Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-02
From the Raleigh Standard.
A New Know Nothing Platform.

Week-ip which, it is stated the following Res0lu-
lions were adopted, and over which, it is rumored,
Gen. Alfred Dockery, of Richmond, presided. I
This Convention, it will be Observed has made q
nec platform for the Order in this State and it will
be Observed also, that in their first Resolution the
leaders assembled here have rebeled against the au-
thority of the National Council, and violated their
oaths of fidelity to it So much for the morals OF
the concern-its neV platform OF principles GU we
may consider it worth while to discuss hereafter
The secresy is abolished, and yet we have no
names of delegates in attendance upon TINS ConVeh
ton Convention is assembled deliberates, and
adiourns and yet We have authentic publication
of its proceedings two Delegates appointed TO
National Convention, and yet their names are not
given an Executive Central Committee OF tive
IS also appointed, but their names withheld.
The rumor is, that in this Convention Mr.. Ray
ner's popularity was not so apparent as many sup
posed it would be but the contrary that ne was
voted down, and his opinions to considerable ex'
tent disreg arded by the Convention, under the lnu'
ence of youngsters, and others, who possess more
assurance than brains However, this does not con-
Germ us. We give the rumor for what it is worth
The faction, Order, party,n as 1t is now styl-
ed every way worthy of the leaders it had on the
occasion referred to.
The resolutions adopted follows:
ResOlued, That as the causes which rendered the
secrecy of the American organization necessary IN
its infancy, no longer exlst-al the secret ceremo-
mails of the order whether of initiation, Obligations
signs, constitutions, rituals, passwords be abolish
ed-that we do constitute ourselves into publicly
organized party-that do challenge oppo-
nents to the public discussion OF our ncples-and
we do hereby invite and invoke the aid and coopera-
ton of all the citizens of the State without regard 10
their former political affiliations, in maintaining and
carrying out the great aims, principles and objects
! of the American Party.
Resolved That we do hereby ratify and endorse
the principles enuncated in the platform OF the
American party, by the National Council OF the same,
! begun and held at Philadelphia, the 5th day OF
June, 1855, in relation to the political policy OF the
Government-whiIst at the same time, consider
the three great primary principles of the organza-
ton, which constitute the basis of party, para
mount in Importance 10 any issues of mere govern
mental policy.
Resolved, That these three great primary prnci-
Piles are first the confinement of the honors, offices
and responsibilities of political station, under our
government, to natlve-horn Americans-with due
regard at the same time, to the protection OF the
foreignborn in all the civil rights and privileges
guaranteed to freemen by the constitution, whether
/ Federal or State.
Secondly Resistance to religious intolerance and
rigid maintenance of the great principle of religious
freedom-by excluding from Office and power, those
who would prosecute for opinions sake, or would
control the politics of the country through Church
influences priestly interference and who
knowledge an allegiance to any power on earth.
whether civil ecclesiastical paramount to that
f which they owe to the Constitution.
And, Ihtrdl, answering devotion to the Union
of these States, and resistance TO all factions and
sectional attempts to weaken its bonds
Resolved, That in all nominations for political sta
ton hereafter be made by the American Party, it
is recommended that the same be done in open pub
t lie meeting-and that all those who agree with us
in principle, and who in aims and objects,
r. shall hereafter be recognized members of the
j., American Party.
i Resolved, That it be recommended to the Ameri-
can Party in this State to hold Convention of dele
gates, 10 be appointed in public primary meetings in
= the respective counties in Greensboro OH Thursday
the 10th day of April next, for the purpose of nomi
# mating candidate to be by the American Party
for Governor at the next election-that each county
j. appoint many delegates it chooses, and that
the mode of voting in said convention be regulated
# by the convention itself.
r Resolved That we consider the 22d day of Febru
If airy next-the time heretofore selected by the Ma
II tonal Council of the American ORDER for the nomi
nation of candidates for President and Vice President
l. too early day for that purpose-and do here
/. by recommend to brethren of the American par
ty throughout the Union, the proprety of postponn.
o the holding of said convention, to some time in tn
l. months of June or July.
n ResolUed, However, lest such postponement ma,
not take place, it is deemed advisable appoint
delegates TO represent the State at large in such
re mating convention-and it is recommended to tn
D. American Party in each Congressional District ho
primary meetings in the respective counties, and ap
point delegates to District Conventions for the selec
II ton of delegate from each respective District
e. said nominating Convention.
IS Resolved, That Executive Central Committee
h. fVe be appointed by this body, whose duty it sha
be to attend to the general of the America
st party IN this State to carry the necessary
es nondence, and take such inceptve steps as may
III deemed necessary for the more thorough organize
ton OF the said party-and that said executive con
is mttee be authorized and requested to appoint
lis County Executive Committee 10 further appoint
D. subcommittee for each election precinct in the
ul ty, with view to more thorough and complete
of ganization OF the American party in North Caroline
er SMART CHnDREN-A Child of three years of qg
-, aoiM book an ats infant hands, is fearful sight.
" is too often the death warrant, such the condemn
ed stupidity looks at-fatal, yet beyond his compr
OF hension. What should child three years old-na
nc five SIX years old-be taught? Strong meats ft
w weak digesons make not bodily strength. Let thel
-. be nursery tales and nursery rhymes | would SO
~ to every parent, especially every mother, sing
10y your children tell them pleasant stories If in ii
country be not too careful lest they get little di
III upon their hands and clothes earth is very mus
ies akin to all, and in children's outofdoor pla
soils them not inwardly. There is in it kind
VI. consangunty between all creatures; by it we tout
SIS upon the common sympathy of our first subsanc
Ter and beget kindness for poor relations the brute
led Let children have free, open air SPORT and fear
though they make acquaintance with the pigs, Il
donkeys, and the chickens; they may form wor
of friendship with wlser-looking ones Encourage
of familiarity with all that love them dumb anna
ty. love children, and children love them There is
ion language among them which the worlds langua
ave oblterates in the elders 1t is of more mporan
by that you should make your children loving than III
er- you would make them wise Above all things, ma
the them loving and then, parents, if you become
se and poor these will be better than friends that W
of neglect you. Children brought up lovingly at 70
pit knees will never shut their doors upon you and DO
IN. where they would have you go-Backwood's Mae
wn zine for September.