The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-05-16
Western Virginia Convention.

Western Virginia Convention.
WHEELING, Va. May 13-The great
est enthusiasm prevails here. Flags
are flying in all directions. A large
number Of the delegates to the Con-
vention have arrived on trains from
the interior, and on boats from river
counties. This forenoon large crowd
assembled in. front of the Mcclure
House.. Speeches were delivered by
Carlisle, Pierpont, Brown Wiley and
other prominent delegates. Some of
the speakers took ground in favor of
the proposition that the policy of West
ern Virginia was neutrality, while 9th
ers favored the immediate division of
the State.
The Convention assembled at IL O.
clock temporarily organized by call
ing VIM. B. Seinn to the chair. The
opening praper was made by Rev. Mr..
Lashley.
A motion was made to admit to the
floor all persons here from any West
ern county. Discussion arose, some
maintaining that only those furnished
with proper credentials were entitled
to seat. The subject was finally re-
ferred to Committee OH Credentials,
and the Convention adjourned until 8
o'clock.
WHEELING, May 13.-The conven-
ton re-assembled at o'clock. The
committee on credentials and perma-
nent organization, reported Jno. w.
Moss of Packersburg, as President,
with Vice Presidents from each coun-
try represented. The committee was
not prepared to report at that hour on
credentials. The time was occupied
by members discussing with warmth
the object of the convention.
Gen. j. j. Jackson, of Wood eoun-
ty, made speech, He opposed too
hasty and immediate action, and said
they had come here to consult and ad-
wise. He considered the calling of the
convention was premature and wanted
to wait till the ordinance of Secession
was voted on.
Mr.. Carlisle replied in an eloquent
and forcible speech, taking directly OPP
posite grounds, saying it was no time
for paper resolutions. He wanted
prompt, immediate, and decisive act
ton.
Mr.. Wiley of Monongahela, took
the floor, and in speech of consider
able length. favored the position of
Gen. Jackson.
He was followed by Campbell, of
Brooke county, who went for immedi-
ate division of the state, the committee
on credentials reported admitting the
delegates from 26 counties to seats on the
floor,v Brooke, Monongahela, Harri-
son, Wood, Preston, Ohio, Hancock, Ma
son, Tyler, Jackson, Petzel; Marshall,
Lewis, Writ; Marion. Barcoury, Frede-
rick, Taylor, Berkeley, Peasants, Roane,
Gilmer, Upspur, Richie, Doddrige and
Hampshier. A motion was then made
and carried to appoint committee on
State and Federal Relations, to whom
be referred all motions of resolutions
tending to the object of the Conven-
ton.
The Convention then adjourned till
morning.
The ceremony of raising flag on
the Custom House, which took place
at o'clock, was very impressive
scene and was witnessed by thousands.
Several national airs were sung, and
Mr.. Carlisle delivered feeling and
patriotic address.
A crowd has again assembled to-
night in front of the Mcclure House
and speeches are being delivered and
are constantly applauded.
A large delegation to the Conven-
t;on from some of the lower river
counties arrived late tonight