says:
"Only one person, from the State of Massa'
chuse,,s, expressed his dissent and that person
was assured, by one of his colleagues, that ne
would stand alone in the old Bay State, when
the question came TO be tried in November"
The Times, with much more accuracy as TO
numbers, says:
"only four members of the whole Convention
hesitated to prefer him their active support
two of whom were over heated enthusiasts from
Ohio. possessing very little influence, and bound
up themselves by i'll conside'ed avowals at
home; and tho other two members OF that Con
science or young Africa party in Massachu.
sets. headed by John G. Palf ey and Charles
Adams. who have been making Intellectual eli.
forts to put down Mr.. Robert c. Winthrop, +
Now Mr.. Allen, one of the two dissontients
from Massachusetts. is presented BY CORES
pondent of the New York Evening Post in
much more imposing and prominent position.
II tho following sketch Of him be correct, he
will be formidable thorn in the side of Wing.
gerry:
"Ths Hon. CHARLES Allen, who so boldly de-
,rt
the Convention al Philadelphia and declared
.,he Wing party dissolved is one OF the most
respected and ,nyfusatial citizens Of the Bay
Stote He has repeatedly represented that Stale
in both branches of the Legislature. He receiv
ed, but declined, the nomination of his party to
Congress in the district now represented by
Mr.. Hudson, on the retirement Of Governor |
Lincoln He was one Of the commissioners, |
mot ia the confidence Of Mr.. Webster, upon the |
hburlon Treaty. Within three months he |
has einca the nomination Of Governor !
Briggs 10 a seat on the bench of the Suarene
Cou I. He was chosen delegate to the Con-
vention from the heart Of the Commonwealth
on account Of his known opposition to South
ern rule. He is universally regarded 10 Massa
cbusetts as an upright man, in whom reliance
may alwass be placed; as one Of The few promi
nent men who neither ask nor will accept Office;
and as one Of the most gifted advocates and
learnd counseors of the State. From these
facts, The public will judge whether he is like.
ly to recede from his position, or 10 be mist-E
10 his opinion concerning the sentiment of Mas.
sachusetts."
VIVA, did this shining light from Massachu-
sells say in the Convention
Mr.. Charles Allen, of Massachusetts, hoped
the Convention would listen 10 his voice-he
could not approve Of the proceedings of the Con
venion.-l express what believe 10 be he voice
of the Wings OF my Siate-I cannot consent that
the vote shall be considered unanimous. We have
nov mao no minated who will continue The rule
OF slavery fo, another four years. The rights of
the Free States are lrampled upon in this Wing
Convention.
OF the many distinguished citizens of the free
States, there was not one considered worth receiv
Ing single vote sonlh OF Mason and Dixon's
line. The nomination of Wing from the South
is virtual surrender 10 the latter of the powers
OF The Government, and, on behalf Of the Wings
of the free States, say that The Wing party OF
the, United States is here and hencelorth dissolved
Tremendous Kisses and confusion
We've struggled 10 preserve il as long as We
could do il with honor. BY the blessing of God
the dissolution may result 10 The advantage of the
counlry-it is time that we should separate We
spun The nominee of the Convention, and | tell
you that Massachusetts will spurn The bribe that
Is attempted 10 be offered her. [alluding 10 the
proposed nomination OF Abbott Lawrence for
Vice President [Cheers and Kisses, and grea,
excitement among the Southern members, seve.
raj OF whom cot up 10 reply 10 the gentleman,
but were persuaded by their friends to retrain.-
Let the North answer him. Let Massachusetts
answer him. Let Massachusetts answer him.
There is better Whiggery there lhan that. Cries
for Choac, Choate, CuoATE, Cho.ArE, were heard
from all sides. and especially from The Southern
members
Bul there vas another fiery rebel from Massa.
chusets. His course is thus described:
MT. Wilson-Mr. President.
Here another member rose and said Mr. Pre-
siden rise 10 a point OF order l would ask
that gentleman ii he has not been identified with
another party. Good" good" "thats hitn]
Mr.. Wilson. We have nominated candidate
who has slated over his name to the whole ma
ton that he did not intend TO Withdraw his name
from The contest, il Henry Clay OF any one else
should be nominated Ivy This Convention fCrics
of"No, mol" "He never said SO u YET, sir, We
are required to support him. Now, sir, have
OF age, and all asked oil this Convention was the
nomination OF a Wing who is unfeservesly com
mi,,ed 10 the principles tthe Wing party. But
The Convention have seen fiji 10 nominate a man
who is any thing but Whis and, sir. will 60
home, and SO help me God, will do all can 10
deiea, the election Of that candidate. Misses,
cheers and yells
Mf. Wilson continued to speak, amidst great
confusion, noise and tumull, but all We heard
was he name of Joha Quincy Adams resound.
ing ab We every thing.
A motion was made to adjourn. which wa,
lost amid cries of Ballot ballot" "Order OF the
day"
George Lund Of Mass. MIR. President, r"Or.
der of the day, order of The day." call Tor the
order OF the davi" mo, nj" Hear the gentle.
sstls;" 1--WE have heard enough from Massachu.
set,s" "Curse Massachusetts" "order, ORDER" rap
rap.J
SO much for one Wing Siatel Let US look a.
nhio uh;cb MAJ srrone,v Vph;c In 1914,