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The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
AMERICAN BANN Err,
n, B. GATEs. PoLITTc1L EDITOR.


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Ald5amo. Hon. Geo. D. shorridge. old line
Democrat, il the American candidate for Cover
nor Of Alabama.
Col r. w. Walker. othe Whig hope Of.
North Alabama" il one Of the Anti-American
candidates for the Legislature. in Lauderdale co..
Ala.
We learn from the Huntsville fAla) Advo-
cate that the Moulton Democrat has mounted the
American platform; haald down the name Of
Winston, the Anti-American candidate for doy-
ernor, and hoisted the name Of Judge Short.
ridge, the American candidate.
Georgia Hon. Garnet Andrewsold line DEM
ocrat, one of the builders of the Georgia plat
form of ls5Ois the American candidate for u.
ernor in that State.
Kentucky. The leading Wings are Ants. the
leading Democrats are Americans.
Mississippi. Nearly all the candidates for
State and district Offices in this State are Dem
ocrats.
In Yazoo county the Anti Americans can on
Wings to address their meetings.
~ George Fl. Foote. ESQ.,, Of Noxubee, the
Whig candidate for Attorney General Of Mssi.
sippi in lS53 and one of the boldest and most in
Hner tial Wing speakers in the State. took the
stand in Macon, few days ago, and announced
his determined opposition to the principles of the
American partJ Oh, what villanious Wing
Trick" dinds Go. Gazette.
North Carolina. Thomas J. Latham Of Beau.
fort County. NJ G.. In the American candidate
for Congress. Heis an old line Democrat, oi
the5eFstson and Jackson stamp; stood by Jack
son, and the Union in 1882, when South Caro-
lima attempted to break up The Union.
Tennessee. Andrew Donaldson, the most in
innate friend of Gen Jackson. isout for theAmer
ican party.
We viii keep these facts before the people
and add to them from time to time.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
Ydzoo CITY. MISS: fRIDA Z AUGUST 10, 1861. !


II
The sage Of Yasoo. who presidm over the edlto-
rial columns 81 the Democrat. has spoken OF
Msssn. Henderson, Pugh Armistead. Douehasty.
and 6wasey aths orators on this occaaion. q
young men ofyeiy tow summers.o II seems the
sags Of Yazoo = en Old man Of very few sum-
mers, the only instance on record. He had
ssofhething to say ss to the mater Of the ora
tons "of these young orators dome or whom
had sesn moro summers than himself. The old
gentleman then proceeds to comment on. the
speech Of Mr.. Henderson. with characteristic
self complacency. He states that Mr.. n. stold
bis audience that be was once ! democrat, but
was now Know Nothing;a and proceeds to
nay, that aas be has changed bis politics before
be was old enough TO vote. bis democracy never
hurt much. Does the old man think De-
mocracy hurtful, No doubt such Democra.
cy a. he rejoices in isso.
If 1r. H. have achanged his politics before
he was old enough to VOTE" We are well as.
sured that within the sumo brief time, he has
done more thinking than the sgrave and rever-
VuV DcI8 ulUI VI Inc OemOCT6t udS Deeu 0Dto
TO accomplish during all "the days oftheyeais
of his sojourn," and will think more In the next
twenty four hours than will that venerable
ssint in the next quarter of century, should
he not die mean time of old age.
The extreme youth Of Mr.. Armistead. and
one or two others, placed them several degrees
below the notice ofthe ancient editor Of the
Democrat. Ofall these youths, we believe Mr.
Armistead is the youngest. Now the Ameri.
can party win send this young David forth,
with but his sling ,and ''the pebbae--trtah,' to
meet this Goliah Of the Democrat, at any time
the sage viii choose, and viii abide the issde
of the combat. Nay, more. the party will send
against this mighty M of valo1 the younges,
Of the s'nsre boys who have been Initiated IN
- sh> ecrsk oSfk -eandAg cohclases,S and |
this ''merrboy" do notvanquish the old gentle.
:. man, we will all Join the anti-American party
and whip the little boy for his stupidity. Le
the ancient editor choose his young antsgo
mist.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
PLArFOzkii OF THE
"A M EkICAN PARTY
or THn
State Of nis-Issippi.

