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THE WING CONVENTION.

We publish in thiS paper an abstract oil
the proceedings of the Wing Convention
which assembled in Richmond on Wednes-
day last. We were present during its ses-
sions and can testify to the harmony and
enthusiasm which prevailed throughout
These facts are established not by Wing au-
thority merely, bat by the declaration ofthe
Democratic press of Richmond, that "the
Convention was tame and spiritless af-
fair" The desire of their hearts, that the
preference entertained by some few Tor
Gen. ScoTT, might Observation-Disclosures and
discord was most signally disappointed
An overwhelming majority favored the nom
ination of Mr.. FILLMORE, and the resolu-
ton expressing reference for hun as the
first choice of the Wings of Virginia was
received with enthusiastic applause and u
unanimously adopted. Greater unanimity
was perhaps, never witnessed in any Con-
vention of any party, than in this family
meeting of the Wings of Virginia. As we
watched the progress fits calm and peace
full deliberations, disturbed, not even by the
semblace of dlscord or dissentlon, we could
but feel proud of our party and encouraged
to hope for its success in the approaching
presidential contest. What contrast did it
present, in every point of view, to the Con-
vention of our opponents, which convened
in the same locality but few weeks pre-
vious! How much more lovely the scene
in the African tabernacle, filled with breth-
rem dwelling together in unity, on the latter
occasion, than that presented before, when
its walls echoed the angry disputes and
fierce harangues of the turbulent Democra'
Cyl The contrast was most encouraging
to every Wing heart, and most CALLING tc
our mis-calculating opponents.
The resolutions adopted by the Conven
ton it will be seen, are of an entirely diff
ferent stripe from those promulged by the
Democratic Convention as the platform o
their party. Not only do they differ as t'
the principles set forth; but IN point Oh can
dor and directness they must challenge The
admiration of all honest men when com
pared with the "vague generalities" which
constitute the Aimsey, ricketty platform o
the Democracy. As was well remarked
by MIR. ScoTT of Fauquier, when about t.
report the resolutions to the Convention
"There is no plank in our platform for the
Free-soiler to stand upon-no plank to-
the Disunionist to stand upon-noplanl
for the Secessionist to stand upon.' The
principles which bind together the Whis
party are plainly set forth, without reser
walton or equivocation, upon all subjects Of
National importance, and no issue is lodged
through fear of disaffecting a portion of the
party. We repeat that the bold and straight,
forward course pursued by the Wing party
of Virginia must command the admiration
of all who estimate honesty and candor a
bove mere policy, intrigue and evasion.
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0o- Heavy rains during the last three or four
day, have inlerfered very much with the regular
course Of the mails. We learn that some fifteen
bridges have been swept off between this place &
Covingtor. On Sunday night we had quite a
heavy fall Of snow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

AFFIDAVIT AGAINST KossUTH.-The Jackson
mi S,ar says that while Kossuth wasin thai city
on visit to Governor Fooie, distinguished citi-
zen of an adjoining county made an affidavit
against him, charging him with violation Of the
neutrality act Of S4S, and praying for a warrant
for his arrest The application was refused.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

The Expedition 10 Japan-In the U. S. Sen
ate on Monday message was received from TIT
President covering report from The Secretary o
State, made in compliance with resolution of thu
Senate of the 4lh ullmo, calling for copies of al
communications relative to the Empire of Japar
that may be on file in either of the Executive De
partments, which were ordered 10 be printed fol
the use of the Senate. The Intelligencer gives
TIM following extract from the letter of President
Fillmore to the Emperor of Japan:
al send you by this letter envoy Of my owr
appointment, an officer Of high rank in his coun
try, who is no missionary Of religion. lie goes by
nv command to bear to you my greeting and good
wishes, and to promote friendship and commerce
between the two countries.
"You know that the United States of America
now extend from sea 10 sea that The great coun7
tries of Oregon and California are paris of the U
nited States; ard that from these countries, which
are rich in gold and silver AMI precious stones, our
steamers can reach the shores oil your happy land
in less than twenty days.
"Nlany of oul ships will now pass in every year,
and some perhaps in every week between CaIIior-
MIA and China these ships must pass along The
coasts ofyour Empire; storms and winds may
cause them to be wrecked OH your shores, and we
ask and expect from your friendship and your
greatness, kindness for our men and protection tor
our property. We wish that our people may be
permitted 10 trade with your people, but we shall
not authorize them to break any law OF your Elm
pire.
"Our object is friendly commercial intercourse,
and nothing more. You may have predictions
which we should be glad to buy land we have pro-
auctions which might suit your people,
"Your empire contains great abundance OF
coal; this is an article which our steamers IN going
from California TO China mus: use. They would
be glad that harbor in your Empire should be
appointed to which coal might be brought, and
where they might always be able to purchase IT,
"In many other respects commerce between your
Empire and our country would be useful to both.
Let us consider we'll what new interests may arise
from these recent events, which have brought our
two countries SO near together, and what purposes
Of friendly amity and intercourse this ought to III
spire in the hearts of those who govern both coun-
iries."
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0o- Late intelligence has been received from
China, giving an account of the almost entire de-
struction of the City of Hong Kong, by ire
The San Francisco Herald Of The 9Th Of March says
Hundreds Of lives were lost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

