The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-12

National Council at Philadelphia, which, among
other things teaches that America should be gov
erned by Americans, a principle paramount TO any
question of State policy, and upon the Ultimate
success Of which, depends, in great measure, the
perpetuity of this Union.
- Resolved That we have seen with regret, sug-
gestion by the State Council of Virginia, to the
effect that the Religious Test of the party ought
to be abolished by the National Council, by which
we understand the admission into our Councils, and
the promotion to Office, of members of the Roman
Catholic Church.
RESOLVED, That we are utterly opposed to such a
change; that in our judgment it would greatly weak
ven US in every part of the Union, because those
who acknowledge the spiritual power of the Pope,
as all true Catholics do, can give no security of
their allegiance to any government since they be-
Heve he can pardon rebellions, high treason, per-
Jury, and all other sins; and since the Council of
Trent pronounces 'sThe Church of Rome to be
mother of all the Churches, and requires the
Priests to spear true obedience 10 the Pope"
ResoLUed, That we have seen with pleasure, that
at the recent Quarterly Session of the State Coun-
Gil of Kentucky, held in Louisville, proposition to
remove what is called the Religious Test" and to
allow Foreigners hereafter to become members of
the Order was voted down by an almost unanimous
vote, thus saying to the world that the American
Party in Kentucky, after achieving the victory
they have, are not prepared to shake hands with
Popery, or admit the CRIMINALS and paupeFS of
Europe to their fellowship
Resolved, That while this meeting does not as
sumo to dictate to the friends and members of our
party in East Tennessee, respectfully and warm
ly urge them in every county, to organize forthwith
for the Presidential contest, and hereafter to be
found als0ays at Dork, showing thereby, that the
campaign with US has not been closed, and will not
be, until victory and triumph crown our efforts.
eResolUed, That we tender our grateful acknowI.
edgments to our gallant leader in the late contest
Hon., NJ. P. GENTRY, for his hold, manly, eloquent
and efficient defense of our cherished principles {;
and although he failed to succeed by some 9, 600
votes he has increased admiration of his talents
any patriotism, and our appreciation of his dstin-
guished services.
RESOLVED, That we learn with pleasure that Col.
Gentry and Maj. Donelsen, have agreed to attend
the American Mass Meeting in this place on the
22d inst, and address the people, and that we
pledge ourselves to unite with our brethren and
friends generally, in giving them reception worthy
of their political services in the late canvass and of
their high distinguished personal merits.
On motion, the following gentlemen were APP
pointed a committee of arrangements, with full
power to regulate every thing pertaining to the
getting up and conduct of the approaching Mass
Meeting, towit: w. G. Brownlow, S. B. Boyd, Mo-
ses White, j. O. Luttrell, John Parker, E. j. San.
ford, Joseph Bearden, and VIM. Homer
On motion, it was resolved, that the committee
be requested to select some suitable grove for public
speaking, the use Of which can be had without in
terruption, and that they inclose the same with
plank fence, if not already inclosed, and erect a
substantial and permanent stand, covered and
seated, which may be used at all times, during the
coming Presidential contest for public discussions.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, subject to be
called together at any time the Committee of Ar
engagements may deem a meeting necessary.
S. R. ROGERS, Chairman.
A. r. PIPER, Secretary.