American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-17
TzxH STATE CONVENTION.


of the State Convention Of the Ameri-
can party Of Virginia. 1t was our
pleasure to be in attendance during its
entire session, and to participate in
all its proceedings as the representa-
tive Of the Americans Of Monongalia.
We havo mover seen or known, in all
our knowledge of political assemblies,
Il moro harmonious, enthusiastic and
orderly Convention. One impulse and
aim animated alike all the Delegates
to organize the party efficiently and to
promote its best interests faithfully
50 that unanimity of purpose made the
voice Of the Convention rs the voice
Of one man. The attendance, as the
list Of Delegates will show, was very
largo for the season Of the year, and
al portions Of the State were hand
somcly represented. ....... .
The Electoral Ticket put in nominal
ton is one Of uncXceptionablo worth,
embracing talent, political informa-
ton and discretion, suited to the emer-
goncy and called Cor by tho wants of
our party in tho canvass. Besides
the general Electors, tho State has
been apportioned a host Of intelligent,
Jealous and efficient sub-clcctors, who
will faithfully contend for the ascen-
dcncy of American principles and the
triumph of our gallant standard bear
ers. Then again, to cap the perfec-
ton Of our State organization, the
Convention appointed four Canvasscrs
for the State at large-four stars Of
tho first magnitude in the galaxy of
Firginia's distinguished sons, viz: Jno.
NJ. Bolts, Thos. S. Flournoy, Alex. Fl.
II. Stuart and John S. Garlic, who
will perform hcrculcan service for our
noble cause and our National leaders.
With such efficient organization the A
1ncrican party Of Virginia has nothing
10 fear, but every thing to hope, in the
campaign now opened.
We copy the following paragraphs
from the Stanton True American, as
more appropriate and deserved than
any thing We might pen for the occa-
sion: "Tho Convention was mostly
composed Of new men, or men who
have recently come upon the political
stage; but, nevertheless, we venture
the assertion, that in point Of talent,
gcntility and high moral bearing, this
Convention was never surpassed in this
State. It's sessions, though animated
at times, wcro harmonously conducted;
and every beholdcr was delighted with
the admirable propriety, order and de-
corum that marked its proceedings
throughout. There was mono Of that
boistcrous defamation, or BomJastes
E'W3os0 style Of oratory, so common,
Of late years, in bodies of the kind, and
especially i'll tho Conventions Of our
opponents. No alcoholic fumigation-
list, ambitious Of notoriety and display,
made his appearance in this Conycn-
ton, to bawl and below as such crea.
lures are wont to do. But all was har-
,nony, concord and propriety and
though the Convention has adjourned
and its members returned to their far
distant homes, our citizens will long
remember this ossemblago as one Of
the most respectable and orderly that
ever convened in Staunton.
"Wo wore most happy to witaoss the
spirit that prevailed on the occasion.
Every member Of the Convention
seemed to feel fully the weight Of the
responsibility that rested upon him in
the coming political contest, and deter
mined, come what might, never to give
up the noble ship, or strike his flag to
the enemy. Let such determination
FIJI tho hearts Of all our people, and
Virginia will yet be redeemed from the
foul embrace Of her dispoilcrs, and be
enrolled among tho noble galaxy Of
American States, that will cast their
votes for Fillmore and Donclson next