The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-22
Po iticAl Intelligence.
TIE KNOW N0THYN0s or OHIO.

ton in Cincinnati on the 18th inst IN honor Of the late
victories IN New YORK Mary land &c The following we're
tb- RESOLUTIONS which were passed.
The issues presented II the leople the
In Wish elections have been held during the past three
months have involved so much that bears upon the
sutuiion the Union and the principles of the American
party that results are worthy Of deep consdera on
the strongest party the county Is the American
party Strongest not only in numbers but in spirit
oevn 70 The constitution and the Uni Ia the patriotic
sympathy which It excei every where in the practical
re,In which II proposes, and in the nvicon general
party capable Of reestabshing and preserving the
principles Of our government.
The second fact demcnstra ted has been that the Ame
rican party l. strongest when 1t keeps oninent and
paramount its distinctive character American and OPP
posee to foregnsm Of men in politics. in
conssten. with tie preservation II the true principles Of
The third fact demonstrated has been that it is the
mission Of the Anne lean party require nationalist rs
one element OF every party, and to oppose everything
tesoing to sever the Union, or sectionaism.
And fourthy /. has been demonstrated that the next
PRESIDENT :. the tpited states must be elected
ticnal American.
with pride and pleasure the American of sassach
New Yak, Maryland, Louisiana, Mississippi and CsIor
MIA for their gallant efforts in heir recent elections
Their independent action for the good Of the
their fidelity to the constitution and the Union and their
devotion 70 The ntous principles Of the party in
the hour Of s difficulty enttle them TO the gratitude
and honor 81 all true patriots
THE AMERICAN PARTY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
tFrom the Charleston Evening News, Nov. H.
1t will be observed from the action Of the American
Council here that the present organization Of the Ameri
Order at Charleston is virtually abandoned. It is
the end of what has called Know Nothingi in our
city The name, and all which has peculiarly distin
guished It, apart from the principle that sAInericans
oblivion But there ia still unHinching devotion 10
the Il the purpose that the conservative
action Of the country shall not be INSTRUCTED by the
foreign elements formerly that the chief source Of
Northern don inant radicaism shall be off and that
Americanism, that which characterize American repub
hcsn institutions, shall become leading object in al
nsing the internal and external policy Of the United
States.
AMERICAN PARTY.
LocAi. GRAND CopNcf, CHARLESTON, Nov. lG, 1865.
whereas in the opinion of this Local Grand Council
representing the Subordina Councils OF the American
order in the city the disaster parry
in the late municipal election is attributable to
henssn Of some q It's pn.ipes q. vet, as "a Intestine
division upon municipal policy and Offices; and Whereas
also this Council ss abiding confidence in the strength
OF the American sentiment and the business of the
forms which II clams when pcoperly presented to in
tegent public aud oded in public FORM therefore,
!. Resolved That this Council recommend 10 the sub
orc ipate councils in this city TO dsband their present
ganiastns and discharge their members individually
from its existing obligations.
2 Resolved That this Council recommend the State
Cout Gil to the other subordinate councils of the
state, a similar dissolution
RESOLVED That in the opinion Of this Council all Sc.
clesy in political associations ntermNture (tow
and ae ~ osth W in nartv
should be repudat,d ard abandoned ny the American
party in this city and state.
A. Pesolved, That at propous period, "hen party
ascerbiy has abated and rational calm exists, public
movement should here be made in favor Of essential
forms in nstura lizaa'n ano suffrage
s. Resolved That lille the American party of this
community win hold themselves ssernly ready,
Southern maintain in all exigencies the rights
Of the State and the South, they will not, the
hsnd commit themselves to blind adherence to federal
parties AID domipaons. the other urge at any
impoli ic juncture snd for premature ends, policy
which locks the disruption of the corederacy except
Ge a tue language Of o Oh ess as
A. J. russell, Secretary.
KNOW NOTHING rLATFoRM IN ALABAMA.