We advocate such mobilization Of the natu-
ralzation laws. as win remedy the existing evils
growing out Of the same, or In case the purity OF
fhc elective franchise cannot otherwise be pro
served, then we advocate their total repeal. ~
We advocate the passage CT stringent law
bI IIe proper authorities, to prevent the immi-
slation hither Of foreigners, who are either pau
pers or criminals.
We shall vigorously maintain and defend the
vested rights Of al persons, whether they be ma
tive or foreign born.
We believe That America should be governed
by Americans, efecting the same through the
OaIlotbox alone, the great and legitimate instru-
mento Of oil political reform in our country.
We oppose and protest against all abridgss.
ment Of religious liberty, holding it as cardinal
maxim, that religious faith Is question between
. eac. individual and bis God and that fhs Bible
u y. sE|s 'oIInteio and depoeItoFy 9 The true
religious docttl1es " this country.
vi.
We will maintain and defend the Constitution
OF the United States MS 1t is, the Union az it was
intended by our fathers and the rights of the
States, without diminution; insisting upon, and
demanding faithful performance by the General
Government, Of all the duties eDjoined upon it by
that Constitution.
We war with no party as such, but oppose al
who oppose as 10 these great American doctrines,
VIII.
The principles which we advocate, are para
mount to any local question Of State policy, anc
as the American Party, we will make no attempt
torevive the question Of the payment of the Uniol
OF Planters Bank Bonds.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
The National AsAeFican Platform
ADOPTED at Philadelphia June 5th. 1855.

/ The acknowledgement OF that Almighty
B ing, who rules over the Universe, who pre-
sides over the councils of Nations, who conducts
the affairs of men, and who, in every step by
which we have advanced to the character of an
Independent nation, has distinguished us by some
token of Proyidential agency,
III. The cultivation and development Of a
sentiment OF profoundly intense American feel
ing; Of passionate attachment to our country, its
history and its institutions; of admiration for the
purer days of our national existance; of venera-
ton Of the heroism that precipitated our Revo-
luton; and of emulation of the virtue, wisdom,
and patriotism that framed our constitution and
FIRST successfully appliedits provisions.
III. The maintenance Of the Union of these
United States as the paramount politi tical good;
primary object Of patriotic desire . And hence,
lst Opposition to all attempts TO weaken Or
and. Uncomprorisine antseonism to eveTy
principle Of policy that endan6ers IL.
3D. The advocacy Of On equitable adjustment
Of all political differences which threaten its in
tegrity or perpetuity -
4th. The suppression of I'll tendencies to po!
iitcal division, founded on Hreographic1| lis
examinations, or on the belief that there 8 rea
difference Of interest and views, between thu
varions ssctions of the Union.
9TH The full recognition Of the rights Of thu
tevefal states as expressed aud reserved in tn
Constitnt n; and careful avoidance BY the
General Governments q al interference kxiti
their rights by gislative or executive action.
United States as tks supreme law Of The land
sacredIy obligatory upon all u parts and mem
bers; ana steadfast resisfsncs f6r he spirit O
innovalion UPON it, prncipies however soeciou
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
SECOND DEGREE.

Brother, you are now about to take upon
yourself the obligation Of the Second Degree of
this Democratic and truly Catholic Order Of Say
Nothipgs, commonly called "Sag Nchts.n Place
yourself in asituation to receive it, arms crossed
upon your breast eyes raised towares heaven.
Repeat after me the obligations I; A. B., (pro-
nounce your proper name, } pray that God may
strike me with imbecility and madness when
cease to oppose Know Nothingism! May heav-
en- over~heim me with ita thuhders when cease
to hate the Order. May the angry God, Of Pc.
ter aud Paul, andsof Washington, Jefferson and
Jackson fall upon me in this world, and be my
punishment in the next, If l cease to war upon
this selfconstituted American party- May ths
whole Universe revolt against me, If / cease to bs
regular contributing member of this society
May the earth swallow me up alive if I prove un
| faithful to my solemn vows. May my name per.
lish from the memory of man If / ever vote for I
lWhig or Democrat who favors Know Nothing
ism. And may my flesh be boiled, ted, bak
ed, fried, beat and hashed by savages # stay q
way from the ballot:box on the day of an cleo
tiun, when Know Nothing is : candidate" =
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
Desk and Bench.

