The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-03


heard from, the result of township elections
for SuPe,visors:-
Democrats OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, $50
Niger worshippers. Observation-Disclosures. 1913
The democratic msoriy in State WIN be- at least
eight thousand.
TWO WINGS OF THE DEMOCRACY IN MISSOURI.
The following lie the platform Of Benton wing of the
democracy Of Missouri
Resolved That recognise la ssvsry sg tstion the
greatest ard most persistent enemy to he peace aud
prosperity Of Mssoa and believing that continuance
threatens danger, only to safety bat
aso 10 the union of the States, will d
the same under what, yer disguise it msy appear
Resolved, Tina while cannot app Of the repeal
Of tbs Missouri compromise because brought upon
the copn ry truly fearful slavery sgi alton, yet
kind Of istion, and are therefore opposed to It.
Resolved That We scquesos in the principles OF the
Kansas Nebraska at, tairy and honestly Carried os.;
that we deem maintenance Of the equal rights of ct
zenshp TO men from all parts Of the Ution ts
requisite In the application Of those primo the
81 rearding immi ration hther By outside interference
es ,S os.n . OF Sy property qualifications in conflict
Resolved That regard political societies "a
dangerous to the liberties o. country aud
Nohns orasr that Il, 1hos mskss As s.sio".
opinions and place Of birth tests Of and at
S the sns o.
State Ct Missouri which recognizes such tests and
that We VIII oppose s,renuousy-a calculated TO over
throw wise and well funded policy OF g,vsrnmsot
ANY effort to end the years required bv the
present laws Of the United states or to
of Missouri.
Resolved That believe the development of tn. in
rial resources Of Missouri OF its ~ rculural and
mineral wealth, ~ we'll as Of the facilities of transport
nst we sustain the Prssen: In ernal improve
ment system as embodied In the State credit pledge
the great trunk raroses and that we uphold the same
BY wise and prudent legislation
Resolved, That Missouri has interest with
the Western States in the establishment policy walcn
viii distribute the burdens and benefits OF TIE govern
ment-in opposing ell measures calculated to advance
tho int OF section Of the Unsa at expense
Of anohern the construction OF pu enc rail- way to the
Facihc through the heart Of the oouutryin the i'm
~ Of our Western rivers and the
the same & and In order to nAugurate enforce
Ems policy We invite the united cooperation Of all the
Resolved That denounse abo'ftionism by its name
OF black repubh;anis iifcaton, ,esson and dis
common purpose weakening the bonds of glorious
Union and every lover Of his country should found In
united opposition to them.
The anti Benton wing have adopted the followipg-
Whereas the important issues now before Il country
involve momontOus consequences tue peace Aod well
being Of these United Stsses and Whereas the Safe Of
Is made the theatre and extent the centre Of the
excitement which dsturbs the tranquility Of the
essential to the welfare State and the purity Of
their political organization, that al these disturbing
Issues should receive plain and unequivoca expression
Resolved That we re-afarm the principles Of Vie de-
mocratc platform adopted at Baltimore and Jefferson
Resolved That the true friends Of the Union Of these
States are those who defend their equality faithfully
sentiment and action the ansIsvery party in Its
efforts TO destroy rights OF the STAKEHOLDER and
Resolved the constitution Of the United States IA
the fundamental Law Of Union and shat the great
sne Leading principle which It is based Is perfect
adopted and that al things iuvoivug tue Joint reh
Of the States. there be discrimination made BY
the States to the exclusion Of the Others without pat
pablo departure from the justice and equality which
government VAS instituted to maintain
Resolved, That we cordially approve tbs passage Of
the Ksnsas Nebraska act and Of the principle which il
recognizes that the people Of the Territories the
right to form and regulate their domestic Institutions In
their own way, subject only to the constitution Of the
Resolved That It Is not competent for Congress- or
any other power under the ltu m impose upon
new States coming into the Union any condition Or re-
sricon u respect to their dosstic institutions or inter
nal concerns which the federal constitution has not i'm
posed uRos the original States and that any effort
part Vougrees any other power violate this pru
cpe should be met and opposed by ali go,d citizens
40 Attempt to trampe upon the constitution and destroy
bur Union.
Resolved That we regard the fugitive slave Law as
emily plain fulflment constitutional requirement.
AND any modification OF that measure. in any manner
imps1iDg its force win strike fatal blow ~ the exist
ence ol tho Union, and should be resisted By 81 god
Resolved rhas denounce tho doctrines o, abolition,
sM nee sellers and black republicans and all attempts
principles OF TIE government and dangerous to the peace
Of the country.
Resolved, That the open discussion Of public affairs
10 the undsuon Of all true re2ubIicAa govern.
mens, and the safeguard CT freedom; that the civil
ara political privileges capacities of any citizen
should be in no wise diminished or enlarged on &C.
count OF bis religion should any citizen be pro-
tcribed on account Of the place OF his BIRTH that eli
attempts to abrdge the privilege Of becoming CT liens
among as should se resisted with the spirit that
swept the alien and sediuon laws from tbs statute
time Of residence required BY the existing naturalization
laws.
Resolved, That the American Know Nothing party,
BY s secret meetings, It's ceremonisls oaIhs and
mummeries," has tended to demorahze public senu.
ment; whilst by embracing, it does great sec
uona ISSUE and adopting it has done very in
ceptien, religious intolerance and political and civil Ia
capacity because Of the accident Of birth a. pr nary
principles of political action violates the spirit of Goth
the State and federal constitution and aims deadly
blow at the highest and most sacred rights OF man.
Resolved That believe these principles to be vital
for the maintenance Of the constitution the prsser
vAtion Of the Unon and therefore invoke all patriotic
citizens irrespective OF past party derencss to unite
with for the perpetuaon Of the inestmAbe blessings
of civil liberty and religious freedom.
Resolved, That believe 1t essential to the Of
the principles which We hold In common with demo-
cratic brethren Of the different States that there should
DO unity OF action the part Of ell democrats through
out the Union and to this end viii appoint
delegates to represent the democracy Of the State of
Missouri in the National Convention be held Gin
cinnAti.
Theatres and ExhibSki0ns.
ACADEMY OF Music Our German population and the
lovers OF fine music generally, will doubtless again turn