The Prcsbyiery Of Lexington wilI meet IL wayne,.
boro' OH Wednesday, April DIST, at 7 o'clock, p NJ
WIN. BROWN, Stated clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

CO. A new sect has recently sprung up in New
York called the Sons Of Adam and Daughters OF
Eve, the object of which Is, it seems, ly bring "a
bout original simplicity in dress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

MORE TROUBLE in CARSON CoUSrY-The
Clerk of Graysoh county Court having on the lst
inst. (the first day Of Judge Browns ierm) ten
dered his resignation and there being no applicant
for the office, and it being publicly stated at the
bar, that no one would accept said appointment.
Judge d. found himself unable TO proceed with
business, and accordingly adjourned the Court phi
I'll the first day of the next term.
Immediately upon the adjournment Of The court,
public meeting Of The citizens Of the county was
held when resolutions were adopted, expressive
Of the determination Of The people to maintain the
siaEd recently taken /; exhorting the committee Of
vigilance TO increased activity in ferreting out all
persons iinctured with aboltionism in the county
and offering a reward of$l00 FOR the apprehension
and delivery Of one Jonathan Roberts to any one
of the committee Of vigilance Rich. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

WING REvIEw.-The April number has
been received. The contents are as fol.
lows THE Administration-the Party,
Journalism and Journalists in Paris, Demo.
cratic Candidates for the Presidency, The
Central Nation, Mormonism in illinois,
Life and Times of William H. Crawford
A Pioneer of the Northwest, Biography Of
the Hon. N. X. Hall, Carlyle and his iml.
tators, Margaret Fuller Ossoli, Our General
Review, Congressional Summary, Critical
Notices. This number also contains well
executed likeness of the Hon. A. H. II
STUART, Secretary Of the Interor-the da-
guerreotype from which the engraving was
probably taken does not do full justice, how
ever, TO the honorable gentleman's face.
The publisher announces that after the
1st of July next the price of the Review
will be fixed at So 90 per annum, or to
clubs of not less than ten persons at $2 30
each.
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Mr.. CLAY.-The seventy-ifth anniver-
sary of the birth of HENRY CLAY was eel
ebrated in New York City, on Monday the
10Th instant, by grand festival. The COM
pany numbered about six hundred, and
speeches were made by Senator JONES, Of
Tennessee, Hon. PREssLY EWING, of Ken
lucky, Col. VIM. M. PEYToN, Of Virginia,
aud others. The speech of the first named
gentleman, which is published at length, is
highly eloquent tribute TO the character
and public services of the great statesman.
Probably no popular leader that ever liv-
ed has possessed the love of his partizans
and trends in greater degree than Mr..
CLAY. On The various occasions when he
has been a candidate for the first office in
the country, they have supported him with
an ardour and enthusiasm inspired by strong
personal affection and now that he is full
of years, gradually descending to the grave,
no longer an aspirant for earthly honours
and without the means of dispensing pa
tronage, they watch his decline with tender
emotions and cherish for him still the most
unselfsh devotion. Three times has he
saved the Republic, and even now, before
his sun has quite gone down, his former
enemies recognise his eminent services and
begin to do him justice. In coming time,
his name will be ievered as that of the in
corruptible patriot who ''would rather be
right than President"
o. 1t is stated in the Democratic papers
that the proposition offered in the Wing
Convention to refer the appointment of
Delegates to the National Convention back
to the people of the Districts, was SCOTT
movement; and that the vote on that prop
osition was test vote between the SCOTT
and FILLMORE men. This is a mistake. The
resolution was offered by Mr.. MAUPIN of
Rockingham. and sustained, to our knowl-
edge, by a large number of Mr.. FILLMoRE'S
staunch friends. A vote was taken in the
delegation from the 18th District previous
to the action Of the Convention, and out of
fourteen who were present, all favorable to
Mr.. FILLMORE, six preferred the appoint
ment of Delegates to the National Conven-
ton by District Conventions. The friends
of Gen. ScoTT may have supported the
but the vote was by no means
A test of the strength of the two parties in
the Convention. If such had been the fact,
however, the result showed an overwhelm-
ing majority in favor of Mr. FILLMORE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-21

