Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-20
WING STATE CONVENTION.

was densely crowded, large numbers icing
unable to procure seats. TIE galleries wc-o
also Elled with delegates and spectators. and
much interest manifested BY all in the pro-
ceedings.
The Cohycntion proceeded to preliminary
organization.
On motion Of Mr. Scott, Of Fauquier, the
Convention was called to order, and on bis
motion, Mr. John H. Wall, Of Frederick, was
appointed Chairman.
On motion Of Mr.. Scott. Of Fauquier, J w
Spalding, Of the Richmond Wing. and v. T.
Shepherd, Of the Charlottesville Advocate
were appointed Secretaries.
A committee of fifteen was appointed to
recommend permanent officers to the Con-
vention. The Convection adjourned to meet
at o'clock p NJ
Convention met at the hour appointed. -
Mr.. X. Il. Scott reported. that the commit
tee unanimously recommended for permanent
officers of the Convention
For Presi dens--James T. Strother, of
Rappahannock
For Flee Presidents Vincent Witcber,
aud IA others, among them Alex. r Bo!elcr,
Of Jefferson
For Secretdries.--John Scott and 5 9TH
ers.
Thereport was unanimously adopted. The
Convention adjourned to / | o clock Thursday
Thursday, the Convention met pursuant to
adjournment. Aniuterestiug discussion took
place upon Mr. Scots resolutions. in relation
to The appointment Of delegates to the Ma
tional Convention, &c.
The number Of delegates to the National
Convention from each district was then in
creased to three.
The Convention adjourned over till o.
clock at night, to enable the Committee to
act
When the Convention met ut s clock. Mr.
Scott, from a Committee of ID, reported the
following resolutions
/. Resolred That we regard the acts of
Congress, commonly known as the Compro
misc, as final settlement and adjustment of
the questions involved in them, and we will
consider any attempt to disturb them as n
blow aimed at the peace Of tic country and
integrity Of the Union.
9 That we approve the administration of
President Fillmore, believing that by bis
wisdom eyineed in the conduct of our Nation
al affairs amidst embarrassing difficulties, his
loyalty to the Constitution, his iirmness in
IL r al, L., |.
regard for the rights Of the States, be has
eminently fulfilled our expectations, and just
Nv entitled himself to our continued confidence
and support
3 That we prefer Millard Fill more as a
candidate fer the Presidency over all other
persons who have been proposed for that
high station. and if he shall be nominated by
the Wing National Convention, the Wings Of
Virginia will give him their cordial support.
4 That the Wings of Virginia will give
the like cordial support to any other true
Wing, who may become the nominee Of that
Convention who has stood by and does stand
by the Compromise, out and out, and regards
it, and stands by it with unalterable determ
ication, as a final settlement aud adjustment
of the measures involved in it.
5. That the wise maxims of Washington
respecting the foreign policy of his country,
which have been practically illustratedin the
Administration of President Fillmore, ought
even to guide the federal government in its
intercourse with foreign nations.
s. That the puolic lands are the common
property of all the States-tbat such dispo-
stion should be made of them as will enure
equally to the benefit of all, and that an
equitable portion of them in kind or like
distribution of the proceeds of their sales
among all the states, is not only clearly with
IN the power Of Congress, hut is the wisest
and most rigat!ul disposition that can be
made of the common fund
7. That whilst we are opposed as to a
Tariff. to excessive duties. and as to Inter
nal improvements, to lavish appropriations.
we are content, by judieious arrangement
Of duties necessary for an economical admin
stration of the government, to encourage our
domestic industry, and to provide in time of
peace such Improvement of our haroors and
principal rivers, as may be necessary to as
sure our strength within aud secure cur safe
ty without.
S. That we hold the union OF the States
to be primary object of patriotic desire,
and the federal government to be indispen
sable tie its efficiency and permanency ; as
this sprung only from compromise and mu-
tual concession between diverse interests, so
we believe it can only be successfully admin
istered in the same corcilatory spirit which
gave it birth and we consider respect for its
just authority and acquicsccnce in its cousti
tutional measures, as duties required by the
plainest considerations of national, State,
and individual welfare.
These resolutions were adopted unani-
mously, and in the midst of the greatest en-
| thusasm
The Delegates to the National Conven-
ton were then announced. Those for this
(the l0th) District are John L Wall, w.
G Worthington, David Gibson
Messrs Summers and Lyons were appoin-
ted Assistant Electors for the State at large
a Central Committee was then appointed !;
and after addresses from various gentlemen.
the Convention adjourned sine die.
The whole proceedings were marked with
great enthusiasm, and the most commenda-