Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-20
James McDaniel,
Coalton Davenport,


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The convention resssmbisd yesterday pursuant to Cd
tournament, the Hon. Edward Basss Pvsidsns In IN,
chair.
The hall, on "Wednesday, contained large humble,
Of persons Interested In the pocsedings considerable
number Of ladies occupying the gaerss-mors than
the preceding day.
The executive committee had enlarged platform 70,
the mcmbers by extending IL embrace addi
donal OF settees thus accommodating hundred
~oss dslssssss saerdins ss.ss Os al In attendance
10 O'clock and the proceedings opened With prayer BY
the Rev. Nc carnahsn, Presbyterian minister pastor q
Aisquith street church, Baltimore.
The president suggested delegation hand In %
The sscrssaes .s OF the delegates with the Posotss ed
| dress Of each member. "e..l r...
DR.. Smith, Of Allegheny county, Nd, hoped that the
not yet prepared report they would bear
speech iron his friend George A. Peare, ofCamberAnd
The suggestion received With applause
Mr.. Pesrrc addressed the Convention He said they did
not expect when the call made TO such out
pouring Of the Wits party They have here by
under whom they shall cruise foe the next four years
Aud although that selection has yet been announced
the spontaneous feeling Of every heart 10 for Willard Fill
moro loud cheers Tor several minutes)
The committee resolutions having entered the hall
Mr. Pesrrs stopped speaking In order to ALLOW IL 20
port
The Hon. Robert Y. Conrad Of Va, chairman, stated
that the committee lad prepared their whole report
the form Of resolutions. And no would add that
ame was their any University OF opinion among me som'
mittee, but that their report was unanimous. APP
plause.
Mr. Coarad then proceeded to read the resolutions.
They deprccate the present Of sars throughout
the country Willard Fillmore Tor President
without adopting the peculiar doctrines Of the party
which has nominated hm they have confidence in his
ability, integrity, &c.
| They cordially approve OF the nomination VI Andrew
Donelson for Vice President, conservative patriot
faithfully devoted to the constitution Of tho country
Propose a National Committee to be appointed with
authority to call National Convention whenever they
| deem il advisable
member proposed that the resolution be amended by
/ he off bal. ffa
| ~" in Andrew j. Douelson's name. Laughter
Ex-Gov Trmbe, Of Ohio, objected the ground that
the name Of Andrew jackson Donelson very
popular in Ohio
The motion amend Withdrawn.
Mr.. L. " Machette, OF Pa, moved to lay the resolu-
| tons the table and print them. They here
old line Wings to adopt OF Wing resoutions--to
re-aiirm their faith-and he did think il their
place 10 exceed theie duty BY endorsing the nomination
Some little confusion ensued and the question being
put there several voices in the Affirmative but
perfect shout OF noes The result received with a
pause.
The reading OF the resolutions was again demanded as
many Of the members had not distinctly heard them. IL
desirable that every thing should be done calmly and
quietly-to be sure they right, then 60 ahead.
The resolutions again read in loud tone by Mr.
Thomas. of the secretaries. Httl'
Mr. G. w. Brooks Of North Carolina, moved to strike
out the resolution endorsing the nomination Of And j.
Doneson.
The resolution named was directed to be read again,
and the reading commenced.
Mr. Brooks then said he had instructed by the de-
legation from that State say they would permit
hire brand to be cast into this convention Applause
He was whig-a Clay Wing, and hoped to die in the
whg party. The motion to strike the resolution
therefore Withdrawn. Applause.
The question being put the adoption ofthe resolutions
they were adopted unanimously.
The result received by the delegates and spectators
with uProarous applause and cheers for several minutes
Three cheers proposed and given for Willard Fill
more.
Three more were given for North Caroline three
more for the Convention.
