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The Convention.
We publish on the hrst page of this paper the
official proceedings of the American State Con-
vention, held in this place on Tuesday and We'd
nesday of last week 1t will be seen that the
Convention was well attended, considering the
season Of the year, and the interference Of the
Courts in many of the counties Of the State. In
point of dignity and orderly behavior, unity OF
sentiment and harmony OF action, the Conven-
ton was remarkable. We have never seen a po-
ltcal assemblage of the kind in which there was
so little ''noise and confusion" so little wrang-
ling and conflict of opinion. There were but
few OF the notabiities of the party in attendance
few of the politicians-the Convention being
composed of the plain, substantial, sensible peo-
pie of the Commonwealth, drawn together by q
common and earnest desire to promote the sue
cess of the American cause, and thereby the best
interests of the country. Consequently, when
assembled together they worked together, and
their task accomplished, separated in good cheer,
stimulated by association and consultation to put
forth their best energies in the approaching can
vass. We were encouraged by the hopeful and
even confident spirit that seemed to animate the
members of the Convention. There were no
symptoms of tagging energy and waning zeal,
out on al sides an exhibition of undauntedcour-
age, and manly determination to meet the foe
again, at every point, and fight him ito the Bit
ter end"
We regret our inability to give even an outline
of the various speeches delivered during the SEES
sions of the Convention. Upon taking the Chair
temporarily, Mr. Moore, of Rockbridge, enter
tanned the Convention and the spectators for
more than half an hour with one of his own Pc
cuar speeches, in which he pitched into De-
mocracy after the old-fashioned style, satisfying
his audience of the truth of his assertion that
the SHOWS upon the summit of Mount Etna had
not cooled the fires below" Mr.. Moore is the
Assistant Elector for this District and woe be to
the unfortunate wight who comes within the
reach of his Damascus blade.
When conducted to the Chair, the distinguish
ed gentleman who presided permanently over
the Convention, delivered brief but appropri-
ate address, and at the close of the sessions, be-
fore retiring from the Chair, addressed to the
delegates q seasonable and earnest eXhortation
which we trust will not be forgotten. ,
On Tuesday night, at an informal meeting Of
the Convention, Mr. Glmer, of Albemarle open
ed the evenings entertainment with one of the
humorous and inimitable speeches for which he
is so emuently distinguished. 1t was-not Goa
but Magnus ct preterea nihil, if we may be al
lowed to quote from the dead languages when
speaking of the licsly effort of the talented gen
tleman from Albemarle Mr.. Turner, Of Fau-
quer,and Mr.. Magruder, of Albemarle, entertained
the meeting on Tuesday evening until a late
hour, in ably defending the principles and policy
of the American party, and thoroughly exposing
the miserable misrule of Democracy, and its de-
plorable results.
On Wednesday morning the Hon. A. II. IL.
Stuart, of this place, addressed the Convention
at considerable length, in compliance with the
special invitation extended to him by unani-
nous vote of the body. We regret our inability
to rive an extended sketch of his remarks, which
were listened to with marked attention and
great Satisfaction. The information given in his
| speech will be invaluable to those who partici-
pate actively in the canvass. His vindication OF
! Mr.. Fillmore from the absurd and hypocritical
charges brought against him by his opponents,
was most complete and satisfactory, and we
trust the facts and arguments adduced by Mr. s..
to establish the high national and conservative
position of the American candidate will be treas
ured in the memory of the delegates.
| At the Wednesday evening session Of the Con-
vention, Col. Anderson, of Botetourt, delivered q
speech which elected much applause. He very
properly urged the necessity ofan aggressire move
/ in the coming contest. In this view, he was
supported by DR., VERIFY, Of Northampton, who
followed him in a brief but animated and very
sensible speech. Mr. Imboden address few re-
marks to the Convention in response TO loud
calls from all parts OF the house, Mr.. /. is the
Eector for this District and none more efficient
can be found upon the list.
| The Convention adjourned sine die at late
hour on Wednesday night, and on the next day
our town looked and felt dull. On the whole,
the Convention afforded much entertainment to
our people-we hope the delegates were equally
well entertained By our people.