Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-04

The proceedings Of meeting Of Old Line Wings,
held ON Wednesday evening, at God Inns Hall, will
be found on the outside Of to-day's country paper
In the action OF this meeting recognize that
proprety which has always characterized the doings
OF the glorious old Wing party. Although disturbed
and temporarily rent in twain by the distrac
tons which have ruled the hour and disconnected 10y
the wild and chaotic confusion of parties, the rev
wing spirit of their compatriots throughout the
State has awakened corresponding spirit in the
bosoms Of the old line Wings of Richmond, and
they have iet il their duty, we'll their privilege
to welcome their brethren to meet them in council.
that they may more join hands and rejoice with
them in the reunion of that band Of patriots who
have heretofore done battle calamity in behalf of
the best interests of our beloved country.
we rejoice, undoubtedly rejoice, at the pro
missed ne union of this gallant band of patriots, and
will in advance pledge ourselves that its issue will
rejoice the hearts of all who cherish conservatism
and who love their country.
However the Wing party may differ from the
American party, at present organized, yet it is
derstood that in many points at least the two par
ties stand agreed And when it is so we'll under
stood that the selection OF the American party for
the Presidency has fallen upon one who is cherished
longer be reason OF jealousy between them Neither
the old Wing party nor any other party sincerely al
tached to our country, aud pledged to the mainte
OF her best interest can fail to concede aplace
in their creed to that nobest tenet OF the American
party-"Americsns shall rule America"
But whatever other parties may say, or do or
think, the old Wing party-a party so proud and 80
noble generous and so msgnanmouS, will, with
universal consent meet in council when il pleaSeS,
and where it pleaSeS
We feel so much assured of the welcome which
will be attended tn the delegates TO the approa-
ching Wing Convention by all classes Of
people and especially by those who still regard them.
selves as old iiue Wings that extend them
dial invitation to the metropolis. Open hands and
patriotic hearts will welcome them. Let them come
down from the mountains and up from the lowlands,
and show to Virginia and the country that though
broken numbers and unsuStaned by their pres
tge of past years. that they are no less patriotic and
less determined, as the Wig party to cast their
united voice for the FRIEND Of his country.
We have undoubtedly fallen upon evil times
Discussions and distractions, which threaten the
overthrow of our liberties and porend the severance
of that Union which has been purchased with our
fathers blood seem every where rife. The public
mind, amazed at the giant strides fanaticism to-
wards the overthrow Of fabric so beautiful in itself
and dearly bought stands aghast at the astound-
ing exhibition of human folly, and knows not what
TO think, or how TO act whilst the heart Of the
ton is moved with the deepest concern and beats
with intense apprehension lest the most direlul
lamitieS overtake Us.
These, them momentous times They call for
wisdom They plead for the most priceless offerings
which patriotism can lay upon the altar Of our be
loved country. They cry aloud for the help of all
good aud true men. They invoke especially the coun
sells and the help o. the good old Wing party Of the
country We want to see them in council once more.
Let them come up to the metropolis and speak 4
word for their country.