Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-22
FOR PRESIDENT.
DER II. II. STUART, of Augusta


The name OF Col Tsyloe substituted for that of
Lephaah Turner, of Fauquer by request Of the latter
gentleman.
SECRETARIES:
John l.. Cochran, of Albermarle Recording Secreta.
ry.
James V. Brooke of warrenton, Corresponding secre-
tary.
Tyre Maupn, Of Richmond, Treasurer
Mr.. Maupin couc udcd his remarks
Mr.. Wood offered substitute for Mr Burwelrs reso-
luton which as amended at the suggestion OF Nj Wood.
I'm read follows:
Resolved, that this council do hereby adopt the entire
Platform adopted by the National council Philadelphia
JGuc 18th 1850.
The substitute WIS adopted. The question came up
on the adoption o the resolution which had been adopted
substitute for the resolutions Of Mr.. Burwcl.-Mr
liots moved the following substitute Tor the resolu
ton amended
Whereas unfortunate and it appears TO US an I'M
necessary discussion exists among the members of the
American party North and Sonth which it il indispensable
10 future success should bo healed: and wherein. no
PLATFORM resolutions that be adopted by National
Convention will go Tar the objects aud inter-
es- of party in the Presidential cleo
ton; in oher words that the Of our principles
i Of more Importance than any declaration of principles
that can he made. Therefore,
lst ResJrci the opinion Of this Council that the
American party formed for National and not sectional
purposes and that il 1t is allowed degenerate into sec
uonI factions the great evil Of foreign influence upon
free institutions (which much deprecatc and for
the correction Of which OF all political parties and
OF every section have agreed stand upon one common
perhaps irreyocaby fastened upon the country
2ud. Respi'ci That in our individual capacities and
citizens Of Virginia ia whatever situation may be-
placed will maintain and uphold every Constitutional
right Of the South aud discourage aud every
aud every party whether la the North the South
who will seek distract tho peace Of tile country by ac
taing the question: or disturbing the Institution of sla
very.
3D. Re,oi,ei That without expressing any opinion a..
to the existence of Constitutional Jo,rer on the part oil
Congress to refuse new State admission into the Cuon
because snveryis or IL not recognized IN it, Constitution
We unheitatngy and emphaticaiiy declare IL 0pin
ION, that such consideration dos not present Just ground
for the eSercise u Nc poer f t docs exist aud that
We will oppose such exercise Of power in every form that
the Constitution and laws of country will sanction
9Th. Resolved, That individuals and citizens Of Vr
gina, in favor OF abiding by the present legislation
J the country The best settlement Of the slavery qurs
ton, that under existing circumstances be- had
that therefore opposrd any further disturbance
the same, and to further legislation on the subject.
9TH. Received That whilst these are our sentiments
which We will adhere 20 IN good faith claim night
portion O tie National American Patty toineist upUn then
part Of tho Platform for the parry Of the Union ~ t,
only condition Of active and energetic cooperation In
the next presidential election, with those Americans VIII,
individuals aud citizens Of other Statc' may hold opin
Ions not concdlng with our own on these qursons bu
s. long the patty confines itself to the Legitimate object
Of our organization We will submit u the will Of the
iority, when expressed n lawful manner.
Cth Resolved That We tender u broticrly greeting "a
every Northern Who u at heart and in good faith
friend 10 the Union aud to the oi Amoticanm an,
that fidelity 10 the Constitution, obedience the laws acqui
essence IN the decisions Of the judiciary and ~ essenta
change IN the naturalization laws, IL all that we hsve
right to ask but is what must require ~ constituting
the original objects Of our organization.
Mr. u. supported his amendment stating his views =
length the nexpediency Of retaining the I2u
section in the national platform Hc concluded b,
moving the indefinite pospouement ri the whole sub
ject This mott ~ wss rejected Mr. Boiling Mr Bus
well and Mr. Turner urged the passage Of the resolu
ton amended. Mr. Bolts substitute was rciecte,
and the resolution of Mr. Wood, a. amended by Mr. Wood
On, adopted The last Of the resolutions offered b
Mr. Burwel (approvng Of the Of the Americans
Congress) wss Then moved by Mr. Boiling, seconded b
Mr. Lewis, and unanimously adopted.
{ A report submitted from the finance commitle
which was adopted.
The Convention then proceeded 10 elect two delegate
from the State NJ large 10 the National Convention vi
Bots nominated y A. Boiling and J. d. Imboden Esqrs
who unanimously elected
VIZ. Holiday proposed the name Of Jas W. Stephenson
Esq, ~ aternate 10 W.. Imboden.
{ W. Mnf,lnugh proposed the name Of Samuel Watt.
Esq, as alternate to NJ Boiling These gentlemen wcr
unanimously elected.
On motion Of Mr. Towner, the thanks Of the Council