Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-08
WHITNELL BELL AND EVERETT CLUB.

HhlIMELlI BELL AM Nv EhElI OLOD.
The citizens of Whitmel aud vicinity favorable to the
election OF John Bell and Edward Everett assembled in
the Masonic Hail. this place. on Saturday, 20h ult.
On moiiOu A. G. Prtchett, Esq, was called to the
chair, and John A. Herndon appointed Secretary.
George J. Troter, Esq, in brief but leciious man
e. explained the object of the meeting to be the raiif-
cltou Of the nominations OF the National Uuion Con-
yention add the formation Of Bell and Everett Club.
On motion Of John \. Herndon committee OF three,
TO Wit Dr. H. S Belt, George j. Trott6r and H. Q. Hem
don, appointed by the chair to prepare resolutions
and suggest permanent officers for the Club.
While the committee was absent, the meeting was very
highly entei tnned by an address from Wyatt Walker,
Esq in which the corruption Of the Democratic party
held up view in all its hideousness aud hOrrd de-
foTmity He descaned upon the perilous condition of the
country, the disastrous consequences Of Dsunion, aud
pointed to the Constitutional Union ticket the only
before the people potent to preserve the coun-
try and restore order and harmony.
The commite then in aud submitted the follow
ing report which unanimously adopted:
Resotred lst, That this organization be styled the
Bell aud Everett Club
ID The officers Of this Club shall consist Of Presi-
dent three Vice Presidents, Recording and Cores
pondinZ Secretary, AMI Treasurer.
3D. Tha; heartily approve Of the formation Of the
constitutional Union party needed by the exgences
OF the country aud cordially Iaify the nomination OF
John Bel for President aud Edward Everett for Vice
President
4th. That the of the Black Republican party
would in our opinion be dangerous TO the peace Of the
country aud the uuion Of the Saes ard that it is the
duy Of all true patriots to unite in honest aud
est effort to defeat this party.
9th. That the disruption Of the Democratic party, and
the ssnseeSs and unmeaGng squabbes OF is two irag
ments both mpoeut for good neither confessedly able
70 achieve success, each seeming more anxious to
the rival Organization, than unite in the destruc-
ton Of the common enemy, show the absolute necessity
Of locking oUt-Ge at the Democratic party for the
means Of defeating the candidates of the Black Repub
Leans.
6lh. That all patriots can, and in our opinion should
unite in the support OF Johu II and Edward Everett
who have long stood before the country eminent in all
the walks Of public and private hfe-disngushed above
their fellows citizens, legislators and executive
oicerS-men who point TO their sound conservative
prncpeSto their varied and ripe experience-to their
broad aud national statesman hip presenting grounds
large enough and strong enough for all men WHO love
their country than their party TO unite in their sop
port Men wbO in the earlier aud happier days of the
Republic, when Washington, Jefferson, Madison and
Monroe were chosen President on their own me- its
can show their long and distinguished public services
grounds OF public support and are not forced to rely
nr,y nominations and spocous caprap3 and deceptive
utteranceS Of qu1dreuualy shifting Platforms
Ith. That We believe that The Bel and Everett. ticket
is the only in the canvass that stands the re-
moCs chance OF defeating the Black Republicans, aud
e therefore pledge ourselves all honorable means
in our power to accomplish this result; and cordially
invite every lover of bis country to disregard party
rammels, and rally Ike patriots TO the standard OF the
Union, the Constitution and the Enforcement Of the
Laws.
The committee suggested as permanent officers Pre-
sdtnt VIM. II. Payne; Vice Presidents T. X Touer,
A. G. Pritche't, and Wyatt Walker Recording and Cor
responding Secretary, John A. Herndoa; Treasurer,
John W. Guerraut.
On motion,
Resolved That the Club meet on Saturday night of
every week unit, the Presidential election.
Ga motion, the Club then adjourned.
A. G. PRITCHETT, Chmn.
JOBS A HERNpoN Spc'v