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6 PARTY MOVEMENTS. Massachusetts Know Nothing State Council at Fitchbarg. FREMONT BNDORSED—BULL FROM PRESIDENT BART LRTT—SPLIT IN THE COUNCIL—THE FILLMORE MEN METTBE- om the Boston Advertiser, Aug. 6.) i m the , . 6. The quarterly meeting of the’ American State Council of this State was held in the Town Hall at Fitchburg yesterday. The demeninn to ag hoty were chosen iu April, to serve one members of the present m- those of the a the formal endorsement by the Springtield Convention of John C. Fremont os the Presidential candidate of the American , and tue failure of the Fillmore Americans to reverse that endorsement, the Fillmore men bad openly avowed their iutentioa to throw into this meeting of the State Council as many of their partisans as ble, in creer to give an endorse- ment to Fillmore and Donelson. If this scheme should fail, the Fillmore m+n were with an edict from the Nationa! President, (E. B. Bartlett, of Kentucky.) abrogating the present charter of the Massachusetts Council, und granting anew charter to the Fillmore men exclusively. It was ex that the Fremont and Fiimore sections would be fully represented, but there was disappoint- ai! sides, on account of the thinness of the Counei.. The meeting was called for 12 o'clock. hour about seventy persons were in the hall, but yeither the President, (Moses G. Cobb,) the Vice President, (A.C. Carey,) nor the Secretary, (Geo. At that ‘T. Stearns,) were nage At 20 minutes past 12 o'clock, Mr. A. B. Ely, of Newton, (not an officer of the Counc:l,) mounted the platform and said that the hour for the meeting had passed, no officers were precent,and he felt it his daty to call the Coaneil to order. He called for a nomination for a Chairman. Warren, of Boston, was nominated and Wasren took the chair and nested the ry of the State Council to take his seat on ‘form. The Secretary not sppearing, Mr. of Boston, moved the appointment s and request his agreed to, and Mr. Sprage committee to wait on Mr restuce. The motion was prague was appoint-d Berag absent several minutes, Mr. JONATHAN Pierce said that if the eretury could not be found, he should move fir the appointment of a temporary Secretary. He could not account for this delay Mr. Stearns soon appeared and took his seat. Ox motion of Mr. Faxweut, all persons (except- ing reporters) not members of the State Council, were reqnested to leave the hull. Nobody left. Praye: was then offered by Rev. A. C. L. Arnold, of Rockpo: Mr W Fitchhary, was requested to act as the gvaidian™ of this State Council, ie., to stand at the door and see that no .udy but the faithful were admitted. The Sgcxerary then read the records of the May meeting. Mic. Jovas H. Frevon, of Boston, moved that thay Counell take ‘a recess of one hour, or till 1) o'clock. This motwn was made with a view to await the arrival of the State President. Mesars. Pierce and Ely opposed the motion. It was the business of the ent and other gentie- aad Wood, of Fitch- barg, favored the moti n, it was adopted by a vote of Tt to 36. This was esteemed a Fremont tviumpa. Puuetually at half-past one o'clock, the Conven- tion was eallen to order, when Mr. A. B. Ely rose and moved the following resointion:— That the America rty of Massachusetts nomination of Millard Fillmore and Au on. The reading of the resolction was greeted with plaase and hissing. Mr. Ely rebuked those who d. and said if they did not like the resolve they could vote it down. He suppored it would be voted down. Mr. Baye resointion iaserting Fremont and Jotuston Mr. Srxacus, of Boston, moved to lay the amend. mert on the tabie. Mr. Drewy, of Worcester. moved to indrfnitely postpone the whole subject Ruled out of order. Mr. Evy moved the previous question. The motion wes opposed by Messrs. Eames, of Maiden. and Temple, of Framingham. Mr Tswrie affirmed that Colone! Fremont stood on the Springfield platform, and that Millard Fill more die not. Rey. 4.C.L. ARNOLD, of Rockport, thought there were irreconcilable elements tn the State Council, and Le thought they should separate. He was call- ed to order for not speakiug to the qr®stion. ‘The previous qaestion was refased. ay , of Waltham, moved to amend the ‘The qnestion then being on the motion to lay on the table, Mr. F. D. Srupwx, of Boston, said he wanted the ion to be brought before the Cmn- cil, so that gentlemen might have an oppor unity to express their views on the Presidential ation. For tis part %¢ had chauged his view since the March meeting, and he wisned to put himself right heforethe C Mr. Eur that geutlemen could express thelr vere BT 8 < [wg a ayy ot a md * wotion ic pee of order was ‘alsed, bat ection. A question was overruled, and the previous questiou wasordered by a lerge vote. eee ete wed wet tment it agreed to by a vot Mr. Pendent Cobb