Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-17
Wh,r State Convention.


This body assembled in this city yesterday at tho
Metropolitan Hall Though not large a gather
ing a. we could have wished to see, and a. GER
tsinly should have had with little moro time and
with pleasanter weather, yet il far larger than
VIC expected it would be- Nearly tiiy counties were
represented and the delegates all seemed animated
by the patriotic and unconquerablc spirit of the
days OF yore. In point Of responsibility and tai
cnts, it would compare favorably with any political
convention which has assembled in Virginia for
years. Many gentlemen OF large ability, high char
acter, wide reputation and extended influence were
Observation-Disclosures and patriotic Wings who
have no selfish purposes to subserve, but who have
come out like brave and gallant spirits they are
to promote the interests the peace, the honor and
the glory OF the country.
WILLIAM II. M,crAmASp, Esq, of this city, was
appointed temporary Chairman, and, on taking the
chair, delivered chastc, impressive and eloquent adj
dress During the absence Of the committee on or
ganization, woop BorlDrS, Esq, of Charlotte, was
called out and made brici but animated and glow
ing speech which aroused in the bosoms of all the
Wing fire OF, the days of old, and was received
with enthusiastic appreciation and applause. There
are but few men in the. State capable OF doing a.
much good in a crisis like the present, rs Mr.
Bouldin. Earnest, able and eloquent, he has the
confidence, and commands the profoundest respect
Of political friends aud political foes. We sincerely
trust that Mr. Bouldin may find it compatible with
his professional duties and personal inclinations, TO
give to the country in his cordial support Of Willard
Fillmore the benefit of his talents and his services
in the present canvass. Mr. b. was followed 10y
CHARLES l.. Messy, Esq of Lynchburg, who, for
short while, held the audience in rapt attention,
while he portrayed with pencil of hight the dan
cerous consequences which would certainly flow
either from the election Of Buchanan Fremont.
Mr. Ms effort WAS exceedingly forcible and happy.
He too must put on his armor and go forth 70 the
fight in the present contest The crisis imperatively
demands the aid of all such men. ALEXANDER RIvES,
Esq. of Albemarle, succeeded Mr. Mosby, and for
half All hour entertained the audience with brill
iant effective and powerful speech. We have nei-
Their time nor space even alude TO the outlines of
his admirable and eloquent address Suffice it TO say,
that he rddled the Democracy passed glowing and
lofty eulogium upon Millard Fillmore. and took his
seat amid the most rapturous applause You, too,
Mr. Rivcs must 90 forth the battle in the present
contest Your eoquence and your power must be
devoted actively TO the support OF the Constitution
aud the Laws in the person of WILLARD FnINoRE
In conclusion we are gratfed to find each and all
the members of the convention, heart and soul for
Fillmore This convention of the Old Line Wings
If Virginia is destined exert powerful influence
in his behalf And thus il will be that Fillmore
stock is rising most beautifully all over the land
even here in demagogue-ridden Virginia We APP
peal To the Old Line Wings of the State 10 rally
one to his standard, and put forth patriots
effort TO secure his election. And more have the
highest hopes of the speedy and permanent re-or-
ganization o the Wing party, as National party
But more on these subjects hereafter.
p Sat the evening session, the committee
on organization reported the names OF permanent
officers for the Conv ention WYSDHNN RoBEKTsoN,
ESQ. OF Washington county, was selected as PreSi
dent. Mr. r., taking the chair made a most
happy, effective and interesting address, which com
handed profound attention and elected unbounded
applause. \ committee TO report business for the
meeting having been appointed, Hon. VIM l.. Cog
gln of Bedford, during their absence, entertained
the audience for upwards of an hour in n speech
of remarkable power and effect. We rejoice that
Mr. O. has taken the field 50 calamity for Willard
Fillmore He Is a host within himself, and his
efforts in behalf Of Fillmore will be attended with
signal success We have not time to allude fur
Their to Mr.. Goggn's admirable speech 1t was a
successful and glorious effort. The Fillmore feel
ing is enthusiastic beyond description. Push on
the column, and his election is sure.