American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-28
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TE9E AMERECAN STxRTT.
The acceptance of the nomination by
MIILARD FILLMORE, as published by
Us last week, has infused new zeal
and spirit into the masses of the Amer
lean party. The sophstry Of the OPP
position leaders, by which they tried
to dispirit and discourage Americans,
is shown to be as groundless as /" thA,
baseless fabric of vision Mr.. MllsE
moro, as will be seen in the publisher
account Of his reception at New York,
is now in his native land, and his pres
ence at this .iuncture is itself host to
unite, and rally, and harmonizc, the
great American phalanx So far from
declining the nomination, as the anti
Americans had heartily hoped he wonld
do, Mr.. Fillmore not only accepts the
position assigned him, but he now says
emphatically that, "nominated by his
friends, he accepted the nomination
from his friends, and would not decline
by any act of his; it was sufficient for
him to know that the representatives of
the people from all sections of the
Union had named him in connection
with the Presidency" Such is the
substance Of his declaration, and COM
ing from him at this particular time,
it infases hope, and life, and energy,
into the rank and file Of his friends all
over the country, while, at the same
time it sounds the dcath-knell Of Lo-
cofocoism.
Inspired with the spirit that now an
imatcs its we'll appointed and accoutred
regiments and battalions, the Ameri-
can party will go to work and ELECT
their candidates. From the North
and the South, from the East and tho
West, the accounts indicate prepare
ton for an energetic and enthusiastic
campaign--a national rally for nation
al measures and men. It cannot be
otherwise. AS sure as patriotism an
inmates the people, and as truly as that
patriotism is conservative, the Nation
al Platform and the National candi-
dates Of the American party will tri-
umph over the scctionalism of both the
LocoCoco and Black Republican par
tics. Sound reason sanctions such an
idea, and the signs Of the times now all
point to such result.
We acknowledge that within short
time, our prospects looked bcclouded,
and there might have been, for some,
reasons for dependency; but our con-
Gdence in a successful issue for Ameri-
canism in this contest, has mover dosor-
ted US since the day that Fillmore and
Donelson were nominated at Philadel-
phia. We looked through the gloom
Of the past to the brightness of the
present; to Mr.. Fillmorc's acceptance
Of the nomination, and hisroception by
an admiring people, as the opening Of
the campaign under happy and hopeful
auspices. Our anticipations arc fully
realized, 80 far as the events have yet
transpired upon which we relied in
their indulgence. Wherever the light.
ming flashes the intelligence Of Fill
morc's arrival and patriotic position,
there Americans, quick to respond in
demonstrations of delight and enthusi-
assn, grid on their armorfo for the battle.
From this week dates the commence.
ment Of an energetic and warmly con-
tested campaign for our candidates.
beginning with an enthusiasm in adj
vance Of the opposition, and actuatcd
by spirit such as the name Of Buchan.
an cannot inspire Locofocoism With,
and chcercd with Frightening skies and
prosperous gales, VIC have now glori-
Gus starting point. from which VIC may
advance to command q complete and
overwhelming victory. Hurroh /! for
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