Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-10-19


9. George P Tayloe OF Roanoke,
TO- Major Jubal A. Early of Franklin,
III. T B. Robertson OF Petersburg,
H. John Echols Of Nj nroe
Secretaries.
William G. Darlington Of Richmond,
Charles H. Lewis of Berkey,
William M. Backford OF Campbell
John Z. Lewis of Greenbrier.
William M. Burwell OF Bedford,
David P. Curry OF Rockbridge.
On motion Of s. Med. Moore, Esq, it was
Rssolved. That committee Of - be appointed
by the President 10 report business for the consdara-
ton Of the Convention.
The blank was filled with the names Of the follow
Ing gentlemen Robert G. ,Stanard of Richmond S.
Med. Moore Of Rockbrdge, Vim. Nj. Burwell OF
Bedford. Col. Edward r. Tayloe of King George,
VIM w. Watts of Roanoke, DrT. p. Atkinson Of
Pitey wanna, Major Jubal A. Early OF Franklin, Gen.
c. P. Dorman Of Rockbridgs, Fl. w. Shefiey OF Au
gusa, John Wills Of Lynchburg. Robert c. While
head Of Nelson. Col J. Dudley DAVIS of Amherst, r.
h. Irving Of Buckingham, Francis L. Anderson OF
Boietourt, Lewis E. Caperon Of Monroe, John Nc
Pherson ofGreenbrer, Thsmas B. Hamilton of FAY
cite. William c. Darlington Of Richmond.
The Convention was then addressed by Joseph X.
Irving, Esq. of Cambell. Mr. lrying's speech occu-
pied The morning.
AT the afternoon session Mr. Rivcs who only arrived
IN the morning. and was obliged rest himself from
the lagueof travelling from Nelson where he spoke
last Monday, took the chair as President Of the Con-
venton. There was an eager anxiety to hear him.
and well was it graiifed. The speech occupied about
two hours and half, and was one Of MIR Rve's
blest efforts The line 0. his argument much like
that OF his late speech in Richmond will, such vari
ions oil matter and style the speakers enlarged po-
lltical information and fecundity Of illustration could
not fail TO exhibit. The temper OF the speech was
admirable, and the Democrats who were present
could not say that contained any thing that was just
" Objectionable TO them 1t was powerful appeal
10 the calm judgment and republican patriotism of
American freemen.
Next morning the Convention was opened with
very able speech from Mr. Iobsr, G. Sanard of Rich
mond | was denied the pleasure of hearing the
greater portion oft, but the conclusion was marked
by all the argumen,ave force of that gentleman's ef-
FORTS and have heard the highest praises bestowed
upon the whole speech.
In the afternoon Mr. Stanard, as chairman OF the
committee on business. reported the following terse
and admirable resolutions, which will well compare
with the elaborate exposltions Of their platforms.
which our Democratic friends are so fond Of issuing
10 the public.
Resolved, That il the great principles of political
action announced by GeH. Taylor. the reduction of
Executive power TO its true constitutional province, as
the servant and not the master OF the people the
maintenance of the independence and equal rights Of
the legislative department. the leg timae supremacy
oil the popular will, through it's appropriate and con
shtuaonal organs; opposition 10 foreign war and con-
quest and the firm discountenance OF civil and party
proscrpuon-the wings Of Virginia. recognise
recurrence to the original principles and bet
ter days OF the Republic while his lofty personal
character, his well known patriotism a,iesied by a
life ofardous public service his admirable judgment
and temper, and his just and elevated conception of
the duties dignity and responsibilities OF the office of
President, afford the highest guaranty for admins
traion Of the Government in his hands, conforming
TO those republican land marks.
Resotped, therefore, That the members Of this Con-
vention do, in the of their wing brethren and
constituents. and Of the liberty and happiness of their
common country, invoke the cooperation Of all good
and patriotic citizens while they pledge THEN to
promote by every honorable exeron the election Of
Gen. TAYLOR TO the exalted trust Of which he has
proved himself worthy by so many solid and endur-
ing titles, aud IN the conduct of which there is every
reason 10 believe that his high mora. influence and
his official powers would be alike faithfully exerled
to cement The bonds of glorious Unen and to per-
petuae the blessings of republican freedom 10 the
county,
Rssolred, That the Hon. MiLLAsp FuLMoRx, Of
New York, we recognise fellow citizen OF conspicu-
Gus and approved virtues, national statesman Of
tried ability and worth, who has his way TO pub
lie confidence and distinction by the noble energies of
talent and industry, undssised by the gifts Of fortune
IA character which free people ever delights 10 hon
or-and believing him to be animated by a spirit Of
justice and loyalty TO the whole Union, and in Ian
guage which has received his endorsement. that the
Southern institutions will never be assailed or mpli-
caedby any act Of his"w give our cordial unhesilat-
ing support to his nomination 70. the Vice Presden-
cy, as the associate Of Gen. Taylor and hail their (
joint names as emblems Of fraternity and union be-
tween the different sections or the confederacy
Rssoired. That il be earnestly recommended to the /
friends Of Taylor and Fillmore throughout the State.
to institute without delay, Committees Of Vigilance in
their respective counties, with sub committees appon-
ted for each militia company district, whose duty i. |
snail be TO circulate correct information among the I
people, 10 call upon every voter to give one day at
least 10 The cause OF his country, and remembering
the noble motto inscribed upon their color, by our
Revolutionary Wing fa;hers--"Vrginia for Consa-
tutonal Lberty"-to prove that the same spirit I
which achieved our freedom still survives 10 watch
over and preserve it.
The resolutions were passed unanimously and BY
reclamation. - - -. =
Inc Hon. Mr. Barrnger, of North Carolina, who
- understood 10 be travelling through this pleasant
pa OF Virginia on more agreeable business Than pol
,cs was 'hsn introduced by the President and spoke
during the evening session very happy and accept,
aoie manner Although most oflhe topics had been dis
eussed, Mr. b. succeeded in avoiding repetition ri
nave seldom heard any speech more cordially receiy
ca ana when the speaker set down three hearty cheers
were given for Barringer and the Old North State,