Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-04
HANOVER COuNTY

At meeting of portion of the voters the 9th msgis
etia district of Hanover County, convened for the purpose
Of expressing their views the present condition of the
country b. +. Lowry appointed Chairman and A
Duke Secretary. After appropriate address by Dr. L.
b. Anderson explaining the object of the meeting, the fol
lowing resolutions offered and unanimously adop-
ted
Whereas il becomes a. American citizens at all
tines but especially in the present crisis devote our
energies the promotion OF the best interests OF
country and whereas those interests involving
the Constitution and Union themselves
ouy assaulted by reckless radicals and ianac section.
alsts-the the ruling principle OF modern Democracy
the other its natural offspring: and whereas these
parties have by infammatory appeals party sprt-to
sectional prejudiccs and to poltico DESTROY
I'd the harmony of the nation excited the bterest ami
mostly among parties and sections and almost severed
the ties of Union and whereas the present candi.
date Of the Democratic party is solemny pledged should
hc be elected follow in the footsteps OF his MsrioUs
predecessor, whose administration according Democrat.
- authority, has entaicG country all its woes
aud whereas the ndiscrminate charge o; aboioni.m,
made 10y the Democratic party against every Sothei.
WIG apd inqsTiraH who has dared Oppose them
crayxvnces moral and political depravity it, leaders
and the absehce OF any claim title the support
either and whereas the alarming dangers that environ
US require aside for the time being the disiinc-
tive features of party organizations and unite
those great principles which every true
hearted American patriot who loves his country better
than his party and prizes the American Union which was
cemented by the blood of fathers therefore resolved
lst That the time has fully arrived when every pa.
rot ~hOnd look well to the events passing around him
with determined purpose 10 stand by the interests and
welfare OF his country, and to be guardedy careful
receive his untenance support for Office
of trust, honor, emolument, who american
~ heart, by birth, ~ education and by spdfh aud who
be implicitly relied upon defend at every hsz.
zard the Constitution and laws OF the United States above
III preJuces ar bias, whether civil ecclesiastical.
Ind. That while American patriots may honestly differ
in relation the wisdom and prophets OF those
o Congress which have entered largely the inue-
productive Of the present alarming condition of things
in Country Yet since they have become OF the
land will oppose all farther change modification of
them except in their Squatter Sovereignty and aleu-
iFagc' features
3D. That heartily deprecate and denounce all ap.
peas sectional prejudces and oppose ouselvesto all
tcmpts class Of loyal citizens against another
We condemn in practice ~ well as in sentiment that
fierce yniictive, and almost malignant spirit which has
recently characterized the democratic party in their
stion nearly halt Of the people ofour State who are
honest intelligent and patriotic themselves; and
in all caniOr recommend to all the friends of Fillmore
and Doneon rebuke this fctious dgc, by adopting in
their practice, 4 higher standard OF morals and OF
Christian charity.
4h We recognize in Willard Fillmore the tried patriot
the tried sate-nan the faithful public and an
dent lover Of the American Union and of the American
people who has declared that he il willing to sacrifice
every political prospect he has earth and lite itself
save his county il required.
5h. That Andrew Jackson Donel>on, having seen the
corruptons OF modern Democracy and servy to factions
and demagogues snd having himself from its tram
mel give his aid in support of the Constitution and the
Union deserves well oi his country and shall receive our
cordial support for the office OF Vice President
9Th. That all good men who approve Of the above men
toned and invited become members
Of this Council
7th That whether like effort be made in this county
and State not. overthrow the political dynasty which
las by it unwise and reckless legislation burhened all
classes with grievous To be borne pledge
ourselves To use all honorable means to give whitening
vbuke in this District 10y rolling up majority hun
bred Tor Fillmore and DOnelsOn
The American will please copy.
BIZ. LOWRY, Chm.
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