Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-25
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5th Samuel o, Staples, Of Patrick
9th VIM NJ Bnrwol. OF Bedford.
| 18th Col T.. T. Tayloe. Of King George,
9Th II b Powell, Of Loudoun
9TH g" Gen Samuel II Lewis of Rockingham.
10th VIM X Pendleton. of Brooke.
| lith John =. Carlisle of Harrison
18th - Daniel II Hoge, of Montgomery.
18th d" Isaac I,eftwIch, Of wytbe.
THE name of Col. Tayoe was substituted for
that ofZephaninh Turner, of Fauquier, by re-
quest Of the latter gentleman.
SECRETARIES:
John l.. Cochran. of Albemarle, Recording
! Secretary.
James V. Brooke of Warrenton, Correspond
| ing Secretary.
Tyre Maupn, of Richmond, Treasurer.
Mr.. Maupin concluded his remarks.
Mr.. Wood offered substitute for Mr.. Burwell's
resolutions, which, as amended at the suggestion
of Mr.. Woodfn, was read as follows;
Resolved, that this Council do hereby adopt
! the entire Platform adopted BY the National
American council at Philadelphia, June 18th,
| 1855.
he substitute was adopted The question
came up on the adoption Of the resolution, which
had been adopted as substitute for the resolu-
| lions of Mr. Burwell; Mr. Bolts moved the fol-
owing rs substitute for the resolutions
amended.
| Whereas. an unf ,rtunate, aud, it appears TO
us an unnecessary dissension exists among the
members OF the American party, North and South
should BE- healed; and whereas no platform, or
resolutions that can be adopted by u National
Convention will go SO far to secure the object
and interests of ON party rs success in the next
Presidential eectlon;or, in other words that the
success of our prnoiplcsi is of more importance
than any declaration Of principle that can be
made.
1st Resolved, as the opinion of this Council.
TINT the American party was formed for Milton
81, and not sectional purposes, and that IT it is
allowed to degenerate into sectional factions, the
great evil of foreign influence upon our free in
atitutions (which much deprecae. and for
the correction Of which men of all political par
ties, and of every section have agreed to stand
upon one common platform of Amercanism) will
be greatly increased and perhaps irrevocably
fastened upon tho country.
2nd. Resolved, That in our individual capnci
tics. and as citizens of Virginia. in whatever sit
uaion we may be placed, we will maintain ind
uphold every Constitutional right of the South
and discourage and di.conntenance every man &
every party. whether in the North or the South
who will seek to distract the peace of the coun
try by ngin,lng the question, or disturbing the
institution of slavery.
3D.. Resolved, That without expressing nny opin
ion us to the existence of Constitutional poner
on the part OF Congress to refuse II new Suite al
mission into the Union. because slavery is or :
! not recognized in its Constitution, we unhcsla-
tngly and ndsputably declare it ms our opinion,
that such consideration does not present lust
ground for the exercise of the po,cer, if it does
not exist, and that we will oppose such cxerci
ses of power in every form that the Constitution
and laws OF our country will sanction.
4th, Resolved Tina, as individuals and citizens
OF Virginia, we are in favor of abiding bv the
present Legislation of the country. as the hest
settlement OF the slavery question: that under OK
listing circumstances can be had and that we
ara therefore opposed to any further disturbance
of the same.and to further legislation on the sub
| iect.
9Th, Resolved. That whilst these are our sen.
timents, which will adhere to in good faith
we claim no right MS a portion fthe National
American party To insist upon. part of the
platform for the party for the Union, rs the onl,
condition of our active aud energetic co-opera.
ton in the next Presidential election, with thos,
Americans who individuals and citizens of 9th
er States. may hold opinions not coincidinr will
our own on these questons; but rs long as tb,
party confines itself to the Legitimate objects a.
our organization. will submit to the will q
the majority, when expressed in IA lawful man
ner.
9th. Resolved, That we tender tender,,
greeting to every Northern man who is at hear
and in faith friend 10 the Union and to the cans
of Amercanism and that fidelity to the Cons,i
decisions of the judiciary. and an essentia
change in the naturalization laws, is all that w
have right to ask, but is what we must require
as constituting the original objects of our organ
zation.
Mr.. b. supported his amendment, stating hi
views at length on the inexpedency of retainin,
the 10Th section. lie concluded BY moving tn
indefinite postponement Of the whole subject
This motion rejected Mr.. Boiling Mr.
Burwell and Mr. Turner urged the passage q
the resolution as amended. Mr.. Bolts substi
tute was rejected:and the resolution of Mr. Woo
ns amended by Mr.. Woodhn, was adopted. Tn
last Of the resolutions offered by Mr. Burwe
approving of tho course of the Americans i
Congress) was then moved by MIR. Boiling sec
onded by Mr.. Lewis, and unanimously adopted
A report was submitted from the Finance com
mittee which was adopted.
The Convention then proceeded to elect tw
delegates from the State at large to the Nationa
Convention. MIR. Bolts nominated p. A. Bolu,
and j. ID. Imboden. Esqrs., who were unanimous
ly elected.
Mr.. Holiday proposed the name of Jas. NJ
Stephenson. Esq, as alternate TO Mr. Imhodon
Mr.. Murdaugh proposed the name of Samue
! Watts, Esq, AS alternate to Mr. Boiling Thes
gentlemen unanimously elected
On motion Of Mr.. Towner. the thanks of H.
Council were rendered To the officers for the NJ.
ceptable manner in which they discharge,
| their duties
MIR. Burwell offered the following. which wa
unanimously adopted That the thanks Of hi
Council be aud are hereby rendered to Geo. "
, Moore, Esq, for the zeal aud ability with wbio
i he has discharged his duties AS President of III
Eastern Council of Va.
y On molten of Mr.. Wood, the proceedings wer
directed to be published in the National Amer
a can. and other American papers of Virginia.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
~ b. III. SMITH, PRESIDENT.
~ JOHN LEWIS COCHRAN. ! co...
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