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Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
National American Council.

The American National Council ad-
journed on Thursday, the 9Th inst Its
session was held in New York. A reso-
luton was adopted abolishing the secresy
and oaths of the Order The following
resolutions will be read with interest:
ResOkUed That our earnest thanks are
rendered to the American National Conven-
ton for the nomination of Millard Fill
more and Andrew j. Donelson for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency of the
United States. and that we are confident
OF their ratification by the people of the
nation.
ResoLued. That the extreme partizan
measures of the Administration Democra-
cy on the one side, and the so-called Re-
pablicans on the other, driving the coun-
try with phrenzied zeal into the most dan
gerous sectional strife, not only require
prompt and signal rebuke, but abundant
ly prove that neither faction can be safely
trusted, to administer the affairs of the
Republic; and as conservators OF law
and the constitutional rights of a free
press and free speech, without lieentious-
in either, the American partyis equally
opposed to the Bowie knife and revolver
on the one hand, and to Sharpe's rifles
on the other, for the settlement Of consti-
tutional questions on sectional issues.
ResoIUed, That we present the Amerl-
can party to the country, not as an order,
not as society, but as a broad, compre-
hensive, conservative, national party, stand
ing, like other political parties, openly be-
fore the country, inviting to its fold all
who adopt its sentiments and participate
in its convictions,-bu nothing here
In shall be so construed as to interfere
with any organization which the party, In
any State, may choose to adopt for It's own
government.
The following are the officers for the
ensuing year:
President-E. B. Bartlett, of Ken
tucky-
Vice President-Erastus Brooks, OF n.
York.
Treasurer-Henry Crane, of Ohio.
Recording Secretary-J. NJ. Stephens,
of Maryland.
Corresponding Seeretary-C. D. Deshler,
of n. jersey.
Chaplain-W Il. Goodwin, of-N. York
An Executive Committee of one from
each State was appointed.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

FILLMORE AMONG TIE New YORK
WHIGs.-At the Clay dinner on the 18th.
in New York, at which the first gentlemen
of New York were present. Mr- Fillmore,
amidst loud cheers. was eulogizsd in the
following terms:
No matter whether he fills the Pres
idential Chair, or rusticates in private
life, the heart of this great and glorious ma
ton will ever beat high at the name of NJ
lard Fillmore. Enthusiastic cheering He
is eminentIy faithful; he is elninently just, he
is emiuen;lv honest. He knows no North
no Sonth, no E E,>t no West-no, not even
the West, but he loves his country-his
whole country. and remembers that this Is
a federal government, upon whose flag are
thirty-one stars. eack representing free
and Independent State loud cheers and
that in the folds of that 6lg are contained
the destinies of the human race and Of free
Institutions He remembers that the best
interest OF Christian civilization and OF hu-
man progress depend upon the human race
fulfilling its mission He remembers thar
the destinies of this great nation depend
upon portion of the Anglo Saxon race on
the Western coast OF this great c1ntinent-
The sun. which is to give light to this glo-
rous, powerful and great n ition, he does
not expect to see rise on the horizon OF AT
rica. Great cheer;ng.l He also remem-
bers that civilization and Christianity must
90 on, hand in hand under the Govern
ment; nor does he think it right to truckle
to country which devotes half its time to
abusing this nation. and the other halfto de-
vising instruments Of torture whereby TO
extend its dominion over India.
This is a signi6c mt indication ofthe feel
ing of the Wings of New York.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
National Council of the American Party.

