The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-01-24


the doctrine and policy of non-extension of
Slavery an essential part of " Americanism.r
out 1t was killed by referring it to a committee.
which concluded to report something more
paiataoie to the Union-savers. Messrs. Ford
and Baker, holding Offices as Republicans to
which they were elected by Republican votes.
sustained, it is said, the report of the Commit.
tee. We give the skeleton report of proceed.
ings, as we find it in the newspapers:
STATE COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAN ORDER
The State Council of Ohio adjourned this
morning, having closed the session in the
greatest harmony.
Lieut.. Governor Ford and Thomas Spooner.
late President of the Council, were appointed
delegates at large to the Philadelphia Conven.
ton. Hon. l.. ID. Campbell and Hon. Samuel
Galloway alternates.
Mr.. Spooner resigned his position as Presi.
dent OF the State Council, and the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That the thanks ofthe State Coun-
ell and OF the American party in Ohio are emf
nently due to our late President, Thomas
Spooner, for the energetic, efficient, and able
manner IN which he has discharged the duties
OF his Office, and, in retiring from the Chair, he
future prosperity and happiness"
Lieut.. Gov. Ford was elected President of
the State Council by reclamation.
The Committee on the State of the Order
made the following report, which was unani-
mously adopted:
To the State Council of Ohio:
The Committee on the State of the Order. To
which was referred the report of the President.
have considered the same, and beg leave to re.
port, that In view of the approaching session of
the National Council at Philadelphia, and in
good faith to the States represented in the Con-
venhon of Americans at Cincinnati in Novem-
Der last, it is nexpedient for this State Council
to legisate upon the subject of the reports sub
mitted to the said Convention at Cincinnati.
The whole subject will again come before the
National body, and where it is expected that
the delegation from Ohio will strenuously op-
pose the twelfth section " of the Platform
adopted by the Convention at Philadelphia, in
June last.
The principles of the American party having
been proclaimed to the world, the Committee
are of opinion, that hereafter purely American
nominations should be made for President and
Vice President of the United States, and for all
State and local offices.
On the subject of secrecy, this State Council
cannot legislate any farther than to express an
opinion; and the Committee would recommend
that the subject be referred to the National
Council. Respectfully submitted.
January A, 1856.
The State Council adjourned with three
cheers for Ford and Spooner, and all separated
with the greatest good feeling.
Inc next meeting will be held at Columbus,
on the 18th of June next.
The following delegates were selected from
their respective districts to the National Coun.
ell, which meets on the 18th of February. at
Philadelphia
i. Thomas G. Ware. II. DIR. j. B. Potter.
2. r. Barton Thomas. l3. George r. Morton.
4. 3. s. Kyle. -. u. u . .SIGs(,..~.-.
5. A. G. Harris. l6. Thomas McLees.
6. j. X. Harlay. IL. VIM. b. Simpson.
I. A. Mckay. Is. DR.. II. NJ. McAbee
8. l.. IL. Odds. 10. Bushnell White.
9. Horner Everett. 20. w. B. Chapman.
10. James Ii. Baker. 81. S. G. Mckee.
ii. Z. A. Spencer.
The Cincinnati Commercial says:
Their report, it will be perceived by ex-
neither affirms the doctrine of no
more slave territory adopted at the Cleveland
meeting, nor the restoration of the Missouri
prohibition adopted at the Cincinnati meeting.
1t declares for expunging the 18th section of
the Philadelphia Platform, without substituting
anything in its stead against Slavery extension,
leaving the Order perfectly non.committal on
the Slavery question. This is just what por-
ton of the proslavery men of the South want.
The Washington Organ and others are willing
to give up the 18th section, provided the North
will agree to stand with them non-committed
on the question of Slavery. In view Of these
things, the action is wonderful falling off from
the position hitherto occupied by the Ohio
Americans. That feature of the Platform de-
claring that, although they have fused in times
past with outsiders, in future they will not sup
port for any office any but genuine natives, s
equally astonishing. For body composed
Of large majority of fusionists to first elect
to its National Council the strongest advocate
of fusion in its ranks, and then repudiate fu-
sion, is passing strange. 1t was astonishing to
many how this report was adopted. Its histo-
ry, as far as l can learn, is this: The thing
was prepared for the body by Capt. Ford, who,
when it was read, made Union-Saving B'hoy
speech, which was greatly cheered by the
Trimblers. The previous question was at
once sprung, and it was rushed through with
out discussion. The Trimblers have exulted
greatly over this result. Many members of
the Convention did not understand the report,
and supposed they we're re,afirming the Ceve-
see through the tricks of the wire-workers. 1t
is supposed by many, that the principal reason
of Mr.. Spooner resigning the Presidency, was
in consequence of the adoption of this report.
He is true man, and whoever of the delega-
ton to Philadelphia may cave in and show
themselves doughfaces, Mr.. Spooner will not"
The Commercial gives good hit at the do
ings of this body in adopting the report of the
Committee. 1t says:
1.-THE substance of the report is a declara- |
ton that it is inerpedient for this State Coun-
Gil to legislate upon the subject Of the reports |
submitted to the said Contention and that |
purely american nominations should be made |
for President and Vice President ofMe United |
States, and for all State and local Offices
The first is virtual affirmation that it is I'M
are its principles; and the second is a promise
preserve its organization"
The Order in Ohio is committed to whatever
policy the Philadelphia Convention may adopt.
The result we predicted fifteen months ago,
is reached
Lately, we reprinted report, from the Au-
burn IN. ~ american, of certain remarks
said to have been made by Lieutenant Govern
or Ford, in conversation with the editor of that
paper, hostile to Mr.. Chase and the Republican
cause. The Mansfield TO- Herald, in the fol-
lowing paragraph, which has come under our
eye for the first time, says
"Now, in relation to all such representations
of the position of Governor Ford, ace are author
lied to say that they are utterly untrue.
awe have heard Mr.. Ford express his views
upon this subject in public and in private often
enough, we think, to know what his true posi-