havin come into the hall, voted wita tbe Fillmore men, and aguinst the amendment. Ais OO yapasehrnaran with cheers by the Fill core . ‘The resolution, as amended, was then passed, the Filmore men not voting. The Council thus en- dorsea the nomigation of Fremont and Johnston. Mr BR. FP. Coory said it waa his duty and pleasure to read the following communication: — Covisuton, KY., Jaly 24, 1856 nm beving nominsted wi as their caudi ne ty to the com epu the roles in witness, & ED. BARE To Bary F. Coonr, ant Daven Woreew Mr. Power, of ae That looks very much ike the “bull” of the Pope. (Langhter.) My. Cooxe enid that as the Council was now dis- solved. le would, in accordance with the power given hig,authorize the present chairman (Dauiel Warren,) to take the papers wad bvoks from the See retary. Mr. Rawpatn, of Milbory, moved to lay Mr. Cooke's “bull” on the table. Mr. FD Srepwax thought the communication from b. B. Bartlett a hambag. The State Council was covered from the National Council long ago. Mr. COOKE raised a point of order, ing tiring if Mr, Stedman was not recently expelled from the American Council in ward 4. boston? Mr. StazMaN said he was not expelled. Some Fillmore men from other wards came there one night and Cay expel him, but he had never been ex. pelled. He hoped the secretary would not let his taken froin bin. wanted to know how Mr. Cooke coald ‘a of order in an assembly which 00r ved. ( Laughter.) Mr. ber all pin in favor of forming a new Renter | the national organization, to retire to the American House. Mr. Waerew his post as chairman, and made a patriotic speech, ' port, . Members of the Council to separate — the one from the other. No agreement Poy a bat ee eae a common country, remat ir. " wi at speaker im hia remark fr ts they ‘poluted out cow raned. “Mr. P: = said he, Gouncit of Messachnneten 1” Conp—1 have never entertained a dont ‘om the All the authority | hold, I hold from the people. (Cheers and applause.) I never bevore beard of this mysterious connection | oar Bake Council = the National Cot iL In am hat in the condition of the man who he heard of the nomination of Jas. K. wae epee LTA § ba gy AS a Tr. confess in this ae § PB eavire, Who ia Wunder resonant Cowncil was bere occupied for some time ig i striking o..t Fillmore and Doneison and | | Ariel Cheeney. Wr. i. Coit; Fairtield, F. 8. Wild” now | on one » | Ja NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1836. arrunging some of their internal affairs, which were arran, in @ manner sppereaty very eatisfactory. hee Jupxtns, of Lowell, offered the following reao- n:— Resolved, That the State Council heartily endorses the nomination of Heury J. Garduer jor Governor, and Heary W. Benebley for | eutenant Governor, aad the rest of the State ticket; aud will use our best eifurts to secure the triumph of American principles and American candidates at the ensuing election in the old Bay State, Fg .sesotabien bane ir. BaTCHELDOR, , deprecated troduction of the resolution at the pees time. He should the nomination in all probability, and he could see no use of ratifying nominations every time an American Council meets. Mr. Anatex, of Worcester, moved to table the resolution, Mr. Srepxan, of Boston, wished to know if it was not always customary for State Counci's to rati the nomirations made by the Conventions of ‘ty. a some more debate, the motion to lay on the table was withdrawn, and the resolution was passed bas Fad one dissenting voice (Mr. Wheelright, of wunton). Mr. PanGsorn of Worcester, then offered the fol- lowing resolution:~— ‘That the names of Daniel Warren, A. B Fly, ce, B. F. Cooke, L. ©. Arnold, Franklin mes H. Wall, and such others as may be the officers of thie Convention as haying for- y withdrawn from this Council, be stricken from the ‘and the secretary be requested to notify their sev- Councils of the vacancies thus occasioned. The resolve passed without debate. Mr. Barus of Braintree, offered the following en:-— ved, That notwithstanding the “Ball”’ of one E. B, Bartlett, we still consider, aud bere declare, ourselves the true State ¢ U of Massachusetts, being the voice of ihe American party of that State. The resolve was tabled on the ground that the “Bull” was not worth noticing. Mr. PanGuorn here raised some question as to how the electors nominated at Springfield stood at Se and the chair read a lettertrom Mr. Colt of ittsfield, one of the number, who accepts the nomi- nation, and comes out fully for Fremont and John-.,| ston. Mr. Colt also complains that his speech at Faneuil Hail has been misrepresented. This was all the information the Chair had on the subject, and Mr. Pangborn then moved that the electors be notified of their nomination, and be re- qusted then to define their position, which, if it be not true to the spirit of the Springfield Convention, their