Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-02-16
KNOW Nollllne Pintforn..

The FIRST printed platform Of the Know
NOthings that we Lave yet seen. is the fol
lowing which is given in the New YorE
Times. 1t was adopted at the annual ses-
sion of the New York State Council, held
at Schenectady. Jan. I1th and I2th-
Cleveland Herald.
The committee to whom was referred
the State Presidents Annual Report pre-
sented-in accordance with the spirit there
of-the following resolutions which were
adopted by an almost unanimous vote
and the State Secretary was directed to
have the same printed and forwarded to
Deputies of Counties and Presidents OF
Subordinate Councils;
RESOLVED, That Slavery, like Papacy, is
a moral social and political eril-at vari-
ancs with the spirit of our Republican in
stitudons, and repugnant to the principles
| of freemen; that it is our duty to resist rs
extensions, and that we cannot as Ameri-
cans cansent to the admission to the Union
of any New States whose Constitution re-
cognizes human bondage.
ResoLved, That no adult Alien can Grad
icate the teachings of prejudices of youth.
and become familiar with the teachings Of
our government, except by patient and
Ipersevering study; that no person should
be entitled to exercise the elective fran
chise who has not been a resident of the
United States twenty -one years
ResOlved, That the civil. religious and
political privileges Americans concede TO 9th
ers, should be by others conceded to Amer
leans; that no commercial or diplomatic
intercourse should be maintained with any
foreign government that prohibits freedom
of speech and freedom of Religious opin-
ion.
Resolved That the peaceful enjoyment
Of our rights is best secured by a constant
readiness and ability to resist encroach-
ments; that Republic can only secure re-
spect from abroad and tranquility at home,
by timely consistent and determined re-
dress of all wrongs inflicted on our citizens
BY the despotic rulers Of foreign powers.
Resolved. That freemen can be prepared
or the exercise of the rights of citizenship
'nly by thorough education; that it is the
iuty of Government to maintain free
schools, where republican sentiments should
De taught and enforced.
Resolved, That the Holy Bible furnishes
he purest teachings of morality, virtue,
honesty and patriotismj that it is the "Book
# Books" and should have the first pace
N our household affairs.
RESOLVED, That by sobrietyj the foster
ng of. home industry, the encouragement \
# domestic improvements, and judicious
expenditures. we may secure
he prosperity of the country, and the sue
essful Development of the principles of
Republican Government.
Resolved, That the Temper ance enter
rise is one worthy of cordial support, and
hat we will in no case be drawn into any
curse of action which will iterfere With its
rogress.
ResoEued, That Committee Of FIVE be .
ppointed to invite the State Councils Of !
bis and other States 70 unite with us in
eneral organization, based upon the prin- !
iples embodied in the iv?egoing resolves. |
The President appointed James H.
'wain, OF Westchester, E. H. Thomson, Of
albany. G. T. Harris, Of Saratoga. D. l.
immons, of Oneida, and A. NJ. Clapp, of
,rie, Committee. in accordance with the
inlh resolution. R. F. R0MAlNE, q
State Secretary, Albany, N. Y. t