Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
CEnER GRovr. Anril 81. 1859.

Nr. Editor We have been surprised at the lack
of interest manifested by the Wing party general
ly, in regard to the approaching Virginia Wing
State Convention Every effort SHOULD nave been
made, every exertion should continue 70 be made,
to arouse the Wings OF Virginia TO a feeling sense
Of the deep Importance OF that body--ot It's action
and the grand results which may flow from that
action. Every means shoald be adopted in antici-
patton ofthe assembling OF that body 10 elicit iuy
the sentiments OF the party, and the people, in re-
lation to their first choice Tor the Presidency
Our country sWarms with talent and greatness
every State has her iayorite sons--and Virginia
too has hers-the greatest OF them all W mist
Massachusetts, can boast OF Nehster--and New
York her Fillmore irgina has her Scott and
her Clay her native sons, both born and bred upon
herinspired bosom. All these are distinguished
and prominent charaeters-ali near and dear to
their Fellow citzens-aud to discriminate between
them will he both difficult and dislgreabie yet the
distinction must be made and the only paiiation
that can te safely employed is the selection ofthe
greatest, Ii is our motto and we long TO see it a
national one, that hone but the greatest and most
illustrious merit the Presidency OF the United
States--none but those whose deeds OF patriotism
and of valor in defence the rights and liberties
of a free, virtuous and enlightened people--wAo
have sent their names in glory TO all quarters of
the world, as 'the mighty of the EARTH deserves
to be elevated to the most exalted station among
,,,2n We have nothing TO sly in disparagement Of
the abilities and claims 1.-THE .;stngalsAed states
men but we must remember that We eve cur ma
tonil existence to the arduops tolls, the sweat and
life's blood Of the warrior and he certainly should
be first TO receive gratitude, the last TO neglect
or forget The highest honors within our gift
should be voluntarily, freely aud layi>hy shower
ell upon him. that his declining days may he soo,h-
ed by the happy reflection that his services have
been appreciated by his eountrymen
Mr.. Fillmore is good man, an excellent Presi-
dent, and we feel grateful to him for his prompt,
decisive and honest discharge OF the duties OF his
Office and we hope 10 speak in all candor that his
friends will save his fair reputation from the taru-
ish Of such defeat as awaits his nomination We
hope they will rescue our party and our tried true
and long cherished principles from the tomb, for
four years more at least by waving all personal
preferences all minor considerations, and hafmo-
niously and cheerfully uniting with us in support
of the greatest man OF bis country, age and genera
ton. There never Was time, Mr.. Editor since
the days of Washington when the election Of such
q man was so important as now, when the country
is full of the most dangerous factions and notions
and in imminent risk fIunning into a state ofds.
order ana anarchy. Loco-facoism like Democracy
has ran down. their clock has made lis last tick,
the machinery is worn out and cannot be repaired,
the people are tired fold music at any rate and
now is the time to thrill their souls with the glor-
ious strain OF martial music, Now is the time Tor
the hero OF Lundy Lane OF brl1sewater Of Chippe-
wa--now is the time for the ConquerVr OF Mexico,
now is The time Tor the great ana INDUSTRIOUS
Scott, who IN military tac.lcs, requirements ana
renoWn, stands SOLITARY anu alone, without II
val among the living or superior among the dead.
And then he is Nirginias own native sou, born and
ed1cated in the midst OF her chosen ones, oil her
elect, surrounded by Washington, oy henry oy
Marshall, by lay ior ana others too many TO count
Yes, wings OF virginia, scott are" ms hrst breath