nominations be made void, and others ap- pointed by the several districts. The motion prevailed, and the President surance that the notifications should be issued. On motion of Mr. Frencu, of Boston, the Council then, at 44 o'clock, adjourned. DOINGS OF THE FILLMORE MEN. The Fillmore bolters, to the number of fifty, con- vened in the pes of the American House, shortl, after 2 o'clock. They were called to order by Mr. J. E. Farwell, Daniel Warren was chosen Chairman, and W. W. Nichols, Secretary. B. F. Cooke submitted the document given above, over the signature of E. B. Bartlett. i F. W. Paescorr, of Brookline, thought it was in- competent for the om present to form any new councilnow. It was now the duty of the ee sidents of subordinate councils to disband their Then new councils may be formed and a uncil be elected. Mr. Mayo, of Boston, said they could form them- selves into a Fillmore Club, and a council could be formed afterwards, Mr. Jona. Prance thought they were a new State Council as soon as they should so resolve. The Presrbent was neatly of the same opinion. Various propositions were submitted, and it was finally voted. on motion of Jona. Pierce, that a committee of three be appointed to draw up a pledge for gentlemen to sign. Mr. Exy reported the following: roll. er ve as- we will ac. < ° e and Council of Grant Council boldiag it we will con orm te the the ¢ same, We also agi rt the national Ameri ore and Andrew J. Deael tud Vice President of the United resident State The pledge was unanimously adopted, and 84 gen- tlemen sigced it. Mr. Jowa. Prerce moved that the Council now | proceed to the choice of officers. Messrs. Mayo and | Beals were appointed 9 committee to collect, sort and count the votes for Prevideut. Mr. Goocn, ot Watertown, moved that the officers osen hold office until the next meeting of the 0 which shel! be held in Boston on the eveung ot the 1th of August. Agreed The com: ult of the balloting for President :— Whole number of votee ween ‘ Necessary to a choice Daniel Warren to. ee reported the following as the re- 45 A. B. Ely. 7 J. E. Farwell arene anv euseeess © Scattering... .... 7 Mr. Warxen declined the position, and a new ballet was had, which resulted im nochoice. A third ballot resuited in the choice of A. 8. Ely. Rey. A.C. L. ARNOLD 0 Rockport, was chosen Vice President on the second ballot. F. W. Pres- cott of Brookline, was chosen Secretary, and J. F. Trull, Treasurer. Messrs. Ely, Arnold, Prescott and Trull were then formally installed by Mr. Cooke inte their several offices. Mr. Fuy, on taking the chair as President, ex- | wood, Windham count borted bis hearers to work vigorously in the coming cam pvign for the election of the natioual American candidates for President and Vice President The officers were authorized to organize councils » any place where five persous may petition for a charter, The new Council dissolved at 5) o'clock, after the | transaction of some «unimportant busines: relating to the details of the movement for a thorough reor- ganization of the American party. The People’s Convention in Hartford, Conn. The sapporters of Fremont, without distinction of assembled at American Hall, in Hartford, on the 5th inst. ‘ The Convention was organized by the appoint ment of Jobn I). Liton, of Waterbury, as temporar: chairman, and L. F. Robinson, of Harttord, aud Nel- son L, White, Secretaries. Committee on Permanent Organization, con- 1g of two from each county, was Se pong Hortiord, Jas. M. Bance, Walter Gladden; New Haven. Russel! Clark. Thos. Barlock; New London A p, Heury Sm'th: Windham, David Gallup, J. B. : Tolland, Dwight Loomis, Partrid, Atchfie'd. E. A. Beardsley, Geo, D. Wadhams; Mia: | dlesex, Benj. Dougias, Wia. H. Buell. Mr. Bavcocx of New Haven, moved that a com- ttee of two from a county be appointed to report, e best met od of uniting the friends of Fremont tora! tick This ¥as Lppoeed b; . White, on the ground of impracticabili:y. He argued that the only method of proceeding was for the Convention to nominate their own ticket and express their own preferences, je 2 leave the result to the revelations of the futare, This course was opposed as too indefinite to ac. complish any resv Mr. Hancock, of New Haven, maintained that whatever feelings may exist in any other body, it should pot interfere with a Th method of pro- } | cedure, which should tend to the harmony and con- | ciliation of ail parties, which he was wonld he adepted It wee moved that the sniijcct be laid on the table until the Ccnvention should be fuliy organized. Car- ried. A motion was made that a Committee on Creden- tials be appointed. This +" rise to a debate as to whether any ove who was in favor of Fremont could be excluded from participating in the deliberations in accordance with the call. An amendment was offered and accepted, that the committee prepare o roll of the Convention, embracing all who have re- sponded to the call. Motion as amended carried, and the following gentlemen were appointed :—Mark Howard, Hartford: ©. Le |, New Naven: M. R. Warner, Middlesex; 8 T. West, Tolland; Lockwood, Windham: Ieaac Pettis, Fairfield: . Stone, Lit¢hiield; £. 