The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-11-14
THE RALEIGH CONVENTION OF
GOVERNORS.
lProm the Richmond whlg.

IFrom the Richmond NnBJ
We have waited long and patiently for
some information in respect to what trans
pired at the novel convention of Southern
Governors in the city of Raleigh. Nine oil
these fiery and brave defenders OF the South
we hear, had previously written to Gov.
Wise, who originated the meeting promis'
ing to be present; but for some cause or oth-
or, all failed 10 attend except Gov. Adams,
Of South Carolina, and the "Gizzard' Foot"
Governor Of Virginia. Why this cavlng IN
on the part of the seven pledged absentees'
we know not, nor we suspect, shall we ever
know.
But there was, nevertheless, convention
"a small one, it is true, but immensely aoie'
patriotic, influential and determined. 1t was
organized by the appointment of "GtSSdrd
ry; and these two reckless and uproarlous
squatters upon the public crib having resolv-
ed themselves into committee of the whole
on the state of the Union, proceeded to the
discharge o: the importan, duty for which
thew had convened. This is about the sum
and substance of what has reached the pub
lie ear in reference to the dongs of that in
teresting and famous conference-except
that "Iizzard- Foot" made a speech three
hours in LENGTH in which he proved to his
own entire satisfaction that he was the man
to entrust with the destnies of the South in
this great crisis Of its fate. He showed that
he understood 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 a
confirmation Of the fact. Adams, we hear,
listened with absorbed and rapt attention to
aGizzard Fools" learned, brilliant and
charming harangue, and confessed himself
an humble learner at the feet of Virginia's
ilustrious and valiant captain. II was there
upon resolved that, in the event of Fre-
mont's election, Virginia and South Carroll
ma should raise company of hundred men
each to put under the command OF the in
domitable Wise, with full and plenary pow
er to march against the Northern heather at
such time in such manner, and at such
point as the inspirations of his military genl-
us should suggest. Whereupon, Gov. Wise
arose and returned thanks to the convention
for the distinguished and well.merited honor
thus conferred upon him by the conventions
flatterng partality and kindness, and swore
by his beard, by his aEbo. Shins," by his
"G,zzard Feet" by the wool and by the
odor Of cuffee, 10 extsrminate the pestlfe'
rous and Internal Yankees, or-to put on his
over.shoes, elevate his coat.tail, and make
tracks for the safe, and distant, and peaceful
peninsuar of Accomac. And hereupon the
Secretary stamped vigorously TOO times upon
the floor and scratched his head once in to-
ken of the conventions appreciation OF their
chosen LEADERS, pugnacious eloquence and
appalling valor-and then this august gather
ing of Southern Governors adjourned to
meet again after the "hury burly's done, and
the battles lost and won"
In conclusion, we may ms well announce
to our readers for their personal qualification
that we have despatcheda special correspon-
dent to the Pan Handle, who will forward
u.s. at the earliest moment, an accurate and
reliable report of the progress and result of
the anticipated great and momentous battle
between the army of "Giz1ard Foot" Ud
the army of the North.