Messrs. Burns, Clinton, and Davis, Ministers
of the Gospel, have been much censured by the
Antis for leaving the sacred desk and mounting
the stump. Yet their censors greatly commend
the political epistles of Messrs. Owen and Long,
street, because these gentlemen denonnce the A.
mercan party. We cannot say that, as gener-
al thing, we approve Of ministers engaging act
lively in political contest, yet there mar be cir
cumstances which not only justify them, but i'm
peratively demand then voices, or even their
swords in behalf of their country's cause. Who
ever thinks Of censuring the Christian ministers
who, in the Revolutionary days, inspired our citi-
zens with patriotic zeal, even from the pulpit?
Who casts stain upon the memory of Zuingle,
becau he would preach sermon on Sunday,
make political speech on Monday, and lead out
his sturdy Swiss soldiers to battle on Tuesday?
| The resistance of error is the peculiar prov
ince of the ministry and the errors Of Popery are
especially included. The only errors which The
American party attacks are political, but Of al
our people perhaps our ministers are the most Sc;
lriously affected by that question, since they
would certainly be the first and most severe suf
srers i Popery should ever have sufficient pow
Il At all events, they belong to the Church
ailtant; but who ever heard Of militant judi
lciary1 How IS . judge prepared to mete ou
lequity when he has been engaged with one Of th
parties ltigant in aheated, perhaps angry politi
lcal discussion against the other9 When he per
mts himself to regard one party on account 3
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
From the Memphis Eagle and Enquirer.
An Incident.

AT arecent meeting In Wilson bounty, and Z
after the candidates for the House of Represen-
tatives had spoken, 1sAIAH ALLISON, an old and
venerable gentleman, who had listened most
quietly Nsttentively to the discussion, sent
word to Mr.. Hatton, one Of the candidates, that
be desired to speak with him. On Mr.. Hatton's
being introduced to him, he said: Il am quite
an old man, sir. lam Seventy-6ve years DID,
have formerly always voted with the Democrat
iepafty. was with General Jackson in the
Greek War-was selected 81 him. and acted in
that war.as one Of his lfs guards. -was attach-
ed to his person, and became greatly devoted
him. During the war, and during the time be-
tween its conclusion and his death, be gave me
many evidences Of regard, and my attachment
for him. continued to-increase, up to the time of
biz DEATH always voted for him when he was
. candidate, and since then have continued to
vote. in all elections for for Dem
ocrats.s I an to-day a Jackson Dsnoerat. But
the Democracy Of Gov. johnson, and his follow
ers is not my kind Of Democracy; but, is at war
with it. believe the American party Il right.
Lam satisfied that its members are patriotic. and
are working for the good Of our country. am
going, IL live until tie election, to vote with
{ them. They have my best wishes for their sue
cesss Go ahead in your good work--warn the
people of the dangers and evils that threaten
then from bad men, at home, and from othel
countries. If Jackson was alive. ] believe be
would be with you
1ho ,.,,rld i f.,ll ,f rove,or;as IL.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1855-08-10
Sax Nicnt obligation.

Last week We gave what purpoted to be the
Sag Nicht OATH We have since found in the
american Eagle" published in Cambridge
Nd, the following, purpoting to be the obliga.
tions Of the second and third degrees of that or.
der. OF course We cannot vouch for the genuine.
ness Of the Obligations, But the FIRST seems to be
well authenticated. The second and third have
been Published in several papers Of high respect
ability:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19
nnean Yiotnra,s. iYisitsto Ffance.

