American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-19
For the American Union.
Fillmore Stock Is Riniag."

. - AAseA@~eS SDSOSA ~ AeLbA4Hk
MIR. EDIToR,-The above is an every
day expression among politicians, ut
tered by the friends Of Fillmore and
trembledat by the ofice-seeking cliques
of the opposition. The expression is
good, but, would ask, when has Fill
more stock been DOM What man
has ever been called from the ranks of
his fellows, to public life, who has arr
sen more rapidly in, their confidence
and esteem2 The career of Willard
Fillmore has been, thus far, glorious
one, and now, those of his fellow-coun-
trymen who have at heart the perpet-
uity of our beloved Union and its pc
culiar institutions, seek to elevate him
to the highest Office in their gift, as
their hclmsman to guide our noble ship
of State through the stormy sea which
threatens us; they seek now to place
him, by their suffrages, in that position
in which he done such noble service
when called to it by that calamity
which shrouded our nation in grief
His services during that brief admins
tration are remembered with gratitude
by those of his fellows who remain un
prejudiced and sensible amid the mad
efforts of reckless demagogues to hold
on to the spoils, and degrade and de-
fame an opposing party and it's stand
ard-bearers, however pure and patriotic
their measures or their men. This
Republic cannot be ungrateful to her
honored son, Willard Fillmore. When
he was at the helm, he proved himself
equal to the emergency; when the
contrary winds from the North and
the South arose and troubled the wa
tiers, so that the people trembled, Mil
lard Fillmore but raised the arm of his
power and the waves of discord and
sectionalism rolled back till all was
calm. But alas! that calm was of
short duration. Our gallant captain
retired with the expiration of his term,
and another was chosen. Alas for
| the choice. How soon did he prove
himself unfit for the post. He knew
not the use of the Compass, or disre-
garded it, and soon he lost the track for
safety, plunged on in a reckless course,
bearing away in an unknown channel,
and now our noble ship is tossed about
with threatened mutiny on board and
stormy scenes around, until, more than
ever, our voyage is dangerous. But
there is hope for us. Our gallant
old helmsman is coming back to the
post, and we will not despair. He
has been tried, and we know him. In
to his hands will we commit the reins.
| But there is reason for adopting
the common proverb quoted above
Fillmore stock" increased in upward
tendency from the moment he reached
his native shores on his return from
Europe. The joy awakened by his
nomination was suppressed, knowing
that he was coming homeward, until he
should arrive. Al felt that
"For FILLMORE, the pride Of the nation%,
The choice of the fearless and free,
We join in heartfelt ovation,
And welcome him home from the sea-
Our bosoms, in throbbing communion,
Remember the statesman so true,
Who shielded our glorious Union,
And stands BY the red, white and blue"
| How nobly did the shout of welcome
60 up from the thousands who throug-
ed to greet him at New York, and how
soon did the spirit awakened there
spread all over the country. The
North is in blaze of enthusiasm, the
East and West, from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, are raising shouts Of well
come, and the South, catching the one
voice of the people, as it rolls across
our country, repudiates Buchanan and
all other opponents of Fillmore, and
rallies to the support Of the TRIED MAN.
Truly, "Fillmore stock is rising" and
will continue to rise until Willard Fill
more shall occupy the highest position
to which the American people can ex-
alt him. The fourth day of November
next will bring a glorious triumph to
the true American people, such as is
deserved by the pure principles and
patriotic motives of the supporters of
WILLARD FILLMORE & ANDREW JACK
SON DoNELsoN. #*###
| . - ----------------.----