American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08
Tho Raleigh Convention Of Govern
OrS.

We have waited long and patiently
for some information in respect to what
transpired at the novel convention of
Southern Governors in the city of Ra-
leigh. Nine of these fiery and brave
defenders Of tho South, we hear, had
previously written to Governor Wise,
who originated the meeting, promising
to be present; but for some cause or
other, all failed to attend except Gov.
Adams, Of South Carolina, and the
"Gizzar2 Foot" Governor of Virgin
in. Why this caving in on the part of
the seven pledged absentces, We know
not, nor, we suspect shall VIC ever
know.
But there was, nevertheless, con-
vcntion--a small one, it is true, but inn
mcnscly able, patriotic, influential and
determined. 1t was organized by the
appointment Of "Giz2ar1 T0ot' as
Chairman and Adams as Secretary; Il
these two reckless X uproarious squat
tcrs upon the public crib having rcsol-
we'd themselves into a committee Of the
whole on the state Of the Union, pro-
ccedcd to the discharge OF tho import
ant duty for which they had convened
This is about the sum and substance
of what has reached the public ear in
reference to the dOings Of that intcres-
ting and famous conference except that
"Gi&zard Foot made n speech three
hours in length, in which he proved to
his own entire satisfaction that lie
was the man to entrust with the desti-
Mics of the South in this great crisis of
its fate. He showed that he undor-
stood all about military science, and
pointed to his successful leadership Of
the Accomac militia, and his frequent
reviews Of the volunteer companies of
Richmond, for confirmation of the
fact. Adams, we hear, listened with
absorbed and rapt attention to "Giz-
Gard EoOt's learned, brilliant and char
ming horangue, and confessed himself
an humble learner at the feet Of Vir-
ginia's illustrious and valiant captain.
1t was thereupon resolved that, in the
event Of Fremont's election, Virginia
and South Carolina should raise com
pany Of Il hundred men each, to be put
under the command Of the indomitable
Wise, with full and plenary power to
march against the Northern heather at
such time, in such manner, and at such
a point as the inspirations Of his mill
tary genius should suggest. Where
upon Gov. Wise arose and returned
thanks to the convention for the dis
tinguishcd and we'll mcrtcd honor thus
conferred upon him by the conventions
flattcring Partially and Kindness, and
swore by his beard, by his "Ebo-shin,"
by his "Gizzard Foot" by the wool &
by the olor of cuneo, to extcrminato
the pestiferous and internal Yankees,
or-to put on his overshoes, elevate
his coat tail, and make tracks for the
safe, and distant, and peaceful PENN
sula of Accomac. And hcrcupon the
Secretary stamped vigorously taOo times
upon the floor and scratched his head
once in token of the conventions APP
probation of their chosen leaders, pug
nacious eloquencc and appalling valor
and then this august gathering of
Southern Governors adjourned to meet
again after the "hurly burly's done, &
the battles lost and won"
In conclusion, We may as well an
nouncc to our readers for their personal
qualification that we have despatched
a special correspondent to tho Pan
Handle, who will forward us at the ear
licst moment, an accurate and reliable
report Of the progress and result of the
anticipated great and momcntous bat
tie between the army Of "Gizzard
loot" and the army ofthe North.
n Rdohmond Why.