Queen Yictorass Yisitto France.
The London Times INDUCES in the fol-
in Irwin "reminiscences and compliments:
:. The mud village of Julian the Aposs
tates MAS not more different from the
nornpous CAPITAL of Louis XVI, nor that
capital from the beautiful city that now
spreads itself over the valley OF the Seine,
than are the circumstances OF tins day
from any that have preceded them during
the long annals of Ftenohs and English
history. English Kings have, ere now,
swept along the streets OF Paris, but they
came to Claim a Kingdom which they
could not hold, or in triumph forsyictories
to be speedily aud bloodily avenged, 1t
is curious fact that, never since France
was consolidated into one nation 4and
before that Paris had no right TO the title
of-the capital of France-4has an English
monarch entered her gates In peace.
Henry v went there, indeed, to celebrate
his short-lived triumph. and Henry vi to
assume a crown, which soon glided from
his neryeiess grasp. Charles III was there
as an exile and fugitive, aud James II
concluded his adishonored life under the
shelter of the power OF the Grand Mon-
arch. Now, at last, in the fullness of
time, we witness q spectacle which our
rugged forefathers probably never desir-
ed, aud which we. however anxious, could
never have hoped to see-the interehange
of offices Of the most cordial friendship,
marking not only the sincerity OF individ-
ual regard, but the union of two great
nations, never hitherto won't to inter
change other courIesies than those which
diversified the brief intervals of n conflict
extending with little intermiSsion. over
period of eight hundred years. Ten years
ago, indeed. Queen Victoria. met at tho
Chateau d'Eau the then Sovereign Of
France, but tho happy omens of that
day were clouded shortly afterwards by
events, which though they did not shake
tho amity Of the two nations, introduced
a coldness between the two royal families
never wholly removed during the remain
ing days OF the dynasty of Orleans. 1t
is with no such misgivings that Queen
Victoria goes to return the visit so royal
ly paid her few months ago by the
present. Emperor OF France. The ener~
getic support which France has so nobly
and unhiuchingly lent us in so many COM
mon dangers the vgor and good faith
with which she has performed all, and
more than all which could be expected
from the most eXacting ally the noble
and mngnanimous policy which her En-
peror has pursued in the face Of all Eu~
rope, and III marked contradiction to all
her other imperial rulers, forbid us for u
moment 10 entertain the idea that the
time will ever come. when so much COM
mon glory, SO much mutual esteem, will
be forgotten, and the days of old jeulousiUs
and animosites return upon u.s.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19

JOHN B. GoUGH.-This brilliant tenn
perance orator has beautiful residence
at Boylston, Mass, which it thus briefly
described:
The farm, which embraces Sc acres of
excellent land. nearly all under high Gull
tivation, is somewhat retired from the
main avenue of travel, and graced by an
elegant residence in the American style
of rustic architecture, with commodous
OuLbuildings, neat farm house, hand
some graveled walks and flower beds,
nurseries of young trees. &c. The whole
is in charge of an experienced farmer,
employing assiStances. A good variety
of fowl and domestic animals, with sun
dry improvements constantly in progress,
conveyd an impression of thrift and lux
urious ease, pleasant TO experience. Tie
proprietor has recently returned from a
lecturing tour in Europe, apparently i'm
proved in health and in purse, and in a
ew months will probably resume his
trans Atlantic temperance efforts, in
which his wife, being childless, accom-, ,
} anies, him. --..,...
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19

ScuAMYL.-The celebrated Circassian
warrior, Schamyl, under whose mastery
lead the Circassians have long success
fully resisted the mighty power of Russia,
is described by Il recent writer as a man
of middle stature, light hair, gray eyes,
shaded by bushy and we'll arChed eye
brows, nose finely moulded and small
mouth. His complexion is peculiarly
fair and delicate, and the elegant form OF
his hands and feet is remarkable: He is
now 55 years old, but sill vigorous,
though he has Of late years taken a per-
sonal share in warlike encounters only on
critical occasions.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19
nemoe5affc nIeetfng IN Barbour.