GEO E. DENEALE-.We were amongst the mos!
jealous Of those who opposed the basis Of represen-
tation as established by the new Constitution.
We disirused the West, for the reason that We
feared Western extravigance solely for Western
Improvements. But in this we have been disap-
pointed The greatest liberaiiy to thi section If
the State has been from the Western delegation.
Senator DeneaIe Of Rockingham chairman of the
Committee on Roads and Internal Navigation) it
gives pleasure especially to refer to in this con-
nexion. He is one Of the most liberal and enlight.
ened members of the Senate and upon all occasions
has been the champion Of our interests. A native
of Eastern Virginia and connected to many Of our
must respectable and influential families, he seems
identified with us in sentiment and feeling. To
him, as much, or more than to any other mem.
Der Of the Senate; are VIE indebted for those ap.
preparations which are connected with The welfare
Of Fredericksburg.-Fred. Nstrs. By request.l
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thursday, APfl 10.
The Convention met at II o'clock, and resumed
the consideration of the resolutions submitted by
Mr. Scott
A motion was made to amend one so as to give
the election of Delegates TO the National Conven-
ton 10 District Conventions. The proposition gave
rise to an interesting discussion, in which various
gentlemen participated 1t was argued on one side,
that District Conventions would constitute better
opponents of popular sentiment than the Delegates
in the present Convention. On the other, it was
contended that it would be very difficult at this
busy season of The year,and when people would be
occupied with the county elections, to get up Dis
trict Conyenions-and even when got up, would
be no nearer to the people than The present Con-
vention.
The amendment was los; by about 40 to so.
The number of delegates 10 the National Con-
vention from each district was then increased TO
three.
The Convention adjourned over till 8 o'clock at
night, to enable the Committee To act.
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| NIGHT SEssIoN-When the Convention met
Mr. Scott, from the Committee of Is, reported the
following resolutions:
[. Resolved, That we regard the acts Of Con.
gress, commonly known as The Compromise, as g
final settlement and adjustment of the questions in
volyed in them, and we will consider any attempt
TO disturb them as blow aimed at the peace of the
country and the integrity OF the Union.
2. That we approve the administration of Presl,
dent Fillmore, believing that by his wisdom evinc.
ed in the conduct of our National Affairs amidst
embarrassing difficulties, his loyalty to the Consli
tuition, his firmaess IN the maintenance of the laws.
and his just regard for the nights of the States. he
has eminenty fulfilled our expectations, ard justly
entitled himself to our continued confidence and
support.
3. That we prefer NIillard Fillmore as a candi-
date for the Presidency over all other persons who
have been proposed for that high station, and II he
shall be nominated by the Wing National Conven-
ton, the Wings of Virginia will give him their
cordial support. en-
q. That the Wings of Virginia will give the
like cordial support to any other true Wing, who
NAV become the nominee of that Convention, who
has stood by and does sand by the Compromise,
out and out, and regards il and stands by it with
unalterable determination as sfina settlement and
adjustment of the measures involved IN 1t.
s. That the wise maxims of Washington respect
inc the foreign policy of this country, which have
been practically illustrated in the Administration
of President Fillmore ought ever to guide the fed
eral government in ills intercourse with foreign ma
tions.
6. That the public lands are the common prop
erry of all the S,ates-that such disposition should
be made ofihem as will enure equally TO Inc 6ene-
fit of all, and that an equitable portion OF them IN
kind, or like distribution OF the proceeds OF their
sales among all the States, not only clearly with
in the constitutional power of Congress- but Is the
wsest and most rightful disposition that can be
made of the common fund.
7. That whilst we are opposed as to IarIil'io
excessive duties, and las to Internal improvements,
to lavish appropriations, we are content, ny Jnol-
cious arrangement Of duties necessary lor an eco
uomical administration of The government, 10 en-
courage our domestic industry, and to provide, In
time Of peace. such improvements OF our haIoors
and principal rivers, may be necessary TO assure
our strength within and secure our safety without
s. That we hold the union Of the States 10 be a
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THIRTY SECOND CONGRESS.

