Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-02
From the StdnRtOn True American.
THE AMERICAN RALLY

From The Stdnnton True american.
THE AMERICAN RALLY.
We regret that We have not time and space TO notice
the grand rally of the American party should like
and under other circumstances. would do Before
nine o'clock Thursday morning, crow
died. though the sky overcast with clouds and the day
promised be uniavorabe About 10 O'clock under the
command OF the Chief Marshal, Jno d. Imboden Esq,
and his aids, the procession formed Main
The Churchvlle Band discousng stirring music formed
the head of the procession There several banners
having rotic sentiments inscribed upon them well
a. tho names OF Fillmore and Doneson borne aoft in the
poc essop Tho procession marched around portion OF
the reached the grove the American Hotel,
where preparations had been made for the OCCASION
about IL o'clock. 1t ia supposed that there about
thousand genenen and about five hundred ladies' in
| attendance.
Jno n Imboden, ESQ., moved that the meeting be Or
gauEed by the election OF Hon. A H. II. Stuart Pres
deHt, and Mes-ts. VIM. Kinney Siml Clarke, L. Wad-
DELL sr, A j. CARRIER Thornton Berry, Jno MeCue Jno
| B. Baldwin " Massie J. b. Trimhe A r. Owens J. ~
McCue, Dr. J. Hanger, J. Smith and j. Mccoy, Yiee
Presides'ts which nominations unanimously adopted
/ by the meeting
Mr. Stuart then and addressed the meeting SUBJ
| stantialy M follows:
thank you for the honor you have done by calling
preside the deliberations of this large aud
| intelligent assembly. rejoice witness such out
pouring of the patriotic citizens of Augusta. IL Augus
well for the peace aud prosperity Of the county prove
| that the people alive the OF tile
in public affairs 1t shows that they appreciate the
sentiment that 1.-THE price of liberty is eternal vigilance
proves that they understand the value OF the priceless
ahs-anca that they have derived from their fathers aud
that they determined stand by the Constitution aud
the Union. Ii proves that they have adopted their
motto the patriotic sentiment OF the great defender of the
Constitution Liberty aud Union, now and forever,
and nseparabie IL proves that the people Of Augusta
the worthy descendants OF that heroic band Of
taneers whom Washington looked m the darkest hours
Of the revolution the who would rally round him
| country from the dust and set her free.
We have. elow-ctzens, fallen evi times. DiscOrd
prevails throughout borders The spirit OF sectional
ism against Inch the father of his country aeeonatry
and phetcally warned has spread s baneful inu.
ences over the country and the hopeful
strained to admit that Union and all the countless
blessings which flow from it in danger.
We have met together 10 deliberate as me best
means OF averting these evils To decii wisely we must
must with impartial and patriotic hearts, explore the
Of the mischief before We can successfully apply
the remedy.
When mlIlard Fillmore left the Presidential chair the
country conteadad aud happy The spirit OF faction
which rife in the country vhsn be assumed the rein
bad been queed and peace aud plenty blessed
try. The slavery agitation had been quieed-fraternal
feeling had been restored TO people, and both parties
by solemn pledges bound themselves not 10 it,
Gen Pierce came into office the 9Th Of March, 1898,
almost by reclamation Twenty-seven States Of this Union
united place him in the Presidential chair and the peo.
pie selected to. their representatives in Congress body OF
two-trds Of whom pledged to sustain his al
Ininstraton.
Three years have passed away aud what do not
hold? The whole aspect of affairs has been changed
Every pledge given 10y the victorious party has been viola
ted Compromises, which were the work Of Monroe and
Clay, and Calhoun and Crawford aud Pinckney aud the
great leaders OF the Republican party-compronses
which Mr.. Buchanan declared had almost the sanctty Of
constitutional provision have been broken up-he North
aud the south have been alenated-tho spirit Of dscord
has been let loosethe counsels Of Washington have
been derided aud despsed-tbe tramp Of armed men i.
heard on frontiers and the Of artillery and the
aha ~ fh.- M.
monish US Of the danger which threatens national
pose.
Under these circumstance have met to take council
together, aud decide what to lie adopted
to restore peace aud harmony and prosperity our dis.
tracted country.
We have called into family council able, eIperien.
ced and distinguished to give the benefit Of their
advice. Some Of them here, and others
peced during the day They will speak 70 YOU Oh these
great topics-give 10 them candid hearing Hoarken to
their admononS, and then, invoking the assistance OF
Him who has hitherto vouchsafed to guard and protect
country in MI its trials and dangers decide for your.
selves what is your duty pursue in the present
emergency.
now have the pleasure Of introducing to YOU gen.
l,man who has served bic country with distinguished
ability IN the State and national legislatures and in d.
ploInatic capacity various foreign courts. Although
nonresident Of county, he not stranger in old Au
gusta. lie has been amongst us before aud | doubt not
that the recollection Of the brilliant display made by him
a former sion OF talents patriotism aud eleauence
s still cherished in the hearts OF people have TN,
honor TO present 60 you John s. Pendeton OF Cupeper
Hon. Jno PendetOn then arose and delivered an abl,
address, in which he gave the Democracy some sever,
hfusts With bis keen sword, which he Yields with skil
md efficiency. lie spoke Wing, who had never beer
connected With the American party, but A. Wing who
would not allow foreigner 70 vote II he lived here hun
dfed and fifty years For the want Of space pre-
vented from giving sketch Of the able speeches de
lvered on the occasion At the conclusion Of Mr. Pende
tons address. the meeting suspended temporarily tina
those present might partake Of the refreshments Of ma
en and substantial character which had been 20 boun
folly provided by generous and liberal citizens AID
which filed table three hundred feet IN length.
When the meeting assembled, Hugh W. Shelley
ESQ., IN the absence Of the President who could b.
present. introduced James y. Srother E'q Of Cnpeper
10 the audience Mr. STROLLER delivered able, neres
ling and sugmenstive address In which he exposed IN,
ncompeteney Of the Democratic party 10 control
fully the Government Of the country. IIe did Pende
ton showcd that the hope Of the county the preservation
" the Unon and the pcrpetuaUn Of free institutions
! ted upon the election otMlafd Fillmore.
I After Mr. Strotler had concluded VIM Kinney Esq
Introduced 70 the audience Benz H. Magruder, Esq., o.
Albemarle, Who delivered a stirring aud interesting
speech which vas frequently and rapturousy apptuded
During the delivery Of W. Magruders address Hon.
Jno Minor Boi appeared upon the standhaving arrived
M the evening train. AZ his presence was oh
served the audience manifested their pleasure by cheer
ing
, A. the conclusion Of Mr. Nsgruder's happy speech
VIM Kinney Esq, eEhored those present 70 come back
on tie Fiday-snd enjoy the rich repast that
vas W. Store for them He seemed 10 be fred Up like
od war horse AZ the sound Of the buge and said he felt
ne diJin lo4O-and hoped that similar triumph would
= crown the efforts Of patriots
JnO ~ IinbOdrn, Rq then announced that torchighi
PROCESSION would be- formed In fout Of the Court House
night aud that the gushed speakers n attendance
nigh, expect 10 be called upon Tor speeches shereyer
4 found.
Thus wss passed Thursday the first day OF the Aer