8. Stoddard, New London, The motion ot Mr. Babcock was taken from the table ond parsed. The committee consisted of the following gentle- men:— - Calvin Day, Gideon Welles, of Hartford county; F. Baleoek, Chas. Ives, of New Haven coun- pi Angustus Brandegee, John T. Adams, New onjon county; Ara T. Curtis, H.T. Blake, Fair- field county: John boyd Doctor North, Litchfield county; W. B. Hawkins, B. W. Smith, Fairfield county: Wm. Pield, J. H. Carpenter, Windham pea David Lymoen, 8. Silliman, Middlesex coanty. ‘On motion, a Committee on Resolutions was ap- pointed, consisting of the following lemen:— Joeeph R. Howley, Hartford; H. B. Haven; John Breed, New London; Fairfield; J. W. Crawford, Litchfield; &. Wilkinson, Middlesex. The committce ter Poster, of New Day, of Hartford Co.;: John D. Howe, Ni Co.: A | penter, Willimantic. on aoe ee chair Mr. Router mate net ny dwel upon ia@portance ovea- slon, atl declariog‘Wneelt $eedy ' the task of responsibility which be placed uy him. They bad iaet, he a Convention, befure, where the wsaues involved financial or commercial considerations, and bad felt deeply their Tapert ance; but compared with the present issue, they were of the least possible . He advo- and decided union of all, of whatever jitical creed, in support of freedom and the it. ad, loudly applauded at different points in rewarl It was moved that Timothy Ball, of Waterbury, be chosen honorary Vice motion was carried by a tremendous “aye,” and the honored old democrat took his seat amid great ap use. Moved, that the same honor be extended to the Hon. I. W. Crawford, of Tolland ani. Carried. Judge Crawford was a Jackson elector in those times when democracy meant , and is pow srucgling for the success of true democratic ri} les. * t AB 10 other business seemed to be ready for the action of the Convention, Mr.Wapgaas, of Wolcott: ville, proposed that reports be made of the of freedom and Fremont, in different the State. This was endorsed bya call on Mr. Wad- bams on the prospects of Litchfield county. He said that the county was Fremont by a large ma- jority. : TE» Presipent, Mr. Foster, next rey in rela- tion to New Haven county, saying that never was there such a movement in opposition to as at present. Men of all parties were forge! their differences and uniting with a determination not to be subdued, in favor of the people’s candidate. He said that Mr. Buchanan was not even mentioned by ‘Ls friends, and there was no evidence that he waa on the track. He believed Connecticut was to be the blocdy battlefield of freedom; but he did not fear for the result, if the friends of freedom were true to the cause. New Haven county was to give a majority which would “trifle former kno 4 Srerass D. Parperg, of New Haven, followed. saying that where there was one old line whig going for F'limore or Buchanan, there were five sound in- telligent democrats going for Fremont. Mr. ——, of Stonington, spoke encou: ingly of the prospects in New London county, which ‘was sure for Fremont. Mr. C. W. Post spoke of Middlesex county, say- ing that but one town in the county would mal Py show for Buchanan. he committee appointed to consider the best metbod of unjting the friends of Fremont on one electoral ticket, prevented their report. Mr. Buaxg spoke in opposition to the report, say- ing that be did not believe the plan would be accept- ed by the other Convention, and they would be left without any other method of proceeding. Mr. Bancocx replied that he did not see how any individual or party could refuse so fair a plan, and he did not believe it would be rejected. He defend- ed the action of the ‘ommittee, as the best plan to to give the fullest sut - «4 to all parties. ir. Warts followed, sa, hat irem conversa- tion with different perse the American iy, be was satisfied that the plax_was not a feasible one. His plan was to sprotns a Committee on Nomina- tious to consult with « like committee from the other Convention, who should form a ticket to be nomina- ted by botn conventions. He moved that the report of the committee be laid on the table, but withdrew the moticn to give opportunity fox further discus- 2. . Several gentlemen followed pro and con upon the report, until a member of the American Convention stated that the feeling of that Convention was as strong for union os the spirit manirested in this Convention, when all objections seemed to be with- crawn, and a motion was made to accept the report of the commitice. estpEnT urged that the plan proposed by Mr. White