Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-27

matter was not unfair. ungencrous and IN
manly.
In the conclusion ofhis speech, Mr.. Bax-
ter discussed the subject of secession at
some length, and his argument against it
was the most powerful and conclusive that
we have ever met with. In the opinion Of
all who heard him. he completely scatter
ed to the winds the sophistical rcasonings
and forced deductions Of those who enter
tain that execrable heresy.
Mr.. Baxter was to have addressed
meeting the citizens last evening in Ports
mouth.
Wing Nominations for the LcEis.
lature.
With a zeal worthy of its ancient strug-
giles. ofits hard fought battles and sacrifices
to perpetuate the peace Of our country and
the prosperity Of our people. the Wing
party has, in every section Of the State,
marshalled its strength for the contest in
December. In various parts Of the COM
monwealth we see that many have taken
the field who are to contribute much to the
strength Of their party as well as to the ac-
compishment Of measures of state policy.
which alone are to be the foundation upon
which is to rest the supcrstructure Of Vir-
ginia's prosperity and power.
In the Senatorial District, composed of
Jefferson and Berkeley counties. Alexander
r. Boteler, is the Wing candidate. He en-
joys strength Of political and personal
popularity which, united with fine accom-
pllshments in every capacity for the post
assigned him. ensures his triumphant sue
| cess.
The Charlestown Free Press thus al
lndes to his appearance before the people
Of J enerson few days since. He occupied
the stand for two hours, and delivered one
of the most eloquent, chaste and convin-
cling speeches, we have ever had the pleas,
ure Of hearing. Though young gentle
man, who has not often engaged in politi-
cal discussions, he exhibited power and
force of argument rarely equallcd. He
proved himself equal to the emergency;
and though not an old stager he gave evi-
dence that he was IA rh0te team. Wecould
not, even If we had time, trace him in his
train Of argument. He WAS listened TO
with profound and almost brca,hless at,en-
ton, by all parties.
After review of Federal and State
politics. he briefly referred to his own pc
sition as candidate of the Wing party for
the Senate, and noticed some Of the char
gcs preferred against him upon the basis
question He satisfied his friends upon
that score, whilst he COMPOUNDED his oppo-
ncnts. He was courteous to all parties.
and made an impression upon his hearers.
In Roanoke, the Wigs have nominated
George p. Tayloc, for the House Of Dele
gates. Ia Mr.. Tayloc, they have cand
date that will bring forth all the strength
of his party, and will challenge by lis zeal
for the success of every enterprise to de-
velopc the great resources Of his county
and section, all who are willing to lay a.
side for the time the behests of party, and
are willing to lend their aid to strengthen
the claims they have upon the state at
large for the completion of the great i'm
provcmcnt which is to pour in to eastern
Virginia, the RI hes Of their own and the
,c IL IL
pion possesses all the qualities for the du-
ties which will devolve upon members
of the Legislature under the new order of
things. In announcing his nomination, the
Beacon, the Democratic paperof that Coun-
ty, admits a surprise " hcll is evident ofihe
strength of the nominations: it says "Mr.
Tayloeis gentleman. in every sense ofthc
term, beloved by his friends and esteemed
by his acquain'ances, and enjoys large
share of personal popularity"
In Montgomery. Capt. James +. Pres
ton is bearing the Wing banner with the
same zeal that characterised his patriotism
and fidelity when he obeyed the call of his
state. and marched to the aid of his coun.
try's flag on the Rio Grandc.
Botetourt and Craig is the scene Of an
animated canvass. The gallant young
Darlington, who boat down the large De.
nocralc minority in the first named coun
ty, and served his constituents with ability,
industry and profit in'he last legislature. is
before them for return to The post Of
usefulness and honor, to which their apprc-
cia,ion Of his capacity heretofore assigned
him
In the city Of Richmond, an attempt to
run ticket in addition to that fairly and |
regularly brought before the people, has
been frowned downby those to whom were
assigned the position of candidates. which
makes the city stand forth, as she should
on all occasions of the kind, the citadel Of
strength 10 the par,y-its course an encour-
agement and support to our cause and not
to scatter the effects Of a disorganised and
divided house,
We might particularise, if necessary, 10
all parts of the state Of the efforts which
those v no wish the state redeemed from
the position size now suslaIHs, to the proud
eminence Of the first in power as she is
the first in true greatness, but sufficient Is
known TO warrant the belief. that IL all dis
charge that duty which now eniorccs its
great truths home to their consciences and
neutrality-suspicious. of Virginia will be
the great work oftheir labor.
Our Candidates.