Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-09-19

The wings OF Lunenburg. invincible In sfisi.-6rm
glorious army Of the Opposition"
IL REMAINS cARpwsLL-
Mr.. yso. X. C.RpwxLL, OF Charlotte, next called
for, who aud said;
Mr. President, when my eyes about me- and soc
among us the distinguished gentleman who has been 90
appropriately designated the Chevaer whr
party In Virginia, without fear and without reprosch
cannot but feel In my heart Il Is good to be here
Where good Wings are assembled together delight to
be In the midst OF hem for Of them has truly said
by one who Is now high in the Democratic ranks 'hey
know each other by the instincts gentlemen
(Great applsuse)
To hate oppression and to love the truth, were among
the earliest lessons of my life taught this Ia child
hood and AZ advanced years of maturity those ear
impressions grew with my growth and strengthened
Sir originating a. IL did in opposition to imposition,
the wing party Is founded upon such principles only
m sustain pure Republican form of Government and It's
great leader can be cassed among others than the
most exalted characters of the earth alluie TO the
Industrious embodimeut of party, Henry Clay
6reat Appausc Twice when this country was threat
ened with dissolution, when fanaticism added TO IN. flu
y Of party strife he rolled back the flood that seemed
on the land.
SIR believe that the truth of our principles is begin.
ming to be acknowledged all the country and sn-
ccreiy hope that all good and WILL In the cam.
psgn OF 1860 adopt aud glory in the proud motto The
union OF the Wings for the sake of the Union reat
applause.)
In conclusion Mr. President, offer you the following
sentiment:
The Wings of Lunenburg. Always true, they never
|
REMARKS or Mr.. LEK
Mr. H. L. LEX of Luncnburg, called on to
address the party. He replied follows:
MIR. President, did not here To make a spcech
came TO hear, and to do honor that gentleman whose
clarion trumpet called all together in advocacy of the
principles OF the broken and scattered Wing party who
led on iotlorn hope To battle with powerful enemy
and who won Tor himself aud for his party impchabe
glory in that contest and terror and dismay into
the ranks OF the enemy. need scarcely tell YOU that
man Is William l.. Goggin (Great and prolonged APP
plause)
did not come here to detan you by anything that
have TO say, but it gives unbounded pleasure 10 add
cheering word in addition the many that have alre-
dy been uttered here to-day. Coming as | do from a
Democratic portion of the county where the candle of
imagery has long shone very dimy, testify to IL
vigilance of every Wing and the determination to ba,
bravey in the approaching election The glorious result
of the late Gubernatoral campaign has inspired them
with hope aud courage, and indeed with the conviction
that by "a long and strong pull and pull all together
| the Democracy be routed horse foot and ir,poon
tAppsuse) And let me tell Mr. Ridgway, our honored
guest that in precinct of Meckcnbrr where no, one
solitary Wing vote had been cast at that precinct
where the Democracy had ridden roughshod and
triumphant the majority for Goggin Leicher was
tortytonr! Great applause) Previous to that cleo
ton, when saw the dark shadow which hung over
the party was cowed, and l acknowledge IT, and
many others alike Respondent; but hencefortb
we will hight them forever. (Applause) Many of the
Democratic leaders fools knaves and iannsarie and
tell you and them that the time is speedily coming
when the people will refuse to be governed BY such
| rogurs.
Gentlemen, after having said as much is necessary
Tor me to define my position Talk about being born or
reared Wings Democrats Not so with me ,en,l,-
men. Ny political faith is not due To INV birth or elm
cation deliberately adopted the principles of the
Wing party, after mature consideration and intend TO
TO raise.
conclude by giving you the following sentiment:
| " May the country ever have Wing party, and be
mindful of Wing principles
! Mr.. JouN A SroxEs offered the following sentiment:
The Editor of the Richmond whg-our gallant
| Hero, the Hickman OF the Wing Party. Nav he with
/ hn aba ,a.t0. a..