Democratic Meeting IN Barbour
Pursuant to notice, a portion of.tHe De-
nocracy of Barbour assembled at the
courthouse, on Monday. the Sd inst.
On motion of "a. G. Roger, Esq, Col.
Jas. d. Hall was called to the Chair, and
JAS, E. Reeves appointed secretary. The
object of the meeting was explained by
N. H. Taft, Esq.
On motion of A. G. Roger. Esq. a
committee of FIVE was appointed to pre-
pare resolutions, expressioye of the sense
Of the meeting. Whereupon, the Chair
appointed a. 9. Roger. Dan'i. NJ Anvil.
VIM. W. Z. Callihan, Sam'l Woods and
Jacob Burner.
After the committee retired, the FOL
loving letters from Gov. johnson, and
Hon. Wm. G.. Brown were ordered to be
read, as part Of the proceedings of the
meeting.
BR1DGEPoRT, Aug. 81. 1855.
GENrLEMEN 81 have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipts of your polite in
vitation to be present and address de-
mocratic meeting to assemble at Philippi
on the Sd prox. But regret that official
business will require my presence at
Richmond at that time, and compel me to
forego the pleasure of meeting many Of
my old friends and constituents, for whom
entertain the highest regard, and most
kind recolIections. That pleasure would
have been greatly enhanced by the inter
change of graduation on the glorious victo-
ry achieved at the late election in Virginia
and throughout the South, by affording
an opportunity for the interchange Of
views and opinions in regard to tie flu
ture, for the watchman has not we'll OBJ
served the signs of the times who has
failed to discover breakers ahead. 1t is
true that Virginia is safe she has nobly
sustained her reserved principles and
indicated the honor of the State and
richly does Barbour county deserve to
share the honor. She has rebukcd that
fell spirit which has induced many of our
citizens to band and league themselves in
secret political associations, bound by
the most solemn oaths to indiscrimi-
nate political and religious prescription.
She has said 10 agitators and traitors, thus
far shalt thou come, but no further. Yet
much remains to be done to guard against
the deleterious effects of this new hum
bug, and most insidious party.
rejoice to find that you are organizing
for the coming campaign, and TO battle
for civil and religious freedom, as l
verify believe that upon the action of the
Democratic party, depends the safety of
the union. Very Respectfully,
Y our obi serv't.
JOS. JOHNSON.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19

PRESIDENT PIERCE AND TIE SAILOR Boy.
We copy the following from late nuns
Der of the Barnstable Patriot:
A rieighbor of ours has son who re-
Gently arrived at one Of the ports of South
America, after the ship in which he had
been was condemned. According TO the
law in such cases, the captain had given
him an order upon the American consul
of the port for portion of which, an I'M
derHoficial evasiveIy gave the boy an Or
der on the captain of ship in which he
was to sail. After sailing for Baltimore,
the boy found the order illegal and worth
less, and determined on his arrival to 60
to Washington and see President Pierce
He was kindly received by the President
and. Mr.. Secretary Marcy, and told his
story. The President replied Ship
right back to that port and tell them
Franklin Pierce sent you, and you will
get your money; If you don't 1 will
turn them OUT
The boy went as directed and did his
message, and was paid instanter. That
is what We call practical justice.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19
presidentrierce.


The President of the United States mr..
rived at the White Sulphur Springs Uf
Virginia, on the 2Ist of August, He was
received by committee. ut the head Of
which was exPresihent Ty Ter, who wei.
coined him in highly complimentary
speech. President PirrGU made an mp
proprintolcply, Of which the following
II paragraph
=" He apprehended that the great dan.
ger to be guarded against. at the present
lime, WAS the prevalence OF heresieswhich
were in direct antagoniSm with the basis
doctrine and principles ofthe constitution.
ana perhaps he might say general wnnL
oil Difference tu the authority of law. Let
1t be remembered that whenever in a State
or territory from tho Atlantic to the Spa.
citic coast. single citizen in the Republic
is deprived Of theright guaranteed toliim
by LII" law. there is II blow aimed at the
constitution itself. 1t matters not wbetlI-
er That citizen be so wronged by invasion
or violence and let it also be- remember.
ed that lie suffers not alone The whole
framework of our systemic greater or
less extent inevitably feels the shock.
Hence, obedience to the fundamental
law, and to all laws, National or S[ate,
local or municipal. enacted in subordina-
tion thereto, is the lesson tifst to be taught
and the last to be disregarded."
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-09-19

TIE AMooR RIvER.-This stream is
said to be as large as the Mississippi river
proper. without tire Missouri. AS early
AS the year 1889 the Russians began 10
establish colonies on both banks Of it, in
tending TO annex the country to their own
territories but, coming in contact with
Chinese, they Tell back TO about the 56th
parallel oflalitude, the southern boundary
of Siberia. Subsequently the Chinese
kept armed boats in the river and estab-
lished forts along its banks, TO prevent
the Russians from obtaining ioothold
there. During the present civil war in
China, however, the Russians have seized
the opportunity to take and fortify the
whole of the territory north of the river.
This is the country from which the gov
erning race of China comes The Man
cho Tartars are far superior TO the Chi.
nese as soldiers and. in former ages, be-
fore the Russian civilization and military
spirit had acquired its wonderful impetus
and development, these Tartar troops
fought very bravely against the Russians
in the contests between the two nations
The seizure Of this territory may have an
Important effect upon the fate OF the Tar
tar dynasty in China.