Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-15

Despite the attempts OF lev political huckstcrs and
traitors trade oil the whg and American parties OF
Conneciicut Hack Repubhcansn and Fremont the
Fillmore in that State indignant at the thought
Gently assembled in Convention Hartford and
mousy ratified the nominations OF Fillmore and Donelson
The finest possible spirit prevailed among the menbers Of
the body, aud firm determination evinccd carry the
for the Fillmore ticket which, all agreed could be
easily done In that, in most all the other Northern
States the simply between Fillmore aud Fremont
Buchanan beng considered In the For the graf
csiion OF the Emorr oil the South, subioin the
resolutions adopted by their allies in Connecticut
Whereas The great and paramount object aimed at in
the organization OF the American party in the United
States and the only which could
future the preservation OF this Con-
iederacy in permanent enduring fraernal union and
Whereas, Those who initiated into its degrees
bound themselves by the solemn allegations TO
for any 10 I'll any Office OF honor profit
of political character, whom they knew believed 10
bc in favor OF dissolution OF the Union Of these States
Who endcsyoring to produce such result; and
Whereas The go called leaders Of the American party
the State oi Connecticut have been shless their
aims and obligations by uniting with party which is
ganzcd upon the basis of geographical lines which seeks
array in opposition each other the Free and the
Slaveholdng States which appeals to sectional interests
and sectional preudces TO promote its unscrupuous ends
and which, in its organization and elements Is
dictionary and dSorganizn thus tending inevitably the
overthrow OF the freedom achieved and the government
and institutions planted reared and defended by the tolls
sacred inheritance the preservation Of which is
the only hope ofregon freedom and humanity through
1ut the world.
We therefore members OF the American party OF the
state of Connecticut wings and democrats
the friends OF Freedom the Union and the Constitution
in Convention here assembled do
Resolved That will stand up maniuly, and TO the
last against this sectional, disorganizing spirit whether
in the North the South, in the Free the Slavehodng
States until have persuaded it, orginators end abet
abandon a bring about dissou-
nofth he of nd
pledge ourselves severay and unedy, do all in
power promote iraternsl feeling between the different
sections oil common country SECURE the defence
and support of the Union of these States and that will
not harmonic unite with any party political lines
which arrays the North against the South the South
against the NorthShich engenders and promotes spr
it OF prejudice hostility the part of either against
the other but that will devote ourselves with
untirng aim to prevent calamity disastrous to Amer
lea and mankind the dissolution o the Union OF these
United States and, therefore,
Resrcd That laying aside all past differences party
preferences hereby declare ourselves members OF The
National American Party in the State Of Connecticut
open organization, which holds meetings, de-
clares political principles, recognizes platform ad
vocaes no State or National policy 10 secret nconsis
with the perpetual and harmonious Union of these
United States OF America, great people in orr
gin, in history in language in inheritance
one IN dependence one in interest," one in sympathy one
in destiny
Resolved That nc believe With the Father OF our Cogn
try the great aud good Washington and therefore, adj
does ourselves fellow freeman OF Connecticut, in
the words OF his Farewell Address his countr,Ineu
that
The unity of Government which constitutes You one
people justly dear you for it is the main pillar the
edhce OF your real independence, the support of your
tranquility AZ home of your peace abroad OF safety
prosperity that liberty you 20 justly prize. IL
is of Infinite moment that you should properly estimate
the immense value OF Jour national Union TO youf coiec
ave and lndlvidaA Ispp;Hrss You should cherish
dial, habtua ana immoyable attachment it, accustou
ing yourselves To think and speak Of IT, the Palladium
ot your political safety aud prosperity, watching it,
preservation thealous anxiety, notwithstanding what
ever may suggest even suspicion that can ANY
ne abanaSnedj and Indignantly iroSning upon the first
awning OF every attempt ALLEVIATE any portion our
country from the rest 70 enfeebe the sacred ties which
now bind together the various parts"
To this add few words OF exhortaton the patern-
~ OF which will be recognized by all the members OF the
American organization il existed in IFS original integ
ity in this State, viz Let these words Of paternal ad
vice and wsrIDg from the greatest thai lived
sink deep into your hearts Cherish them and teach your
children them you cherish and reverence
the memory OF Washington himself The UNIos or
STATE- is the great Of that liberty 20
dear to the American heart Without it, greatness
nation, YOU'D disappear, and our boosted selfgovem
ment prove signal failure The very OF Liberty
aud the hopes OF struggling freedom throughout the
world must perish IN the wreck Of this bEiOH Devote
yourselves then, pits maintenance fathers devoted
themselves the Of independence consecratng 10
lie support your lives your fortunes and your sacred hon
orr
Resoic,d, That point with confidence and pride TO
the domestic commercial and foreign policy Of the admin
straon OF Willard Fillmore guarantee Of protection
TO American industry aud genius against the adverse poll
cy OF foreign nations aud al facilities internal and
nal commerce. deyelope rare resources
this mighty Republic.
ResOied, That che rshng these sentiments and With
tnese views and aims we do hereby raty the nomination
on hilId Fillmore OF New York Tor President aud An
drew jackson DOneson OF Tennessee for Vice President
OF these United States and hereby pledge ourselves 20
d' everything in power in all lawful honorable and
consistent ways, 20 secure their election.