The Knew Notbirg state Council Of Alabama, recently
he in ITnfa f.a fha
for M Of The Wgsnization--
Resolved, THAI regard he Philadelphia platform
Stuh with the hope OF giving peace and stability to the
Union But the spirit Of that compact having been VIC
rights and equality, By several the State Councils Of
the North, we do now therefore declare that deem
position Of The American party Of Aabam.. rspudiatag
every constr ion Of the dutics and obligations imposed
,naI orgaIzaion, viola i've Of or eonstieg With the
principles hereinafter nvowed And that all the pass
tof re have been observed, hereby aboi he'd Dis
carditg therefore, ESSENTIALS win bu. he
s'eadattiy dhese 70 our organization and the holding
and maintaining Of the log more fully expressed
ca dnai pi inc Jules OF the great American party
!. STRICT construction Of the constitution Of the
United >tatss.
:? Stern anj weryng devotion The Union under
ne constitution a. above coostneh aud IN easing ee
whence 'Ley NAV, to weaken its bonds.
, tongfess hes no power to ieg.ets upon the ques
ton OF slavery Ia the ae where IL exists OF 20 exclude
any ate from admission into the uuon its
su,ic es or does not recognize th institution Of
slavery or TO abolish slavery in the District Of COLUMBIA
The Fugitive Save law should be maintained and rgor
ousy enforced. 70 law, aaiion, shall be attemp
ed By Congress tonclng the question Of slavery in the
Ter orifs and ai 1t to ngitae the question of
slavery any form. We regard strict adherence to
the piocipes and views Of this section absolutely
tis TO The eac ana perpetuy OF tho Onion; and do
petge ourselves, tbe other that vii affiliate
with no party support any for office under the
government Of The Stoe of Che United States, who
does not puslicl, and qnvccay the principles
| Of this section, vitbout charge Of 40 ,temcnt.
g. All TO eisners who have come TO this ooualrv, under
the guarantee a oui laws and have been prepcey and
legally na,urs lived ;oliing to existing forms fatty
and LEGALLY entitled 10 all tue civil and religious pryi.
eges conferred by contitut IN AID laws and shall
| be tuly ard eneetually piotecse in them.
D. radical change in tie naturalization laws Is
qusd by the exigsnc,es Of the county a. to at
ect all foreigners coming Into the country afey lis ennct
ment and e pseven the trans pora,on and immigration
| Of Qaupers and crimincs 81 other counties.
| A'.ericous should g,selews 10 america
i In'ile religious liberty, hold iiat all msn have
right 70 oshp God accorfng 70 their canscienccs
We will maintain strict separation Of Chch state
ava oppose All agaer law men, heiher Papal o. Pro-
tight yiolsc tho constitution under aoy prccnce Of
civil p, ileges religious belief whose allegiance
the constitution is 10 be asoved by any foreign
power IN earth, are wholly unfit to hold Office in this
publican county.
g. Prsetcsl economy in the administration Of public
o. Opposition to cid party hacks and demagogues, and
he promotion 10 Office Of men homes and capable.
10 Putty the ballot box and peace NJ elections; the
right Of each citizen to his political opinions being ina
lienatle.
IL No step backward rom the Georgia platform.
Mr. Smith. Of i6uderdale, has introduced resolution
in the Iegsature of Alabama nsructing the Committee
Ways and Mems, when raised TO inquire in the
pediency Of raising - dollars, to be placed in the
hands Ct the Executive to assist southern young
ernigratpg to the Territory OF Kansas.
The montgomery Mail in referring 10 The oboyc reoln
ton The mode indicated by Nc Smith resolution
as tie only true and efficient The expense within
any reasonable limits is matter OF no moment at ALL
II Alabama cannot afford to expend in attempt to ad
souhe interests, at so point $50 900
500 Geo. o that has been said about the Importance
Of Kansas TO the South is humbug and fiction II the
people sincere in their declarations in their Kansas
meetings, they will not only not object to the sppropria
ton but they will condemn the legislature IL 1t should
| fail to make II.
We trust that the American party in the Legislature
viii do its whole duty truly ana feaessly, this sub
jsct. Tho Of the resolution n member Of that
party We that he will b aimed In his course
by every member Of his and of the opposite party
Tug VIRGINIA IrcEiATt Rr-1hs body ascend es on the
i nunbo lnxd anIn