seemed to him the most feasible oue,and he boped it would be followed out; while the plan adopted by the committee would be equally good as an u/frmatlum, it the first should not be accepted. ane further debate the report was laid on the table. A motion was made that a committee, consisting of one from each county, be appointed for the no- mination of electors. an amendment was offered, that the original committee cn the subject of union be the committee of nomination, to meet a commit- tee from the other Convention. After some disevssion the motion to amend was wittdrawn and the original motion passed. The following geutlemen co‘sprised the committee:— artford county; Charles Ives, F.8 Me irfield coun- D. F. Robinson, # ty: Jobn Breed. New county; George D. Wadhams, Litebfield county; Ber oo Douglas, Middlesex county. The Committee on Credentials reported thit 523 celegates were present and entitled to seats in the Convention. The report was accepted. On motion, Mr. lyes was excnsed from serving | on the Committee cn Nominations, and Mr. Babcock | wes appointed in bis place. Adjourned to 2 o clock. AFTERDOON SESSION- ‘The Conveation was called to order at 24 o'clock. On motion, Nosh Pomeroy, Esq., an old Jackson democret, always a @emocrat, now a demo:rat, was appointed hovorary vice-president. The announce mint was received with tremendous applanse. Invitation was given to such ¢s had not reported themselves, to bond in their names to the commit- tee on credentials, in response to which a large number presented their credentiala. Mr. Wertr, cf Danbury, was called apon to give seme acerunt of the prespeets cf the cause in Fair- field, He seid that Fairfie!d was an old republican county, and she would show hy her vote that she was still on the right side. There was nothing | head there but Fremont. The people ; were fully awake, and would be trae to the cause of freedom. The farmers of that free soil woold not submit t» be lwought into competition with slave |- ber. They were determined to revenge, by strikiug a blow for justice, the wrongs of Kansas and the | aseault upcn a Senator from our old mother Staite. Mussechusetts, which outrages were seeewred and upbeld by the sham democracy. Mr. W. referred to the courage of bully Brooks, and the approval of bis course by South Carolina. He justitied the course of Burlingame by a beautiful allusion to the challenge of Goliah thrown in the face of the Israelites and accepted by David in the name of freedom! The Committee on Resolutions reported throngh heir chairman, Henry 13. Harrison. ves, of New Haven, advocated the resolutions ina etirring appeal in behalf of freedora. He said it was strange that fa this country—so long the boasted home of freedom—we should he called apon to defend that freedom from the assaults of a great orgauieed patty which was cndeavoring to spread lavery over the Territories, but it waseo. He said bot four years ago be was in favor of the election | of Frank Pierce, ior which act he asked t jod might forgive him.” fa voice-—‘ Many oti of ua ore i@ the sawe condition.”} He sald he had not chen; ed bia opinions with regard to principles, but with regerd to men he had. He condemned the adm'nistration as false to the pledges of their inau- pura), flee to the principles of freedom and false to the constitation. He reviewed the history of the Missouri Compromise, showing that the South had received their fall share of the benefit accruing from that ogreement, ard now, in a spirit of aggrandize- ment, had, with —— hands, rent it in twain, and demanded that the fair soil of the Western ‘Territories should be given up to the black curse of slavery. He denounced this measnre of ibe adminis tration ag ancalied for, and only a bid for a re-elec- von on the part of Pierce. He was giad that the svn who world not be true to his pledges had boon kicked by the section which had used him as the'r tool. He ciaimed that old political parties and mee- sures were dead. and the only issue now presented was the question whether the action of the adminis. tration should be endorsed, and the constitution and goverment be made the tool of the slavery exten- siouists. He cared not what had been a man’s po- litical antecedents, if he would vet his face against the extension of slavery, and strike a blow for fre terzitories, he would clasp bis hand aa a brother. He next referred to the perverted judiciary of Ki: aaa, against which the free settlers of that Territory were compelled to work for the advancement of the cause of |. Sach a judiciary was the createst power for evil that could possibly be exercised in eny government. And yet euch a judiciary was en a A the Administration, which had removed every officer who showed any icle of honor, and refused to co-operate with the raffians. The servility of President Pierce was all