Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-10

During the absence Of the committee A. s. Watts, Of
Portsmouth, Eector for Norfolk county, being invited to
address the meeting responded in able and eloquent
speech which was repeatedly cheered.
The committee then reported the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted;
Whereas, The constitutional National Union Conven-
ton with that dignity aud unanimy which should ever
characterize the proceedings Of great national delbera-
tive assemblies with united hearts and united patriotism
directed solely to the quoting Of all sectional agitation to
Interpretation oft just and equal rights Of all sections,
and the restoration of the country the harmony and
strict virtues Of its earlier days. have presented TO the
nation the names of the Hon. John Bell, OF Tennessee,
aud Hon Edward Everett of Massachusetts, for Presi.
dent and Vice President Of the United States: There
fore
Resolved That the nomination of these two distin-
gushed Of sister Staes of the confederacy meets
with our most hearty and cordial appreciation and that
we hereby pledge ourselves to every honorable ex
ertiou to secure to them the largest majority that was
ever given to any Presidential candidates in county,
and cooperate with friends in other counties and
States to secure their triumphant election.
Resolved That the Constitutional Union party, in
presenting the names Of John Bell and Edward Everett
to the American people for their support have presented
that not only entitled TO the support OF one
section or one party, but Of the conservative Union
loving portion of all sections and all parties-their dis
tngushed abilities, unsullied patriotism and devotion
the Constitution and the Union constituting the surest
safeguard that il they shall be elected the administration
of the Government will be conducted under the most
enlightened principles of justice TO the whole country.
Resolved That as the constitution the union aud the
enforcement Of the laws was the platform by which
Washington and the founders of the republic guild
ed in the administration OF the government, we are
willing TO stand upon il now, believing it to be platform
strong and national enough for all the purposes Of good
government and sufficiently protective of all the just
rights Of every section OF the States well as the Fede
raj Union.
w. w. Carraway Jr., senator for the district being
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zeal and ability and frequently called forth enthusiastic
| applause.
George A. Martin, ESQ., in response TO very Aatter.
ing call Of the meeting closed the speaking with very
happy and telling address, and listened to with great
satisfaction and delight
consisting Of members from all sections of the county.
The following gentlemen were unanimously chosen
permanent officers Of the association
James G. Martin, Jr., President; Col Max. Herbert,
George 7. Old Logan Hurst, DR.. A. W. G. Wilson, VIM.
williamson Col John Shipp Leroy G. Edwards and Geo
T. Wallace, VcePresdents; Jesse ID. Skies, Secretary,
and Geo. A. Martin, corresponding Secretary.
On notion resolved, That the President be authorized
and requested to call meetings OF the association and 10
invite speakers to address them whenever he may think
proper do So and that the Vice Presidents be suthor
zed to call meetings. invite speakers to address them
form clubs and appoint vigilance committees in each of
their respective neghborhoods and report to the
meeting Of the association their progress, &c.
Resolved That for the purpose Of further promoting
the claims of our noble standard bearers Bell and Ever
EFT. I'VE deem it highly important we should hold public
barbecue and for the purpose Of eecting that object
urge many Of our party do So to attend our
next meeting,
Resorsi That The proceeding Of the meeting be pub
lshed in the Norfolk aud Portsmouth Herald and all the
other conservative journals of the State be requested
copy them.
On motion OF George 7. Old, Esq, the meeting then
adjourned JAS. G. MARTIN, Chm.
,JEssE d. SKIES Sec'y