Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-04-26

the Compromise, because the entire South
have planted themselves upon this Com
promise. In this respect ihercis no diff
ference amongst US. We know that the
boldest and most gallant, and will say.
most effective soldier in the great battle OF
the Compromise. was the Sage OF Ash
land" and the giant Of the North, And
il is because we have on this occasion ia.
ken our stand as party upon that plat
form. that some of US thought. looking to
the efficient aid which had been furnished
in its construction by these great states
men. that it would he unbecoming In
Whis Convention to adjourn without with
out saying something. and doicg some
thing, to recognize the great debt OF graf
iiude which the country owes them.
Sir We will embrace IN our vote OF
thanks all the soldiers in that battle. We
will embrace them all in whatever capaci-
ty they fought. because they were soldiers,
in battle that was truly their country's
Now. when it as explained 10 the Con-
vention that the vote complimentary To
Mr.. Webster was in no means intended
as an expression of the opinion of this
Convention favorable to any aspirations
he may have tow ards the office of Prcsi
dent, but designed solely as tribute due
| to that merit which belongs to him for his
agency in the construction ofthis platform
| upon which we stand. how is it that any
friend of the distinguished gentleman who
| has been named. can construe It into an
intentional slight upon him! | am sure it
was not regarded by any one as such, and
trust that this disclaimer will satisfy my
friend who stands near me. that the occa-
sion is not proper one for the resolution
which he propoes.
The explanation was accepted by Mr..
Davis. who remarked that he had been too
hasty. and had not properly considered the
matter.
Mr.. Atkinson said he was happy to hear
the gentleman who had just Iaken his seat
say that he was Hing and intended,in the
rcsolution,to express thanks to all who par
'icipated in the passage of the Compromise
measures. In those thanks he must. Of
course, have included Gen. Scott, parllcu-
lary as at that time he was acting as Sc
cretary of War. and were the true history
know n, it would he found that, in tins ca
paci,v, he was using all his Influence 10
get these Compromise measures passed
This being the case, and knowing that the
body intended no disrespect to lin, he
felt perfectly satisfied.
He also approved Of the disclaimer of
the gentleman from Fauquer but he
honght it little strangethat Daniel Web
ster should he complmen,ed as Compro-
mise man. when our own son OF Virginia,
Gen Scott, who had also occupied the
Compromise platform, should not be men
toned.
| The PRESIDENT. Gentlemen of the
Convention: Before we dissolve his meet
ing. permit me to express my kind appre-
cation of the honor you have conferred
upon me, and also TO express the comb
dence and sangnIne expectations with
" hich | now look forward to the W higs
of Virginia and the Union. ! came amorg
you to participate in an occasion on which
has depended not only the success OF the
iutu e for your party in this STATE. but the
future of the Wing party in the United
States. believe that you hold IN the
hollow of your hands the character that
your party are to assume in the future,
that planting yourselves firmly upon the
high national ground of the Compromise
measures. and the policy, both foreign and
domestic of this administration. yon no
longer will have among you sectional dlvi-
sions, but will work shoulder to shoulder
in the cause. | entertain not doubt oil
this, and 90 home rejoicing in the con
.iction that bright day is beginning 10
dawn upon us. and tha, the sun OF Our in-
ture is now rising; and lis Respondent
| sht will blaze over this country in years
To come feel too that the same spirit
animates one and all ofyon. knowing your
quarrel to bejust, your cause to be that OF
your country, and that in the coming con
test. YOU will strike a blow moved by the
considerations that Stir the bosom ut ii pat
riot. With all This evidence around me. |
now bid You adieu. entertaining the ear
mes, hope that hereafter, in public and IN
private, happiness and prosperity shall at
TEND you.
Inow declare this Convention adjourned
sine die.