The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-21
+ HI Z L TEST NEWS.
Proceedings OF the Pennsylvania American
State Council.

PHliADMPHIA, Dec. 20, 1856
The American State Council met this afternoon The
first Of February appointed for the election of dele
gates throughout the State to represent the different dis
trcts in the National Nominating Conventon be held
at Philadelphia on the 22d Of February IT was lett
optional with the Congressional districts to elect either
BY direct vote of the people by conventions OF delegates
elected for the purpose. mK ..s,....
1t recommended tina. the Councils throughout The
State which favor the national platform Instruct their
delegates not TO attend the meeting purportng to be
State Council of the American party, called to hold
sion at Hcidaysburg the first Tuesday cf January
next.
resolution passed. instrucng Councils who cd
allegiance to the national PLATFORM and which hare not
paid assesenents to pay the same such they
may decide upon to Secretary Poulson at Philadelphia.
committee appointed to prepare and report a.
the next meeting system for the creation of
ment and collection fund.- for the economical expenses Of
the body.
resolution also passed, authorizing the delegates
Of Philadelphia who represented Councils that stood
upon the national PLATFORM and acknowledge suoordina
tion to this State Council 10 meet and organize
Executive Committee and permit delegate to act with
them until he signs the declaration Of principles adopted
by the State Council.
The convention adjourned in perfect harmony and good
feeling Tho ball IL set in motion, which viii reSindle
pure American re separating the dross from the pure
metal throughout the glorious old Keystone State.
Charles d. Freeman, Vice. President OF the National
Council, was present q delegate from his ward and
participated In all the proceedings
The Great Canadian Rallvoad Celebration.
THE TORONTO RAILWAY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
CANADA AND TIE UNITED sTATEs-sPLENDID DE-
JEUNER--sP1.ECuEs By THE AMERICAN GUEsT3-
TIE RAILWAY BALL.
TosoNTo, Carada, Dec. 20, 1855.
The splendid railway dsieuner and ball. to which you
invited by citizens, Oh today. Annexed
is copy OF the invitation
j. q. Bennett. ESQ -
sR-To celebrate important sthe completion
o. direct rail sny mcaon bet the capital Of cana
ing the Hamilton Toronto RnilwGv citizens OF
have proposed certain festivities here 20 Instant AMI
the honor of your company solicited BY enclosed
r3nRenents bave been made With The different rail-
MES Ia Canada West whereby guests on exhibiting thu cards
companies in COMING TO end returnbg from this city. Ths
favor Of early answer particularly requested have The
honor TO DC, sir Jour obsdtep, servant $3.50 :
i. H. RUTHERFORD, Secretary.
TORONTO, Dee. Z. 1855.
The following were enclosed with the aboye-
TORONTO RAILWAY CELEBRATION.
! lVgnete ct the goddess Ceres surrounded by
agricultural produces imp ents mechanical, rail-
way train, bridge and cansi In tho disancei
The Mayor and Citizens Of Toronto request he honor OF,
SMr. j. o. Benefits at deuseT Thu 'say has
S2oh q pecembsr' at 10 O'clock E. y A,1.x xoror
! e II. Ru1uERroRp Secretary.
5 RAILWAY CELEBRATION
tVigpette OF railway train
The Mayor and oaeas Of Tor INTO request the honor ofs
sMr J. sardon Bennett and ady's company q ball ons
J q. W. ALLAN, Mayor. :
IT, il. RUrHERFoRp, Secretary.