The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-02-29
! ADVOCATE OF, AMERICAN PRINCIPLES.
YAzoo CITY. MISS. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 90 1856.

The following resolutions were adopted at 4
meeting of the Americans of the Ninth Con-
fgressional District o Kentucky, held at Flem-
lingsburg on the 10Th of January, for the ap-
poiutment of delegates to the National Conyen-
ton:
At meeting Of the delegates of the Ameri-
can Councils of Ninth Congressional District of
Kentucky, composed Ma on, Flemminc, Lew
lis. Greenar, Garter Lawrence, Morgan, Bath.
Powell, Mentgomery, and Clarke held at Flem-
magsharg, on the 10Th of January, 1856. for the
purpose o ectng delegate and two alternates
to attend the National Convention. to be beld at
Philadel phia on the 18th of February 1856 =
Tn meeting was organized by the selection
of Hon. Wilson p. Boyd as President, and Sam
uel w. Owens as Secretary.
Hon G. w. Gist of Montgomery, was elect
ed delegate, aud Hon. L. M. Cox and E. F.
Duln, alternates.
The following resolutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved. That we, as members of the great
National American party representing the Ninth
Congressional District of Kentucky. do most
cheerfully and emphatcally ratify and endorse
the platform and principles adopted by the Ma.
tional Council, held June 5, 1866, at philadel.
phia
Resolved, That the action of the National
American members of Congress, in relation to
the election of Speaker to the House of Rep
resentatives, meets our unequalled approbation
and approval.
Resolved, That the American party in Con-
gress are in no way censurable for the non-elee-
ton of Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
Resolved, that the arrogant resolution of the
Democratic members of Congress passed on the
eve of the assembling of Congress, was wan
ton and unprovoked assault upon the National
American party, and was adopted for the sole
purpose Of making political capital; and we
unhesitatingly say that the National American
| party cannot, nor should they unite with them
I,csfin9 q itdoes upon the slander5 enbracedinl
| that falsc and HhelIfodsfss olution.
| Resolved, Tat the National American party
has at no time during its existence, prescribed
any person on account Of his religious belief and
that it is a fundamental principle Of the party
to leave all persons free to worship God accord
ing to the dictates of their conscience. All char
ges made contrary to this resolution are false.
Resolved, That It is the opinion of this con-
veution, thnt the call for national convention,
to assemble in Phi adelphia on the 18th of Feb
ruary next FIR the parposn of nominating cand-
dates Tor Presiien and Vice President was pre-
mature, AMI that we recommend postponement
OF il till the 18th OF Jun next
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as she hrs in every sectional can.est, an mhent-
] ly conservat and ma, ional position, blend g
calm moderation with the idomtahles hrnness,
avoiding alike the utraism OF the South, as she
loathes the fanaticism of the North, makes it pa
cuiarly appropriate that The next Chief Nagis-
trate of the nst'ons shJnti be one OF her host OF
noble and patriotic sons; and that as our lii
choice for that high position, We present the
nlme oFthe Hon. Garret Davis,w possess IS
the wisdom, coura e aud prudence to Oil the OF
e, while he will command the respect Of
statesmen, and enjoy the confidence Of the peo'
Pile.
Resolved, That the conduct ofour Represent
ative. the Hon. Leander NJ. Cox, meets with ou
entire appreciation.
Resolved. That the thanks of this convention
be rendered to the editors Of the Kentu ky Wing
Louisville Journal Frankfort COMMONWEALTH
Lexington Observer and Reporter, and all othe
American papers of Kentucky, for their fearles
advocacy of our principles, an that we recon
mend the e1rculation of them to all.
On motion the conventions adjourned.
WILSON. P. BOYD, Chairman.
SAN. w. OWENS, Secretary.