New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-31
THE NORTHERN KNOW NOTHINGS.
REPUTATION OF THE DoUGyIFAcEs.
CALL FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.

The following documents form an important portion
Of current political history and will command UNI
vcrss attention. The reader will remember that after
the adoption of the Slavery part of the Platform by
the American National Council which met in Philadel-
phis in June last the Delegates from twelve States
seeded, met al the Girard House adopted dis,nc.
Platform which was American and Anti-SIsvery, and
appointed Committee to correspond with parties in
o her States who were friendly to Their views and 10
take such further action to them appeared e1pedi-
ent This Committee consis ed of the parties neme1
below, who, after having had conference with the
Americans Of the North generally, have determined
to be present at the American Convention, to be held
at Cincinnati in November next. This Convention
was recommended by the last Pennsylvania State
Council, and the twelve seeding States have con
cuded TO cooperate with it, its deliberations viii have
a mos; important bearing upon the next Presidential
campaign.
The following is the address Of the Representatives Of
the American party in the twelve Northern States:
TO THE AMERICAN PARTY.
The undersigned Committee Of Correspondence, ap-
pointed at meeting of Delegates from various States
10 the National Council at PhlGdelDha, held a. the
Girard House The 18th day OF June last after full
Interchange Of opDionlwith each other ami upon con-
suaton with friends 10 several States, deem IL e1pe
dent that a National Convention be hod.n a. early
day to take such counsel and action az crcu instances
may require.
Weiberefore recommend that such Convention be
held in the City Of Cincinnati "Wednesday, the 2lss
cay of November next.
The Committee would urge upon the STATE Council
OF every State approving of our purpose, 10 take
prompt measures send full delegation 20 said Con-
ventiOn, each State selecting the number of del
egates il is entitled 10 votes in the Electoral College,
and III the event that any State Council declines oms
to EJECT delegates the Commli,ee suggests that local
ala tab in anaa0
may be necessary 10 secure the allotted representa-
iron TO said Convention.
In this Convention we earnestly desire to see repre-
scented all those who are in favor of Civil Freedom
and Religious Liberty all who are opposed 70 polll-
cal prestcraft and ecclesiastical tyranny ard in favor
of the privilege of wOrshipng God according 10 the
dictates of individual conscience; all who oppose the
importation of foreign paupers and criminals, and VINO
favor an extension Of the period required for the nat
uraizaion of foreigners; all who are in favor OF per
petuating the Union Of these States OF purifying the
ballot box, of preserving National virtue, and OF
bringing back II Government of the country 10 the
emil, hteped patriotism of former days ali who OPP
posed TO the violation Of National faith by the reckless
sunderng OF sacred National compscts, and who are
IN favor of " The UNCONDITIONAL restoration OF that
/" time honored compromise known as the Missouri
Prohibition which was destroyed in utter disregard
" of the popular villa wrong no lapse of tine can
"paliate and plea for its cont nu4nce justify.
10 the consdf Grafton OF tbese and kindred subjects
we cordially invite ALL in any and every State 10 meet
together and in spirit of raerna regard, take coun
eel of each other
COMMITTEE Of coRREsPosnEScE
SoS Mckay Ohio 'I'' + Peek Maine ''i'"'
R' Voc Sr %.ec @i H. ss ad.
stephen B shs.win,k MI C. Ka, I,; Rhode ISsod
Aug. q, 1855.
We annex copy of the circular sent by the Com
mttee appointed at the Reading Convention to other
States, with view to concentrate the action of the
party upon platform in all respects expressive OF
their opinions. The circular of the twelve seeding
States is the reply to this effort of Pennsylvania to eff
feet a reunion Of the party;
To ~ -, Prssident Of the State Council Of the An1t
POsfu the State Of
SIR: At a regular quarterly session of the State
Council Of the American party of Pennsylvania held
at Reading the Sd day of July, A. ID. 1855 the fol-
lowing article Of he platform adopted by the National
Council at its late session III Philadelphia TO wit:
Nil The American having arisen the ruins aud
in spite oppo Of Wing and Democratic parties
violated pledges Of either. And the systematic agitation Of
the Slavery question by those parties having eev ted seeons
hostility positive of polite and broushf
Institutions peril 1t has therefore become the impera
tive duty the Amercn party to interfere or The purpose OF
peace the country and pepeuiy TO the Union Aud
experier has shown impossible 70 reconcile opinions
those which separate the dsputans and there
can be cishonor in submitting to ths laws the National
CouI has deemed the best guarantee Of common justice AMI
future peace abide by and tain the existing upon
the subject Of avery final and conclusive settlement of
that SUBJECT IN ,P'nt an, and N Y ue,t snee
upon subject 20 0posDt in distinct and unequyoc terms
hereby declared the this National Council
Congress possesses no power under the Constitution to esa.e
upon the subject Of Slavery 10 the States where 1t does
exist exciude any State from admission into the Union BE-
cause does recognize the institution
of Slavery nj its social system and expressly prefer
to establish or Poibt slavery in any Territory il is the sense
Of the National Council that Congress ought egslate
States and that interference by Congress with Slavery
spirit and OF compact by state OF Mary
lend coded The District to the United States aud breach of the
Was epudated, and the following adopted as sub
stitue, TO wit:
XII That the question of Slavery should not be introduced
the platform Of the American party being convinced
such issue intended be embraced within principles
and objects That believe in and shall defend the
right of freedom opinion and discussion that and
other subject not intended TO be embraced within the designs Of
our oigsin1ation .,...,,...,.. -.
regard the repeal Of the Missouri Comproue an infrscton
of the pghted faith Of the nation and that should be
refuse sduit into the MON State oleIans Slavery
which shall be formed ont Of any p9oa Of the territory from
The Council also passed the following resolution, TO
wit:
"Resolred That Comm Of Thirteen be appointed To-
scy who nay be willing to concur N the principle. and plat
this day adopted BY the State of Pennsyvsns and for
her Naors Creed; and that Convention Be held
uaii 2lst day November next
the nomination in the Conren called BY the National
Cuse of candidates for President and Vice President who
willing stand the platform this day established and
transact such other matters nay be deemed necessary 70 Sc
Of each State 10 the Convention to be equal 10
the members such entitled the National
Congress-"
And appointed the undersigned said Committee.
We therefore most cordially invite you and your
Council 20 cooperate with Pennsylvania in carrying
into effect the proposed plan, and trust that repre-
sentaton i'll be sent from your State duly authorized
10 participate in the deliberations and actions of that
Convention.
R. A. Lsmberten, Harrisburg p. E. Small, YORK
Lenuel Todd, Carlisle. Nm. ". Wise, BToOkville.
r. NJ. Riddle, Pittsburgh b. snchsrd, Beilefonie.
VIM =. johnston Pittsburgh Edward seuI Somerset.