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

a oene'. ue VpPo@non have elected six. In North
Osrohna believe there Is a tie vote.
tsere not enough In this TO bid every good whs
nso' on ana never give up the ship When read the re.
TO oo S,ss - an good old States preparing
that rgood time was coming time that would witness
tnc downfall OF mighty imposition aud the establish.
=, ."e iiuole truths OF that party to which all
assembled here beiong (GreAt applaase.)
Hut while this Is true. let me speak a word TO Our
.enas OF alt sections: remember yoa have artful adj
m s , VINO sernPles a, nothing, whore his purpo-
ses ue IN the way-and IN the language of ST. Paul saw
to you be sisadias In the faith acauit yourselves liz
men and you VII be strong for the hight Gentlemen,
oehc.e the day not Ear distant when the corruption
lists will be hurled from power and GOOD and true men
De put In their places throughout the country Perhaps
I'm. may seem unehaable language. but do not all the
facts connected with the career of that pary hear ms
DUTY have only TO refer Won 20 IA,
b the work OF Senator Douglas to establish the charge
OF corrupuon aud as to bribery don't you all know
gentlemen that during tho last Presidential election the
State of PENNSYLVANIA was carried for buchanan NV th
expenditure OF the large of $500 900, (Appsusc
nave 1t from high Democratic authority, aud even il
such case, that is always reliable had IL from
gentleman of high position who CAV, me the names q,
several who contributed this election fund. Is the
corruption oil the present Administration be wondered
at, them
But, Mr. President, am aware that am consuming
me that ought to be occupied by others but be-
ore close want to pay my respects to portion
our scattered forces Who when the rsyng cry of onr
great leader was heard instead of obeyng the summons
aud Hooking around his standard remained in the camp
| Of office. ..
read in the papers about year ago. of an Irishn,,n
IN the city OF London, who being Of employment
anu destitute OF money, was compelled to sleep anywhere
he could at night. 0ne day a. he walked
aong the rect, he paused opposite to a building n
which was sign in large letters "Lyngin Hospital
SAID he that's the very place I've been hooking
,or s,.s many day p.anghter) And SO i, is with the
renegade wings, who went the camp the enc
my thew were in search of place; they found IT, and
there say, with all my heart, let them STAY.
Col Epes on taking his seat, greeted with a hear
! ty round of applause.
Mr. ORLANDO SNIru called upon and gave
W the health OF Nix. 5. S. wrisieER, of Amelia"
This toast drank to the bottom and elected Nm.
following rely from Nix. wEIsisER;
REMARKS wEtsIsER
Mr.. Presdent-If we're snyNh,r r. else excent in .,
| wing meeting. should think be badly treated
(Laughter.) When you ali upon me- after enpC 10 The
nc speech from Col Epes am reminded OF an anecot.
which will relate: Once during the trial of an impor
AMI law case IN an adjacent county, the celebrated VII
liam W art was engaged one of the counsel who after
having held the audience spebound for more than an
honr "ith ms wonderful flow of eloquence resumed his
seat when little eouniyeourt lawyer jumped up before
the spell had subsidized, aud made motion ON delivery
bond The effect was electrical! The transition from,
the sublime To the ridiculous sudden to be quietly
oornc, and captain Pope, an eNcitabe gentleman i'm
mediateiy roared ou"ki the rascal Kill him. tC;reat
laughtcr For speak now scarcely seems les ri;
dieulous; and know very well f not az Ia inches
his'-an inch more than my friend Col Epes-I would
resume my seat, and say nothing more
Indeed for any Wing addre an assembly of Whirs
reminds me OF great dispute negro said he had had with
ms master On being asked what they disputed about
SAmbo said" Well, YOU see. master saw dc corn was
groWin mighty as, and say tink so too and dar we
spuie and spute aboutit for dan hour" laugh.
IT, And soits with Wings They ha he same instincts
eVerywherc. When tell them of the corruption of the
Democracy, they say they think so too
But Mr. President my friend Col. Epes has said that
which shall also of myself that is have no spc ak
ing talent but sir the Wings of your county NAV rrst
assured they aim no blow at The Democrats Marty
that shall not have my sympathy and suppori
Ihere IS perhaps no man. be he young old, that
er dealt his blows against Democracy more earnestly than
l. As has been remarked by my friend Captain Stock
dell, learned when boy that Whiggery and honesty
were synonymous terms Raised under such auspi,cs.
