The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-10-11
Maryland Old Line WhiS Convention.

Maryland Old Limo Whig Convention.
At meeting of the Maryland Old Line
Whiga, not long since, the following resolutions
were unanimously passd:
"The Wings of Maryland assembled in Gen.
eral Convention. believing that crisis has ar
rived in the political affairs OF the country
which renders it the patriotic duty of every
good citizen to use all proper exertons to check
the progress of sectionalism and disunon pre-
sent to the national and conservative portion of
all parties the annexed declaration of principles
and purposes
1st.-That the Wings of Maryland adhere to
the principles of their party, and having stood
aloof from the present party organizations, de-
clare their intention to maintain an independent
position. disavowing all political disabilities on
account Of religions creeds. and the fullest en-
oymen; Of the rights of conscience, neither
abandoning any old, or adding any new prnci-
pie. except such Of purely national character
as the progress of country may render neoes
sarv.
2nd.--That the Wings of Maryland enter upon
the contest with the constitution as their guide,
and the preservation of the Union from the de-
signs of sectional parties as an object superior
20 all party affiliations. and cordially invite
Union for the sake of the Union, in the effort to
restore the country to the '~ternal harmony
prevailing between the North and the South
when the present administration came into
power.
3d.-That they regard Colonel Fremont as
unqualified to perform the duties of President
and the platform of the Republican party as
anti-repuhlican, unconstitutional and fanatical.
calculated to foment dscord, increase sectional
agitation, leading to civil war and disunon
and entirely repudiate them unworthy the
supper: of the National Wings of Maryland
4th.-That the Democratic platform. with re-
gard to its foreign policy, is calculated 10 tar
nish the national character. countenancing as
it does, Filibustering designs against friendly
nations and is totally subversive of the gene
eral principles of right and justice as so ably
carried out by Mr.. Fillmore during his admin
istration which gained for him the honored IT,
tie of the model President
5th.-That they regard James Buchanan as
one Of the participators in the Ostend Confer
ence, as dangerous and unsafe man to be en-
trusted with the Executive power of the coun-
try.
6th.-They can see nothing in the present
position of the democratic party, that promi-
ses a termination 20 sectional agitation, moth
ing to restore peace and harmony to the coun-
try but find it holding the position of extreme
sectional bias, the success of which can only
tend to prolong the present unhappy condition
of affairs, and give room for renewed attacks on
the integrity and permanency of the Union.
7th.-That as Wings we delighted to honor
Henry Clay while living, and revering his
memory when dead. they regard Mr.. Buchanan
as the man above all Others who knew the falls
ity of the bargain and sale calumny, when lie
promulgated it.
Sth.-That they regard Mr. Fillmore as one
whose antecedents warrant truly national
administration. firm. moderate aud tranquil,
equal and impartial to both the North and the
South. faithful to the Constitution and law
national man with national principles, whose
conservative character and views are calcula-
ted to ailay the sectional strife now threatening
the stability Of the Union, by compromise and
concession and with purpose single to the
welfare ars1 harmony Of the country.
Sth-As citizens of slave State, anxious
for the restoration of kind and brotherly feeling
between all sections, and the eradication of
sectional luminosity and agitation, the Wings OF
Maryland call on their brethren Of the North
and South to pause, reflect and meet the ap-
preaching crises of patriotic citizens without
unnatural animosity against their brethren,
united by the ties OF united country and
common destiny.
| loth-That in Mr. Fillmore we recognise a
| consistent, conservative statesman in whose an
| teced, mis- we have nothing TO fear, but every
tI-ue w eADcCt tcluihs W uatiouai VI oiIui4Nt
and the power and glory of our common eoun-
| try. In the language of Henry Clay. 'he has
| administered the Executive government wit,
| signal success and ability He has been tried
and found to be faithful and honest. and there
| fore we conscientiously conclude By commend
| ing the foregoing declaration to our political
brethren throughout the Union.
The resolutions were received with unbound
ed enthusiasm and unanimously adopted.
After the transaction Of other business, the
Convention adjourned.