Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-08-25
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MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF FIIInoRR AMI
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At called meeting OF the friends OF Fillmore and Do
nelson, held In the Temperance Hail. In the town Of SAT-
folk. Saturday the 9Th day Of August $50 Exum r. Brit
appointed Chairman, and Charles Walters aud Arch
bald Riddck, Secretaries.
The Chairman then stated that the object Of th, meet
ing organizes Fillmore and Doaeison CLUB Tor Dis
trict No. 3.
Mr. Washington L. Riddick moved that committee o.
five be appointed drat suitable preamble and rcsolu
tons for the adoption Of the meeting. and suggest the
names of suitable persons ill the different Offices
said Fillmore and Doneson Club and make their report Al
subsequent meeting to be held in the Temperance Hall
Tuesday evening. the 18th inst The motion car
RED and the iOosing gentlemen were named as the com
mittee
Mrs.rs. Owen r. FLYNN. Nsthl Ridiick, Washington L.
Rdiick. William II. Mcclure and Archibald Riddick.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet again on
Tuesday evening the 18th inst
Pursuant adjournment the friends OF Fillmore and
Douel>on assembled in the Temperance Hall. Tuesa,
evening. the l2th inst
The Chairman, Pro Tenn, then called for the report o.
the committee preamble, resolutions &c, wherrupon
Washington l.. Ridick from said committee, presented
the following preamble and rsoutiors which unsn
mouly adopted and the gentlemen recommendedb by the
committee t. ill the different Offices duly elected.
RSroRr.
Your Committee respectfully beg leave report the FOL
lowing preamble and resolutions the result Of their de
hberstons;
Whereas il ia the duty every good citizen to exert his
Influence towards securing the best and most reliable
their rulers. aud regard the ensuing Presidential
rlection o than usual Importance from the
sectional issues presented by OF the Candidates tor the
sass of the people, which sectional issues oppose
aud condemn without the restraint of partisan ieeng
aud the distinction ct strict party lines this meeting l,oks
to the election Ut Willard Fillmore President and An
drew J. Donelsoa Vice Prcsideut in every
calculated To rcbnke sectionslsm, and that will
restore the harmony 81 much desired oy the whole eonn
try Therciorit thst Nc determined to use our best eff
forts promotes and by unity aud concentration OF
ton, sttain desirable an end
ist Resolred That will unite in forming Club to
advance object and that -sid Club shall be called
te Central Fillmore and Donelson Club ut Nsnsemoud
2nd Resoirei, That said Club shall be composed of all
those sho favorable TO the election of Fillmore and
DOnnel>on.
Sri Rssoiroi That said Club shall have the following
officers, Viz; Presle4t four Vice Presidents Recor-
ding Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary.
4th Resoirsi That there shall be Executive Commit
tee CONSIST OF three members tn be selected by the Club
and of which Executive Committee the Corresponding Sec
setsry shall be- srefcio Charnau-the duty OF which
shall h. perform all financial business, purchase and
distribute all documents and discharge such other spptc-
pirate duties A. the Club shall aSsgnit
9Th R.s.reI That the Central Fillmore and Donelson
Club ri Nsnsemond gill hold it, meetings at the discretion
OF the President during the Presidential Csmpaigu and al
such places a. may be chosen.
6th Rssorsi That the said Climb in their meetings will
be governed nv the usual parliamentary rules adopted by
Tie House oi Delegates of Virginia.
And IN the further discharge of the duty assigned it.
committee report the following of persons TO
al the diff Offices of the Central Fillmore aud Done
club vt Nansemond.
Observation-Disclosures McAllister. Vice Presidents.-st,
WIN b Whitehead. 2nd, Nath1 Rddick, 3rd VIM.
Shepherd, 18th Jesse Perry. Recording Secretary-R L.
BreScr Corresponding Secretary-E. b. Britt
Members Of ErccHtire Cofamittee.-ENum b. Britt
Benjamin Riddick. james c. Spng.
On motion. Rssoired, That We recommend the forma-
ton OF Fillmore aud Done>on Clubs, 10y all those friendly
the election of these candidates. in each Of the Mag
teral Districts oi this COunty.
On motion, ResOireL That the Executive Committee
have three hundred copies OF the proceeding of this
meeting printed in hand bill form, be distributed in the
several districts OF ibis County.
On motion the meeting adjourned until such time
The Chairman NAV Appoint.