True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-27

IN the NJ. n. Church South street, nteu-
benvile, have been in progress for about
two weeks past.
Congregations are very large and seri.
ous, and quite number have been added
to these charges. Reverents Thomas and
Burns have great cause to be humbly
thankful to God for the manifestations of
his reviving grace, experienced by their
people.
Rev. Fowler of the Illinois A. Confer
ence, is in attendance with Mr.. Burns,
and is laboring zealOusly in the cause OF
his Master.
PITTsBUReH, Feb. 23.-The Republi-
can Convention re-assembled this morn
ing. Various committees were inot yet
prepared 10 report.
Stone, ofiMass., gave the condition of
parties in that State. The Republican
party was increasing. Bunce, of Conn,
said there was no Republican party in
that State, bnt hoped there soon would
be; and pledged Connecticut for the Re-
.publcans at the next election. Burroughs,
of New York, noticed that gentleman who
had been speaking for several States had
but a short history TO relate. All they
had to DO was to 60 home and enjoy VIC
tory. Wished il was so in New York.
We have many organizations embittered
against US TO overcome before we can'ex-
pect- to be successful. Must exersiSe
prudence. Can syymake small party
on the slavery question. 10 do this we
can purchase GerfiIl Smiths patent right
butto establish alarge one we must have
consession. He thought alarge proper
.tion Of the American party could be
brought oveEto the Republican cause.
CIeph 4ne. Of the District of Columbia
spoke conimendingly of the affairs of the
Washington Republican Association.
Go1 Bingham, of Mich.' read a long
letter from C'assus M. Clay to the Wash
.ington Association. .ot ..E g..
DR.. Gazzam, ol" Pittsburgh, spoke brief
Iy of the progress Of an'i!slavery in this
quarter, and invited the members OF The
convention to the Kansas aid meeting.
Julian, of Ind, chairman of the com
mittee, on organization, reported, prela'
cling with remarks recommending he ap'
pointment of an executive national COM
mttee Of one from each stale. and recon
mending a national convention al Harris
burg, on Tuesday the l7lh of June next,
with a representation from each Stale Of
double the Congressional representation
in Congress, to nominate a candidate for
President. He also recommends the or
ganlzai,on of clubs in every town and
township throughout the Union. The
report was accepted.
Subsequently, after several motions and
a good deal of discussion on The subject OF
the place ofholding the convention, final
ly Philadelphia was substituted, the mo-
tion being carried almost unanimously.
The committee on the resolutions re-
ported long declaration of probably ff-
ty pages foolscap, giving the history of
the slavery question from The commence
ment of the government to the present
time, with legislative action upon it. A
large portion was devoted TO Kansas, in
which the conduct of the present admin
istration is severely denounced. 1t is a
very able document, and is to be withheld
for the present for revision. The reso-
luiiOns are as follows: lst, demands the
repeal of all laws for the Introduction of
slavery into U. S. territory. I'd, supports
by all means their brethren in Kansas,
and 10 give their full weight to favor the
admission of Kansas into the Union as 2
free state. Sd, expresses the belief that
the conduct of the administration is high
/ fy reprehensble On the Kansas question,
and that the republicans use every effor
to overthrow it.
The Resolutions after a short debate
were adopted unanimously with nine
cheers. .... .........,.
Bond, Of s. c., moved that commit
Tee Of safety be appointed to meet any
emergency thaemay arise in case of con-
Aict in Kansas wbh the fedora troops. He
was anxious that It's discussion be com
menced, when attbe request ofsome mem
bers VINO urged is importance, Bond
withdrew his moiion.l
Mr.. Spaulding, Of Ohio, moved that all
the documents be printed. Carried.
After vote of thanks to the officers,
he convention adjournelhsine eie.
PITrsBURGH, Feb, 25 Jos. Oliver, an
old and well known citizen, formerly of
The Merchants Exchange, but more re.
Gently of the Sheriff's office cnI his throat
yesterday in aft Of temporary insanity,
nd died to-day.
CINCINNATI. Feb 25.-FIohr quiet at
6,4Oa6 so. Whiskpy firm and in good
demand ut %. Provisions quiet.
The Lickinglriver opposite this city
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