The Empire County argus., 1856-07-12
To the American PARTY of California

To the American Party of California.
The absence of official publication of the proceedings
of the National Council and National Convention and the
present posture of political affairs renders it propar
should advise you of the of action pursued by
at the deliberations of those bodies as one OF the dele
gates from This State
full and every section of the Union was represented
full free and frank discussion had upon all subjects of
general political interest The position our State had as
sumed from the initial start of the American party, COM
bined with the great fame attached thereto from her
ura resources the prestige of the late victory and the
peculiar sentiment our Atlantic brethren hold in our re-
gard rendered it absolutely necessary that should, in
response the hearty good will exhibited give express
sons to all the points OF our political faith sincerely
regret that full and accurate report has been given
the country of the proceedings in Philadelphia only by
them can he public become fully aware of the peculiar
position in which the representatives from California were
placed Recognized, particularly as the conservative
State of the Union the delegation Immediately bese
for expression Of opinion the great and vexed
tons of the day. particularly the subjects embraced in
the 9Th and 18th sections OF the PLATFORM adopted in June
1854, which endeavored to satisfy by stating that " The
sentiments OF the American party of California; recently
announced by the State Council and unanimously adopted
by the party rendered it quite certain that could faith
fully reflect their sentiments. That opposed TO
the agitation of the slavery question of Congress-
and as consequences we were opposed to all and every
measure that directly or indirectly had tendency to
open the agitation OF the question That slavery was
domestic institution local its character, recognized by
the Congress had power interfere
with in the several States that general principles
the free States of the North have right inter
than the Southern States have to interfere with the do
nesiic affairs OF the Northern States That the Missouri
Compromise was founded, by sages and patriots upon
grounds OF public policy an experience of than
thirty years had proven its efficacy in giving peace the
country and that its repeal IA breach of plighted
faith unwse unnecessary, and uncaed for, and greatly
to be regretted That were there any upon
which could relynever to disturb it by again agita
ing in Congress the 6ect of slavery-n order to pre-
vent agitation secure peace-and strengthen the bonds
of the Unionl would be pleased to see The COM romse
prospeclivey restoredif il could be done now and be-
fore publ and private interests have become interviewer
with ana settled upon the present biss of egsla0n
That we are willing 10 extend Others the privileges
had recently enjoyed by permitting the bona le set.
Tiers III the several territories, when they shall have the
necessary populaton TO adopt constitution framed by
their own citizens, to suit their particular wants. repnb-
can in its characer-and when completed, be admit
ted as OF the States of this Union that although the
constitution of the Unied States discretionary
power in Congress in admitting new States it would be
unwise Tor that body to depart from precedens uniform
In their character in reference to the exercise of that
er That the kansasN Nebraska act repealing the
promise, In permitting foreigners, citizens OF the Uni
ed oaes 10 exercise the rg of suffrage to hold offices
OF honor pi0ht and trust, and in other parcuars-s in
derogaon OF the rights of Amecon citizens both native
and nalurazed and amongst the grossest ourages
perpetrated on free and enlightened people That
are IN favor OF free exercise of reg opinion
scribe no man on account of his faith unless should be
OF character III which he acknowledged allegiance
foreign prince, po,enate other power equal in degree
or superior to his allegiance the Constitution and laws
OF the United States that his reg Gus superior can
his OPINION absolve him from his oahs of allegiance
loyalty TO the Union be questioned, by factonists either
NUr'h or South, forcing into u sectional ssue-and
give direction in that channel, that would have of
Tive would soar above it, and do duty TO the Union
..puing down, with promptilude and aacrty, the Sec
oasts OF the North the one hand and the Disunion-
ISIS OF the South the other That we are devotedy at
tached TO the American party, its objects, its aims and
hgh resolves that we were for the Union the constitution
ana us compromses-Amercans to rule America Amer
ican ndustry-an American policy independent of foreign
aid or Influence believing that such will best promote the
good o. our common country preserve intact the perpet
ulty OF the Union, conduce 20 the welfare of the people
ana deve0pe to the utmost extent the virtues and re-
sources OF this great nation These views were enter
tanned by me, after reflection and had no hesu-
tion IN assuring those interested that they were cordially
hdorstd by tie American party in California" 1t
IN aGcorunce wih these sentiments voted TO repeal the
resolutions known as The June PLATFORM and voted for the
was given for Niard Fillmore and Andrew jackson Don.
eson the delegation being thoroughly satisfied that both
lr Fillmore and Mr. DOnelSon true the American
party to the Constitution and its compromises the Union
anu friendly TO the all important interests of our State
and for the additional reason that they were the choice of
the party in this State need add that in casting
the v"te the delegation united and that it gave
great pleasure to enrol our in favor of the nomn.
allon OF such true and tried statesmen and patriots
The foregoing briefly the positions assumed
1t was my constant aim to endeavor truly reflect the
sentiments OF my constituents and to that end my best
energies and intellect were directed. | trust that nv
efor'S VIII meet their approval tender my sincere
TO the American party for the honor they
conferred in being selected as one of the
to the National Convention.
In conclusion permit to state that there is
TO doubt Mr. Filmores acceptance of the nomination.
Information from sources of the highest credit place it
beyond doubt. To my mind success is more than
problematcai- is almost assured go where you will
in the East, North, West South the people
for Fillmore and Donelson the Constitution it's com
promises and the Union; and, be assured the des of
November will guarantee to the people Adtionat Con-
serGattCe adm nistration, worthy of the age founded
purity of purpose, and administered with trmness and
justice to ALL r. N. WooD
Philadelphia, March |, 1856.