owing to the some lack of courage which cavsed him to faint on the ttle field, as dare not resist the dictation of his Southern Cabinet. He referred to ‘he principles of the sham demoo- 5 4 cheat, and said thet it Thos. Jefferson could come back on his plantation in Virginia, and utter the sentiments which he held to in life, he would have ridden out of town on a rail, and when the administration party claimed that they were democrats, they must look for some poof father than the Sage of Monticello. Jobn ©. Freement, the speaker said, is a man af- ter bis own heart. No man with the same lack of advantages ever worked his way to 80 high a fame in so short a life, He was a man up by Providence for a noble og ee stamp of — been upon hi rom boyhood. Jessie ntnshowed a sagacity superior even to that of her father, when she took as hersupporter the poor lientensnt. Instead of settling down upon the re- sources of his father-in-law, his noble spirit songht out great struggles to be endured and great actions to be done: and his deeds are now before the penpls to challenge admiration. To him belonged the credit of Pe ray by | acquiring California, as well as making ito free State. The er closed by sty ing that in bia or remont slanghtered his thonsarde of “Bucks,” and was ready to slay an- other, and that however great was his ability as an explorer, he would have ‘Sales to his opponent eurveying the Biver, Joun T. Apans,of Norwich, was next called | for. He said he had been surprised and pained to see that no mention had been made of the candidate for Vice President, and asked if William L Dayton bad eunk 60 low that none would do him reverence. He spcke inthe most glowing terms of bis ability, and demanécd Ag & — glory in Fa cane republican shoul we courage to 6; mens He did not wish to be oousthened as opposed to a union of ell the friends of freedom, but be wished to have it done ina manly way. If such a spint sbould have been manifested, the American arty would have met them nobly, and with respect. le moved therefore that the name of William L. Dayton be appended to the 6th resolution, Adopted. e nt was on the ground that the Convention was not exclusively aepalaionn. and as the main object of the people was election of Jobn C. Fremont, the attention ought not to be dis- tracted from that end. Mr. Hawzer thought that all seemed to labor un- der misapprehension, The Convention at Philadel- phia was not a republican Convention, but a meeting of all political parties, of which this Convention was legitimate successor. He favored the amendment of Mr. Adams as the Ley Born hing to be pursued, Mr. Wurre followed in the same spirit, and claim- «d that nothing less that such an expression of pre ference was to be expected. After further discussion the amendment was adopted, and three cheers were given for Fremont and Dayton, Mr. Hawizy, of Hartford, was called upon to ad- drees the meetivg. He said he did not fesl like alking to such an intelligent assembly; he preferred alking to democrats, wuom he felt sure he could ei] something new. He then spoke of the influence of the slave oligarchy over the democratic party, making it give up, one by one, their cherisher principles unt! all were deserted. Such an abatement wasasbame to the American people,’ and would not be permitted longer. It was not possible for any 'y to keep the same ition im favor of slavery for ten years, as ne- cessity of such a system demands frequent change. He referred to the “sublime impudence” of a party which could place itself in opposition to the estab lished views of all statesmen, the adoption of the constitution down to 1554. The South knew very well who was their fit tool, when then nomi- nated James Buchanan. The doctrine of the sham democracy is, that the institution of slavery can go whcrever the constitution goes, in despite of Terri- torial and Congressional legislation; and when Kansas was made a slave State, that party would be fully as ready to lend their influence to the car- rying of slavery into any part of the United States, woere the slave drivers anded it. We were call- ed upon now to fight over again the battles of free- dom, and establish the doctrine of the Declaration of Independence, and he knew that there wasa a triumph in store. The remarks of Mr. H. were re- ceived with great applause. The Committee cn Nomination reported the fol- lowing Blectoral ticket: At Large. “ Henry Dutton. Julius Catlin, Thomas Clark, Elihu Spencer. Ist District Sa, ~ A. Buckingham. Ca ae samuel W. Gold. This repo cclamation, and such by cheers were given as have rarely echoed through the air of any hall. The Connecticnt American State Convention. The Convention met at Touro Hall, in Hartford, o1 the 6th inst. Hon. Henry Dutton was called to the chair, and O. H. Platt, of Meriden, appointed Secretary. Gre celegate from a county was appointed as Committce on Permanent Organization. as follows: Hartford county—Julius Ostlin. New Haven couniy—E.C. Scranton. Litchfield county—L. W. Cutler. Fairfield covnty—Asa Hill. Nesex county—E. W.Coe. New London county—J. W. Harris. Windham county—Edwin H.