MONDAY, April l2.-Senate- Chair laid
before The Senate several communications from The
Executive department; one of which was from the
Secretary of the Interior, enclosing copies of the
charges which have seen filed in that department
against the Commissioners to run the Mexican
boundary.
The French spoliation bill was then taken up.
House.-On motion of Mr. Stanton, Of Kentucky,
the bill from the Senate appfopriating $500, 900 for
continuing the work upon the two wings Of the
Capitol was taken up. The House concuned liz
the amendment limiting the contracts of the Archi-
tect and the Secretary Of the Interior to the amount
appropriated, and non-concurred in that proposing
to pay the workmen for the time they have been
idle.
TuEsDAY-Senate- motion of Mr. Hunter.
the Senate took up the joint resolution for the ex.
tension of the Capitol. He moved that the SEN
ale recede from the amendments 10 which the
House had refused its assent. Carried, yeas 30,
nays 10.
The joint resolutions upon nonintervention were
taken up, and Mr.. Bell addressed the Senate.
House.-The bill providing for the discipline Of
the Navy, being substitute FOR that passed al The
last session abolishing fogging, was taken up and
debated at length. :,
WEDNEsDAY.-iSenme- bill granting 10
the State Of Ohio the unsold and unappropriated
public lands in that State, was taken up and ORDER
ed to be engrosseu. A discussion then took place
on The French Spoaton bill.
| HOtye.-The session was consumed in debating
the report ofthe Committee on Printing, relative
to giving the Congressional printing to the Repub-
lie and Union. MIR. Florence recommended re-
commitment, with instructions TO report DILL for
| the establishment ola Government Printing Office.
THUasDAY.-Senate.-N1 MaLgum addressed
the Senate in explanation of the reasons which in
duced him, opposition to The opinions of The peo-
pie of his State, to prefer and support the nominal
ton Of Gen. Scott as the Wing candidate for the
Presidency to President Fillmore. lie was par.
ticularly severe upon the attempts made by the o.
yer jealous friends of the President TO prejudice
The claims Of Gen. Scott by identifying him with
fIee.soers and aboItionists. He would support
the nominee of the Convention if no unfairness
| was used.
! lie then proceeded to show why General Scott
was The best candidate to select. He did not be.
!eve any other wig candidate could be elected.
| If he were nominated, he would obtain Cheru.
busco victory. Upon The compromise measures
and upon all other subjects, he was prepared to
show General Scott could exhibit as clear bill of
health as any other wing named for the nomina.
ton.
The French Spoliaon bill was then taken up.
House.-The public printing was still undeE
debate.
-Senate.-Mr BorIand made per.
sona explanation relating to the debate on the
Printing Report The private calender was then
| taken up.
House.-The report Of The Committee on Print
ing was still under discussion.
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GO Az aaAgEs .
RIAGRfED,

In Bedford county, Mr.. JAS. II. Neil and
Miss JANE y bETEEy
In Rutherford county, Mr. Presley
FEATuERsTdN and Miss MARY BLEssING.
In Rutheff, I'd county. Mr. THos C. Gar
HER and Miss MARY VIRGINIA uUGHgs,
In Giles 60 Iiniy,,Mr. JOHN H. LEWIS and
Miss MARTnA a. INMAN.
III Giles 60 hnty, Mr.. JoEN IIAapiN anu
Miss REBEctI Rooms.
In Giles c4unty, Mr. JAnEs S WErE
and Miss Lou sA J HuBBARp.
In Giles c9uniy. Nj JAMES 3, AXrHoSY
aud Miss MA{Y MckEAneN
In Giles co bniy, Mr.. ELI HoLT and Mss
DEIILAH GRE NE
In Giles CO uniy, Mr.. Lnso4 F. Co1tlys
and Miss ELI7 J. ABERNArgY.
In Jackson co., Ala. Mr.. JONI R. PUr-
NAN and Miss RosANNA F. THoMPsoN.
In Madison CO., Ala, Nj FREEMAN
fooDE and n IS MARTHA CURLEY.
In Madison CO., Ala, Mr.. JAS GooDE
ind Miss Maj tNOA c. LENrz
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Charleston, s. t.

Alter slight examination Of
Goods which w4re p4rcIIasad b. some
of or merchants ia G arlcston this
season, we are prepaFed to suggest
the propriety Of our ms rcantile com
manii IS maxim an eff rt, in failure,
to supply ourla arke With all Goods
that dla be oblaine B al that point.
We were shown Gnd + ancy Goods,
which, We were assured, were pur-
chased in Charles OBJ at rates that
viii compare flv5ra biy With the best
barrlias TO BE Aad En thR East We
are iniormed that III L present extern
sive Wholesale lIduk es IN that city,
are likely to be infr base q in number
ana extent-machI a idiiiona caplt'd
being directed to th;I t n@int for mer-
camille purposes i aeA I It be true,
that the dematl "a can be supplied at
Charleston, ID, as fine and good
Goods, and at ia les Gu4l to has;erA
purchases, cert ALLY our merchants
when satisfied Of I'll IA It, wiii avail
themselves Of tho ca hfieFron market,