Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-04-22
w lsig Convention.

| ~ "S'us 'ioohs' Esq. OF tnc new 1 Ork
Express. responded 10 the toast 10 the
press and made an excellent speech.
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Whig Convention.
Mr.. Rives OF Albemarle being called on
by the Convention, addressed that BODY
in substance as follows:
Mr.. President, | am extremely "rcluc.
tant" TO appear, wholly unprcpared as
am. before so distinguished an assembly
cannot but deeply feelthat any crude.
ness Of thought or fippancy of speech
would i'll become such presence. but
nevertheless, as it has been your will 10
make the call upon me; and as it might
seem to be churlish and ungracious in me,
not to respond to it. you, gentlemen, must
take the consequences in submitting 10 re-
ceve such random thoughts, and unpre-
medltated language, as may derive from
| the inspiration of this scene. | shall, of
course. be expected to speak to the nature
of the occasion which calls US together.
| We have met here, gentlemen, 10 con
suit in regard 10 our organization, and
make arrangements for one the most
important political campoigns that has
ever taken place in the State of Virginia.
We are not preparing for mere hoh-
day pageant; but we are met to take initia.
tive measures fora canvass of labor-of
indelatigable labor. throughout the Com
monweath of Virginia. What If We have
been in the minority for the pastl Do
we not feel that it becomes us to exert
ourselves to the utmost; that we may be-
come from that minority,a u majority of the
people, and give sway and predominance
TO the principles which we hold most
dear to US, and most vital to the countryl
Therefore. we must not bring faint hearts
orirresolnte wills TO the great task before
us.
beg you TO consider for moment
what Objects we have to labor for, and
what motives should incite US in the great
campaign which is about TO open. The
call to exertion is found in our own hearts
and judgmcnts-in deep and solemn con-
victlons that the best interests Of the conn.
try are dependent on the success ofthc
Wing party. To sum all na phrase,
what, | pray you, is the Wing cause as
contrasted with the cause of Democracyl
1t is the cause Of discreet moderation, Of
wise craftsmanship. ofra,ional law, regu-
lated liberty, as opposed TO the excesses Of
extreme radicalism and the reckless de-
sire Of change. which in the fashionable
nomenclature Of the day, is known under
the maine of progressive democracy and
"Young America" With this, then, as
the fundamental difference between the
two parties who are to close in this i'm.
pending conflict present and practical
issue Of the highest moment cngrosses the
attention and demands the exertion of the
Wings Of Ibis State.
Has there ever been a more serious cri.
SIS in this country, than that through
which it asjust been conducted in safety
by him who w;elds the helm of State, the
President Of this Republc2 (Applause.)
Has not the Union OF these States been in
peril, not only through the agency Of The
fanatics Of the North, but most unfortu.
nately by the agiiators and fanatics oflbe
Sonth! 1t is the peculiar mission Of the
Wings not only TO fight against the fanat.
les of the North, but also 10 join issue
with the equally fatal enemies Of our
country-tLe .ecessionists--in our very
midst.
We have heard it said throughout this
Commonwealth. that the great Compro-
mise Measures, which have been so sue.
cessiully carried into execution by the
Wing Administration. " as to be acquiesced
in by our political opponents. And what
has been the result You, Mr.. Presi-
dent, can automatically inform us that sew
en- ofthe delegation from Virginia, in the
Halls Of Congress. have voted in the neg
alive to resolution declaring that these
Compromise measures were a final ad.
iustment Of this great and agitating sub
jcct. Sir, what is left open by that Com
promise? Parts Of it are beyond repeal
California is admitted, and the bounda.
ries Of Texas are adjusted-and what is
left for agitation save the question of the
Territories Of Utah and New Mexico, and
that only other measure which has vindi.
Gated the Constitution so far as the rights
Of the South are concerned. the Fugitive
Slave Lawl ! nd yet sir, by the side Of
the fanatics Of the North stand these rep,
resentaiives Of Virginia-under their elcc
Pioneering pledges ofacquesence-vir,ual-
ly voling to reopen the consideration,
and renew the agitation Of this subject
with all its dangerous Consequences
(Applausc)
We come then, my fellow Wigs, t,
raise the banner Of that chieftain, who has
stood by us in this conflict. (Applause J
can truly say to the distinguished gen
tleman from this city. Mr.. Daniel who
has excused himself from the call that has
been SO enthusiastically made upon him
this night. by calling upon Us from the
country. for intelligence ofPublic opinion,
that every wherein the secluded villages
as in this beautiful metropolis. in the val
lies, as on the mountains do We look to
Millard Fillmore, as most deserving our
suifrages. Applause.l And YET sir, while
we come here to show that We will stand
by that man who has stood by US. We do
not Come for the mere purpose Of promo
ting men; we come here TO sec.f-5s fsIS----~