Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-27
RICHMOND WHIG.
BELL AND EYERETT IN GUYANDOTTE.
GUYANDorTE, Va, Aug.

GuYASDorrE, Va, Aug. 10, 1850.
At large and enthusiastic meeting OF the citizens Of
Gu,andotte Cabel county Va, held aI the Town Hall,
on Monday evening the 5th inst, for the purpose OF
forming a Rel and Everett Cub s. NJ Russell Esq was
appointed Chairman Of the meeting and Thos j. Hays
lip Secretary.
The chairman in spirited address stated the object Of
the meeting, recommending the formation OF Bell ana
Everett Clubs in each Aagsteral district IN this county
and that said Clubs should correspond with each other,
and also with the Central Committee OF the State, and
use all lawful promote the election OF Bell and
Everett in November next.
Ou motion, n A. Smith, John Nessmi,h, and d. ID.
Smith were appointed committee TO draft aud report
solutions for the consideration Of the meeting
During the absence OF the committee d. ID. holderby,
ESQ., was loudly called for and in response to the call,
Mr. Hodeiby presented his views OF the Secuonalsm OF
the Republican party, aud the two wings OF he Demoe
raey represented By their platforms vi tue kePuD-
Ecan party he had but little say, knowing Is he saidl
tha the citizens of Cabel county were well versed in
the political workings aims and objects OF that party to
II quirs any from him nat suljec; that sad
party is utterly opposed to the Institutions OF the SOUTH
is sufficient grounds for any Unionoving man South oi
Masons 4 line TO use his Utmost endtavors 10
defeat their candidate for the Presidency "Abe Lincoln
of Illinois"
Mr. Holdety then made remarks in regard to the
Douglas wing of the Democracy entertaining views
rather subverve of the rights OF the South, and showed
concusivey that of the platforms Of the two Demoefa-
uuquestonably preferable
TIE committee on resolutions being ready to report,
the speaker concuded his remarks and took his seat
amid tremendous cheering.
4 A Smith, the Chairman Of the Committee on reso-
luons then read the following, which unanimously
adopted:
Whreas In view of the transcendent interests hvov-
ed in the approaching Presidential election growing out
of the continued agtou of the slavery question: under
successive Democratic administrations and which has
~. .1,,ttot fir
aud the organization of opposing forces from the ranks
of the once boosted National Democracy and in view Of
the fact that the success OF either OF the opposing
tiona factions Of the late National Democracy would be
aught with danger 10 the peace happiness aud safety OF
the republic second only in degree 20 the danger TO the
country which would follow the election of the Repubh
can candidate. Therefore,
Resolved That is the duty Of patriotic and Unou-ov-
ing throughout the country, regardless OF ps par
ty ties and associations and in defiance Of the self
sumed dication of former leaders and partisan Journals
TO manifest their devotion the interest OF ALL and
administer a telling rebuke at the polls to disuuonism
and sectionaSm, by rayng 10 the support OF Bell aud
Everett gentlemen OF urquestoned patriotism, OF exu
ed public and private virtues and the enlightened rep
reSentaves OF the only remaining party which can just
y lay claim to Nationality.
RssOlved That for the Of the Constitutional
Union ticket we pledge utmost individual and
ciate efforts and to that end
RssOiued That hereby organize ourselves into an
aSsOclaton 10 De Caiieu Del fNttet
Club the officers Of said Club TO consist Of President
Yice-President and Secretary.
Resoirsd That the members pledge their jealous co
operation the stated meetings of the Club every Mon
day evening and such other times may be deemed
advisable and publicly ordered by the President
Resoiued That the Secretary hereby authorized to
receive contributors from members and friends OF the
patriotic in which engaged and is request
ed to open correspondence with the Chairman Of the
Constitutional Union Committee at Richmond, for the
procurement Of suitable papers, Documents &c to be
used in the campaign
Resoiued That S N. Russell be appointed President
J. O. Baker Yce-Presdent aud Thos ]. Hayslp Secre
tary Of this association
Resorsd That The proceedings Of this meeting be sent
to the Rehmor d Wing, Sandy Valley Advocate and Ka
naWha Republican for publication.
On motion, d. d. Holderby DIR. VIM. Molesworth and
II. Q. Everett appointed committee 10 draft a
Constitution and Bylaws for the government o! the
Club.
Mr.. J. II Bent then called for and responded to
the call in short but very able aud eloquent address
On motion, Thos j Ha'slip John S. Everett, and
A. Smith, appointed committee 70 correspond
with the Hon L. T. Moore, Of Louisa, KY, to ascertain
what time it will suit his convenience give Bell
and Everett speech.
Ga motion, adjourned. =, n,.,,n,, 49,,
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