The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-12
THE OLD LINE WINGS IN VIRGINIA.
Speech Of the Hon. William G. Rives-Re-
port OF the Meeting Denouncing the Ostend
Denp

Alta meeting CT the old line wings or ALTERNATE held in
Charottesye on Monday last. July in pursuance q a
Of Mr. A. Rives V. W. Southall, Esq, called TO the
chair, and Mayor John w. Goss appointed Secretary
Mr. SoCTAiI having explained the objects OF the meet
ing able and eloquent speech upon motion offered
the Chairman appointed a committee Of fourteen to
slider OF aud report TO the action 10 be taken by the
meeting.
The committee, having retired for consultation returu
ed with the following preamble and resolutions, which
were reported by their chairman A. Rves, Esq.
THE REPORT.
Tie citizens OF Albermare here assembled, cannot con-
template the present condition OF the country without
add patriotic soctude. The hostile array OF
tons and parties against each other with civil war raging
IN OF the Territories OF the Union, and nourshed by
supplies o. men money and arms, openly contributed by
JaTtisans and . mpahlsers in the INTERIOR while denun
caon and violence reign uncontrolled among the repro
sentatves OF the people In the Capitol present picture
OF natona. Disorder and calamity which good citizen
can look upon without the deepest regret humiliation
and anxiety These things, unless arrested by some time
y nerposuon, must terminate ~ violent disruption OF
the Union involving it, ruins the peace and happiness
Of cur country and the hopes Of republican liberty
Throughout the weird.
and lovers Of constitutional freedom TO take
sci with each other for the safety OF the republic amid
the immir dangers which menace Il. When look
abroad through the land the OF the peo
pie everywhere animated by sincere attachment TO the
institutions founded by the wisdom Of our ancestors,
hearty loyalty 20 the Union cemented with their blood.
and earnest desire 70 live together in peace harmony
and broiherly concord. And yet notwithstanding these
dispositions in the a. the people the country
dsracted by civil feuds which array section against
section spirit OF bitter controversy threatening 70
destroy every tie thai holds the Union together.
This amcntable and unsettled state 81 things Is the
work Of politicians who manufacture and contrve
uonal party divide the nation, and then make
merit OF their zeal the side or the other, 20 pro
themselves the support Of those whom they have
set at with each other II u thus, as impartial his.
tory will pronounce, that question, Of all others tho
mot delicate and sensitive In domestic relations and
for that Intended by the wise statesmen and pa
uiots who framed our political system To- be len under
the exclusive control Qf the local soyeg1tes affected By
l.t m M.
tcs aga lon both In the North and the South and H.
at this emoment the source o. all that bitterness and
length put the NOBLE inheritance OF our liberties and our
Union 10 jeopardy.
i time tba, the people assert their sovereignty, and
be no longer made the dupes and puppcs Of politicians
against their will u IL theirs 20 silence agitation by
frowning down the agstors. Let them utterly dlscoune
every attempt, whether at the North at the
south 10 get up sectional parties long
ledge the unity Of government which constitutes "a one
people" We believe that the sentiments 50 earnestly
and impr ssvey invoked by the Father Of The country,
bis farewell address ~ his counuy men, s felt 10
all their pristine force by the people everywhere, and
consecrate their affections that instrument with all its
obligations which IA the bond Of our peace, and the
palladium Of political safety and prosperity" While
country has nothing 70 fear from the sudden rise Of
rarty, sacregously assuming the name OF republican,
whose ianaca battle cry il the determination Of slavery
"a relic Of barbarism, and which would fan persuade
H. followers that the Declaration OF American ndepcn.
dence and the Constitution Of the United states were
made FOR no other purpose but 10 authorize crusade Of
section Of the Cnisn upon another. party whose
aims thus stamped with doyaty and intestine strife
upon their face receive countenance from any
considerable portion OF the American people and It's fall
must be ne speedy and ingorious ~ rise.
The members ofths meeting while dcprecang all
tona parties Inconsistent with proper loyalty 70 the
constitution and Unon founded by fathers, in which
they believe the highest security provided Tor the
equal rights Of every part Of the confcderaoy are a. s
kus OF tho interests institutions and right OF er
state firmly resolved 10 resist any encroashments
upon them any other portion Of their fellow cnzens
Rerelng with Just Indignation the unwarrsnabe and
tons the part o. agiators and fanatics they are DIS
poeed Jet longer 10 trust TO returning sense q cons
tuebal obHgatons the enlightened patriotism Of the
lovers Of the Unon and the honest fidelity Of the body o.
The people for final correction oftbese evils anu ~ the
meanwhile they believe that the dignity, honor and nte
rests Of their state well a. their own civic duties are
best consulted by looking upon themselves the citizens
Of one great republic united by various ties Of interest
and affection well no by political bands; having com
country, whose collective prosperity and glory
a aud proud Inheritance Of all, and whose jus
tee and power are common shield against oppression
from within or violence from without
When they turn 10 the Wanted guarantees offered by
the democratic party recently assembled N convention
they profess 10 have discovered for the practical mante
q the equal rights Of all the states in the common
Territories Of the Union Is but mockery. Their grand
srccic IL 70 leave TO the few inhabitants OF each Terri
tory In he crude probationary state Cncuding unnatu
rallied foregners equally win nause cuzens, ana mus
South by inviting into the crusade against slavery pana-
tics from foreign lapds az well az al home) 10 decide
whether domestic servitude shall be permitted or not
within lie limits and by necessary consequence whether
he PEOPLE Of the Southern States shall be allowed equally
10 nartcipate In the advantages Of the public domain.
Whatever doubt may have existed ~ 10 this dogma while
OVERLAND with the redundant verbsge OF the convention
now dispeled by The deliberate and well considered
INTERPRETATION OF the distinguished nominee Of the
venton Who his letter q acceptance, unequivocay
meaning 10 be that the people o. Terri
tory like those Of State, shall decide for themselves
whether slavery shall shall not exist within i limits
and Tits, abundantly shown by the context while
they remain in their inchoste territorial condition
Indeed what other construction could be put upon the
resolutions Of the Cincinnati Conventonf The Conveu.
ton declare that they recognize and adopt the principles
contained the Nebraska act the only sound
and safe solution Of the slavery question be applied