The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-25


10Th instant the Tines says "a IN. Of the Target nd
most enthusiastic assemoages held In that city AT
early hour the Democratic Hail crowded, MA 1t
was found necessary t. jorn ITO Taeesns % tas lt
Guard Hall The foloping resolutions we're adopted
Received That the pecrlc cach Territory should be
left tree 10 form aud reg uiae Az y aeif lces.c l'.
the Upitrr ssatea that adhere 10 ard maintain this
skebavka bill! and IN tue siitiua PLATFORM aud thlt
a fair ara honest practical application OF this principle
impera, vciy required that tho Lecumpou constitution
and the v hn ~ itsh"ut baye been submitted tho
people Kansas Tor their approval or disarproval.
Resolved, That il would he entire dcrac'are from
the w- est~hanei principles of the democratic marty
Tor the Congress ~ the Unitd States On. forms
of legislation. 20 force up,D Kaots any constitution not
having tho approval OF majority OF the people o: tina.
Territory.
Resolved Tha, fully concur in the sentiments ex-
pressed BY the Hon. stephen Douglas upon this sub
lect in his late speech the Waited states Senate that
they III entire accordance With The frequently avow
and soleuny declared principles Of the democratic party
of the Union, toat VII ~ all times and under all
circumstances maintain and defend them.
Resolved That we have uns,~ed confidence in tue in
ton and confidently believe that the foregoing pru.
cipes OF the democratic party r bo fairly and faithfully
applied in the admission Or Kansa. into the Union
MEETING FRigSps ADMINISTRATION DIX.
roA large and enthusiastic meeting OF the friends Of
the national administration spceo the Presidents
message, bold in etrot Michigan, the Dist inst
The resolutions Of the sachems q Tammany Hail. passed
on the inst and the resolutions passed Mt the
administration ting held In the Park this city on
the 18th read and adopted. The following rcsou-
tors also passej:-
Resolved, That reposing the anne high confidence now
IA sne .Ivsasa. . W. ~ 90 &C., We snle. spa NO,
such require the necessary action of Con gr-s III
will approve and adopt such policy a. will rebound to
the honor and fame of the administration, command
the approval OF the country enable Kansas to into
the Union accordance with the wishes OF her people
the true intent and anlng OF he organic preserve
grees and through1 the country and with 1.-THE continued
Resolved That We believe the people of Kansas are
competent for self government that they capable
understanding the true ntent aud meaning their organic
act are, that they have understood, II to
they had the right TO form state consultation u tae
way" without any further intervention Of Congress
to erabie them to do that with this view of their rights
both parties, composing all the cutters oi kaoaas have
been engaged for two years in efforts to form state con
sttutlop IN their way and that shave full conf
dence in their ability to do 80.
BUCHANAN MEETING IN PHLAprLPntA.--Amas meeting Of
the friends Of the administration to be held IN Phadel
phia Monday evening next.
MORMON ELDERS OPINION or JUDGE DouGLAs-We
find the following choice morsel in the report of
discourse by the Mormon Eicr, Hetcr Eimba given by
the Descra Ne,rs:-
Many Of you have sustained Judge Douglas, heoga
true friend " this people, and be Is just big
rascal ever walked and always has been He has
taken to get into the char OF state and th
what he is after. lc will trg 70 accomplish that he
goes 70 hell the day But be will not 20 into the
chair OF state-he will go 10 he'll.
NEGRO SUFFRAGE IN wlscoSs1S The vote in Wisconsin
upon the proposition to extend negro outrage was yeas
2s ,236, nays Al $40 majority against, l3llo.
TiK Posrros WESTERN PoLrIc ,Ss-The Chicago
Times says that Governor Mstteson Hon j. NJ Hon Aaron
shaw, anc Hon 8. s. Marshall agree with Judge Douglas
heartily and cordially opposing The Leompon ccns.itu
ton.
MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STArYs srSAroR.-The New
buryport Mass Herald of the I'D instant says:-I is
reported that Hon. Charles Sumner will this week
to Massachusetts, unable to urc the labors and excite
Of the Senate. II Is probable that he will resign
hs place bcote the winter out and should not be
surprised the coming Legislature should elect Hon n
T. Banks to all vacancy occasloned.
SENATOR HAMMoSD-Hon. J. II. Hammond, who
Gently elected by the legislature of South Carolina TO the
the United States senate left vacant by the death
OF Mr. Batter has declined the tender Of public dinner
by the people OF Barnwell district In his letter he says
am that have, in thirty years, changed
materially modified any OF my views OF the federal const
tuition or the principles upon which should DC interpreted
and carried by the federal government; but have
been years nsteuNe TO the details OF affairs,
that should be unwilling in view OF the responsibilities
that rest upon commit myself 10 special course
oi action until reach Wa hptoa, ascertain facts, and
ply the or principles to what may be urged as expe
dsnt.
ru SLAVE TaApE-A series OF resolutions reconre end
ing the re opening OF the African slave trade has been
introduced into the House Of Representatives Of Texas
They conclude a follows
Be resolved by the Legislature OF the State OF Texas
That cur Congress be instructed and repre-
ecnsvcs requested urge upon the Congress Of the
United states repeal Of AL laws aud the abrogaton OF
al treaties prohibiting the importation OF African slaves
into tho aychoding States and Territories 81 this Unon
ans The nasarc Of such hum lrc laws a. shall c.ctay
guard against every species o! cruelty IN such numbers,
On board Of such vessels and under such safeguards as
shall be AIRY to their health, comfort and general
protection in life and person.
Resolve further ina, the Governor be requested to
transmit copies Of these resolutions members OF
Congress the Governors OF all ae States os the Union
nu SLAVE TRapx RESOLUTIONS SorH CARoLINA.-The
Senate of tho &C South Carolina on the s'h instant,
without debate disposed Of the report and resolutions In
fayor of TO opening the slave trade by indefinite post
ponement
NV Esow Nor1rrvG PLATFORM crcHGfA.-T7rc Column
bug Times says that a programme Is about being
adopted by the American party nf Georgia The points TO
be embraced in the proposed new organization are
4 Reputation Of all hostility 10 foreigners and Caho
lies other than recommendation of eleven years proha
ton 10 cntitc the foreigner 10 citizenship.
total abolition OF all sccresy, oahs, passwords and
rituals.
o That Americans ought 10 rule America.
Dcnunciaton and upon the administration Tor It's
walker Kansas polly
An Eruon RsnpKp-Hon Walter Brooke, says the
New Orleans Delta retired tho ycksburg Wing.
lie has resumed the practice of the law and will devote
himself In addition to the study Of political ethics, in
order TO the country frcn the ev, effects Of the
teachings Of such hbustcrng praiica, and altogether
very Immoral sheets tho NEW YoRg HERAip and the
New Orieass Delta Mr. Brooke's last editorial effort
a quite clAsraie essay this subject II would have
done honor TO who doubt expects be the last
mourner in the temple Of liberty.
Tux wf-cossrs scToS.-The official returns OF the
State election Wisconsin are, at last all in except Ia
poin,e county which Is reported to have given demo
cratic majority. Tho question Of the choice Of Governor
e. therefore, settled J. D. Cross democrat, is elected
by 2e2 majority over Randall Nearly 10000 votes
cast.
TN PlsRcE CasmAGR.-The carriage presented TO ex.
President Pierce by the citizens Of Boston has been sold Al
auction. II purchased FOR sIio The proceeds
10 be devoted TO the support OF the poor OF Concord H.
The harnesses for this carriage are now for sale.
Inypies TxxAs-wc nnd q late number Of the New
Orleans cayuns tho subjoincd editorial reference