Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-10-11
NNCHBU RG IIRGINiaN.
THURSDAY MORNING. OCT, II. 1855.
The Convention of the 18th

ty, or adopt any authoritative expression OF sen
timent for them.as a pariy-ihat these preroga
t;yes belong to the American Council. which vii
hold session in Richmond the 18th January -
This is doubtless correct-but the fact in no wis
diminishes the importance of the convention %
the in1sence which lis action will exert
1t Only senders il the more desirable that .her,
should be an assembly Of commanding characte
in numbers, ability and moral weight, tina, lis nc
ton may be received as the utterance ef the pop
ular will, carryipg with il the sanction ofinstruc
ton to the Council, when it shall meet We deem
it fortunate that the convention should be free
from all trammel of precedent, restriction oi
party rule or ritual but perfectly free 10
consider and consult about al subjects Of pub
lie oharacier.and make proclamation of its senti-
menis Is those of the people acting in their pri-
mary and sovereiga espsoity. There need be
no fear that the American Council will fail TO
profit by such demonstration.
In referepce to the difference of opinion which
has existed as TO the most suitable time and place
for held;ng the convention. tae' following remarks
of the Wing are weltimed and sensibl:
A Few words abont the Convention
Now that the time and place for holding the
American STATE ADHAt1llpt Ihft tctn utuDilty
fixed upon. it becomes all who are friendly 10 the
success of The cause 10 ncquesce, with II cheer
full and patriotic spirit. IL is settled that the
Convention will assemble at Lynchburg next
Friday week-the 18th OF October; aud whatever
differences of opinion may exist as 10 the propri
ETY. of the time and place selected, we take II that
no one will attempt 10 throw any obstacles IN the
way of general and full attendance, but that
each and all will rea!ously exert themselves TO
IL,
aoter as possible That is now earnc Il wish.
although we have expressed ursclves very dccd-
edly in favor of the change which has been recon-
mended through our columns. But the question
has been decided, and we shalt now endeavor,
far as lies in our power, TO procure full and eff
eient representation.
In Justice 20 the American purity of iAnehhnrg
1. is proper n state that they have been all along
entirely willing 10 agree TO any change of time
or place which the general sentiment Of the pnr-
ty throughout the State might indicate. The re-
communication Of Lynehburg rs The place for
holding tho Convention originated with the A
merican party of Powhatan. This recommenda-
ton was soon endorsed by public meetings in
number of other counties; and seeing this the
Lynchburg people most properly and promptly
responded TO that recommendation, and issued u
brief address to the American party of the State
extending TO them cordial welcome TO their city
ment for the convenience of the body aud The
comfort of its members This is about the sum
and substance of what the American party of
Lynchburg have done in the matter. from
first 10 last and wa have made this explanation
of their action ON the subject for the purpose of
correcting any misapprehensions in regard to it,
if any exist. We may add. also, thnt the accom-
modations nj Lynehburg, for the Convention, in
every respect, will be entirely ample, and we ven.
f,., 81 AZ. 10, a.,
State that their visit to the ''mountun city" will
be an exceedingly pleasant one We trust,
therefore, that every county and corporation
will send up large and respectable delegation,
and aid in making the Convention what it should
be, both in respect to numbers and character.
As we understand it, the forthcoming eonven-
ton is to be open door one. admitting to seats
in the body not only those who are members of
the Order; but all who sympathize with its prn-
ciples aud objects; and also, admitting many
spectators of its proceedings may choose to
attend. In other words it is TO be conducted
after the manner of all other political conventions
at the most commodious place, in broad day
light, without either inside or outside sen,nels,
and without any of the trappings of secret socie
ty. This being SO, of course every body is Mt
liberty to attend and every body will be wei
come.
On Friday, then, the 10th of October, the A
mercan Convention of Virginia will assemble at
Lynchhurg Let it be fully attended-let the
ablest and dscreotest men of the party go up
there, and frankly commune with each other, as
to the best means of furtherng lis interests, and
thereby promoting the welfare of our state and
country. The times out of joint-the future
isfull of peril to Gus institutions and liber-
ties; and It behooves good men and patriots of al
sections to band together for their preservation
From the action of this Lynqhburg Conventions
wise and prudent counsel shall prevail, we ante
ipate vast amount of good. We again. there
fore, urge the people to see to it that they are
represented in that body by able and competent
men, But few, apprehend, who really have
the welfare of the country and the American
party at heart, but will readily put themselves
to little Inconvenience to promote it by attend
ing the convention
The so-caed Republicans of Massachusetts
in their address to the people employ the follow
ing language: THE Missouri Compromise mad,
freedom and slavery geographical distinctions
That. is,now repealed. We accept the issue wbcl
that repeal forces upon us--slavery or freedom