Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-22
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at 4 meeting OF Democratic State Gem
trail Committee, held III the city of Rich
mond on the 9Th Of March, 1859, to con-
suit on measures for organizing the Dem
ocratic party Of the State, in view Of the
approaching elections, the following
preamble and resolutions were uuanim1
ously adopted
Whereas, recent political movements
plainly Indicate that strenuous efforts will
be made by all the elements Of opposition,
however heterogeneous in character OF
discordant in principle, to defeat the De-
mocracy Of Virginia and Of the Union at
the approaching elections result which
would establish the ascendancy Of the
Black Republican party at the North,
whose sectional views are known to be
hostile 10 the South and threaten the dis
solution or consolidation Of the Union
and wherea ]. the hopes Of our|opponents,
however delusiye, obviously encouraged
by the temporary conflicting views d
prominent statesmen Of the Democratic
party on recent questions before Coa-
gress, in regard to which the great mass
|es offthe party will judge for themselves,
with an abiding confidence in the truth
d the great principles orEwhich they
/ have coLtended, and deeply impressed
with the importance Of averiing the mis-.
rule Aof discordant factions united by 90
common principle save thatof obtaining
power; and whereas, the Democracy q
Virginia, ever true to- their principles
and to the Union, and SO recently triuna.
phant in crushing Know Gothingisn1
within her borders. are bound by every
consideration Of patriotism 70 spare nc
honorable efforts 10 maintain the ascen-
dane Of their principles ]; and whereas,
the total absence at present of any eff
cient organization Of tlfe Democratic par
ty of the State, with reference to the APP
elections, imposes upon the
Central Committee the duty of taking the
subject into consideration. and Of RECON-
mending such measures az they may
deem advisable under existing circun.
stances !; therefore,
Resolved, That we earnestly appeal to
1.-The Demo cratic party Of the State to as-
semble at their respective Court Houses
without delay. and to organize for the
approaching elections, by the appoint
ment Of Committees of Vigilance. to
bring out the voters and superintend the
elections by the nomination Of able men
as Electors in every county. to meet oul
opponents in debate and by the adop.
Ition Of such other measures as TO them
may appear best designed VI ensure the
success Of our candidates.
Resolved, That for the purpose Of en-.
surfing Electors for all the Congressional
and Senatorial Districts in the State, in
some of which conventions for that OBJ.
iect could not now be held with sufi,
Gent promptitude, we will respectfully
recommend an Elector for each Of said
Districts. due notice whereof shall BE-
published with these proceedings.
Resolved, That ss aEy nominations o.
electors we NAV make. viii, from theil
limited number, necessarily omit many
talented. influential and public spirited
men IN every portion Of the Common
wealth, equally well qualified with thoss
who may be recommended. 70 sustain oul
principles against all the assaults of oui
opponents we therefore earnestly appea
| to the many highly gifted men of whom
/ our party can boast--to the Democratic
candidatss for Congress and for the Leg
lislsture, and to the electors who hay'
heretofore rendered valuable service d
our cause, TO come forward AZ volunteer
lin dsfsnce Of our principles and our can
didates.
Resolved, That We respectfully invitl
the earnest cooperation ofthe Democrat
ic members ofthe Senate and efthe Hous'
Of Delegates, and the prominent member
lofourparty throughout the State. in effect
ing = prompt and thorough Organization
10 their respective localities. IN the IN
doubling confidence that proper efforts
only are required 70 ensHre, Is heretofore
the eignal triumphlof our cause:
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