The Trinity journal., 1856-08-23
Political Affairs at the East

The Democracy of New York held rati-
fcation meeting in the Park 1t was one of
the most enthusiastic meetings of the De-
mocracy, since the opening of the campaign
Speeches were made by John Van Buren,
James T. Brady and others.
Resolutions were passed endorsing Bu-
chanan and Breckenridge
RICHMOND, Va July II, 1856.
VIRGINIA OLD LINE WIG CONTENTION
The Virginia Old Line Wing State Con-
vention re-assembled at ten o'clock this
morning The Committee on Resolutions
were not ready to report. Speeches were
made by Messrs Terrett, johnson, Kibby
Speed and Carter-all in favor of Fillmore
and Donelson, and for the reorganization of
the whig party. The Convention then ad-
journed till 3 F. M.
The Convention re-sssembled at five Z.
NJ, and Mr.. Mcfarland submitted the re-
port of the Committee on Resolutions. He
said that the committee were unanimous in
the opinion that the perpetuity and peace of
the Union depended on the influence of the
whig party.
The resolutions set forth that the cond-
tion of the country calls upon the whig
party to exert its power for the safety of
the Union ; declare, in substance, that the
wings of Virginia are free to select among
the candidates already nominated, but in
making a selection do not merge themselves
into that party whose candidate they adopt,
but preserve distinctive principles, denOunce
the Republicans, declaring the pretentions
OF their candidate are unfit to be considered
in national contest declare that the De
mocracy. in nominating Franklin Pierce,
caused all the agitation of the slavery ques
ton, he having given, contrary to his pledg
eS, countenance to agitation, by disturbing,
tor mere party ends the compromises that
long preserved peace ; assert that the demo
cratic party have forfeited the confidence of
conservative men, because, :" by its admins
tration," it has violated pledges, and com
mitted fragrant abuses and bunGers in the
foreign policy that no whig can consistent
ly support Mr.. Buchanan, urging, in addition
to other objections, that he sustans 'squat-
ter sovereignty" and the absolute power of
Congress over slavery in the Territories, and
10 ic0pohSlOlc lOI lHc pOllCy Ol lHc oStcHu
manifesto approve the compromises of
J., 1850, and resist the repeal or modification
$ol The Ka,5 y Nebraska act consider
Millard Fillmore the most suitable person
for the Presidency, and recommend him to
the nation, but disclaim all intention of
adopting the principles of the American
party and call upon their brethren to sup
port him propose a National Convention
of wings to assemble at Baltimore on the
third Wednesday Of September, and invite
all States to participate in it, and authorize
the President to appoint Central commit
tee of thirteen to promote the organization
of the party in the State.
The resolutions were adopted and the
President of the Convention instructed to
forward the resolutions to Mr.. Fillmore, and
request him to accept the endorsement of
this Convention.
The Convention then adjourned, with
three cheers for Mr.. Fillmore, and the crowd
repaired to Capitol square, where a number
Ofspeakers were heard
JpHN FoRsYrH, of Alabama, editor Of the
While Register has received the appoint
lnt Of Minister to Mexico, vice General
iadsden resigned,