Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-09-24

declare as fundamental article of their politica
faith the absolute necessity for averting geo
graphical parties, the danger of which so clearl,
discerned by the Father of our Country, has nov
become fearfnlly apparent in the agitation con
vulsing the nation, and which must be arrested
at once if we would preserve the Constitution
and the Union from ACKNOWLEDGMENT, and save
America from being botted from the family
civilized nations.
Resolred, That all who revere the Constitu
ton and the Union, must look with alarm al
two of the parties in the field for the Presden-
tial canvass-one claiming only to represent to
Northern States, and the other appealing main
ly to the passions and prejudices Of the Southern
States: that the success of either faction must
add fuel to the flame which now threatens to
wrap our dearest interests in common ruin.
Resolced, That the only remedy for an evil so
appalling, is to support candidate pledged TO
neither of the geographical sections now arrayed
in political antagonisIn, but holding both IN JUST
and equal regard; and we congratulate the
friends of the Union that such candidate exists
in WILLARD FILLMORE.
Resolred, That without adopting or referring
to the peculiar doctrines of the party which has
already selected Mr.. Fillmore as their candidate,
we look upon him as the well-tried and faithful
nent alike for wisdom and firmness, and for JUS
tice and moderation in our foreign relations
for a calm and pacific temperament we'll becom-
ipc the head of the nation-for his devotion to
the Constitution, and nfexibilty in executing
the laws; but. beyond all these attributes, in
possessing the transcendent merit of being the
representative of neither Of the two sectional
. parties now struggling for political supremacy
RESOLVED, That in the present exigency OF po-
litica affairs we are not called upon to discuss
subordinate questions of the duties OF an admin
stration in exercising the constitutional powers
of government 1t is enough for US to know that
civil war is raging, and the Union is IN peril,
and to proclaim our conviction that the restora.
ton of WILLARD FILLMORE to the Presidency will
furnish the best. if not the only means of resto-
ring peace:
ination of ANDREW ]. DoNELsoN for the Vice
Presidency, regarding him as national, conser-
vatve patriot, faithfully devoted to the Constl-
tuition and the Union.
Rssolped That the spontaneous rising OF the
Wings throughout the country, their prompt raj
y to the support of the highest national interests
and the spirit here displayed, sufficiently attest
the importance of preserving and reinvigoramnS
their party organization; that National wing
Committee, composed of one from each state, De
appointed by the President Of this Convention,
with authority to call any future convention. ana
generally to promote the effective organization
of the party throughout tho United States;
Resolred, That these resolutions be published,
and respectfully submitted by this Convention
as an address to the people OF the United otates'
The resolutions were received with unoouno-
ed enthusiasm, and unanimously ADOPTED.
The resolutions were received with mucn en-.
thusiasn, the endorsement of Mr.. Fillmore and
his acceptance as the candidate OF the wings OF
the Union being responded to by prolonged
cheering. The question was then put ana the
resolutions were passed by unanimous and
prolonged shout of ave, followed by dead silence
when the President called for the negative vote.
A scene of excited enthusiasm followed the an
pouncement of the vote The members OF the
Convention rose to their feet and joined the au-
dience, who at the same time thronged all parts
of the hall, in nine hearty spontaneous cheers
for Willard Fillmore. A general scene OF con-
graduation followed, the delegates shaking hands
and congratulating each other on the ausplcious
harmony of their proceedings.
| Some opposition was made by Mr.. Machette,
of Pa, and Mr. Brooks, of n. O., to the resolu-
ton endorsing Mr.. Donelson, but subsequently
withdrawn.
After some enthusiastic remarks from Mr..
Pearre, speeches were made by Mr.. Brown, OF
Philadelphia, and Mr. Bond, of N. Y.
| A motion was made and adopted, authorizing
the President of the Convention to notify the
gentlemen named Of their nomination.
Ex-Governor Morehead, Of n. O., then ad-
dressed the Convention. He said Buchanan
was ont of the question as candidate for the
Presidency. The Convention had selected .
.,oJ nd M tier
spurs might do the Union could not be dissolved.
Edmund Cooper, of Tenn, said his State would
certainly 90 for Fillmore and Donelson, whom
he eulogised highly.
Judge Nicholas, Of KY, gave the same assur-
ance in reference to Kentucky.
Hon. Hiram Ketchum, of \. T., said that
State would give her electoral vote for Millard
Fillmore Mr. Everett had said to the speaker
that Mr.. Fillmore was man Of great executive
sbility-a well learned lawyer, and patriot
And Daniel Webster had the same opinion of
him. So thought ex-Gov. VIM. A. Graham, OF
N. c.. as they had heard him express to the
Convention. Both Mr.. Everett and Mr. Graham
were members of his cabinet, and they had thus
the testimony of the North and the South
What more did they want? (Applause2 The
speaker extended his remarks to considerable
length.
John P. Sanderson, of Pa, speaking for the
Wings and Americans, said: "We'n try" In
no event, however, would Pennsylvania go for
Buchanan.
Nathaniel Wolf, of Ky said there were twen-
ty thousand Wings in Kentucky, who had never
voted with the Americans, who would support
Fillmore.
Messrs Fowler and Warren, of Mass, spoke
encouragingly of the prospect in that State.
The President then announced the Executive
Committee, one from each State, including Wynd-
ham Robertson, of Richmond.
DR.. J. W. Thompson, Of Delaware, said there
could be no apprehension about her vote
Speeches were also made by Messrs. Dennis, of
Md Trimbe, of Ohio, Ssnderson,o of Florids,and
Hem, of Louisiana, the last of whom was con-
fident Fillmore would get the vote of his State.
A motion to adjourn having been submitted,
the President, Judge Bates, in compliance with
wish expressed by members gave his views of
the difficulties now existing in Kansas He said
Atchison, of Missouri, was the real author of
the Kansas Nebraska bill. He went to Douglas
and said 'Introduce this bill; you are strong at
the North this will give you the South, and
you will lie President" Douglas refused. Atchi-
son again saw him and insisted. Douglas asked
twenty-four hours, and then acceded. 1t was a
pure electioneering trick, but it has not been
successful The measure raised perfect storm
at the North, and Douglas, like the fox which
had lost his tail in a trap, to conceal his loss
persuaded the rest of the Democrats to cut off
their tails also, and adopt the measure as part of
the Democratic platform.
With relation to the existing troubles in Kan
sas, he said they arose from the aid societies of
the North and similar movements from the South, |
which sent men as emigrants who were not emf
grants, but men enlisted and paid on the one
side or the other to get control of the Territory
and had the Government had the courage of
hen.nartridpe the trouble would never have