Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-23
JAS P. MAcuxs, Rec. Secretary.
BELL AND EVERETT IN FAUQUIER.

BELL AMI EN EhElI fAOQUlEh
At a called meeting Of the wings aud Americans held
in Salem Saturday, the lth inst, f. Lewis Marshall
was called to the Chair and VIM. N. Hume, appointed
Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the meeting TO
be the organization OF Bell and Everett club and in a
few remarks, earnestly urged its importance
On motion Of X II. Carter committee consisting of
three members was appointed to prepare business.
The committee composed OF H. Carter. w. d. Md
dux and DE- John A. Adams reported the foil owing pre-
amble aud resolutions through their chairman, which
were unanimously adopted
Whereas The Wings and Americans throughout the
State OF Virginia, having manifested cOmmendable zeal
in organizing for the pending Presidential campaign We
the voters this precinct anxious to endorse their
and do part in rescuing the country from
the present perous condition in which has been pic
ed by its rulers u power do deem it expedient 10
form Bell aud Everett club, and as expressive OF
views present the following resoutions
lst That the nomination of Bell aud Everett for the
Offices OF President and Vice President OF the United
States BY the National Union Convention meets our ap
probation Their experience and ability as staesmen-
their high and unsuied characters their long tried aud
welknown patriotism affords the best guarantee that in
the perous condition Of airs they the men for
the offices for which they have been selected.
2d. That the Platform which they stand the Union
the Constitution and the Enforcement Of the Laws is
broad enough for usand that will do all in power
honestly to ensure their election.
3D. That the Club this day form shall be called the
Salem Union Bell aud Everett Club, whose duty and OBJ
ect il shall be take all proper stepJ for the promotion
Of our cause.
4th That every voter Of this precinct who intends vo
ting the Union ticket be considered a member of this
Club and Will be expected to attend its meetings, aud
Contribute to its objects.
5h That the off ,ers Of this club shall consist of
President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer and
that the President snail have power whenever IN his
opinion the interest OF the party requires it, to call
meeting
The following officers were then elected
President, Capt. John Baker Vice President, B. f.
RiIey esq Secretary, II. 5. Jones, esq, Treasurer W.
f. Turner, esq.
On motion DR.. John A. Adams, W. n Utterback and
Il. n Brync, were appointed r finance committee, to
coll Ct funds to purchase campaign documents defrsy
the expenses of flag, proposed to be erected and of
Mass meeting to be held at such time may hereafter
be selected by the Club.
Z. H. Carter N N. Gibson John w. Newman F. L.
Marshall, aud VIM. NJ Hume, appointed Commit
tee'to confer with, and engage speakers
On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings he
published in the Warrenton Wing, and Alexandria Ga
zette.
There being no further business before the meeting,
Mr.. R. II. Carter was called on and made short but
effective speech presenting the Issues in the present
vass in very strong views after which adjournment
took place, the best feeling prevailing.
+. LEWIS MARSHALL, Chairman.
WM HUME Sec'y.