The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-10
THE DEMOCRACY OF VIRGINIA.

IHE DCMuohhCI OE slhOINAA-
The democrats of Washington county, in Western Vr
gina generally known Little Tennessee) met at the
courthouse the 2sth ult, to select delegates to the
State convention to be held at Richmond the 2sh inst
The following extract of the proceedings we take FROM the
Democrat, published at Abingdon
Ii was moved and carried that the chairman appoint
FIVE persons prepare and submit resolutions for the
sideraon Of the meeting whereupon the following gen.
temen were appointed Baugh G. G McChesney,
L. 0. Byars Samuel V. Fulkerson, and VIM. B. Byarso
constitute sad committee; who after short consultation,
submitted the following resolutions which were unani
mously adopted
]. That the democratic party of Washington county will
cordially and in good faith support the nominee OF tho
Democratic National Convention be made in June next
provided such nominee be las they doubt not he will BEL
sound upon the great distinctive principles of the party
and especially upon the constitutional question oil sla-
very
That the democratic party, highly approaching the
distinguished abilities and public services of the numerous
statesmen of the Jeersonan faith whose names urged
by their respective friends feel nevertheless that both
their right and their duty to declare that the great prnc
Piles of their party rise high above the subordinate consd
eratons the who may be selected to represent
those principles in the administration of our national gov
eminent. ..-
That we feel renewed confidence in the soundnes and
purity Of Virginia democracy well that of most of the
southern States since its and glorious triumph
the most formidable it has had to contend
with
A. That while we yield to no faction or party in deyo-
ton country and the genuneness Of
Amerlcdnism, still positively dissent from, and with
united energy pledge ourselves to oppose the newnged
idea involved in "AmericanisIn falsely called aud will
give countenance to religious prescription in any shape
or form, to the mschevous doctrine and contracted
policy of native mercanism"
8. That common Justice will not allow to withhold
from present Chief Magistrate Franklin Pierce
highest need of praise for the distinguished ability with
which he has conducted his administration and especially
do admire him for the bold and patriotic in
which he has presented to the country the true position
OF the two great northern and southern parties upon the
vital question of domestic slavery.
6. That while do not recommend ii expedient in
the State convention to express preference between the
many distinguished democrats whose names have been
spoken Of Ia connection with the presidency yet should
preference be expressed decidedly Of the opn-
ion that that preference should be given Franklin Pierce
the present Chief Magistrate OF the nation.
At meeting of the democrats Of Augusta county, held
at Stanton the 2sh ult the following resolutions
adopted:
Resoiued That any member Of the democratic party Of
Augusta who may be In the city Of Richmond the 28h
OF February 1885, Is hereby aphorzed TO act delegate
from this county in the State democratic convention
Resolped, That the democratic party Of Augusta deem
this BETTING occasion 10 record their approval Of
the action Of the democratic members Of the present Con-
in refusing TO compromise principle for the sake OF
the sPos and in perssngly rejecting and spurning all
suggestions Of coalition which might compromi the utter
ests Of the country impair the efficiency OF the demo
cratic organization That, in conSenting organi
zon Of the House OF Representatives without the recog
milton Of the national and conservative position OF the
party they have furnished the country ample evidence that
democracy is living principle from close adherence
to which its members neither be seduced by rewards
nor frightened by threats.
Resoired That but express sentiment common 10
the democracy Of the South by endorsing leading
ures of the present national administration.
ResolUed That win not withhold expression OF
admiration for the able and bold yndicaon of the constr
tutOna rights Of the South contained in the last annual
message Of Franklin Pierce and that the thanks Of the
country due him for The prompt steps be has
recommended TO restore quiet to the distracted Territory
Of Kansas and to que the spirit Of abolition fanacism.
Rssoicoi That IN the opinion Of this meeting IL Is mex
pedent declare In favor of any Of the many great
who adorn the democratic party the candidate for
the next presidency yet we hesitate not state that
should Franklin Pierce be the nominee of the Cincinnati
Convention the democracy Of Augusta will pride in
asting at the polls in November next their high appre
citation Of the eminent services he has rendered the country
and the democratic party aud OF his manly defence Of the
rights of the States and the integrity Of the constitution
Rtsotred That believe the condition Of the country
growing out Of the slavery question is such demand
that all true friends OF the constitution and the Union TO
whatever party they may have heretofore belonged should
rally TO the support Of the democracy the only party
capable of conserving the best interests Of the country
and administering the affairs of government in accordance
with the design Of the trainers Of republican system Of
government