deeply imbued with the principles that lught me in
my childhood, have yet feel one sympathetic emo
ton for Democracy. am the OF one of the seven
Wings who voted against Jacksouisin in my county and
have no doubtful at, when | die, my wish shall be for
the destruction OF Democracy. tAppliuscO
1t is party that has aim but scfshness Il isa
party that protesting patriotism is fast hurrying the
country TO destruction. Ii Is party of whom Calhoun
their greatest leader himself has said it has no other
principle, and Is held together by other bond than
" the cohesive power of public plumber" (Applaise y
have watched it from my childhood to the present day
have marked it, career Of corruption and bribery its
y''''-''~- g ~esis ana surrender of principle. and
have always found it the unscrupuiois party ~"
THIS, together with my early Teachings has r,,, r
true and loyal member of the Wing party-the opI,
party governed by principle alone and tho only n,r,
| that can this Republic FE
But, Mr. President, as / stated before do no, pro.
pose 10 go INTO an Argument, at this time and place nm
on the subject of politics. but simply mean 20 exnre.
The pleasure it affords meet my Wing friend. of
tnE county around this festive board and to unite
with them IA just tribute of respect to the talents on
ergy and devotion TO good cause which have been ex
hibited by Robert Rdgway editor OF that stauncb old
journal, the Richmond Wig (ApplauseJ
tell you, gentlemen il Won can get n few moro
wings like Ridgway and myself the day. of Democracy
are numbered in this State, well a. throurbont tb
country The next Presidential election would wine.
the success OF our cause; Wing President be cIectel
the keys Of the treasury be PLACID in our b,,ds 81
should We emulate the OF the bogus Democracv so
should tleucciorih, so long lived be able To n,Lc
plenty of W higs. daughter aud applause IN. VIII
party has already nplished much We have the uropd
sat-ilcuon OF knowing that the Democracy Az. f,st
aHopuhg wing measures, aud that the party now in
power has been the first to acknowledge the suerorit
oil wing principles IN the administration of the GOV
eminent. For my part would be wiling TO suand nv,
life Tor the accomplishment of our efforts
II has been said that when rogues fall out honest mon
get their dues. Tue leaders of the Democrory b,y.
sometime since fallen with one anoher-Doug,s in
tue North preaching Squater Sovereignty and Wise In
Inc south advocating lntery eution, each declaring his
particular hobby TO he the only doctrine that can save
tle country SO you have them At last KNOCKING
their heads together 'e
There, are, doubtless, among who are getting
lean ana hungry tired of grazing in the barren Wh,
pasture, who may be induced by A brbc IN o., c,.r ~,
the Democracy Let them go-heir desertion only pur
ges our party Of every unceln thing and leaves behind
them such men a. the glorious the immortal the cbiy,l
tic, dauntess leader in the late Gubcru,tori contest H.,
Hon. WIN. l.. Goggin. (Cireat cheerngl No bribery
could move his higoned honor nor shake his fe,v IN
PhlNlPe' hOT hiihu hln 10 OdiOus corruption.
RED IN being the standard-bcarer of a gallant partv
though that party had been broken and scattered and
dishelrtened IL honor enough for him to ,bt for
the Wing cause though he certain he would meyer
sec il in power. (Applause)
The Democracy fight with weapons we would scorn IN
use They appeal not to patriotism; they appeaI not 10
principle but to the cupidy Of those whom thew would
ensnhre aud they eagerly receive and extend the right
hand OF fellowship to all shO 20 over to them Wien
did you ever hear Of quitting the Wing marty Who
] was not taken up by homy They seem to do 80 uuon
the principle that all who go from are plenty GOOD to
serve them aughter) for they well know their abe.t
men are those who have deserted from the Whg rank.
! (Applnuse.)
But Nc President, have already occupied more time
tan ought, and m conclusion, | will say that am
happy on all occasions to render honor where honor is
! due ~ ! am here 70 do to-day and believe me Won
may rest assured, that whenever Democrat saws any
tng against our Whig party, will not fail to raise my
l voice against him. tApplause)
give You tie health Of Col Epes Of Nottowayr
Cot ErPEs returned biz thanks in a brief response -
Mr. u g. BorLprS, Of Charlotte, was called upon and
] responded by giving:
THE glorious Wing party OF Lunenburg. ALWAYS
/ loyal may u ever be terror 20 the Democracy
! Iti7 sentiment was drunk &" TO tho bottom"
REMARKS MAJOR SHIELDS
MAJOR J. Q. snfELDs ofthe Richmond Wing, wa, next
loudly called on Ia respono which be sp k, ~ FOL.
\ lows:
| know very we'll Mr. President. that nothing but the
| courtcsy OF my friends could have prompted them to