Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-02

| ures ~ enure to the prosperity and the durabili
| ty of the nation. With platform or without
| platform, no section Of the republic would fear
| Mr.. Fimore's administration, for every section
| has observed his anteoedcnts and know that he
| would deal equal and exact justice in consttu.
| tional balances And such character among
patriotic conservative men-men. some OF whom
hate the fugitive slave law with perfect hatred,
and others Of whom love the institution with more
than local and interested ove-has brought about
the circumstance Of this new party's nominating
a leader of one of the old parties for its candidate
for the Presidency. The Southern States gave
Mr.. Fillmore large share of the votes in Con
vention but the confidence that his name would
claim tho support ofhundreds of thousands out
side Of party, was what occasioned that gift.
We publish the proceedings Of meeting of
Wings, held in Augusta county the Oath ut.,
recommending re- organization of the old Wing
party, and that State convention be held during
the coming Summerfor the purpose of etfecting
that object, and determining the line Of action to
be pursued in the pending canvass for the Pres
dency. As we never belonged toany other par
ty. and as we believe that MIR. Fillmore is entire
ly acceptable to them. asa candidate,
daily second tho proposition for a convention.
and call upon old comrades in Virginia to
meet onoe more in fraterna and patriotic coun-
Gil. The administration of Mr.. Fillmore a
splendid illustration OF Wing principles reduced
to practice. In its conservatism its high toned
nationality and Washington like purity. it faith
fully reflected the character, while it conferred
additional honor on the name, of the old Wing
party 1t is impossible that they will fail to tes
tfy their respect and admiration for him. now
that his name is again before the country in con
nection with its highest office. The resolution
offered by Mr.. McCue in the stanton meeting
was properly rejected because n convention
being proposed it would have been inadvisabe
to have predetermined its action. But there
need be no fear of tho course the convention,
itself, will take. The Wings of Virginia will feel
sure that in voting for Mr. Fillmore they are
voting also for a cabinet to be composed of men
whom they have delighted to honor-for such
men as Everett and Choate of Massachusetts,
Bates of Missouri, Critenden and Davis Of Ken
| lucky Mangum and Badger of North Carolina,
Rives, Summers and Stuar; of Virginia-men who
thoroughly comprehend the true principles Of
| government, and whose whole lives have uttestcd
| their devotion to the interests of the country
| We give the proceedings of tho Augusta meet
ing:
WING MEETING IN AUGUSTA.
At meeting ofthe Old Line Wings of Angus
tn county, held at tho Court House. on the 9th
| day of March, 1885, Capt. Robert Guy was called
to the Chair. and Henderson NJ. Bell was up
pointed Secretary. Capt. ken,on Harper moved
that committee of five be appointed to bring in
resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the
meeting. which he supported in few appropri-
ate remarks explanatory of tho objects of the
meeting and enforcing the Importance of the
ganization of the Old Wing Party. This motion
was seconded by Col. John B. Baldwin in short
speech and adopted.
The Chair appointed the following Committee,
viz: Capt. Kenton Harper. John b. Baldwin,
| John McCue, George NJ. Cochran, and VIM. NJ.
Tate. who after short retirement reported
Through their Chairman the following resolu-
| tons.
]. Resolved, That we, as Wings, still cherish
our principles, and that we deem their assertion
and maintenance us duty owe both TO our
selves and the country
| 2. Resolved, That in the present crisis when
the Union Of the States is brought into jeopardy
by faction and fanatioism. feel called upon
to declare emphsticaly that we regard its pres
ervation as paramount TO all other questions
and that we will exert our utmost energies 10 up
hold it-making every other consideration subor
dinate to that great end as involving our deares $,
interests and highest welfare as II people; and
that we stand inhexibly opposedto all who would
weaken its ties. or propose its dissolution as q
remedy for any evils.
B. Re solved, That we hold fast to the Federal
Constit ution--its guarantees and its compromi
ses--as the great sheet anchor of our hopes; and
that will countenance no construction of il
which infrnges the rights of any class, sect ol
section. entitled TO it's protection.
| 4. Resolved. That sincerely sympahze
with all true conservatives of whatever organiza
ton. who in the present crisis patriotically
and resolutely determined to go with no part,
which refuses ''to carry the Flag and keep ster
to the music of the Union" and that we hereby
urge them to use their utmost efforts 20 contro
and arrest the insane agitatons which threaten
to involve US in a common ruin.
5. Resolved. That cordially invite back ia
our ranks all who have left us. and are now 50,
isfed that the Old Wing Platform is broad enough
and strong enough to sustain every interest of
!, the country
6. Resolved, That though sborn of our former
strength. we believe the Old Line Wings hold
the balance Of power in the State. ifnot in the
. Union. and that we can control the result of the
: next Presidential election in Vireinia.
2. Resolved, Therefore. that the Wings of An.
/. gusta earnestly Gull upon their brother Wings in
: other counties to hold meetings at an early dav.
for the purpose of re- organizing our,brokcn col
4 umns. SO that we may come to the field in solid
!. phhianx. prepared to throw whole weight on
tho side which justice to our principles. and tho
!. best interests Of the country may dictate.
. 3. Resolved, That we deem i. expedent to re
e commend Wing State Convention, 10 be held
n at some convenient point in the month of Julv
next.
3. Resolved, That Kenton Harper. J. b. Raid
Z win and II. NJ. Bell, be committee on behalf o.
:. !n's meeting to correspond with the Old Line
wings throughout the State; and that said com