Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-28

For Pyrsidenf-Hon. j r SrRorHER.

Hugh W Shelley, John Ii Vawter b ii
Shackelford. 1hos L Preston, James II La
cy. John W MeCulIoek, Hill Carter, Thomas
swccny. Rie'd lvanhee Cocks. w Il Gun
bingham. and Alex II Boteler
For Secretaries-John Scott ,oftbe Times;
John W Symes. of the Petersburg Intclligen-
Ger; 0 P Baldwin, Of the Republican; "
spalding Of the Wing; Tyre Maupin. ofthe
Harrisonburg Republican v Il Shepherd,
of the charlottesville Advocate; FL N Gal
laher, of the Virginia Free Press.
Mr.. Strother, on taking the chair said:
4 Gentlemen of the Convention, and felIow
Wigs Of Virginia, permit me to express to
You my profound sense of the honor you con-
fer upon me. in selecting Inc to preside over
your patriotic deliberations, and the deer sen
sibiity with which / accept it, came
among you expecting only to participate in
those labors which are dear to all the Wings
Of the State--to join in the preparation for
that contest in which we are all eager to
strugge--for that labor and struggle is not
only for the we'll being of our own beloved
Virginia, but for the good Of the whole Union
| Animated by that spirit which quails not
at disaster, but rises with undiminished en-
ergy from every overthrow, because il has its
perennial fountain in the puro and unselfsh
patriotism inherent in the soul Of every true
Virginian- spirit which has made the past
history of Virginia part of those pages in
the annals which record the acts OF the great
and the good we have met together to con-
slider that topic which is nearest our hearts
the Wing cause in Virginia. and to take such
measures as are best for its furtherance and
future advancement And when we cast our
eyes back upon the track of those who have
preceded us in those labors Of love for our
State and country and look upon the shining
light of those deeds which serve as beocon.
not only to US, but to TIE nations Of the earth,
of safe guidance through the misfortunes and
perils that beset the lovers Of free Govern
ment," all are animated and moved by that
spirit. Fellow Wings of Virginia, BY it we
are convoked and under its guidance we front
the future.
You and I agree that it is in the wise prin-
ciples of government, recognized, maintained.
and sought to be enforced by the Wings Of
this State that the permanent welfare and
safety Of the Union are to be found A po-
litical wisdom which finds its inspiration il
the experience Of the past, its growth in the
developments Of the present and, prevailing.
its glorious ffuition in the future - which had
its just and benefcent manifestations in the
domestic and foreign policy and action of that
| Federal Administration which it is the good
fortune Of these United States now to posses,
and which has its true aud manful opponents
in those who guide that policy and action.
The Wings Of Virginia have certainly not
beet potential in the decision of Presidential
contests, but still the public recognition thro'
all the borders Of the Union, for the correct.
ness aud soundness of the principles. policy
and opinions, ever entertained and expressed
by them, has given them power and influence
beyond the limits of tho State. 1t is not
therefore the people of Virginia only, who
look to yonr action--to your utterance Of
opinions and purposes. upon the questions
before the country. The eyes of others are
turned upon you; and the principles. purpo.
SEES. aud opinious, which you will soon an.
nounce. will not only fix the fate Of the Wings
of Virginia, but will have effect elsewhere
may influence the action and fate of tile " hir
party of the Uniou--perhaps that Of the
| Union itself. lss
But will detain you no longer. i capc
to unite with you, and shall unite with Vol
with my whole heart, in the avowcd of those
principles in the declaration of those opinions
and purposes to which | have already alluded
confident that their expressions will be sc
frank and distinct. so just, so true to the best
interests OF the State and Of the Union. and
to those of other States, who have stood by
us and with us, in cffecting and maintaining
that policy which has borne the cauntry il
safety through the most pcrlous dangers, a.
to secure to us and to the country bright
and prosperous future, if we succeed; but il
we fai in our efforts. still to cntitle us to The
respect of all men.
MI. Scott, Of Fauquier. Before proceed
ing to the transaction Of business, would
ask it list of delegates from the different
counties has been prepared If SO, | move
that the list be called over by the Secretary
The Chair announced that list had beer
prepared and if there was no objection tho
Secretary would proceed to read the roll
There being no objection the list was call
cd
We give the names Of those in attendance
from our own Congressional district.
Berkeley--C NJ Shaffer, Wash Kroeson
Frederick--Jchn + Wall, G W Ward
e i Senseney, Richard Mcclure j b Camp
bell.
Hampshire-Thos. B White, Robert
Shcrrard a
Jcferson-Andrew Kennedy, Alexander
X Boteler, William C Worthington, Richard
Blackburn, VIM. T Dangherty. II N Gal
labcr. John + Smith. Abraham Harris, Jas.
d Gibson, John Abel.
Morgdn-Andrew Michael, s NJ Barrack
Wdrren-Dr A Brown
The names of the following gentlemen were
presented and unanimously agreed to by the
Convention for the l0th Congressional Dis
trict, Tor Delegates to the Wing National
Convention; Elector and Assistant Elector
Tor tins district; and County Electors:
Delegates John i Will Of Frederick
VIM Z Worthington of Jefferson; David
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