Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-09-18


LINDSEY PIERCE.
AMERICAN cosvEsrIos The American stat
Convention met In the Hall OF the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, at Deger en- Tuesday, to nominate elee
tiers for Presiden and Vice President, and candidat
for Congress 1t was temporarily organized by cal
ing James v. Moore Esq, of New Castle County
to the chair, and appointing Hiram W. McColley
of Kent, Secretary. On motion of Col George
Norris, the Of delegates of The several counte
were called. On motion off. r Lofand committe
of three were appointed TO report officers for th'
permanent organization Of the Convention. A cem
mIttee of FIVE from each county was also appointed
to prepare business and report at the Afternoon
session The Convention then adjourned until twt
o'clock. On re assembingJ. X. Leland, on behal
ofthe committee appointed to select officers. report
ed ;-MRjOr John sordan, of Sussex county, fol
President; Thomas W. Bellvilie, of New Castle
county, william Denny, Of Kent county, and John
sharp, of Sussex for Vice Presidents Daniel Lam
mot, of New Castle, james X. Loaand of Kent, and
William II. Neal of Sussex, for secretaries The
nominal items were unanimously confirmed, when N
b. Smithers, chairman of the committee on bust.
ness reported the resolutions which unlike those Of
the Buchanan party, are strictly in favor Of the
nit to the voice of the majority in the selection Of
President, no matter whom the individual may be
Rev. T. B. Bradford moved the adoption of the re.
solutions, -rcmarking that he did so with much
pleasure, and proceeded to make pointed and ad
mirable speech, in which he dealt the Buchanan
party some hard blows, and predicted the Triumph
ant success Of the American candidates He was
warmly applauded and when lie concluded the
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of George P. Fisher Esq, the Convention preceded
to select candidates for EIecersf for President and
Vice President. Daniel Lammet, on behalf of the
New Castle county delegation presented the namo
of John Whitby, of ODESSA John Denny, on behalf
Of the Kent delegation, presented the name Of JAS
P. Wild, Of Dever William II Redden, on behalf
of the Sussex delegation, presented the name of
Manasn Gum Of Frankford. These gentlemen were
then unanimously nominated. On motion of Rev. T.
i. Bradford the Convention proceeded to the selec>
tiOn OF candidate for Congress- and he named Hon.
Elisha d. Cullen, of Sussex, our present Represen
tative; whereupon Hon John A. Allderdice moved
that be be nominated by reclamation, which was
done, ana three cheers were given for him with a
hearty good Will. After this spirited addresses were
made by Smilhers, Geo. p. Fisher, and W
Corbet Spiuance, Esqs, nl Of which we've warmly
applauded. The Convention then adjourned. The
best spirit prevailed aroDg the delegates and all
appeared sanguine of the triumph of the American
candidates in the respective counties OF the State.
THR HoSoRARLe j. NJ CLAYToN-A letter from
Hon. john Nj. Clayton will be found in our paper
this morning. It will be seen that he designs hold
log neutral ositon in tho present campaign having
no disposition to take active part Tor either of the
candidates even If his health would permit. We
regret this aud hope he will change his mind as in
the present struggle man can scarcely be justha-
bile in remaining inactive. II is an evidence Of
weakness for a man TO fold his hand In the hour
Of The storm and tempest and we know Mr. Clayton's
nature too we'll not to believe that he would feel
better in mind aud body if he was engaged in
brsastIng the wayes OF iactien and watding On the
ty gives us giOund 10 believe that the action OF
the Whig Convection which met 10 Baltimore yes
terday. will exert an influence that he will not be
able to Withstand, and we seon expect to soc him
cheer ing If leading the forces In this State in
favor of Fillmore and Dorelsen. With him ut their
head denounciDg I he outrages Of the lecofocos,
exposing their selfish and reckless course and en-
conrgDg to greater effort, victory would be achieved
equal to that of 1870. Mr. Clayton owes 1t to his
friends and himself to sacrifice his feelings on the
altar OF bis country, and IT, uphold the nag OIL our
ontire union as long thore is plank to oleave
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John NJ Bolts has been making great Fillmore
speech in Richm ond, Va, for which the Enquirer
thinks he ought to be indicted for treason In the
speech Is the following and chivarOus Virgnian
sentiments:
t.I choose now, in presence of Southern audiencs
to repeat my entire and absolute condemnation oil
the attack made upon the Senator from Massa
chusetts If, MIR. Brooks had Thought proper to re
sont the language of Mr. Sumner by pulling his
sapping his face or senaing him challenge, should
never have found it necessary to express any opin
ion upon the subject, whatever opinion might have
entertained but approve neither of the time place
manner NOR oircum stance attending the assault.
my own brother had acted as Mr. Brooks dill I'm The
discharge of a solemn public duty, whatever nigh
have been my personal feelings3 should have yoet
for is expulsion"
AN IMPORTANT LETrER.-In our paper to day vii
DO found an interesting and important letter from
influential and prominent old line Wing at presen
residing ia Washington, to friend in this city Th
letter breathes the true SPIRIT and will be Responded
to by the noble and patriotic Wings Of our country
whs cherish aud revere their lnmented and time
hopored standard bearer, HENRY CLAY. III
writer is regarded as being Of the most talente
men in our country, and with his pen and voice dI
great execution in defence OF Wing principles W
hope the old line Wings of Delaware will profit b,
Lis advice and initiate his example in ysting 70
Willard Fillmore.
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