The New York correspondent of the Ma
tional Intelligencer. in Lis letter of June 4.
thus notices the proceedings of this body on
the second and concluding day of its session:
In the National american Council" to-
day, after conside rable debate, pro and con-.
Mr. Humphrey Marshall's proposition to
abolish the secret system was agreed to.
Mr. Samuel Smith, of Miss, offered pre-
amble and resolutions recommending the
adoption by the various State Councils of a
pledge of honor by members of the order.
instead of other obligations The Commit
tee on Resolutions, to whom the proposition
was referred. reported favorably upon it
but it was, nevertheless, laid upon the table.
The same committee also reported a series
of resolutions. in which the nomination of
Mr.. Fillmore is warmly endorsed, and the
American members of the U. s. Senate and
House of Representatives are called upon to
vote for the prompt expulsion of "bowie.
knife Democrats and Sharpe's-rihe Black
Republicans who shall outrage the rules Of
Congress- The conservative element took
exception to this last resolution and, on
the motion of Mr. John NJ. Bolts, it was
modified as follows: THAT as conservators
of law and constitutional rights. of free
speech and free press, without licentious-
ness in either, the American party is equally
opposed to the bowie, knife and revolver on
the one hand and to Sharpe's rifles on the
other for the settlement of constitutional
questions and sectional Issues"
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
A Southern View.

The Hon Jere Clemens torcibly presents
arguments for the South to favar the Amer.
lean party. We present short extrac,
from his letter:
The three prominent candidates of the
Ant: Americans are Buchanan, DOUGLAS
and Pierce. Buchanan is more deeplv at.
taehed to the protective principles than Fill
more. Douglas is fully committed to the
river, harbor and read appropriations, and
Pierce is comsuitted toeverything. aud will,
prove true to nothing. Neither OF the three
comes up to my standard OF what a Demo.
crat ought to be. Neither can be trusted
by the South, an hour after they have seeur-
ed our votes. All of them will be certain
TO favor measures from which the North
will reap the benefits while we pay the taxes,
and all of them will be certain to stab us
while protesting the most profound regard
for our rights. In the nature of things a
party which relies upon foreign voters for
success must enunciate principles and advo-
cate measures hostile to the institution Of
slavery. The foreign hack driver. drayman,
ditcher or bod carrier has no desire to com
pete for his wages with the negro Even
the Irish chambermaid looks with jealousy
upon the employment Of negro girls in our
hotels There is wide-an almost uni
versal-repugnance TO domestic relation
which they cannot fail to see reduces so
materially their own chances Of employ
ment; and it is here, at the basis of society,
where wise politician ought to look for the
seeds of principles which sooner or later
control the destinies of a nation. Great
events work their way up, not down. All
resolutions begin among the masses. Will
bertoree himself only gave voice TO a SEN
tlment which existed before his birth. The
Parliament of England would have abolish
ed slavery if he had never lived. The
harangues of demagogue are harmless if
there is no prejudice for him to direct
no sentiment in the hearts of the laboriug
classes which responds to his appeals
With none but American people to appeal
to, who do not look upon the slave as rival
whose labor interferes with the sustenence
OF their families, all the political preachers,
and orators in the land could never get up
a slave agitation to dangerous height. 1t
is as Southern man, born upon the soil of
attached 10 slavery as a domestic relation.
and believing in my soul that it is best for
both races, that cherish most ardently the
American cause Wha.ever best promotes
Ibis cause will be certain to receive nv
support. cannot hope to have everything
exactly as wish. and as practical man I
mean to take the best can get At Phil
adeiphia. as at all other conventions, things
were done Of which l do not approve, but
predict the Cincinnati convention will do
much worse in regard to platform, and
that the nominees will be a hundred-fold
more Objectionable. Oliver Cromwell was
wont to say "nts will be lice.' and vile
set of trafii ckers for foreign votes must of
necessity give US traficker like themselves
for candidate.
Very truly and respectfully
Your friend, JERE CLEMENS
To JOHN HARDY, ESQ.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Short Sermon.

