Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-11-03
THE CANVASS IN GREENBRIER.
Ipu-tlurp.t n,t 90 I,


To The Editor of he Wig:
Treat after treat in the way Of hgh-toned patriotism
and national conservative defence Of the Union, the Con-
stuoa and the Enforcement Of the Laws, have follow
ed in weekly succession.
First We had most interesting, argumentative and
impressive address TO people, at September Court
from one Of fAvotites Allen 7. CaperOn. Then on
the goth ius from our worthy and able elector, Waller
r Staples, as before advised. And, on Monday last,
most profound and satesmanke argument in behalf Of
the Uoion and against the seeding wing of the Democ
racy-Brecknrdge, Yaneey 4 Co, by our townsman
DR.. John J. hOOrman. Gentlemen Of the Democratic
party proper said il one Of the very bes speeches
for the times, they had heard.
He dealt with tie great and absorbing subject, not
with the mere human ins.rumentaities engaged the
Representatives Of the subject but 10 all well regula
,d ntCrtanments whether Tor the feast Of reason
the flow Of SOUL the best reserved for the last and
the winding up.
The Hon George w. Snmners, "ihe polished shaft
the silver trumpet" Of Western Virginia he passed
Fast some tNelve days ago. yielded to the soctude Of
bis former supporters for Congress- make appoint
ment at our Court House. for Saturday 2Oh his re-
turn from Lynchburg StAunton aud Lexington width
er be was 90 ng respond to mportunat invitations.
Having as you are aware Ito the entire satisfaction Of
ALL filed these engagements he reached us on last FRI
day morning. and received with cordial welcome,
more real aud substantial than outward demonstra.
tons We bad taken measures to circulate notices
Of the appointment and Saturday morning early,
county men anu women OeBAn 10 BAthef lTOm the cOun-
Try and by the hour appointed, quite large assembage
had gathered.
OG the ringing Of the Bsli the people at once repair
ed to the Court House. and the house well FILL
ed the ladies occupying its utmos. capacity the gal
lery.
At O'Clock, the gifted orator introduced by the
Hon. Ballard Smith, the constant Wing aud unwaver &
Union man. of four score years His speech a
pete unfolding Of the causes the condition and the
sequences OF the present mad policy OF the rebeous
wing Of the Democratic party and able enforcement
of reasons why Virginia by her vote should stand aloOf
from even seeming completely. For more pArticulir
account of the speech in detail refer you to your ex-
change (the "Greenbrier Independently Suffice it TO
say he the fullest expectations of his friends and
acquaiuanccs It's delivery occupied three and three
quarter hours He le this morning for his home, where
be will fad Court in session. aud Tor that alone,
he was unable to respond further the many invitations
from other counties west and northwest We west OF Il
mountains really for Union, with Bell and Everett
or any qualified Conservative National Union and par
national 10 antecedents, sentiments aud support We
are however by yet ready to adopt the recon-
mendatiOn OF the Hero Of BsTyge Ferry: to organize
ourselves into military "Vgilance committees" or bel
liclse minute men," and preciptate ourselves into
noighborhood, county and district revolution.
We are and ever viii be,ready to know our rights, and
knowing TO defend themwhen uneonstitutioDay invaded
by persons parties Presidents whether Northern or
Southern Such Is tue sentiment and determination Of
TRANSALLEGHANY.