Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-06
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the whig State Convention, which as sembed in this
CITY in July last Knowing that the leading tenets
of the American party were obnoxious to n large
proportion Of the 'Old Line Wings" OF this State,
they have taken particular pains to create the m'
preston that the Cony ention composed OF know
Nothings" in disguise Their object in making this
unrourIi-a assertion perfectly transparent, and
requires explanation. But the game will not
succeed The Wings Of Virginia have too much in
telligence to be bamboozed by any false assump-
tons. Their own penetration win at all times ena
bic them to discover when "trck" is attempted to
be PLAYED upon Them without the aid Of Demo
cratic Interpreter and it viii therefore be but
waste of time for these gentry to persist in their at
tempts convince the people of this State that the
"Od Line Wing Convention" was anything else
than an ''0ld Line Wing Convention"
The Hon. WIN. c. Rves, who took prominent part
in Of the preliminary meetings, and was appoin-
ted a delegate to the Convention by the Wings Of
Albe,narle, has been singled out and held up to pub
lie gaze the leading political sinner in the State
as one who proudly proessed to be loyal, unchang-
cd Wing, but at the same time crusted over
with the ''th OF the cuvert and 'sulied with the
smoke of the dark lantern" No one in the State
Mt all familiar with Mr.. Rives' character could credit
for one moment such improbable assertion. He
n
inuendo against his fair fame will recoi with wither
ing force upon those who. to subserve the ends Of
party resort to such methods of injuring him in the
estimation of the public. We copy from the Wash
inston Organ, of Thursday, the following commu-
nication from an "Old Line Clay Wing, which ought
to satisfy every who reads it that Mr.. Rives has
never forfeited the appellation of "Whig."
1t will be observed by the concluding paragraph
Of this communication that grand demonstration in
favor OF the American candidates will take place in
near this city in the course Of a few weeks. We
had understood previously that this GLORIOUS rally
was contemplated, and that the arrangements were
maturing; and now rejoiced to learn that the
event will certainly take place. We invoke the
friends of Fimore-Whigs, Americans and ALTO
be cup aud doingl" Like the allies before Sebas-
topol let them prepare to give the enemy final
and overwhelming cannonading which will drive
them from their ramparts and ensure glorious tri
umph for the cause in which we are mutually en-
gagged.
WAsHseToN CRY, Sept ?, 1856.
To the Editor Of the ADterieon Organ
DEAR Sta friend has called my attention edi-
toia IN Saturdays Star purportng 10 be dehu
ton OF the political position assumed by the Hon W. {.
Rves OF Virginia, In the Triangular contest for the Ps
dency.
It says that Mr. Rives did apply for membership in
KnoS-Nothng Lodge in Alexandria and refused sd
mate application a Lodge located in his immediate
district That he subsequently, did spply in Richmond
siiuar Lodge, accepted admitted and initiated
due torm aud became Know Nothing de faeto Th> il
the in substance, find reported in that truth
R sset paLlished by the miserable tool Of the present
dynasty.
r.a directed by virginian, personal and political
friend o Sir. Rives, pronounce The statement Ia qne-
ton tissue OF alsehoods and gross
affirm, upon the authority ofmy friend, that Mr.. Rves
did appy, either in Alexandra Richmond for
admission i Lodge and that he IL no, o dHdHererhas
beei 1rectls indirectly, connected identified Hith
any such organization denominated Know Nothngs or
Americans, either in Virginia elsewhere-on the con.
rary, he is IAN old line Wing aud has been since the
memorable session OF 1887, when he abandoned the
called Democratic party, and has confined
operate with the old Wing party long il preserved
lite nationality separate and distinct organization 10
the to be forgotten political revolution OF which
swept like tornado the whole country he supper
ted General Harrison for che Presidency; in s44 he sup
ported the immortal Clay for the Office Who (accor-
ding TO M Clngman OF North Carolina defeated by
the Catholic and foreign vote, and in l54s be sumped
Virginia for Taylor aud after his (Taylos death warmly
and cordially supported the model and Washington like
administration OF Fillmore, upon whom Providence devol
we'd the reins OF government In 1882 think Mr. Rives
residing Paris Minister Pcnpoenary to France
and during the Presidential (which elevated on
the shields OF twenty States the present incumbent
to the Presidency absent from the United States
therefore took part in that contest though it is
known he decidedly in favor General Scott for that
high aud dignifed Office.
Since the disb.ninent OF the old Wing and Democrat
c parties national aud distinct separate organizations
once formidable bat now poweress Mr. Rives still peru.
naciousy adheres TO his former conservative Wing pn-
cpes, for in recent speech, delivered by him in Virgin
"a, he reiterated that he old Wing and expected
be one 10 the end OF his life.
Mr. Rives has been selected by the Wing Convention
Of his State delegate the National Wing Convention
which assemblies IN Baltimore the l7th which it Is
thought at least fifteen States Of the Confectionery will
ably aud fully represented and ii the opinions already
hbited by the old Wings other States Is fair indc
zion of the feelings efthe Wings generally the Baltimore
Convention will unaniIOusly endorse the American nomi.
nees Fillmore and DonesOn the only national and coiser
Vatve candidates before the people for their
SURFACES for the highest Offices in the world The result
OF the deliberations Of that enlightened body will dpe all
doubts aud ears and insure the triumphant election Of
the peoples candidates.
Ny friend likewise informed me that in Virginia the
American and Wing parties harmoniously and ater.
hay at work for FILLMORE and Doneson and that the 20
600 old line Wings Who voted for "Gizzard foot" for Co
will undoubtedly for the American nominees
thereby securing TO them the fifteen electoral
which Virginia Is entitled The In that State be.
ing prosecuted With indomable vgOr and perseverug
energy-its most eminent orators aud statesmen Wing
aud American are upon the stump, sud manuIy battling
for the Constitution, FILLMORE aud the Unon-immerse
mass meetings being held throughout the State daily
accessons from the Democratic the American party are
realized and embrace Of the most influential aud
prominent men OF the State Lately NJ. GOode Demo.
cratic eector declined any longer serve and gave IN his
adhesion ~ Fillmore because W. Bnchsnan had repud,.
ted his own individuality by accepting the Cincinnati plat.
FORM and promulgatng the oous dOctne Of "squstter
soveretgntv tis contemplated after the close of the
labors Of the Baltimore Convention to hold grand mass
barbacne IN Rchmond the are IN progre.
and will be made grand aud extensive scale seldom
witnessed u will continue whole week and general IN.
vaton viii be extended 70 Southern friends Of diverse
political sentiments To attend and haze fair fall ard annie
discussion Of the claims Of the rival candidates Of the re-
pectve parties for the Presidency and Vice Precedence
and able aud eloquent speakers will be summoned from ali
parts Of the county Tor that purpose Doubtless will
be the largest political gathering assembled AID will
furnish rich aud intellectual entertainment those WHO
viii avail themselves oftbe privilege attend No doubt
friends IN the district u Columbia will send large
delegation, Virginia conireres will be glad 70 re-
ceve their brethren engaged IN the good cause snd
entertsin them With that genuine hospitality which
bly, and peculiarly characterize them
am. very respectfully, yours,
AN OLD LINE CLAY WING.
Fillmore "canf be Elected
The FIRST sixty days after General Taylor's nomi
nation, in 1913, he could not have carried single