American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-02

OF the State American Council, at Its
meeting at Richmond, January Is.
President Moore called the meeting
TO order. The credentials Of members
claiming seats were examined, and all
were admitted to sit as delegates.
Mr.. Imboden offered resolutions, and
they we're adopted, inviting American
members Of the Legislature, represent
ing counties not represented by special
delegates in the body; also resident
citizens (Amcricans) of counties not
otherwise representative seats and to
participate in tho proceedings.
Messrs. Mason, Wood, Lewis, Pat
tcrson, Wright, Burwcll, Mardaugh,
Staples and Foreman were appointed
a Committee to nominate officers for
the present scssion-aftcr which adj
journcd till 8 o'clock tomorrow.
Nednesday-Mct at 8 o'clock; the
committee to nominate officers made
the following report, which was receiv-
cd, and after transacting intervening
business, the gentlemen named below
were unanimously elected:
Presidcnt-BENJ. II. SMITH, of
Kanawha;
Vice Prcsidcnts-Robt. G. Stanard,
Of Richmond, Arthur l. Borcman, of
Wood;
Secrctaries--John L. Cochran, Of
Albemarle, Tyre Maupin, Richmond.
MIR. Woods, from the Committee on
business, reported the following rcso-
buttons, which were adopted:
a Union Of the Eastern and West.
ern State Councils of the American
party in Virginia having been effected,
under u single organization, co-cxten-
sive in its jurisdiction with the limits
Of this State, the following is adopted
as the basis or plan of its future or
gani2ation:
1st. That so far rs this State Coun- !
Gil is authorized, it is
RESOLVED, That the State Council
and the subordinate Councils are con-
tinUcd in being-but all ceremonies of
initiation into the American party are
abolished, and all obligations Of secrcsy
removed from its members; and the
Councils, State and subordinate, may
at any time hold open and public meet
ings, and invite the presence and CO.
operation Of all men who approve the
principles and objects Of the party, and
MNo will enrol themselves amongst its
members.
3D. There shall be a President of the
party in the Stale, thirteen Vice Pre-
sidcnts, selected from the several Con-
grcssional Districts, a Corresponding
Secretary, Recording Secretary, and
Treasurer, to hold Office for the term Of
twelve months, or until their successors
are appointed; said officers to be elect
ct at the present meeting Of the State
Council.
Sd. The President, Immediately az
ter his election, shall proceed to appoint
q Central State Committee Of thirteen
members of the American party, and
each Vice President shall in like man
nor without delay, appoint central
county committee of five persons in
each of the counties Of his district; and
said county committees shall appoint
subcommittee in each magistcrial dis
trict Of not less than three; all which
committees shall be charged with the
duty of promoting the best interests of
tho party and the country, within their
respective Jurisdictions.
RESOLVED, That this State Council
hereby tenders its sincere approval to
those gallant American members Of
Congress, who, prescribed by their par
ty associates, and assaiIed by their en-
.cmics, have maintained their duty to
fho Union and the rights which it
guarantees, as above all considerations
Of political or personal advantage.
RESOLVED, That this council do here
by adopt the entire Platform adopted
by the National American Council at
Philadelphia, June u, 1855.
The Convention, on Saturday, pro-
cccdcd to elect two delegates from the
State at large 20 the National Convcn-
ton. Mr.. Bolts nominated p. a. Boil
ling and j. d. Imbodcn, EsqrS., who
were unanimously elected.
TTr. Holiday proposed the name Of
Jas, 81 Stephenson, Esq, as alternate
30 Mr.. Ig1bodcn.
Mr.. Murdaugh proposed the name of
Samuel Watts, Esq, rs alternate to
Mr. Boiling; and he was unanimously
elected.