Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-03-11
WISE on FILLMORE

In an editorial in the Richmond Enquirer ia 1884 Laa-
dcd "He,g 4. Uise ia R;ctHoad" we ind the annexed
rich passage. WELL DONE MOST FAITHFUL SIR.
VAST," ia quite as strong compliment " IFasLn2-
to~tke, and will suffice for the present.
We ask everybOdy's attention TO Gov wises common
dation Of Fillmore!
And why, asked W. have you (yigs deserted the M. e
stood ie Constitutional parry In answer to this cues,
ton he read the letter OF Mr. Fillmore Babeock Of New
fo-f written during the sitting Of the
requesting Mr. D. who delegate, withdraw his
When Mr FILLMORE fiat letter. he he could
nominated for the Presidency The sworn
to destroy him for dons what the ruuent
which he had to proiec-denandrd Mr. wls-
showed that letter. that h. r p had firmly resolved not
to seek laying aside his private feeling. aud
personal interest, tn whAi tie ss d-nandei-io
Morrill, no SOUTH no last ne West but to sign & fugitive slave
bil aud guarantee PerPe'uty then tottsrng Union.
Tbs Compromise enacted by Congress- Mr. Fillmore found
his duty to sanction H. and resolved perform be was
deserted by b. party, aud Who could Free Soil
placed above him
Mr. Wise paid high compliment to Mr. FILLMORE ior h patr,.
Oc eOurse-he had served with him we-knev hi.
private sentlmrutknew opposed slavery in The
abstract The who could dsntereedy he consd
cred entitled u we'll done most faithful servant"
At large meeting OF tle inemOels OF the General As
semby Of Virginia friendly tlo election Of Willard
Fillmore to the Presidency aud Andrew jackson Done
son 10 the vice Presidency Of the United States held at
the Capitol. on Saturday evening, March sth, 1855.
ROBERT SAUNDERS, Esq, Of Williamsburg, was
pointed Secretary.
The President taking the chair explained the Oh
jects Of the meeting and thereupOn on motion OF Mr..
Mudaugh, OF Norfolk county, il was
Resoi"ed Isl, That cordially endorse and heartily
approve Of the nomination Of Willard Fillmore aud An
drew Jackson DOnesOn by the Philadelphia Convention,
and pledge ourselves 10 exert all honorable means 70 Sc
cure their election.
On motion Of DR.. o. b. Finney, OF Accomac,
R"soiVsf ID That cordially invite all persons friend
70 the election OF hilari FILLMORE aud A. j. Done-on
10 unite with Us IN the coming Presidential canvass
On motion ~ Mr. Wood, Of Albemarle
Rsfoired 3D. That this meeting approves the recon-
mendatiOn TO hold State Convention Of the American
party aud all others who favor the election Of Fillmore
and DOnclson in the Of stanton on the 9Th day OF
May next for the appointment Of electors and the cos.
deauon Of such other matters them may seem pro-
per- aud we hereby recommend % the people Of the
vefal cities towns and counties IN the Commonwealth to
bold meetings az soon as practicable, and appoint dele
gates 10 said convention.
On motion Of Mr. Holiday Of Marshall
Rssoipei h, That in the firm devotion 10 true Aneri
can principles, aud marked ability which characterzes the
Richmond Wing and the National American Of this city
we recognize efficient aids aud cOwokers with W in dis.
seminatng American principles, aud promoting the best
recommend 20 friends throughout h State 10 extend
70 them liberal patronage, and general circulation IN
the political canvass upon which are nov entering
On motion Of NJ InJoder
Rssoired jh, That the chairmaa o. the Executive
Committee bc requested by the Chairman Of this eetrg
the people Of the state 81 The call Of the State Conven.
ton which has been made by this meeting
On motion NJ W. Holiday,
on, That the proceedings u this meeting BE-
published IN the Richmond Wing and ,tiOna American
Of this city. aud that the papers thro ghout the state
friendly to the objects Of the meeting BE- requested To
copy SAUNDF ~ Psa.ideut
j. D. Iuuobrx, Secretary.