Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-19
WHIG STATE CONVENTION.

We are glad to see that the Wings are in no
wise dspirited by their late defeat. AntRus-ilke,
thew rise from the ground with renewed energy
Already the note of preparation has been SCUM
ded Tor the approaching Presidential campaign
already are the gallant champions OF our cause
furnishing their armour for another contestant
if correct principles shall not pre- vail in Virginia,
the Wing party are determined that the fault
shall not rest with them. They have always
performed their duty to their country, By labo-
ring sedulously in. what they believed to be a
just cause.
1t were bootIess task now, to enter into a
minute investigation of the causes which cor
spred to defeat the Wing ticket in December
Sufficient for US to know, is the unwelcome
fact, that we were badly beaten. 1t is the part
of wisdom, however, not to repine over past oc-
currences let US nationally examine into the
causes which produced certain effects, aud by re-
moving them, endeavouf to change the result in
future contests In the late conflict, the Wings ha
to contend with party flushed with victory in
nearly every State where elections had been
held the preceding fall: whose organization
was perfect, in all its ramifications, and whose
featy OVERRIDE all other considerations. More
over, insinuations the most unfounded, and as
PERSONS the most unwarranted, had Ell heaPee
upon the head OF Mr.. Summers, with an industry
almost untiring These insinuatons and asper
sions unquestonably injured him in The Eastern
norton of the State. and contributed mainly II
bling about result deeply to be dePored BY
every Wing in the land. But as we before re-
marked. it is worse than useless to rep ne owe
past events. They can neither be recalled mo-
remedied. Let US, then. look hopefully to thu
future. Let us second the suggestion of tina
sterling Wing journal, the Winchester Virginian
for Wing State Convention to assemble at al
early day, for the purpose of organizing for the
approaching Presidential campaign. Delegate;
+. are to be appointed to National convention soor
to assemble for the purpose ofchoosiDg candl
date for the Presidency vigilance committees
are to be selected for the different counties, anc
our most trusted champions are to be put forware
to defend the cause. In view of these things
we concur with the Republican in the propriety
of calling the convention at an early day; bu;
WIS fear the point named for its convention
ENTHUSIASTICALLY not prove acceptable. The
following views of that journal, however, meet
our hearty approval
THE Wing press oil this State are unanimously in
favor of President Fillmore we believe. Locking al
the national and honorable manner IN winch he has
discharged his duties, prefer him 10 any her
gentleman who has been named Ia connection with
the high Office he now holds. II Is our opinion he
would be the nominee oil a National convention, out
If facts should prove otherwise, we should be prepa
ed 10 acquiesce IN the nomination OF any one who
would be acceptable TO the entire counTy- PcTsona
preferences should be sacrificed 10 the general wish
Various elements of seetenasm and eXtremlsm are
at WORK against the Wing party, standing, as II does
on clearly defined platform Of nationality and We
must unite with hearty will and purpose if We are
10 succeed. Success can be secured"