My hearers-This is not only a great
but mysterious world we live in and pay
rent fpr All discord is harmony; all evil
is good; all despoiisn is liberty; and all
wrong is right for as Alexander Pope says:
What is. is right except the left boot.
and wantin to borrow money. You may
want sense and the world won't blame YOU
for it. 1t would gladly furnish you with
the article bad it any to spare,--unluckily
it has hardly enough for home consumption.
However, if you lack sense you are well
enough off after all; for if you commit a
fac par. as the French say, yon are let go
with the compliment "poor fool, he does not
know any better The truth is. a great
deal of brains is great deal of botheration
An empty skull is bound to shine in compa-
nv, because the proprietor of it hasn't wit
enough to know that there is possibility of
making nincompoop of himself. hit or
miss. and generally succeeds beyond expec
tation Let man be minus bEains and
plus brass. and he Is sure of a passport
through the world as if be creased from ear
to ankle; but rig him up a complete ma
chnery of thought, and it is as mnch as he
can do to attend to- it. He goes to the
Craze rnffied and troubled, curses life for its
cares; and moves into eternity packsaddled
with mental misery. Ga. for the happiness
of fools
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

JANUs-FAoED BUCHANAN--The Amer
lean Organ thus his of the wonderfully
fezibLe candidate of the Sag-Nichts for
President:
"Mr. Buchanan is very quiet, orderly,
well behaved, exemplary, modest, fine
looking gentleman, and an exceedingly ac-
commodating politician. He acas an old
fashioned Federalist, and as modern
Democrat-he acds good native Ameri-
can, and is strong anti-Ameriean-he
.Cas opposed to the war OF 1917, but as
in favor of the nerk war-he maintained
the Missouri Compromise. and sought 10
extend it to the Pacific Ocean, but he is
ao,1 in favor of ''Kansas- Nebraska and
slavery extension at the South, and of
Nebraska Kansas and no more Slave
States" at the North-he aoas in favor of
the Wilmot Proviso, but IS in favor of
anything else his party pleases-he scas
conservative in his views, but as now
square upon Gllibustering platform
his nomination acas an overture to the
"Freesoilersp of the North, but IS the
very nomination the 's6re-eaters demand
ed: Shout North shout South Isn't
eyery faction suited Z"
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

Mr.. Hamlin. Senator from Maine. has
left the Democratic party. and will oppose
it during the coming contest. IN consequence
of the Cincinnati Convention having enoors-
ed the repeal of the Missouri compromise
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

The great. the wise, are always in the
minority. Let us not dream tha. reason
can ever be popular. Passions. emotions.
may be popular. but reason remains ever
the property of an elect few.-Goethe.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

Sorrows gather round great souls as storms
do around mountains; but. like them. they
break the storm and purify the air Of the
plain beneath them.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

Why is pretty young woman like corn
in time of scarcity Because she ought to
be husbanded.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
From tie Ctarksuikle Standard.

REMEDY FOR SNAKE BITE.-North
Texas, June lst
Dear Sir:-From the fact that many
persons in this part of Cur world suffer from
the bites of snakes. spiders. ceniipedes and
Tarantulas, l deem it a duty | owe
to the public. to give course Of
treatment that usually gives certain relief,
in my hands. In the first place cup or
bleed the part bitten, freely. then give
carbonate of ammonia in solution. or spirits
of hartshorn. then use the juice of the
Burr-weed, that infests our fields so much.
have never found SO great an aniidote a.
gainst poison as that weed possesses. The
best way to use it is TO bruise the leaves
well, and then wet them thoroughly in wa
rer. and express the juice; put it into new
milk, and give about a gill every 80 min
u,es l also use a poultice made of the
leaves. The u-e of alcoholic drinks, not
to produce drunkenness. is a good substi-
tute for the hartsEorn, when it can not be
had conveniently,
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Very Respectfully,

II. II. FATHERREE, N. ID.
P. | had severe case from the
bite of the centipede last night. which
Welded to this treatment very soon.
Yours, &C., H. d. L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-13

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-13
DoRTEEs SPIRIT,
For November Is,
RWsDy rms wopxtxo

WtfTFD--A YOUNG GfRI. To BoARD AMI ~.
W sraC lhn rcmmon branches ~ FnVlsh egsrr ton
fppiy q IL Ninth s,,nus. TODD roereaocs re- ss and
fiFeu. 49, -
The daily union., 1856-01-12

