Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-19
The WING convention.


This body assembled in this city Yesterday, al
tho metropolitan Hall. Though not as large II
gathering ns we could have wished to see. and
AS we certainly should have had s=th little more
tim. and with pleasantly weather yet IL was far
larger than we expected il would be. Nearly
] ffty counties were represented. and the delegates
all seemed animated by the paiiiotio aud uncon-
anernble spint Of the days Of yore. In point Of
raspeoinbility and talents il would compare ia .
vorably with any political convention which has
assembled in Virginia for years. Many gentle.
men of large ability. high character, wide rcpu-
intion and extended influence were present dis
interested and patriotic Wings who have no sell
fish Purposes to subserve, hut who have come
out. like brave and gallant sprits,as they are, 10
promote the interests. ihe peace. the honor and
and The glory of the country.
WILLIAM II. MACFARLAND, Esq, Of this city.
was appointed temporary Chairman. and, ON
taking the chair. delivered chastr, impressive
and eloquent address. During the absence of the
committee on Organization, WOOD BouLpis, Esq,
of Charlotte. was called out end made brief. but
animated and glowing speech, which aroused in
the bosoms Of all the Wing fire of the days Of
cid, and was received with enthusiastic approba-
ton aud applause. There are but few men in
the State capable of doing as much good in IA
crisis like the present ms Mr.. Boudn Earnest,
able and eloquent, he has the confidence, and
and commands the profonndost respect of polit
cal friends and political foes. We sincerely trust
TINT Mr.. Bouldn may find it compatible with
his professional duties and personal neinatons,
10 give to the country, in his cordial support Of
Willard Fillmore the benefit Of his talents and
his services in the present canvass. Mr. il. was
followed by CHARLES l.. MosBy, Esq, Of Lynch
burg. who. for n short while, held the audience in
rapt attention., while he portrayed with pencil
of light the dangerous consequences which would
certainly flow either from the election of Buchan
an or Fremont Mr.. Ms effort was exceedingly
forebe and happy. He. too, must put ON his
ormor and go forth 10 the Gght in tho present
contest The crisis imperatvely demands the
aid of nli such men. ALEXANDER RIyEs. Esq,
Of Albenaile, succeeded Mr. Mosby, aud for half
an hour entertained the audience with brilliant
effective and powerful speech. We hive nei
Their time nor space even TO nllude to the outlines
OF his admirable and eloquent address. Suffice it
to say, TINT he rddlcd the Dcrocrncv, passed II
glowing and lofty eulogium upon Willard Fin
more. and took his seat amid the most rapturous
applause. You. too Mr. Rives, must 20 forth to
the battle in the present contest. Your clio
quenee and your power must be devoted actively
TO the support Of the Constitution and the Laws
in the person of WILLARD FIIIMORE.
In conclusion, we are grntficd 20 find each and
all the members of the convention, heat and soul
for Fillmore. This convention of tho Old Line
Wings of Virginia is destined 10 exert powerful
influence in his behalf And thus it will be seen
that Fillmore stock is rising most beautifully all
over tho land-even here in demagogue. ridden
Virginia. We appeal TO the Old Line Wings Of
the State to rally as man TO his STANDARD,
aud put forth patriots effort to secure his elcc-
tion. And more, we have the highest hopes of
the Wing party, us National party But moro
ON these subjects hereafter.
T. Sat the evening session, the committee
on organization reported the names of permanent
officers for the Convention. WyNpilAM Rob
ERrsoN, Esq, OF Washington county was seec.
ted as President Mr.. r., on taking the chair
made most happy, effective and interesting
address, which commanded profound attention
and elected unboupded applause a committee
to report business for the meeting having been
experimentation. VIM. l.. Goggin, Of Bedford, du
ring their absense, entertained the audience for
upwards of an hour, in speech of remarkable
power and effect. We rejoice that Mr.. G. has
taken the field so gollanuy for Willard Fillmore.
He is host within himself, and his Efforts in be-
half of Fillmore will be attended with signal sue.
cess. We have not time to allude further to Mr..
Goggin's admirable speech. II was successful
and glorious effort, The Fillmore feeling is en-
thusiastic beyond description. Push on the col
umn, and his election is sure.