Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-07
The NomfnadonB.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
Trom the st Louis InteIIgencer)
II is sstonshing.to observe the upbounded de-
light with which the nominations of the American
party for President and vice-President, have
been received in this city. We all knew that
Mr. Fillmore had deep hold the confidence
IF the people, and that he had admirers and ar
dent friends in our midst. We even knew that
this general and pervading popularity of the man
was not confined to his old political friends, but
had reached all parties,an Democrats by scores
and hundreds, if not by thousands. in Missouri,
preferred him all other men for President
We knew all these fact well enough: but we did
not know the intensity of feeling that accompa-
MED the conviction of the peoples Judgements
We did not know that the popular confidence in
the man was accompanied by burning enthusi-
asm for The man. We did not know TINT the
popular head was warmed up by the volcanic
fires OF the popular heart. We did not know TINT
to name Willard Fillmore foh the highest office in
the Republic, was but to record the verdict that
had been quietly written, without consultation, IN
the.nmost. hearts ofperhaps two millions OF Amer
loan voters. But sol. was And the joy that
has beamcd from every face, since the news reach
ed our city, tells more emphaicaliy than words,
the relief and the qualification OF our people.
From Troy IN. y Wing
If any doubts are entertained that the nomha-
ton of Mr. Fillmore has carried CONSERVATION in
TO the Fusion camp.fb the waspsh, ill-tempered mr.
ticles of the Albany Journal announcing the re.
suit must dispel them. Mr.. Fillmore conducted
his administration in manner which won the
admiration of all the leading Statesmen in the |
country. None were more emphatic in his praise |
than Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. But for
the same reasons that distinguished Wing States
men endorsed Mr.. FImores course. the small |
breed of politicians at Albany, tof which Dictator
Weed is head. and Gen. Chambers taiD denoun- |
ced it. Time has made all things right Mr.. Fill !
more is again before the people for tho Presidency
and the party which represents him is in major
ity in the Empire State.
From the Montgomery (Alabams) Journal
1t is with inexpressible satisfaction that we |
have the pleasure to announce the nomination Of
that pure man, true patriot, and noble product
of republican institutions WILLARD FILL.
MORE-by the American Convention at Pha
delphia. This is as glorious news as it was UNI
expected, as we feared that the influence of the
bribed Law presses would smother the known
choice of the nation. We know not what may
be the platform laid down by tho Convention, but
we know this: that Fillmore is the soul of honor
and honesty, and we believe and know that he
will sanction no doctrine which conflicts in tho
slightest respect with the constitutional rights of
our whole country.
From the Mobile Alabama Adyerilserl
We have no need 10 assure the readers of the
Advertiser that received the Geographic
nouncement Of the nomination, by the American
Convention, Oft the names place this morning
at our masthead, with sincere and hearty salts
faction. 1t has been no secret that prefer
ence from among all tho statesmen of the coun
try, our FIRST choice for the high office of Prcsi-
dent OF the United States, was the distinguished
gentleman, who hon0rably, ncceptably and
sagacioasly administered the government during
one Of the most trying periods of its hstory-we
mean Mil,ard Fillmore, of New York.
From tho Buffalo {s.Y) Commercial
We regard the nomination of Mr.. Fillmore as
giving surer guarantee of success in the election,
from the fact that il entirely spontaneous.
lie has been absent in Europe for more than n
yeai ,andhas Ia no political correspondence with
anybody in this country. His friend, have ab-
stained from putting his name prominently for
ward. because they were Of opinion that, unless
the sentiment in his favor were thing of unforc-
ed growth it would,in the case Of gentleman SO
well known to the country be of comparatively
little value. Had his public position been less
prominent, his friends might have thought it ad-
visible to pursue u different course: bat the party
did not need 10 be reminded Of the existence and
Qualifications on a man who had discharged the
duties of Chief Magistrate of the nation, in an
important and memorable crisis; and a course
might justly have been regarded as obtrusiye on
the part of his friends, which WAS entirely prop
or IN relation 10 other candidates, whose claims
were more liable TO be overlooked. All those
other candidates hold an honorable position in
their party; their influence cons, tutes conside-
rable portion of its strength; aud by the aid Of
their patriotic exertions 1t is destined TO achieve
a glorious triumph. Of Mr.. Fillmore's claims to
public confidence, it is not necessary to speak. |
His history forms prominent part of the history
of the country. and has inspired all sections with
the highest opinion of his fidelity to the Con.
stitution. and profound sense of his integrity
ability and wisdom. His nomination will DO re-
garded as u sure guarantee of success.