The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-23
THE SOUTH CAROLINA KNOW MORNINGS.
COUNCIL, WARD No. 3, AMERICAN PART

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CHARLESTON, Nov, 1856. {
Whereas This council being notified that the resolu
lions and suggestions OF the Local Grand Council Of this
Order, passed 10th Of November, 1865, recommending
he City and State Councils to disband The present
ganiza ion and dsperse to propous period when party
acerbty bias abated and rational calm exists" &C.. B.,
Resolved, That this Council disagree with the resou
ton and decline the suggestions of the Local Grand
Council inamuch as they conflict with what we regard
the true interests and prosperity OF the American party
Resolved That the opinion Of this Council the late
sa. =. a. .nicipal election did not arise from ntes
tine division dsrega to sooa ,an oat aae ac anat
not much over of TINS had rendered them
selves qualified voters by the payment o. noi TAX
Resolved, That this Council has full and abiding conf
dence in the strength Of American sentiment and feel
is not trammeed by tax upon the ballot box tri-
umphant success will always be achieved.
mat our past t h every test OF
nIestained in the free exercise Of his suffrage affords
sufficient for the future strength and prosper
Resolved That our delegates to the Grand and Local
Council wiihdrav from all connection with that body
and place themselves immediately under the control Of
this council. E. p. CUYLER, Secretary.
ARKANSAS KNOW NOTHING STATE COUNCIL.
The American State Council Of Arkansas assembled at
Little Rock, the 10th Of October and the proceedings
were conducted openly in the presence Of large number
of outsiders not emitting to mention the ladies' who
graced the occasion by their presence
The following resolutions were Adopted
Resolved That it is inexpedient to nominate candi
date for Governor at the present time
Resolved, That delegates to the national council
" "SseapsS a.. iAouV'PAib IL IeVruary ucAt, Ue iu
structed TO all proper exertions to dispense with ali
the nonessenals Of the ordcr to the extent of remo
val of all secresy, and the adjustment Of all rituals and
oatbs.
That in the adoption of this resolution reiterate our
full in and adherence to- the doctrines of
The American party set forthl n5 the philadelphia
platform.
That we recommend strict adherence to our organi-
zaton by keeping enrolled record of 5ers In
every council If The Slate, by holding regular meengs
and by requiring in al majority nominations for
offices.
That the American party hold the honor Of the State
dear their own and in favor of that system po
Hey which will the payment Of the State debt and
re.establishment Of her creoit and honor.
That the American party deem public offices as trusts
for The benefit OF the people, and not rewards poll
tcal subservieney personal toadyism and therefore,
that they are in favor OF for any Office who not
honest, competent and faithful to the constuon-and
viewing all officers servants of the people, they in
favor Of their being held TO the sicest accountability
for all Of their public acts.
That while the American PARTY holds that Americans
should govern America IL also holds that Americans are
capable Of se government; and therefore, they in
favor Of charging the democratic element in State
government by the people resuing into their hands
the election of all of their own officers.
The Providence N. ~ transcript says:-The American
organization Is strong in this State, and without any
doubt will carry the election next spring. They viii be
the dominant party aud unquestionaby will preside
the interests of Rhode Island at least another year
B. b. Chapman, Esq, was, at the election held the
9TH ns elected delegate to Congress from Nebraska Ter
rtory. Col. bowen had retired ON the contest and
on the day elected to the Legislature