Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23


ject We all have at heart. In this spirit, let
us DOW proceed with the business for which
we have assembled
Motions are now in order
On motion of DIR. Huey, James F. Fa-
gan acted as Secretary.
On motion of Col G. F. NJ Noland, the
Chair appointed Messrs Lorenzo Gibson,
Phil Trspnall. A. S. Huey. b. F. Danley,
aud Richard Fletcher, committee to report
resolutions to the meeting.
During the absence of the committee,
Captain C. c. Danley being called for, re-
sponded in an able, argumentatiye and we'll
timed speech.
AT the close of Captain Danley's speech,
DIR. Lorenzo Gibson as chairman of the
above committee, made the following Re-
port, to wit:
Mr.. Chairman-The committee on reso-
lutions beg leave to make the following re-
port. and respectfully ask its adoption by
this meeting
Resotred, That we heartily approve, and
hereby ratify the Platform of the American
Party, adopted at Philadelphia, on the 22d
of February. 1856.
Resotued further, That we approve and
ratify the nomination of Miliard Fillmore
for President. and Andrew j. Donelsen for
Vice President of the United States of Am
erica; and that We will use all fair and hon.
orable means to secure their election.
Resolred further, That we recommend
the various Councils of this State to hold
meetings for the purpose of ratifying the ac-
tion of the party at p Philadelphia
ResolJed further, That we have an abid-
ing faith in the principles of the great Am
erican party. and that we believe those prin-
ciples, when properly understood, will be
adopted by majority of the American peo-
pie.
Resolred further. That the patriotic of
all parties be invited to unite and cooperate
with the American party in the advance
nent and maintenance of the great Nation
al principles which constitute its distinctive
landmarks.
After the reading of the resolutions, Col
Fowler was called for, and made one of his
usual able and telling speeches in support of
the resolutions.
Mr. Wm. f. Pope moved the adoption of
the resolutions which was carried unani.
mously.
Letters were read from several gentle
men who had heen invited to attend the
meeting.
Upon motion of Mr.. Pope, said letters
were made a part of the proceedings of the
meeting.
On motion, the Gazette & Democrat, and
other papers friendly to the cause of Amer
icanism throughout the State. were directed
to be furnished with the proceedings of this
meeting.
Dr. Gibson offered the following resolu-
tions:
Resotred. That the thanks of this meet
ing are due and are hereby cordially ten
dered to DIR. S. Borland, for the able and
dignifed manner in which he has presided
over the deliberations of this meeting.
ResotUed, That for the able and lucid
exposition of the principles and purposes of
the great American party, by Captain &. C.
Danley, and Colonel Absalom Fowler, the
thanks of this meeting, and of the Ameri
can party of this State, are due and hereby
rendered.
Resolred, That the services of James F.
Pagan, Esq as Secretary of this meeting
are highly appreciated and acknowledged by
this meeting
Which were adopted.
On motion of Dr. Huey, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That the thanks of the Am
erican party are due to such of our dele
gates in the late Philadelphia Convention as
remained true to our principles. and did not
desert us in the hour of need and danger.
On motion of Or. Huey. the ladies pres
ent were rendered the thanks of the meet
ing
On motion the meeting adjourned.
SOLON BORLAND.
President.
JAS. F. FAGAN,
Secretary.