Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1851-10-07
WING STATE CONVECTION.

The 25th ult There we're about two hun
bred delegates in attendance from various
portions Of the State Entire harmony pre-
vailed during their deliberations, which re-.
suited in the hearty nomination Of the gentle
men whose names are at the head Of our
columns We gather the following abstracts
Of the proceedings from the advocate:
The Convension met in the Baptist Church
at IL NJ, and was called to order by Valen-
tine W. southaIl, Esq, Of Albemarle, on
whose motion COL George W. Boiling, Of
Petersburg, was appointed President, and
Vim. G. Darlington, Of Richmond, and v. e.
Shepherd, OF Albemarle, Secretaries.
Prayer was then offered by the Rev. B.
NJ. WALES. Of charlottesville
The President returned thanks for TIE
honor conferred upon him, and urged harmo-
ny, as at all times essential, but more espe-
cislly SO now when we are on the eve Of a new
State organization.
After the names Of the Delegates present
bid been reported. Mr.. soutball moved that
. comirittce Of thirteen be appointed to rec
oDIncnd suitable persons as permanent Off
GERS Of the body. The motion was adopted
On motion Of Mr. Shelley, the Convention
took recess until o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention assembled at o'clock
Mr. Shelley, on behalf Of the Committee
appointed to recommend officers of the Con-
vention presented the following report:
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| Col Tnos NJ BosDURANT, Of Buckingham
Pee Presidents.
! Col Geo. w Boiling of Petersburg,
/ Valentine w Southall of Albemarle.
/ Harrison Roberts, of Norfolk City,
r. p Atkinson Of Pittsylvania,
Dr. Thomas L. Robertson, of Cumberland
Col John A. Meredith, of Richmond,
Joseph Segar, Of Elizabeth City,
Lewis A Boggs, of Spottsy lyania,
John NJ. Orr, Of Loudoun,
Jacob Senscney, of Frederick,
Hugh w Shelley, of Augusta,
Walter Preston. of Washington,
/ Dr. Thomas Creigh, of Greenbrier,
Samuel Ii. Early, Of Kanawha,
S. Herman, Of Preston.
Secretaries.
f. w. Johnston, of Richmond,
Tyre Alaupin, of Rockingham,
James Mcdonald, Of Campbell,
II. n. Gallaher. of Jefferson,
II. B. Gilbert, Of Grcenbrier,
James i. Patton, Of Rockbridge.
On motion Of Mr. Finney. the report was
adopted unanimously.
The President was conducted to the Chair,
and returned bis thanks for the honor confer
red upon him in few excellent and highly
pertinent remarks He said that he was
firmly persuaded the Wigs could carry the
State with proper exertion, and that we had
everything to encourage US. He referred in
terms Of high communication to the course of
| the Administration. His remnrks on this
head was most cordially approved by the Con-
vention as was manifested by the frequent
applause.
| Mr.. Shelley moved the appointment Of a
committee of seven to report the method of
voting in the Convention The motion was
adopted.
Mr.. Newly, from the committee to fix up
on a method of voting in the Convention, re-
ported tue following resolution:
RESOLVED, That each County and City be
entitled to one vote for each hundred Wing
votes cast therein at the Presidential election
of 1913, and one additional vote for each
| fraction Of fifty or more voters; provided,
that each County and City shall have at
least one vote
On motion Of Mr.. Finney. of Accomac. the
| following resolutions (amended at the sugges-
tion of MIR. Shelley, Mr.. Darlington and 9TH
ers) were adopted
l. Resolpcd, That committee of fifteen
be appointed to report plan Of State and
County organization.
2. RESOLVED, That committee of fifteen
be appointed to report suitable resolutions for
the adoption of the Convention.
The Convention then proceeded, on motion
of Mr.. Segar, of Elizabeth City, to make a
nomination for the Office of Governor; when
Hon. George W. Summers, of Kanawha was
nominated by accldmatiou.
Mr.. Shelley stated that he had recently
received letter from Mr. Summers in which
he consented to accept the nomination, and
to use bis best efforts to ensure the triumph
of the Wing party.
The Convention adjourned until 8 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention met at o'clock, and was
addressed by Henry z Irving, of Richmond;
Eaton stanard, of Culpepper; John II. Gil
mer, of Henrico; Luther G. Darlington, of
Loudoun, b. H. Shackleford, of Fauquier, and
Thomas Wood of Albemarle.
SECOND DAY.