Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-27
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Mr. Fillmore Nominated.

We learn by telegraph that the National
American Convention yesterday nominated Mil
lard Fillmore for President. and Andrew j.
Donelson of Tennessee. for Vice President
rinis coronai opus There might have been
an ADLER and more patriotic convention; they
might have conducted their deliberations with
more dignity and decorum; they might have con-
structed sounder platform; but they could not
have nominated better man. We gladly merge
all other considerations ia the ample and perfect
confidence we have in the man. We do this
even in ignorance of his sentiments upon ques'
iions that have ELECTED much discussion If late
we do not know WIN, are his views Of the re-
forms proposed by the American party: we nre
not aware that he has even expressed an opinion
on the Kansas controrersy-but we do know
that he is an honesi man. a conscientious poll
tician. an enlightened patriot, tried. true nnd
trusty defender of the constitution. a faithful
administrator of the laws, loyal supporter OF
the public faith, man with mind large
enough to comprehend all the mighty and multi
form interests of this great Republic, and heart
that is as wide in it, affections as the boundaries
of his country. Such man we we will not only
support for the Office of theChief Magistracy-but
thank Heaven for the opportunity. Tint he may
be elected is our most earnest wish. and will be
our most earnest endeayor.
The proceedings Of the Philadelphia Conven-
ton leave no room far the reflections they sug-
gest The Republican party is also hold
ing National Convention latter the manner
of tina, at Harford) in Rittsburg. We will try
to make room for its proceedings tomorrow
The reader will be surprised to find tina, persons
are attending il parportng to represent Slave
States-Virginia among others The new Plat
form Of the American party has yet elected
but little comment. The correspondent of the
American Organ. writing from Philadelphia
makes the following analysis of the vote ON it in
the Convention:
The Republican portion Of the Council voted
almost unannously against it, a. did alss the
more ultra portion Of the Southern Americans,
which fact furnishes very strong proof, that the
platform is conservative and proper foundation
on which to build up the National American
party. New York GIVE an unanimous vote for
it. saving and excepting that extraordinary man
Mr. Barker. Nearly half the Pennsylvania mem
bers voted for it. Gov. Johnston and his follow
ers voted in the negative.
New Jersey and Deleware voted unanimously
in its favor. Five national members from Mas
sachusetts voted for il, and eight ultra men from
tha, State against it, Louisiana was equally ii
yided Ohio with GOV. Ford in the lead gave
nineteen votes against the platform. -Four con.
segvatves from that State voted IN The ailirmn-
tive. The only delegate from Florida tExGov.
CalD voted in its favor, lie is thoroughly ma
tiona man. Maryland gave five votes for, and
81 =,
votes for, and three votes against it. Kentucky
stood seven tor. and five votes against it. North
Carolpa was divided and Virginia was unani
nous against the platform.