The President announced the resolutions as unanimously
adopted (Applause)
Mr.. Pearre, of Maryland, arose and exclaimed MY
God amt this good time. Applause. feel just like
saw again that same Old Coon. Laughter and applause
Mr.. Fillmore IS captain. Cheers He had
learned his political principles such Clay and
Webster-he had drank the pure fountain Mr. Pearre
spoke short tme and claimed that under the flag that
they have raised, they would be successful
David Paul Brown, ESQ., Of Philadelphia loudly
called for and addressed the convention Their business
here to discharge their duty their country-uot by
speaking but by action. That had been faithfully done
He appeared here the supporter OF Willard Fillmore
whom he believed be the only the country
at this crisis He had however no fears OF the Union
that could never be severed He stood by the span
ged banner, the banner OF Willard Fllmore-to uphold It,
and u u must fallsto fall with IT,
NJ Bond, IS A. v..L called tor and I.ress.d
the convention Tor time. He eulogised the name
and lame Of Willard Fillmore and said that Mr. Bucha
nan is elected it would be claimed victory of the
South over the North. II Mr. Fremont is elected it will
BE- claimed 4 victory OF the North the South M
Fillmore occupied middle ground between these two
temes, and the the country needed and appeal
ed to the North and the South unite 10 his support
Vice President said that they had nominated a can
ddse for President and candidate for Vice President
but mad taken no steps notify them OF their nomna
ton, and suggested that il he done.
motion then made and adopted, authorizing the
President Of the Convention to notify the gentlemen
named OF their nomination.
On motion il resolved that the MARYLAND delegn-
ton be appointed acommittee prepare the resolutions
and speeches of the Convention for publication and disr
button.
T. ofO ~ III. II.
vennton He said that he occupied the chair the Con-
vention which nominated Willard Fillmore before and he
asked the present President il he had that gavel II he
had, he challenged him 10 knock Willard Fillmore into the
Presidency with il again Applause. He referred TO
the successful administration Of Mr.. Fillmore and com
pared with what he characterized the civil discord
prevailing. Under his banner they would fight aud
be successful fall with the national flag for their wind
ing sheet The Wing party not dead Ii still lived
and although they had stood aside for time aud let others
have their sway he felt the time had when
many would be found falling into the wing ranks aiding
in saving the Union The political has been ashed
into tempest and their old opponents aro e1c!aim
ing, Help me Cassius or sink" James Buchanan is
out OF the question candidate Tor the Presidency, and
John c. Fremont only distinguished for his equestrian
performances-he is not 6t man for the office.
The Convention has selected known and tried msn-
one capable Of filling the presidency With honor him
sell aud credit To the county II he be elected Pros
dent, he will be Americ President and that is all
We want The speaker for one would that
one foot Of this Union should be considered other
than az my own-Iny native land" (Applause) No mat
vet what mBht De zone Dy hotspurs OF the SOuth-no
matter II the pulpts the North should send forth
Sharpes rifles and powder-this Union could he dis
solved. Dissolve this Union no, sir, never. Zap
psuse Let county be devasted from end the
other, aud the sound Of the mighty voice be heard
claning-"Liberty and Union, and forever" and
would be saved He hdculed the idea that such thing
as dissolution Of the Union could place. The
great Democratic party have their train in the highway Of
the country rushing destruction with the bridge before
them and the draw up and seeing their Danger they
eIclaiming 70 the Wings "Beak-break' aud save u.s.
Applause.)
Edmund Cooper, Of Tenn, said his State had always
proved herself true to whg principles and the
ides OF November came just Tennessee would
give her electoral for Fillmore and Donelson. APP
pause. There men In the North aud the South |
who would rend this Union for their especial purposes
and aggrandiaement; against these Willard Fillmore
stands rock (Appause) He eulogised Fillmore and
Donelsonthe last he personally knew 20 be true friend
che inon and he would prove himself 10 be what they
bad claimed for HIM Ho pledged Tenn 20 N. Y for the
ticket that bad been presented here
Judge s. $. Nichols, of Kentucky, called for.-
The question asked where would Kentucky be IN :hs
eontestp native Of Kentucky he would answer that
she would be where she has been In every contest