Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-04
RICHMOND wHIG.
BELL ANp EYEREYr IN FAUoUlER.

DILL AM T. -AIst AN bT'NAAs'
very large and enthusiastic meeting Of the friends
of Bell and Everett was held In the Court House,
Monday last ratify the nomination of the Baltimore
Union Convention.
The meeting was called to order by Col j. z Scrugg,
on whose motion Col John Walden appointed Chair
man. and DR.. Thomas II. Fisher Secretary.
After the objct of the Convection had been explain
cd by the Pr, sdeut Col Scruggs moved that commit
tee Of five be appointed to report suitable resolutions
for the Convention wheroupoa the following gentlem
we're selected; J, l. Scruggs, James " Brooke, Enos
Hord Samuel T. Ashby, aud b. f. Rixey, who retired
and after deiberation reported the following resou-
tions:
WHEREAS, We, the friends Of the Constitution and
the Uuion have heard with pleasure the action OF the
Peoples convention which assembled at Baltimore city
on the 9th of May last composed it was, Of some OF
the finest ineCcls in the nation whose conserva-
tive patriotism embraces every section Of the Republic,
aud
WHEREAS. after adopting the Constitution the Union,
and the enforcement o the Laws their only platform,
nominating for the office of President John Bell, of Ten
nessee and for that of Vice President Edward Everett
Of MassaehuSe Is.
Be it therefore
ResclrSd That We hail those nominations as the augu-
~ Of brighter dawn in pOcsl history, and as de-
serving the appreciation of every patriot aud eonseryA-
tive in the land
Resolved That in John Bell we recognize the incor-
ruptbe Statesman and the conservative patriot who ne
yer vet while in public e gave single vote that en-
ured either to the benefit OF the Fanao Of the North
Dsuuiouis of the South but who, adopting the Consii-
tuition as his Chart deysted irom his path OF duty
but gave his great talents his country in the hour OF
its danger.
Rssoirsd, That in Edward Everett we recognize the
splendid orator the accomplished scholar, the faithful
patriot and the experienced statesman. man whose
great heart htobs with but puaOn aud that for the
glory and prosperity of his whole country. One who has
devoted the later days Of his life TO rescuing from decay
the home Of Washington aud from desecratlon the moul
drriug a. a. O! the immortal hero.
Resoired That these being the living representa-
ves of the spirit OF the country, will re-
ceve cordial and energetic support
ResOlrtd That We look With d.sapproyal alike upon
the seconas Of the North arayed under the banner
of Abraham Lincoln and extreme men and sectionastot
the South who have nominated John O. Brecknrdge,o of
Kentucky who has paced himself in the hands Of such
men as Yarcey, KeiIt, Burt Co., who known and
recognized by all enemies OF the Constitution and the
Union.
Rssolred That the dogma of Sqcater Sovereignty, as
explained and advocated by Stephen Douglas is in our
opinion contrary to the Federal Constitution and to tue
Institutions OF the Souh and such will oppose it
with all our Strength.
ResolreG That d Vigilance Committee of our most en-
ergetc aud influential be appointed by the ehair at
every precinct in the county, whose duty 1t shall be TO
distribute poll iCa documents and use all honor means
to bring every 10 the polls.
Rssoieed That a committee OF FIVE be appointed BY
the chair whose duty it shall be to invite speakers
places as our euds shall ii; to hold said meetings
Reached, That the GGzs.te Warreuton Wing, Rich
mond Wing aud National ilieigsHcer, be requested to
copy the proceedings Of this convention.
After he resolutions had bSen adopted the conven-
on was addressed by the Hon. Samuel Chiffon for an
hour in an able and eloquent speech, which warmly
received by all present Oar elector Mr. Shackellord
was then called TOR aud de yered one of the ablest and
best speeches have heard for long time. Mr.. s. has
opened the with vgor and elect and will pros
eeute il rs u gallant Wing should
With view TO having grand ratification meeting,
Col Scruggs moved that committee Of seven be ap
pointed to invite SPEAKERS address people at such
time as thew might select. Friday, the l'rh cf August
will probably De the day for the meeting, and the
F.uquer Springs the plAce) The chair appointed the
follosiug gcutlemen Col. John. +. Scruggs. James v
Brooke b H. ShackeliUrd EGOs Hord, A. J. Marshall,
Dr. Thomas II Fisher and John NJ. Forbes
Ga motion the proceedings were ordered to be pub
lished in the Warreuton lphg, GasGte, National ief-
HqsHter and Richmond Hhig.
The meeting then Adjourned.
CoL JOHN WALDEN, Pres't
Dr. THoS. II. FlSHEE, Sec'y.