Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
pugIIsHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
The Virginia Wing Convention.

ing made their report.
Mr.. Bolts was, by resolution, invited to
address the Convention at o'clock tonight,
and A. III. H. Stuart was also invited to speak
tomorrow morning, at 10 o'clock.
The delegation from the llth Electoral
District to whom was referred back their
recommendation Of Elector, reported that
they had unanimously renominated Mr.. Me-
Dowell Moore; but that gentleman, in a
short and eloquent speech, IN which he
stated that he would never desert the Wing
party, declined to accept the position.
The Committee of the New York Wing
Club, we're, on motion of Maj. Ii. W. Thomas,
invited to take seats in the Convention.
Resolutions, looking to a better organiza-
ton Of the Wing party, and appointing q
committee for that purpose, were adopted.
Mr.. Staples, of Montgomery, upon call,
addressed the Convention in an able and
stirring speech. He was followed by Mr.
Ridgway, of the Wing
The Chair then introduced to the Conyen-
ton, Mr.. Dodge, of New York, who spoke
for about half an hour. lie roundly bera
ted the Black Republican party, and pledged
the Wings of New York TO do their whole
duty in the coming contest.
Mr.. Janney, in behalf of the Convention,
responded to the remarks of Mr.. Dodge.
At the conclusion of Mr.. j 3 remarks, and
when Mr.. Dodge presented the resolutions
of the Wing Club of New York. the great
est enthusiasm prevailed, and it was not I'M
til some minutes had elapsed that quiet
could be restored.
Mr.. Chandler, of Norfolk, was next called
out, and reused every Wing present, by his
eloquence.
At the conclusion of his remarks, the
Convention took recess until O'clock.
The number of delegates to the Conven-
ton still increases, and | learn, to-day, that
one thousand four hundred and fifty names
are enrolled upon the books of the Secre-
tary. ALL 50 far, is peace and harmony.
The speeches breathe the right spirit, and
never was there better cause for good spirits
on the part of the Wings of the Com
monwealth. There is more talent represen-
ted in the Convention, than probably ever
was gathered together in a similar assem-
blage. Janney, Bolts, Alex. Rives, Chan
dler, A. H. H. Stuart, Flournoy, Pendleton,
Thomas, Daniels, and host of others, equal
ly well known, are taking an active part IN
the proceedings.
RICHMOND, Feb 23-(Night. MIR. Bolts
addressed the Wing Convention tonight IN
powerful and effective speech. The Atri-
can Church was fuller, it is said than it
ever was before, but the strictest order was
maintained. In the course of his remarks,
Mr.. Bolts said that he had had Gov. Wise
summoned before the Harper's Ferry lnyes-
tigatiDg Committee of the IS. Senate, to
testify in regard to what he knew OF the
John Brown raid. The speech was well re-
ceived by many, but was also excepted to
by many.
There was no business whatever transact
ed in Convention tonight, MIR. Bolts re-
marks occupying the entire time OF the ses-
sion, except for about twenty minutes, at the
opening, when Mr.. Gilmer, of Albemarle,
entertained the assembly with some anec
dotes and iocular remarks, much to the de-
light of the audience.
RICHMOND, Feb. o4.-Mr A. IL. III. Stuart
addressed the Convention ut length this
morning. His speech was an able and elo
quent one.
Mr.. VIM. Ballard Preston presented the
report of the majority of the Business Com
mittee-the substance of the resolutions Civ
en- in Saturdays Gazette.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas, of Fairfax, the
resolutions were passed by, to enable him to
offer the following resolution
Resolved, That the delegates Of the several Elec
toral Districts, be requested to appoint one dele
gate and one alternate, to the National Constitu-
tional Union Convention"
Mr.. Bingham proposed a substitute refer
ring the selection Of delegates to District |
Conventions to be held hereafter; but dis
cussion arising, he withdrew the PROPOSE !
ton at the instance Of several friends. Mr.. |
Thomas resolution was then adopted.
Mr.. Imboden. of Augusta, stated that he
had been commissioned to deliver message |
to the Convention, by venerable gentle
John Randolph-with whom he had recent |
ly met That old gentleman desired him to
say to the Convention that he lmboden)
had talked with man who was older than
the Constitution, who had been consistent
Democrat throughout his public life, but
who now looked to the VINES of Virginia to
save the Union. cloud applause This !
man was Capt. VIM. Watkins, of Charlotte
county.
Mr.. A. Judson Crane, of Richmond, then
presented minority report from the busl-
ness committee, viz:
Resolved, That the committee recommend to
the Convention the adoption of the address put
forth by the "National Central Executive Commit
tee,'' at Washington, signed by John }. Critten-
den and others, dated February 22d, 1860.
Mr.. Crane urged the adoption of this sub
stitute, and replied to Mr.. Preston. He said
that the majority report was in fact minor- |
ty report, as we'll as that which he presented,
us only seven members of the Committee Of Is
concurred in it. Three Of them concurred in
his report. and the other gentlemen accepted
neither. Mr.. c. said that Mr.. Preston's policy |
would put the Opposition party ofthis State
between the upper and the neither mill-stones
He iC.) was no candidate for any such mar
tyrdom. THAT may be the gentleman's as
piration, but as for me and my house, we
will serve the Lord at the altar which John |
j. Crittenden and others have erected We
will Join the army which is to battle again st |
the Black Republicans on one hand and the |
Democracy on the other" Cres of good
good.') Mr.. G. contended that the Commit
tee in Washington had as much right to pre-
scribea flag for this Convention, as this Con
vent'on had to prescribe a flag for others than
themselves.
Mr.. O., before concluding his speech, yield