The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-19
VIRGINIA RATIFICATION MEETING
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SPEECH OF GOVERNOR WISE,
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Special Report for the New York Herald.
RICHMOND, Va, June IA, 1856
ratification meeting held last night by the demo
Gratis Of this city, in spacious building known as tho
African church. There not less than from two to
three thousand persons present. and rarely, If ever
the samo of enthusiasm manifested in this city
upon an occasion like this 1t being understood that
Wise would attend large numbers focked to the
building carly hour order TO seats that
at the hour appointed for the meeting organize, not
available seat could be procured within the building
The gathering certainly the largest and most enthu
sasc have witnessed in the city by the democracy
The meeting organized by appointing Daniel H. Lou
don, a wealthy merchant OF this city, Chairman and
Mesrs William Richie and Robert w. Hughes, Of the
Enquirer and Examiner, as Secretaries.
On motion Of Mr. PATRICK HENRY AYIR1T, committee OF
appointed TO prepare and report ratification
solutions.
II being whispered about that Governor Wise in at
tendance loud cries for Wse went forth from all parts
Of the building After repeated calls the Governor made
his appearance a remote corner and thereupon thul
dcrs of applause went forth from the assembly which
continued for at least space Of five minutes Meanwhile
he perfectly silent awaiting the restoration OF order
but when he attempted speak the applause again
newed rendering utterly naudibe whatever he had sad
The assembly not disposed to hear him from the
obscure position which he occupied, but besought him
earnestly TO ascend the platform He declined; and the
cheers having subsidized, he said
Mr.. PRH1pENT-I came here tonight
Here again he interrupted by loud cries Of Come
up on the stand"
Governor WISH proceeding
l wish to make apology Tor noA taking the
stand at this time. came here tonight TO hear a
report from delegates to Cincinnati feel that
the stand is not my position before hear report
OF the delegates Of Virginia who have aided in
making the nomination CINCINNATI think it proper,
before any other should be called upon address this
i
Virginia at the late Convention shosld address the meet
ing There are some gentlemen know in the city who
have INST returned from Cincinnati, am told that Nr
Hubbard, of Buckingham, is here. ! know that Mr..
Stands here the day before yesterday, and hope
that there others present who will give in
formation upon the action Of the Convention regret u
be informed that Mr.. Seldom is not here but am told
there two three four others present and would
ask you 10 call upon them, sir.
| Colonel Hopkins, Mr.. Hubbard and the Hon. Bedford
Brown, of North Carolina being observed in the crowd
l were invited to the stand by the President
Colonel HopKrNs being introduced TO the meeting,
said- appear before you fellow citizens, on THIS oit
sion without any arrangement Of thought for the purpose
Of addressing you and shall content myself with simply
giving you account Of stewardship as one Of your
delegates the late Cincinnati Convention. can say
truly gentlemen that my visit TO Cincinnati has given
me at least a idea. II has given me an idea OF the
force and power and truth OF old practical maxim
force and power Of which scarcely had an idea
until went to Cincinnati 1t IS the old maxim,
| va poguh Del. cloud cheers) Colonel II. then
proceeded at some length in praise OF Mr. Buchnan
and concluded with few other remarks eulogstc of the
AT this stage the committee appointed upon the motion
Of Mr. Aylc returned and through their chairman
ported series Of resolutions which were unanimously
adopted.
At the close of the reading of the resolutions spon
taneous cheer went forth from the audience.
The Hon. BEDFORD BKowN Of North Corolna having
been introduced by the President addressed the crowd
Hr. HrniARD, Of Buckingham, then offered a few re
marks, which consisted chiefly OF review OF the ac
ton Of the tonventon and with some harsh sayings
about SAM
Al the close OF his remarks one spontaneous shout for
President invited the the stand whereupon
he arose in his obscure position and attempted 10 addr-s
the meeting but the shouts and cheers which hailed III
appearance rendered whatever he said utterly naudbc
Id cries or Come 10 the stand come TO Tie stand
thundered from every part OF the buildings but he
still persisted In retaining bis posonSent OF necessity
He compelled at length 10 give way, and ~ lie
assembled the stand the house rung Win applause. Alter
| C!utr restored,
Nj. WIZ said that lie presumed there man in
the country who could cordially say that he
cured u the nominations Of the Cincinnati Convention
than lie did He ratified them with all his heart, and
would support them IN the canvass nigh, and main He
especially glad 10 meet bis old friend, the Hon. b
ford Brown OF the good old state OF North Carolina he
aud hear lin. aud 70 hayo the opportunity Of scn"s
messaro by him 70 the democracy Of Raleigh He had
seen reported in the papers that at the ratification meet
ing that city, had asked how 1t happened that
the nominations made? Why had Virginia separated
herself the other Southern Satesl The reply
il was 4 Wise movement. The democracy there, he
harry ID learn were then satisfied ii il was Wise
movement lie knew in which sense to take the in
crrogatory aud the reply But IL was meant to inquire
whether lie (Wisc) did it, he had 10 say that he gladly
took The res possibility OF it. II there any wrong
il, lie wuuld readily run the risk, without looking
10 any reward whatever Cor the service
Goubtcdiy rendered to the country But he preferred
ot to play with DC question and ae answer, and q give
them Il significant ana important meaning than any
personal application 10 himself could have. II
movement wise aud poIiuc ~ itelt II was Tie very
Wcst ana beet iUr>al the country Which could have been
madc and, therefore. Virginia bad promoted i aud Gid
nCt separate nom herself IN dong lie cordially ra
ned The nomination o. James Bochauau-
III. Hecausc il dueNu tlc
~, Because Ii NBs due - Pennsylvania
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