The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-19
City Politics.

City Politics.
TIE YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC UNION CLUB ESDohs-
INC PRESIDENT BUCHANAN ACTION ON TIE KAN
sAS QUESTION.
meeting Of the Young Mems Democratic Uriou Club
held At their rooms, Of Mercer and Broome
Streets last evening for the purpose OF taking into con-
sideraton the late of President Buchanan the
Kansas question. L. f. Harrison presided chairman on
the occasion series OF resolutions, backing up Mr..
Buchanans administration and expressive OF the Of
the club the Kansas question, passed by almost
unanimous vote The resolutions read as follows
Whereas the Young Mems Democratic Union Club,
ssteniiy adherng 10 those great and mmuable principles
OF right upon which the democratic party founded,
and which il has formed and controlled the policy Of
this government, 1901 this time, has always been
among the ars to carry out those principles on all nation
al questions therefore,
Resolved That the people Of the United States have
good TO congratulate themselves upon the popular
wisdom which, in time Of unexampled passion and ex-
element, calmly selected James Buchanan the Chief
Magistrate Of the nation. That his whole of
tonal policy marked has been by patient wisdom,
siatesnaniike sagaci,y and unwavcrng frmness, has
daily added to the honors of long life OF political useful
and given reasons for confidence in his wisdom
and support Of his administration.
Resolved That the Presidents message commands our
approval and should meet that Of every we'll wsher 70
bis country that lis doctrines and its policy are emnenty
sound and democrac and that its suggestions with re-
gard the Territory of Kansas, wise and conserva
ye well calculated to meet the cxgencies Of the case,
and deserving the support Of honest of all parties and
all sections u the Union.
Resolved That 10 the general confidence in the wisdom
and fairness of james Buchanan inspired by the manner
in which his administration has been conducted, We owe
success, party, recent State election, and
that the triumphant result Of that election TO him
the cordial support Of the Empire State and the active
sympathy Of its democratic masses.
Resolved, That we congratulate the country upon the
election James L Orr Of South Caronx Speaker of
the House OF Representatives of democrat whose
onal views broad the Unon and conservative
the constitution and that the democracy of New York
tender him their profoundest acknowledgements for the
marked and impartial manner IN which he has selected
the committees, with reference not only TO the best in
tcrcsts Of the States but the and importance
Of this, the first commercial city Of America
LAST MEETING OF THE OLD AMERICAN GENERAL
COMMITTEE.
IMPORTANT REsoIuToSs-THE ADMINISTRATION AND TAM
Hall PITCHED INTo-A special meeting of the Anne
rcan General Committee held the corner of spe-
nard tsreet and Broadway last evenng-Zophar Mills
Esq, President, in the chair
Most Of the evening consumed in settling up the
business of the year, with view of adournng die
After settling up all bills and claims against the Com
mtee upwards of $3.50 found remain the hands
of the Treasurer, which turned to the incoming
General Committee to be used by them for the best nte
rests ofthc party After discussing and referring various
matter pertaining to the Order and to next years commit
tee, Mr.. Reynolds presented the following resolu-
tons, WI Vi. We're unanimously Adopted
Resoly IL That while the American General Committee
desire and hope to the true, competent and worthy
members of Order elevated TO posts of honor profit
and trust and all suitable occasions will labor to the
attainment of this end nevertheless the General Commit
in the city Of New York best discharge its duty y
keeping its officers Srom employment during the period of
their membership
Resolved That the American party Of the city of New
York is not composed Of ignorant and servle serfs who
will vote for the devil incarnate if he nominated
for Office but hold those pledges its party bind
ing only when presented for public trust of
questionable integrity and honesty.
Resolved That while the American party OF the city Of
New York feels that abundant labor before il in fol
lowing up the true reforms in the municipal affairs of this
city, and will not ground till that work is
plshed that nevertheless cannot be indifferent to the
general American public; and entertaining the doctrine
that according TO the provisions Of the constitution and in
accordance with the best uaees OF the government when
the people Of Territory have attained population
tlng them to admission State into the confederation
that they shall he free TO form their constitution, and
shall be admitted into the Union with without domestic
slavery, the Free unrammelled, unaded, indicated
voting Of the sovereign American citizens Of the Territory
shall FOR themselves determine.
Resolved, That the banefu influence bearing the
independence of men holding general committees
strongly exempled by Tammany Hall at the present
time. Holding, its members do, many Of the most u
portan offices in the city, that committee does give
expressions to the honest sentiment OF this community by
passing without qualification the truly democratic Anne
rcan sentiments OF the above Resolutions
The committee shortly after the adoption of the above,
adjourned sine die.
The American General Committee for 1858 is to meet
Tor the LIST time on the Sth of January