Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-09

Graf differing totally and irreconciably in his
views from those entertained BY the Wing party.
He. for one, should vote for the nominee, who
ever he might be, and he trused that that was the
feeling prevailing the bosons of all who heard
him.
lie could not refrain from briefly abiding to the
great question which agitated both parties at
this time. The Democrats were irving their
best to disprove the fact that the Wings were the
Union party, and to prove that they-the Demo.
crats-alone constitute the Union party. The
reason why the Democrats were irving to prove
that the Wings were not the Union party, was,
because the evidence could not be found to prove
that the Democrats composed that party. The
nominations of the Wings in every State of the
South refuted the charge OF the Democrats
The Wings all over the South, were nominating
Union candidates, with view of sustaining the
Union as it was, and of keeping the charter of
our iberies-the. constitution of the U. S.-invio-
late From what little he knew about Demo-
cratic declarations, it appeared to him that they
could find nothing against the present adminstra-
ton, further than that it was for sustaining the
Union.
1t had been asserted, when Mr.. Fillmore was
nominated for the Vice Presidecy, that he ould
prove himself an abolitionist. 1t was said that
as Harrison had died, and the Vice President
succeeded him, so General Taylor might die and
Mr. Fillmore take his place as an abolition Pre-
sident.
Gen. TAYLOR did die, and Mr.. Fillmore had ia
ken his place, but had he proved hmselfan abo-
litionist? Had not that charge been falsifed?-
Had he not proved himself to be patricia low
or Of his country-a man whose every pulse beat
in unison with the best interests of his country?
[Great applause. 1t was statesmen, such as
Willard Fillmore, that the wings desired to sup
I
ded, patriotic men 10 guide the reins of Govern
nent.
He did not know that the meeting needed any
thing in the way of exhortation, with reference
to the nomination about to be made but he would
adlure all present, for the sake of the cause and
for the sake of Virginia, to support the nominee,
whoever he might be--not coldly or reluctantly,
but with warm hearts, ready tongues and open
purses. Great applause. They had done ii in
days gone by-they could do it now. To secure
success, they must be thoroughly organized-
Perfect organization was the secret of the success
of the Democratic party, and if the Wings of tn e
district would organize themselves, thoroughly,
and labor energeticaly and untedly for their nom
Wing representative from the district.
Mr.. Hall followed, making short but stirring
appeal to the apathetic and disaffected Wings of
the district
Yir. Perrin then took the stand, and was pro-
cceding to urge the necessity of unity, industry
and consistency in the Wing ranks, when he was
interrupted by the return of the committee of COLI
ference, who, amid general acclamatons, as here
tofore stated, reported John Minor Bolts as their
nominee.
The report of the nominating committee, pre-
sentng JOHN MINOR BOTTS as the cand-
date of the Wing Party of the 9th Congressional
To-, 81 o,,l
formal vote, having been requested to repair to the
district and enter into the canvass at once-Mr
A. J. Crane, of Richmond, came forward to the
rostrum, and said:
Mr.. President and felloau- IVhies:
simply rise to make statement OF facts, which, at
this stage OF our proceedings, seem necessary. IN be-
halt OF Mr. Bolts wish to say that he is out Of
town, bur he will, no doubt upon hearing the result of
your action 10 night, Immediately return aud enter
upon The canvass of this District regret much that
he is not here night to answer for himself; but will
state that, anticipating that he might be the nominee Of
this Con ventiou, he authorized me, his Behalf
cept the nomination, and to assure the Convention that
the great Wing Flag under which he has go long raj
lied, and which has been again unlurled to the breeze
and which now receive for him, he will bear for
ward in the coming contest with the high hope and the
determined purpose OF gaining victory tor the Wing
cause--a hope and purpose which believe will he
fulfilled. Loud appause)
am fully aware aud trust am excusabe for al
ludmg to the circumstance, that Mr. Bolts, in securing
not only from Without but from within He has had
TO contend not only against the opposition OF those
holding political views directly contrary to his own, but
against strong and decided opposition existing in his
own party. l am happy to believe however, that the
greater portion OF this opposition and this dsafechon
has passed away; and to aid the exerons Of those who
have united upon him as the nominee, feel that l
have just ground for saying exertion no effort,
amount OF zeal will be wanting his part to carry for
ward the coming contest to successful issue. Gap
pause On my own behalf, and not upon his account,
q pf
stand up united band in support OF your candidate
From my personal know ledge OF Mr.: Bottss feelings
feel justified in saying that he fully prepared, that
he is willing to surrender the nomination you have con-
lerred upon him to any who will carry forward,
without fear aterng, the glorious standard OF the
Union; (Great applause) That it is his earnest,
phant--to see Wing aud Onion principles in the ascen
dancy, firmly believes and under these circumstances
and with disbelief, l call upon my Wing brethren to.
nightto bury their dissensons and their personal pre-
jndices, and to sacrifice all personal feeling and mis-
trust upon the altar OF our common country. Q.ong
continued applause.)
MIR. Ed, w. Johnston, OF the Richmond Whig in
response TO loud and repeated calls from all parts oil the
house, then came toward and said
Gentlemen | am but little accustomed to partcipa-
ting in pub lie assembages of this kind STILL upon the
present OCCASION by responding 10 your kind invitation
feel shall be performing public duty, good office
AID mayhaps public service. lassure you that lhave
been dinghy affected in particular way, in which
my feelings centre and my whole heart and understand
CoHCeIlleu lDdV6 Deell, may llnlloV anu
sadly affected upon looking at the situation OF the
Wing party in this District. | have been looking on,
not ony with complete astonshment, but with abso-
lutte and utter dismav at the strange perverse and al
low me to say senseess spirit prevailing here. have
been doing all could to bring about better state of
things. have implored those whom saw most
deeply impre grated with heated and contentious feel
ings to into the councils of the party and 10 hold
the ireest, uleste very angriest consultation they
thought proper-to quarrel out any difference thew
might have, quarrel they would, but at least to deli
berate TO consult and endeavor come to some gene
rail- amicable party understanding; understand
ing worthy of such party ours and due to those
noble Wing nominees who hitherto have so long and
so Internationally done their pub c duty l tried in
vaio to effect mshing OF this sort but yet did not
despair. am reioeed to say that TO night my hopes
that the deliberate common sense OF the Wing party
of this district has rallied finally for itself and accom-
psted that which the private and feeble efforts of ndi
vidnals mpht have failed TO accnmnish. II .nnd