may they with one accord he highly deserves
say, well done thou good aud faithful Champion and
crown his efforts with success"
| Mr. Colin STOKES being too unweIl ,o attcpd son,
letter Of apology, and the following sentiment:
g" The old Wing Party-often beaten but never van
| pushed; unconqucrcd aud uncouquerabier
We publish the following letters addressed to the
Committee OF Invitation, which will doubtless be read
with much interest, coming they do from some of the
most prominent W igs of the State
| FROM HON. A. II. H. STUART
STANTON, Sept 9TH, 1859
Gentlemen IL had the honor receive by vest, r
ieray mail your note of list ut inviting TO attend
complimentary dinuer to be given Mr. Robert Ride
way, by the Wings of Lunenburg ON the 18Th inst
lTegret that my engagements of such character
as 10 prevent my acceptance of your kind invitation.
nave long had the pleasure of personal acquaintance
with M Rdsway; and, a constant reader of the Ri,b
mona Ing have been familiar with his political course
and think he richly merits the commitment Won -
pose 10 pay him Sagacious, talented and fearless he
has never failed under the dscouraglng circumstsn
ces to battle manuy for the principles of his party and
] III he has fall
INTO errors they have been the of a generous
/ and impulsive nature.
You have done well to offer this "ribute of YOUR an
probation 10 Mr.. Ridgway In this dny of yepa,v ana
oitce-Seeking, when see so many men abandonipg
the principles which they had protested to hold sacred
ana truckng TO the popular prudices of the ay that
thrift may follow fawnuG" it is well do honor to the
intrepid champions of right who, regardless alike of the
educ'ons OF Patronage and the canor of denagogues
have the courage to expose corruption in high places
and even TO oppose the people for the peoples good -
such champion il Robert Ridgway lis voice. has a.
WAYS been raised in defence tine constitution and ,
'n'on HIS brilliant pen has done good service IN the
cause which lie has earnestly espoused. Long may
ne continue To WELD 1t : Let then cheer him on in
| igl " ~
Permit me to congratulate YOU gentlemen on the i'm,
proved condition Of the public sentiment of Virginia and
OF the country large. Twelve months AGO eyervtbin
wore gloomy and threatening aspect The sectional
Democrats of the South and the sectional Repubcans
OF the North, seemed determined precipitae the peo
| PIE OH geographical contest which TO saw the
Least OF II, would he perilous the Union
The voice OF reason aud patriotism was drowned in the
din Of this unnatural strife The lessons of history and
the admonitions of Washington were UNDECIDED by Tek
less leaders of parties and the most hopeful stood die
mayed at the prospect before them. But now the spns
are all more propitious. The ''skes are bright and
brighemng!' calmcr and more national feeling has
spread itself over the country. Good men, North and
South seeing the danger coming together TO arrest
~ Inc people are beginning TO understand that all the
excitement which has convused the country for some
years is the work of demagogues aud pIcehunters and
We perceive, IN all quarter disposition rebuke the
authors Of this mischief May we not hope that this
wholesome change in the public opinion Of the country
VIII give birth 20 organization possessing the disposi
ton aud the ability restore peace and harmony 10 the
country united Opposition effect this result: and
why should not all the conservative elements coopcrat.
Tor sucb glorious purpOsey Our fathers agreed dis.
regard all minor differences. aud to unite in declaring
and achieving our national independence. Acuated by
Ike spirit OF Cancellation and mutual concession they
adjusted all questions in dispute and agreed upon the
I principles OF the Federal Constitution Why cinot we
initiate their spirit aud be guided 10y their example p
! We can, and will!
With many thanks 10 you gentlemen, for the compli.
nent implied by your invitation have the honor to he
! Very respectfully, your obdt serv't
ALEX. II. H. STUART
| MessrF. w. T. Stockdell, r. w bragg. Jno m stot.s
X. j. II. Hatcheti, VIM. II. Hatehett, Orlando Smith.
FROM HON JOHN w. BOTTs
RrcHNoSp, Aug 18th, 1859.