Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-19
The Whig Convention and n, Results.

The Wing Convention and its Results.
As stated on yesterday, the Wing Convention
was a triumphant and splendid success. In point o.
ability, worth and influence, IL has had no equal in
Virginia for many years 1t composed, not o.
selfseeking ambitious and INSCRIPTIONS politicians
met together with single eye to the spols and pa
tronAge Of Government, but il was an assembage n
gentlemen in no way connected with politics and
who feel interest in partizan contests only in 81
far conservative principles and the true welfare
the country are involved. 1t preemnen tly a
gathering Of patrots-of COOL sedate rejecting men,
who, believing the country in peril, voluntarily came
forth from their INSTRUMENTATION their offices their
farms, and their workshops-to consult together for
the public good And their entire deliberations wer.
marked by sobriety, dignity, courtesy, free
dom from confusion, discord, and elimination in
striking contrast with the demagogical exhibits
and the Bedlante roarings and rawlings of the Con-
ventions of the spoils-seeking Democracy. Besides.
no Democratic Convention ever held in the State
contained 1.-THE of the intellect and worth embraced
in the Wing Convention which has just adjourned.
We had men there able to cope successfully in debate
with any men, of any party, in any portion of the
Union. No inferior body ht be which includes
among its members Soon, a RTvES GocGfS a
BoVLDrS, WHcHER, a BALDWIN. q PESpLFroS. 4
MossT, RosEETSOS, MAcTARIASD a MoEroS. and =
number Of others but little, if any inferior to them
In short the Convention, in any aspect in which it
ulAy Be vie~ed wouli compare most iAvorsblv with
suy previous gathering of similar character In sn-
section Of the country.
Inc results Of the ConTennous deliberations ss
eaooied Ia the admirably drawn ana patriotic pre-
s1ols and resolutions which We published yestsr-
iay. cannot, Se believe tai to command the xArm
Sn1 cordial appreciation Of the old line Wings Of the
StHte They set forth the feelings, purposes. snd
E-incpies q the Wing party in perspcuous, iorei
t-l and eloIueat style escheEing all clubbing All
evN'son. al triekery all denagogueisu, and all in
nAmRAIOry appeals to sectional or party prejudice
and PEssion Starting out with the deliberately ex.
Preset opinion that the necessities of the eolntr,
r-l1ire the reorganization Of the National Whiy
party, and is constant activity and vigilance If The
UnsOa Is To be preserved anal the Constitution ,nJ
aSs Upheld aud presers ell the preamble aludes To- the
present distracted condition Of the country rrcite
the eminent services Of the Wing party in the past
and attrmS that upon that same unselfsh. straight
forward and patriotic party the duty is now devolved
In peculiar sense, of using all its endeayors TO bs
nish iiScord restore TO the country its ancient tr
guilty and preserve in their original integrity and
purity the hallowed institutions bequeathed Us by
our revolutionary fathers. 1t truly declares thei,
generous aud pure aims such as those which have
characterized the Wing party, have power over
selfish and crooked counsels, beyond the influence
winch Is found in mere numbers" Ii says, further
The memories of the past, the hopes of the iu.
ture aud the obligations OF the present condemn the
thought OF disbanding the Wing party, and of any
remission Of its untirng exertions The strength of
the party Is In Its principles and these depend
mai ~. r. Il
a'ered IN It's e1erhons through fear Of dsappoint
ment or defeat It's marin has been that oas better
10 be right than TO succeed" II next proceeds to
STATE the practical question which brought the Con
Vention together, which TO determine the course
oi ACTON OF the wing party of Virginia in the pre-
sent cA'hpagn IL then proclans the considerations
"hch should decide the Convention in making its
choice between the candidates already in the field
ana WILLARD FILLMORE is cordially recommended to
the active and Jealous support Of the Wings of the
Old Dominion.
To say nothing at present Of the principles embo
aleo IN the other resolutions, constrained u
believe that the suggesting and advising the en-
dorsement Of Mr.. Fillmore for the Presidency. will
meet with the hearty concurrence Of all true Whips
ooth IN virginia and out Of it. In the language OF
the resolution, "the model lac has given of a trulv
u4T1i-
nous and enthusiastic support Of all lovers of In.
constitution and the Union, irrespective of party
or section.
The heated term being full upon us, we mus,
defer anv further notice Of the results of the Con
ventipn 10 another time We cannot conclude how
ever. without the expression Of the earnest hone that
the Whigs Of Virginia will cordially ratify and sus
tain the action Of the Wing State Convention: and
tneyt H..
the past, promptly buckle their arinor and 20 ga
lantly forth to meet the enemies of the country =
peace and prosperity ia the present overwhelmingly
grave aud Important contest. We believe Mr.. I'm.
more' election is beyond peradventure if his friend
IN the North aud the South in the East and III,
West will actively exert themselves in his behalf -
II they want the Government administered in t,,,
spirit and upon the principles Of the immortal me,
that established and put it in mo,.on-if they wan
the voice Of dscord 10 be bushe1 the clouds OF wrath
that now rest the horizon TO b. Dispersed and tb
bow Of peace add promise to shine out in the heavep
once more we invoke them 70 dedicate tbemselve.
unreservedy 10 the promotion Of the election of hi
who has once gwen quiet aud peace to the countr,
and whose sincere aud unremitted endeayors will l
again employed 10 bring about the same bene6c.n
and glorious result. In our humble Judgment ne 81
the only nan competent TO meet fully and success.
fuilT the Alarming crisis in which the country bs
been placed by the foIlies and bunders of oorr,,
aud wicked politicians With him Al the helm,
the hip Of State will ride triumphantly every bill
low aud IT, precious freigh tage be securely protec,
ted against all danger Of shpwreck or damage. Le
the Wings Of Virginia and the Union, then. 20 hear
lily to work, an theirs will again be the credit
redeerning the country from peril, aud browning
with the blessing Of peace
The Mas Meeting
10 consequence Of the late session Of The Convention
Thursday night which lasted until 10 O'Clock, the spe.
kers announced could not attend the meeting vhc
had been advertised for that evening After the adjourn
mani n fhe Conw.,,tion bou.v.. -, = Al