° Bughee. Tolland county—-Parley Converse. Hen, N.D. Sperry made a motion that the State Centra! Committee and their sulr\itutes be invited to partoke in the deliberations of th Convention, in everyth'ng except voting. Passed. Comittee of tthree appointed to ' ceive creden- tials, consisting of Messrs. Edward P.entis, “sucius G. Goodrich, Levi Yale. Hon. James Drxow introduced a resolution that a committee of eight, one from each county, be ap- pointed by the chair, to nominate Presidential Hlec- ters. Laid upon the table until a permauent or- ganization should be effected, Mr. J. B. Fosren said that they hod assemb'ed to nominate an electoral ticket, which would support free, speech, free ress, juetive to all, and John C. Fremont. He bad n been an abolitionist: as far as slovery is concerned, he would let it be where it is. Judging from his own convictions, he was safe to say that be was a democrat— bat not of that kind that sids and alets berder ruffianism. He spoke briefly of the deception which had characterized the administaation of Franklin Pierce. They had made fair promises at first, and the sepeal of the Missouri compromise, was one of the first evi dences ef the double handed gate which was to be played by the sham democratic administration, He said that another party in the State was in some respects likened to the American party. That party also assemiled in convention in this elty to-da, the two unite, and there was no doubt but they could nomirate an electoral ticket which woald sweep the State like a hurricane. He drew a con- trast between the two prominent candidates, very unfayerable to Buchanan, and was confident that Fremont was to be elected to the Presidency of the inion, by a majority which would show the Soath that there was a North. Jviies Cari, Exq., Chairman of Committee on ‘ermanent Organization, reported as officers for the Convention the following gentlemen: — Presidint—Nenry Dutton, “ice Presidents~-Hartford county , Lacius ©.Goo1- rich; New Haven county, Hon. Walter Booth; Foir- field ccunty, Wim. T. Craw; Litchfield county, Na- trariel B. oamith; Windham county, David Gallup; New London county, Hirem Willey; Tolland county, Lncius J,Hendee; Middlesex county, Wm. Fowler. ‘ > api H. Platt, Meriden; E. 8. Butler, Nortolk. Mr. Dorron tendered his thanks for the conferred honor, and spol it length of the condition of the country, the duty of partion, de, The resolution of Mr. Dixon was taken up. Mr. Denna, of Bridgeport, moved to amend by adding, “to support for Presideney and Vice Presi- deney, Jcbn C. Frewont and Wililam I’. Johnson.” Amendment necepted. Wait N Hawtey, of Hartford, moved to farther omené by adding ‘ at large” afier the word “elect- re. Amendment lost. Another amer dment offered, vit.: t ton, instesd of the Chatr, appoint ter some debate carried. Mr. Pick, of New siaven, thought that the nomi- neticn ot the first man who chanced to come to the mind ofa delegate might pany be productive of ev'l. The snhject which this committee was to take hold of wastoo important to be en ered by care- ieseness. He wiebed to reconsider tne vote which hod passed by which the Convention was to nomi- wae ibe Committee upon Presidential Electors. Mr. Fostex woe anxious that no reconsideration shevld be taken, but learning by the Chair that the Chair wound not appoint ach committee until the Ceiwmittee on Credentials had reported, he moved — The vote was accordingly recon- sieeed. Mr. Keiroee, of Waterbury, moved to amend by ineerting “that @ committe? be appointed by the Chair from names given into him by members of the Convention.” Adopted. ‘The Committee on Presidential Electors was com- pones cf the following Yemen:—-Hartford co W. J. Goodsell; Litchfield oo., G. H. Hollister: Tol co, 1. J. Hendee; Windbam co., Heary Ham- : New London co., [Hiram Willey; Middlesex rian Brainard: Pairtield o0., J. &. Dunham; ven £0., E. 0. % n. tthe Conven- » conunittee, cight, one from each county repare re’ for the action of the Comvention, was yo and he commuit- the tollowing gentlemen placed upon tees New fondon c0., ‘onee W. Goddard; New Haven co., L. G. Peck; Fairfield co. 0. 