American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-02

the last extremity; and, whereas, the
excitement now existing upon the sub
joct of slavery in the American party
throughout the country should be
speedily allayed by the adoption of a
sound national and conservative basis,
upon which all Americans throughout
the length and breadth of the whole
country may unitc;-Therefore,
Resolrea, LIST. That while VIC feel
entirely disposed to support and abide
by the principles as laid down in the
18th section of the Philadelphia Plat
form, we do not feel inclined to force
our views or ipsi DIRT upon those who
honestly differ with us by saying to
them that we alone are right and they
arc wrong.
Rcsolced, I'd. That the spirit of COM
promise is the only adjustable ground
upon which all true-hearted Americans
can meet this otherwise all-absorbing
and damning question.
Resolved, Sd. That the subject of
slavery should never have been intro
duced into our national councils-that
1t is sectional question, and that the
principles of the American party should
ever be held sacred and aloof from its
entangling influences and alliances.
Resolced, 4th. That our delegate to
the Congressional District Convention
to be held at Moundsville on the LIST of
February next, be and he is hereby in
structed to vote for no man who is not
a perfectly sound, conservative and
Union-loving man, to represent us in
the National Convention to sit at Phil
adelphia on the 22d February next.
Resol0ea, 5th. That we esteem Col.
LEE Roy KRAMER, Of this place, as
such a man, and that he is our first
choice for representative in said Con-
vention; and that our delegate is here
by instructed to vote for him.
Resolved, 9th. That we look upon
the Hon. JOHN S. CARLISLE, the .'lone
STAR from Virginia in Congress, as a
"good egg that we heartily COM
mend his course in the struggle for
Speaker, and that we believe that his
brother Americans of the Old Domn-
ion will one day say to him come up
higher"
Resolred, 7th. That the "American
Union," published in this place, de-
serves the patronage of every true
American in the county, and that we
will use our best endeavors to extend
its circulation. ..-... -...
The report Of the Committee was re-
ccived and adopted with entire unanim-
ity, and the sentiments therein express
cd received hearty response from
all present.
The following resolution, offered by
S. Sicgfred, jun, was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLVED, That, although it was ne
cessary, in the inception of the present
American movement-in the face of
the uncompromising and riotous oppo-
siton similar reforms have ever met at
the hands of Foreigners and Jesuits in
this country-that it should have been
conducted i'll a measure of secresy--
that we are glad now to hail the day
when our patriotism may define and
numbers defend our position, with a
frankness and zeal second to no party
in our country that with open doors
and warm hearts, and willing hands,
we extend cordial welcome to all who
will unite with us in putting into sue
cessful operation the wholesome and
saving doctrine, "Americans alone
should rule America.
On motion, it was
Reso2vca, That these proceedings be
publishedin the "Union, " Of this place,
and that the editors Of the Wheeling
Gazette National American (Rich-
mond) and the american Organ,
Washington be requested to publish
them in their respective papers.
On motion, this meeting do now ad.
journ to meet again at American Hall,
on the fourth Monday in February
next, (Court-day) at 2 o clock, p. IN.
JOHN RUDE, President.
S. S1EGFRIED, JUN, ,Sec'y.
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