10 few words during the last Congress this Catholic
question Of the fret 20 discuss this subject 10
the House OF Representatives said II then, say II nov"
and intend always 10 say II;
" do AS the OF the Catholic religion, o
the apoopist OF the Catholic faith, believing as
have, In the religious doctrines OF ancestors ~ an
early day, imbibed prejudice against the t1nes o. u Na
Ole Church. and these early Impressions have never een
dissent its doctrines discard m anu
deaossaee It's persecution.
g. Protestant because believe Its teachings % De
the teachings Bible and its religion the religion o. our
Saviour But while strong own sith lseofn 70
prescribe others who differ from IN religious sentiment
do not seek to dive down into the hearts Of 10 ferret
their religious dogmas but would secure 10 every de-
nomination ther constitutional right 70 worship ood hc'
cording 10 the dictates Of their conscience
For this was denounced at home being favorable TO
Catholicism and many cast against
count of deuded belief that favored their religious dog
mas Yet now 1t is said upon this floor, by honorable
who acknowledged leaders OF the so-called
American party that any other doctrine than this which
asserted during the last Congress and for which was
furousiy denounced by that party Tennessee only
subversive Of the constitution but is no1roas II IS for
this that have read it, because every man In my
district and in my State will al once that the point
made against me has not only been abandoned but
denounced by of the leaders OF that party on this
floor and yet they complain OF Tor ob)ecng 10 that
their national platform which the sober second
thought of the people has compelled them 10 abandon
With all due Difference TO these gentlemen think ~ Is
time now that they should agree upon some common
ground and let know what Is 50 that the country
may not be longer mised
Now Mr. Clerk, must return my most grateful thanks
the House for the privilege they have accorded me In
order make this explanation, and for the attention WIN
which they have listened 10 the remarks have had Tho
honor TO submit
The daily union., 1856-01-12
ooNaREss-FRIpAY.

The Senate did not sit to-day.
HousE or REPREsEsr AryEs-A Que ballot had been
taken for Speaker without any material change In the vote
Mr. zoieoer offered resolution that gave rise ami
mated debate consuming the whole afternoon and keep
ing the House in session until halfpast o'clock. Mr.
zolIeofers resolution which seemed have been offered
pretexi for certain questions which be proposed
putting the democratic candidate for Speaker Colonel
Richardson read the House, and instantly vote
demanded by the democratic side Mr. Zollicoffer
seemed anxious place Colonel Richardson in false
position before the country that bis resolution adopted
with the readiness by the democrats who
anxious to have Col Richardson Mr. Zolicoer
could be- but who also anxious know why the at-
ter should by these queries throw dstrust upon
only candidate before the House who represents him
completely the question of slavery especially he
Is supporting Mr. Fuller known antNebraska man. who
has said that he is only against the restoration of the
Missouri Compromise because could not be restored
evident as the debate progressed, which
the ordering of the main question and the passage o
the resolution that Mr. Zoiconer receiving than
he bargained for inasmuch as the questions put 10 Col
Richardson could not inure him with his friends while il
frankly answered by Mr. Fuller, the effect would be 10
trouble his supporters among whom Mr. z. is prominent
Besides the passage at between Messs Stephens Da
wilson, and Miles Taylor the side and Mr.. q on
the other only tended exhibit the fact that all Col
Richardson's devotion to the constitution went for moth
ing in the estimation of certain southern representatives
simply because he the candidate of the democratic
party, which is arrayed against them The resolu
ton carried by large vote, the entire democratic
force in its favor and number Of the supporter.
-
il and others sustained il reluctantly 1t also clear
during the days proceedings that Of those voting o
Mr. Banks supported the resolution expecting to hin
define his position on the subject Of Amercanism. Th
supporters of Mr. Fuller voted for the resolution 0
them however doubling that very little to be gained
to them by the proceedings likely to grow out Of it,
The daily union., 1856-01-12
II yAsIIINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY MORNING. JAN. Ia. 1870.

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The daily union., 1856-01-12
the TEyAs-pEpT BILL.

