Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-14
III. w. Miller, Esq. or North Carolina.

III. w. miller. Esq.s Oh NORM CdFOhnos
This able and eloquent advocate of American
doctrines In the Old North State, in published
letter in response to an invitation to address the
citizens of Salisbury, North Carolina, with which
he could not, at that time, comply, thus speaks of
the Presidential candidates of the American party:
At the head of that ticket is the name of one
who, during the three years he administered the
National Government, after the death OF General
Taylor, was able, by his infexible frmness his
exalted patriotism, his bold resistance to fanaticsm
his unfnching devotion to the Union and the con-
stitution to disarm the btterest partisan rancor,
and to extort even from his political adversaries,
the highest admiration and the most unbounded
praise. Can any man erase from his mind a re
collection of the imminent and portentous charac-
ter of the dangers which threatened the republic
during the tendency of the Compromise measures
before Congress? Is there a heart SO dead to
every high and noble emotion, as not to recur with
pride to the fearless, the bold the intrepid man
ner in which Mr.. Fillmore breasted the storm of
fanaticism which then threatened to sweep over
the country? Most of the great men and noble
patriots who aided in carrying through the COM
promise measures, and restoring peace and har-
mony to the country, then on the brink of disunon
and civil war---Cay, Webster, Glass; Foote, and
others-did but an act of justice, when acknow.
lodging that to the steady frmness and unwayering
QeVOuOn OF srlIulOTt was COuutfy
greatly indebted for that signal triumph of patri
otism and love of Union, over the fell spirit of
fanatcism and discord. sfaMsEA-
And can any man for moment suppose that II
those two great spirits, who-alas! toe soon for
the good of the Republic-have been snatched
from us, were permitted to return again to their
exalted seats, which none can fill as they did, they
would not rejoice at an opportunity of giving their
mighty aid to elevate to the Presidency that man,
and taofa 1 in
most sfyfng period of our national existence, and
never for an instant found wanting, in every patri
otto purpose and resolve? The supposition that
Clay and Webster, were they yet with us, would
be found fighting under any other banner than
that of Fillmore, the Constitution and the Union"
is doing the grossest injustice to the memory and
fame of'those illustrious menl 49, ~
They were united, whilst living in every good
word and work for their native land, and they
have left lehind them their fullest endorsement of
the high character, the craftsmanship and sterling
patriotism of the candidate for the Presidency
not of the american party alone, but the candi-
date Of all, who regarding the Constitution and
the Union as of more value than the edicts Of
mere party, are determined to strike yet another
blow for their preservation And beyond ques-
ton, gentlemen, it was the fidelity, the prudence,
the conservatism, the nationality, the high-toned
American feeling, and sleepless devotion to Union
and the Constitution of the country, that illus
trated the administration Of Mr.. Fillmore which SO
eminently entitled him again to our support; and
let us give it with the zeal and determination
that characterized has conduct, when, in 1850, he
checked the march and frustrated the purposes
and wishes of Seward and his hnatical band "
zoe abandon such man, ahere shall zoe find a
better sfa saN fa RNa
And truly is the American candidate for the
Vice Preside, CIV, Andrew j. Donelson, worthy
representative of that spirit OF conservatism and
nationality which secured the nomination Of Mr.
Fillmore. A relative and bosom friend of General
Jackson-learning from him the sacredness, force
and power of that glorious sentiment, The Fed
eral Union mast and shall be preserved "-resist-
ing every effort to dissolve or weaken il, whether
appearing under the garb Of party management or
sectional Organization abandoning his party when
he found that party abandoning the cause Of the
country and precipitating it to ruin---aying him
self with the great American movement, to check
the march of Foregnism, and save our Republican
institutions from the dangers which threaten
them-with high experience in public affairs, hon
est, capable, and faithful to the Constitution--he
presents his countrymen with claims to their con-
fdence and support, which 1t would be a reflection
on their gratitude and justice to suppose them ca
pable of disregarding. He is good and true man.