New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-09-15
Great Gathering n, ~ Agcension.

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| A large meeting of the Old Line Wings of the
parish of Ascension and others favorable to the cleo
ton of Fillmore and Donelson was held at the Court
House in Donaldsonvile, on Sunday the 7th Of
| September.
The meeting was called to ORDERLY Octave Terrio
Esq, who nominated the following officers
! President-Dr. Edward Daifel.
| ice-PTesidents-Dr. G. A, Franklin. Ferdinand
TerTio, P. G. Dannequin, Manuel Fuentes, William
Hatkimon.
Secretaries-Fredrick Thompson, Felix Reynaud
| The President, upon taking the chair, addressed
the meeting at considerable length he reviewed the
character of the several for the Presidency
and warmly eulogized the rmness and patriotism of
Millard Fillmore, and called upon all the Old Line
Wings of the parish to rally to his. support as the
only truly national candidate before the people. His
remarks were frequently interrupted by the most en-
thusiastc applause from the crowd.
Fl. L. Dufel, Esq, moved that the President ap-
point committee of seven to draft resolutions ex-
presslye of the sense of the meeting.
We're appointed of said committee, Messrs H. L.
Duifel, Lestang Fortier, j. H. Parks Prosper Landry
Philippe Landry, H. A. Maurin and Pierre Gre
After short absence the committee returned and
through their chairman, H. L. Dufel, Esq, reported
the following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted with the utmost enthusiasm
Resozued, That the Old Line Wings cannot look
with Indifference on the present crisis in our national
affairs, in which is involved the very existence of the
Union but true to their conservative principles they
feel it to be their imperative duty, whilst the other
political parties are marshalng their forces for the
campaign, to enter once more the lists and animated
by that patriotism which heretofore has never wavered
to battle again for the preservation of home of
country and of the Union. 4 gg.
ResoEred That having looked fairly at the crcum-
stances that surround us, and having candidv ey-
amned the merits of the candidates before the people
and the probable consequences of the election of
either, are honestly convinced that the integrity
of the Union demands the election of Mlard Fillmore
of the man who knows no North as against the
South, and no South as against the North"
| Resolred, That we believe that an administration
established upon the Cincinnati platform would per-
petuae internal agitation endanger an amicable re-
lation with foreign powers confirm the odous squatter
sovereignty, thus giving right to aliens, not natur-
allied to vote, and consequently to make free States
| of all our Territories
| Resolued, That we cannot support James Bill
chanan, who approves the policy of the present ad-
mlnlstation, who stands opposed to the internal nl-
provement Of the country by the national government
and other cherished measures of party, and that
besides, it is repugnant to our feelings as Wings to
sustain the caumniator of that spoess patriot and
noblest of men, Henry Clay.
ReSolyed, That we recognize dishonest effort on
the part of the Democrats of Ascension to advance
the cause of their party by an outrageous violation Of
truth, and most sanderous Misrepresentation Of facts
in relation to the nomination of Fillmore. That the
vehemence of the Republican organs against the illus
trious statesman, and the recklessness with which
they assail him, on account of his bold and manly
stand against Freesoiism amply reute without further
proof the ungenerous assertion that he was nom
mated by abotionists.
Resolued, That in the present dangerous state oi
the country on the slavery question, it becomes oul
duty as true citizens to cooperate in the election of
tried and faithful magistrate That in Mlard Fill
more we recognize an enlightened statesman and 8
pure patricia public servantwho has proved honest
and capable devoted to the Union and during agita
ton and sectional strife firm and impartial in the
discharge of his duties. ..
Resolued That the administration of Millard Fill
more and his late Albany and Rochester speeches
stamp him Union man, and as such we rally Will
loud proclaim, we once more fling to the winds thu
proud banner of our party-of that party, which
although at times defeated was never dishonored O
crushed, and whilst triumphant was not corrupted.
and we pledge ourselves to do battle Tor Nlllard Fill
more and Doneson, and we call upon our brethren t.
join us in the holy work of preserving our liberte
and Of perpet,mting the Union.
| Resoiued, That the proceedings OF the meeting b
published in the Terro Viglant the official organ
the Old Line Wings Of this parish and also IN til
New Orleans Bee and Crescent.
Messrs. Prosper Landry and Samuel G. Hepburn
having been called upon, addressed the meeting i
short but telling speeches.
On motion of A. F. Rightor, Esq,
Resolued, That the President appoint Centrf
Executive Committee to consist ol tWehty-tour men
bers.
The meeting adjourned with three hearty cheer
for Fillmore and Doneson.
EDWARD DUTFEI., President.
FRED. THOMPSON, Secretaries.
| RES- AJvD OSNiSA'SN0