Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-03-11
LYNCmBURG. MARCH ,s,o
WINGS OF VIRGINIA

NftlGS OF VIRGINIA
The day of contest draws near. The dav of
organization has come. The notes of pren,r,t;s"
are sounding around Us, and the contest for asca.
dency in our next legislative body, will soon u.
carried TO ITS iarthest extent. We urge upon ,o'.
The Importance of activity. Union and enerc,'
will make Virginia ours. We have no fine e.
delay, but must speedily adopt and pursue ,,;,,,
steadiastness, the course adapted to the aeon:
ton of our aim. This course can be no o,bo, .Is
full exposition of the creed of the Who nar,,.
Let the people clearly understand the nolcr -
the Wing party, and they will adhere. with na,,
otto tenacily,to our principles. The appreciat;o,
OF sound policy, by an intelligent and refectinc
people, only demands that the policy be exnlans
ed. Once appreciated, its operation is secured
the benefits ofthe operation. once enioved NV tho
people, its establishment becomes permanent :"
The process OF reformation may be slow bn, w;,h
patience and energy its ultimate accomplishment,
can be confidently expected. Past defeat sbonJ
not ntimidate us. Defca, in this effort nav NV.
be defeat without measure of success. wh;oh
will foreshadow the period of our ultimate tr;.
umph. Bnt the indications are favorable TO fri.
umph. Activity prevails throughout the en,;ro
state and the recent outrage committed upon
State interests, by the removal of Wbio Officer,
is operating to the injury of the Democratic mar,
ty, This is favorable crisis in Wing affairs and
Wing advocates should not fail 10 seize hold Of il
to advance the interests ofthe party.
WINGS OF CAMPBELL! The CANVASS with
you IS destined to be inactive, if present indica
tons be criterion. Still it will not be an man
propllate time to hold up the great principles Of
your party. The candidates are ali YOURS. and
hence you cannot expect to be otherwise than
successful But let not your expectations throw
you INTO dlsorganized state Organization is es.
sental. MOI, lndeed to secure candidates in who's.
hp ta1. E,r
sent the nominations of Messrs. Speed and Clark
have become the nominations of the party. and
they are now before the people as the only Wing
candidates IN the ensuing canvass. Nor docs il
seem TO he necessary to organize to counteract
the eXerilons OF our political opponents. Blu, We
hope that the Wing party has been engaged in
conflicts with the Democracy long enouSb 70
know that secret and quiet manneri in which they
operate Tact and strategy are the chief elements
OF 'heIr warfare They may now appear inactive,
but the vlgllant eye, which they keep upon pub
lie opinion, will not fail to detect favorable op
portunity to present candidate, if such an one
should offer. Letthe Wings be inactive and dis
organized, and The Democrats will avail them
selves OF the eve OF election 10 introduce a candi-
date, who, thus introduced may possibly succeed.
1t is wisdom to prepare for such move and equal
ly wise to prevent it by organization.
WINGS OF BEDFORD The time for your
organization has come. One Ct your last DELEGATES
has declined reelection, the other is before Won.
1t is necessary for your success that YOU be Or
canned. Notwithstanding the strong majority of
The Wings IN your county, YOU cannot be too full
~ or speedily organized. Defeat in your county
issues may be prevented, under any circumstan-
ces, by your superiority of strength. But in the
canvass OF the next year, you will be called upon
to operate with the Wings OF other counties A
strong vote IN yonr own county may secure the
election OF the candidate for Congress: and the
effect of organization and canvassne, this spring.
will be strongly exhibited in that election. 1t is
wise to look TO future results and expedient 10
provide for future triumphs. We, therefore, hope
that you will not be Indifferent to the result of
present organization upon the election of MEM
berS for Congress.
WINGS OF AMHERST You are organ.
lzed and you are met with an organized band
The great equality of numbers, which exists be-
tween you and your opponents, jusliies us in ex-
pectng vigorous struggle for the ascendcncy,
II you triumph it will be triumph over great op.
position. The Democracy have out their strong
est man. They awake, and will rally in full
force TO his support. Union and activity alone
can secure your success The canvass with Won
will be one Of struggle and ifyou succeed for
your success, you will be indebted TO your ener
gy and union. And succeed YOU can, if YOU
adopt the proper means; neglect them and YOU
must expect defeat.
WINGS OF VIRGINIA ! Now is the time
for your effort The day of contest will not wait
Tor your preparation, but your preparation must
be made to meet it. Your opponents are active,
and if you be inactive, they will succeed You
are urged by the duty which you owe your party.
your obligations 10 sustain the interest of the
State, and your desire TO promote the interest of
lhc Union to be active, vigorous and united in
the approaching canvass.
TuE SDEECIIEC