The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-10-25
Old Line Wing Meeting at Sacramento.

OaCiaHieuto ChiOH, was luoeeu auU III IdcI q
splendid demonstration. 1.-THE speeches were of
superior order; the speakers seemed to have
perfect control of the audience, and the ap-
plause, shouts, and enthusiasm, we think supe-
rior to anything we recellect to have witnessed
in the campaign. The shouts and applause
whenever the names of Fillmore and Donelson
were nameds reminded us of the times of lS40
1t was a glorious good meeting. and its influ-
ence will be forcibly felt throughout this por
of the State"
In point of numbers the meeting fully eqnal-
led any held in this city during the present can
vass. and the enthusiasm manifested reminded
us forcibly of the glorious characteristics OF
the Harrison and Taylor campaigns. 1t was
clearly evident that if there had ever been any
defalcation in the interest of the Wings in the
cause of Fillmore, great reaction had taken
place, and the her etofOre scattered members OF
that organization were re-uniting in vigOr-
Gus concerted effort to secure his success, and
preserve the integrity of the Union.
Upon the balcony in front of the Orleans
were displayed the three illuminated transpa-
rencies, developed in the national ensigns,
bearing inscriptions announc ng forcibly and
briefly the idea of the movement. The inscrip
ton on the largest, occupying central posi-
ton was as follows:
- If YOU want an administration for the
SOUTH as against the NORTH. vote for JAMES b.
cHASAN. If you want ae administration for
the NORTH as against the SOUTH, vote for JOHN
c. Fremont. If You wand administration
for the UNION, vote for WILLARD FILLMORE
The issue is now before you. Strike for your
Con, for LIBERTY, your COUNTRY and the UN
ION"
That upon the left of the above was inscri-
bed with the following extract from Fillmore s
speech at Albany-so. worthy patriot:
Il there be those, either North or South,
who desire an administration far the North as
against the South. or for the South as against
the North. they are not the men W should
give their sutferages to me-"
Embazoned on that on the right were the
following words. which should he adopted
the rallying cry of Old Line Wings during the
contest
The Uyrov Of the WHlGs Of the UNION for
the sake of the Union"
Mr. H. o. Beatty was called to the chair,
when Resolutions plcdging themselves to labor
for the reorganization of their patty were
unanimously passed closing with the following
which passed without dissenting voice:
Reso',sd, That we cordially and sincerely
ratfv the nominations for the Presidency and
Vice Presidency made hv the National Wing
Convention aud that 10 INLAND Fillmore and
Andrew Jackson Do1elson pl dye anew onr
uniivid d and nntaltnring support.
g. ". Bowie was tan introduced as ono who
had ever been an Old kline Wing and held him
s"if al0of from forming other political sssorin-
tons Major Bowie welcomed those in attend
ance in the name Of the glorous Wing party
Although Wings had lat " been a. il wer,
in. ,ho, y, E,l.
II their duty TO present an hnmbAe Offering on
the altar of their country and ignoring all mi
nor issues had ooaae forward fetermin d to
sustain The nomination Of Fillmore, and ear
nrsfiY advocate his election. He retired in
glowing terms IL the character and standing of
,he men who constituted the late Wing Nation :
al Conven:ion-ihe representative CT twenty
SIX States CT the Unian-asseHhl d aud confer
ring one with another With no other motive
than to secure tn wcliire Of anr common coun-
try. No geographical line had been drawn in
that Conventional was not enGuired whether
DELICATE was from the North the South the
East or the Wcst-it was enough that they had
Assembled Tor the purpose Of sustaining intact
the institutions OF the country. Although they
had not been permitted to participate in the
nomination OF either of the candidates pFesen-
ted for the presidency. vet could they express
their preference While they were free to say
tHdt lucy uo not bb1pig ~ tff' party .
nor approve all its tenets, yet had that organi-
cation nominated one whom Wings could hear
tily endorse. Both the other parties. however.
enunciated principles against which Wings had
ever combatted.
In his closing remarks, be eonjured all who
desired that peace and concord should prevail
throughout the Union to rally in the support
of Fillmore. whether they come from the North
South, East or West.
marks were concluded having subsidized. D. K.
Newell of Eldorado stepped forward, in res
ponse to loud and repeated calls addressed the
meeting at considerable length. and was listen
cd to with marked attention He spoke of the
fiattering tribute which had been rendered by
all parties to the old Wing party, since il has
Withdrawn from the field as an organization.
After referring briefly to the late Wing Ma
tioual Convention, composed Of conservative
men, acting without hope of Office or profit. but
simply with desire to advance the welfare OF
the whole Union, he examined successfully the
acts. capacity, and claims of the several candi-
dates for the Presidency.
Mr. Fillmore had once occupied that posi-
ton. The manner in which he had discharged
the duties of that responsible Office and the re-
suits of his administration, were before the
country. Although during his incumbency
the furnace had been heated seven times hotter
than usual he came forth without the smell OF
fire upon his garments He was the same man
now as then, and he could only point to his
past acts as a guarantee that his administers
ton would be successful or consistent. The
speaker cited his opposition to the war OF 1872
Is, and to the administration of President Mad
ison-his previous identity with the Federal
lists, and subsequent adhesion to Jackson-re
vived his connection with the PRONUNCIATION OF
the " bargain and sale" SANDER, promulgated
against the illustrious Clay, and of his persist,
ent silence in regard to the charges preferred
against him as the author Of the calnmny.
What were the signs of the times! II were
MT daniad hat Is tho contest were hrOugh