II win be seen from the following which we copy from
the Austin State Gazette Of the 22d ulmo that the fate Of
the Teras-debt bill is s matter Of great uncertainty
At present there apparent majority Of six against the
bin in the lower house Of the State legislature;
"The debate upon the Texasdebt bill W. brought TO
close on Wednesday in the house Of Representatives when
the vote upon engrosmcnt Of the bill tsken and
,usdayes 4o noes 40. Mr. West, Of Trsvis, friend of
the bill voted no for the purpose OF moving reconsdera
ton Mr. Trver Immediately moved reconsideration, de-
carng At the time, his intention TO vote against the
The friends fthe bill, by moving call Of
the house. &c the vote being taken upon the
ton on "Wednesday.
Thursday upon motion Of Mr. Tarver, the motion 70
reconsider the postponed snt the 18th OF February
nest The fate Of the measure Il sll uncertain"
The daily union., 1856-01-12

CoLosuArios sHp--The sum of $4,000 has been sub
scrbed Ia Maine build coloniza,ion ship Lii
beria Tao gentlemen subscribed $1,000 eacb and
other $500.
The daily union., 1856-01-12

BAtunoRE uaRsoR,-we copy the following from last
evenings Baltimore Republican;
"The ice in river has been each day this week offer
ing increased mpedment navigation, which has now
become almost entirely suspended The steamer North
Carolina from Norfolk due here yesterday morning
badly cut In by the ice, and succeeded only getting
within about mile Of the Fort where her passengers rot
aud walked ashore upon the Ice and thence proceeded
10 the city in ompibuses The s,es,ner unable 10
proceed any farther The icebost Relief last evening made
unsuccessful effort go down and bring her up Du-
ring yesterday persons passed freely from the basin acros
Locust pont upon the ice To-day the weather ipd.
Gates mldnessp
The daily union., 1856-01-12
SPEECH OF Mr.. CARUTHERS, OF MISSOURI.

We copy from the Washington Globe of Thursday last
the impressive aud weltmed speech OF Mr. Caruther Of
Missouri 1t produced profound sensation at the time 1t
was spoken, and though it evidently impromptu, it
fail to be very effective among all thinking and
palrOtic
The daily union., 1856-01-12
IN CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty Fourth Congress- First Session.
FRIDAY, JANUARY IL, 1885,
The Senate did not sit to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met at IL, m
The journal of Wednesday was read and approved
Mr.. BOYCE moved that there be call OF the House;
which disagreed to--yeas 81, nays 100.
During the call of the roll,
Mr. NEED stated that in the excitement OF the last long
sitting of the House. consequent upon the fatigue and
preston Of long nighsesson he was betrayed into a
petuant remark casting improper mputation upon the
Clerk which justice to himself and the in which
the Clerk had discharged the delicate and responsible du-
ties OF his position, required him to recall.
The Clerk stated that the first business in order this
morning was the resolution Of the gentleman from Tennes-
see Mr.. SSEED,] as follows:
Resoced That the Hon. JAMES L. ORn of South Carolina
be invited to preside the House until Speaker is
elected. af.@ Ef# vsF&s
Mr. ORR felt very much obliged to the gentleman from
Tennessee his kindness and consideration in presenting
that resolution but the House had decpfd Wednesday
last order the main question its passage, and he
thought that pretty clear indication that nothing
could result from its continuance before them lie desired
Speaker and he therefore asked the gentleman to with
draw il.
Mr. SNEED for the reasons assigned by the distinguish
ed gentleman from South Carolina satisfied that if
taken upon the resolution most probably would
be adopted judging from the refusing to order
the main question its passage Wednesday last He
asked leave of the House to withdraw it.
Leave granted, and the resolution was withdrawn.
The House then proceeded for Speaker Messrs
DowDELL, HoxNAs, BENSON and CuMBAcK acting ellers
The Clerk called the roll for the l07h time with the fol-
lowing result
Whole number of votes 2l2 necessary a choice l07
The daily union., 1856-01-12

full and tcerably abstract Of the Presidents mes
sage II was received by the National Telegrsphic Line