Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-09


On motion, proceeded to nominate candidates
for Delegates, viz:
Mr., MADEIRA nominated John BLY,,
Mr. Rude II. MADEIRA
Mr. Sinclair =. Siegfried, Jr.,
Mr. Saer c. H. Burgess
Mr.. Woods VIM. N. Jarrett
Mr.. Adams Jno. r. Drabell,
Mr.. Burgess DR.. /. Scott.
On motion, proceeded to an election. by ballot
the President appointing Messrs. g. v. Combs and
Joel Ridgway tellers.
After the ballots had been counted 1t was ascer-
tanned that Mr.. John BLY, had received majority
OF the votes cast and he was therefore declared
duly elected delegate; and s. segfried, Jr, alter
nate.
On motion a committee of thirteen was appoint
ed to draft resolutions expressive Of the sense of
this meeting, as follows:
Francis MADEIRA, Morgantown,
Charles II. Burgess, Stewarttown,
John Sinclair, Flats,
Col. Amos Jolliffe, Fairview
VIM. Stewart, Stewarttown
Alpheus Jenkins, Morgantown,
James Walton, Clinton Furnace,
VIM. n Jarrett, Cheat Forks,
A. Crawford Reppert, First District
G. Y. Combs, Pierpoint Settlement,
James Hawthorne, Fairview,
Joel Ridgway, Cheat Neck,
Joseph r. Cox, Arnettsville.
The committee after a brief absence, reported
the following preamble and resolutions
Whereas, In the opinion of this meeting the
great and prime cause of the agitation of the slave
ny question at the present time in this country,
the reqeal Of the Missouri Compromise, and the
enactment of the Kansas ebraslla act and where
az while we view the distracting and baneful infu-
ences arising from the above action of the party
now In power, upon the prosperity and permanent
Cy OF our beloved Union, we hereby renew our
united and individual obligations to stand by the
compromises of the constitution to the last ex-
tremity; and whereas, the excitement nowsexist
Ing upon the subject of slavery in the American
party throughout the country should be speedily
allared by the adoption of a sound national and
conservative basis, upon which all Americans
throughout the length and breadth of the whole
country may unite therefore,
Resoived 1st. That while we feel entirely dis
posed to support and abide by the principles as
laid down in the 18th section of the Philadelphia
platform, do not feel inclined to force views
or ipse dirit upon those who honestly differ with
MS by saying to them that we alone are right and
they are wrong.
Resolced, I'd. That the spirit of compromise is
the only adjustable ground upon which all true
hearted Americans can meet this otherwise allah
sorbng aud damnihg question.
Resoived 3D. That the subject Of slavery should
never have been introduced into our National
Councils--that it Is sectional question: and that
the principles of the American party should ever
be held sacred and aloof from its entangling infu-
ences and alances
Rssoired, 4th. That our delegate to the Con-
gressiona District Convention to be held at
Moundsvillc on the LIST OF February next, be and
he is hereby instructed to vote for no man who Is
not perfectly sound, conservative and Union-lov-
log man to represent US in the National Conyen-
ton to sit at Philadelphia the 22d of February
next.
Resolved 9th, That we esteem Colonel Lee Roy
Kramer, of this place, as such man, and that he
ID our first choice for representative In said Con-
vention and that our delegate is hereby instruct
ed to vote for him.
RESOLVED, 9th, That we look upon the Hon. John
s. Garlic, the lone star from Virginia in Con-
gross, as "good egg" that we heartily CON-
mend his course in the struggle for Speaker, and
that We believe that his brother Americans of the
Old Dominion viii one day say to him, " Come up
higher"
RESOLVED, 7th, That the american Union" pub
shed in this place, deserves the patronage oil
every true American in the county, and that we
will use our best endeavors to extend its crcua-
ton. F
The report OF the committee was received and
adopted with entire unanimity, and the sentiments
therein expressed received hearty response from
all present
The following resolution, offered by s. Siegfried,
Jr., was unanimously adopted:
Resolped, That, although it was necessary, in
the inception of the present American movement,
in the face of the Incorporating and riotous OPP
position similar reforms have met at the hands
Of foreigners and Jesuits In this country that 1t
should have been conducted in a measure of secre-
cy--that we are glad now to hail the day when
our patriotism may define and numbers defend our
position, with frankness and zeal second to no
party in our country; that with open doors and
warm hearts and willing hands, we extend a cor
dial welcome to all who win unite with US in put
ting into successful operation the wholesome and
saving doctrine, " Americans alone should rule
America." ts
On motion, II was
RESOLVED That these proceedings be published
in 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 adjourn to meet
again at American Hall, on the fourth Monday in
February next (court day. at two o'clock, P. M.
JOHN RUDE President
s. SiEerRIrD, Jun, Sec'y
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