8. Ferry; Middlesex co., Ambrose Wolcott; Litchfleld co., J. B. Foster; Hartford co., B.D. Tiffany: Tolland co., Patten Fitch; Windham co., Dr. Meliregor. Resolution that the Committee on Presidential Blectors be instructed to confer with a committee from the le's Convention, Mr. Peck moved that it be laid on the table, and it was tabled. j Adjourned to 2} o'clock this afternoon, AFTBRNOON SESSION, Convention cailed to order at 3 o'clock. Committee on Credentials submitted their report, which was ac-epted. Four hundred and twenty-five delegates had presented their credentials. Mr. Ferny, of Norwalk, was called see to make a few remarks, unt'l the several committees should be red to report. Se spoke of the character of Fremont oa being gen cons, noble, wholesouled. He enid that Fremont | ow the evils arising from elavery~ he bad lived am) -* em, and his generous natore would not allow | ite attendant evile. He tion of Independence and which drew up and adopte. United States was as pv phiet as was needed ii. embodied all the principles «: rican 2 Dr. Lt, of Norwalk thoag!, Detter time for the people of this biow—s telling blow—for right, «' freedom, and justice. He by Py Awd not «rlect the op- rtnnity. at hordes of bor'or roffiana, ded ty Lecompton and Jones; it ss the object at which Must atrike. Nothing». .0!d stand in the way of thie; no personal feelings. ») party bick erings, oF an, of the kind, should defeat the objcet. Let us ualte npog an clectorm! ticket which ‘0 countenance it and ed that the Declara- ort of the meeting * constitution of the in electioneering campaign—they ‘he present Ame- ore never was a try to atrike a eball suppers men, whoever they are, or whatever antecedents, who eball go for right and ‘tle prejudice to it the arch we unite? their pai liberty. It will not do to allow a prevent ua in uniting our forces a, enemy, the eham democracy. 8) (Cries of * Yes,” “Yea Mr. Catnoon, of Manchester, oayied, y thoze upon whose skirts the stain of disunion is, ond has always been, since the agitation of the i the difference between the condition He cont ‘ of the labor: men, in the free and slave States. Slavery has de- stroyed the unity betweem the North and South. political: soeaking, It has latterly prevented the lovers of freedom meeting in convention for the nowainatieas of men for the high offices of the country. Gudae Kex.0¢e, of Waterbury, was here as an Areriean, pure and undefilec—by this he meant that he stood on the American platform of the American party in the State of Connecticut. It was but a few years since that Isaac Toucey”endorsed resolutions introduced iu.o our State Legislature, denying the ‘ight to extend slavery into the State or Territory where it did not exist. ‘If the party with which Mr. Toucey then was connected has backslidden, Judge K. could not help it. He could not follow them. Fremont is not to his knowledge an American or republican—he is a new man, fresh and untram- melled from all political shackles. It was said by a Fillmore man—a prominent New York editor—that Fremont was born in a slave State; and now, for his avowed hostility to the advances of the slave power, he looked upon him (Fremont) as a traitor to the country where he was born. “I thought,” said the tpeaker, “that if Fremont was a traitor, then ‘ashington and Jefferson, who have left us in their writings the came hostility to slavery extension, were traitors.” The Committee upon Electors then appeared. Mr. GoovsrnL, a8 chairman, said that the com- mittee bad heid long consultation, and had con- structed a ticket which they hoped and trusted would sweep the state. At Large, Henry Dutton, se f Julius Catlin, lst. Dist. Thomas Clark, 9a 8 Elihu Speneer, sae ... Wm, A. Buckingham, Mth “— - ou. Samuel W. Gola, The ticket waa adopted by acclamation. The Turf, UNION COURSE, L. L—TROTTING, On Wedneeday, Juiy 20, Lady Moscow aud Jake Oakley came together for $1,000, mile heats, best three in five,in harness, over the Union Course. The mare won in three straight heats, apparently very easily, never allowing Jake to get his head in front of her during the race. Lady Moscow begins to look herself again under the training and guidance of Sam McLaughlin, and has al! the spirit and speed of her youthful days. In ler races with Rose of Washington she was sadly out of condition, and was beaten: but now her owner would give a trifle for the same races over again. Juke Oakley was the favorite previous to the start, and even after the first heat bis backers thought so well of bim that they betevenon his winning. After the second heat, which Moscow won in 2:31, the Oakley party were satisfied that the mare was too fast for their horse, and they became reconciled to defeat. This is the first time that Jake Oakley has teen beaten, having Leen one of the most fortunate horses on the turf, Lacy Moscow's next engagement is with Lantern and Rocket, two mile heats, for a stake and purse of #2 500. First Heat.—Both horses acted badly, and did not scem inclined to ti The word was at length Gre, san away they went together for one hun- red yards, Jake Oakley on the inside. Both horses went op at the same time: Lady Moscow came down first, and was fifty yaras ahead of Jake at the quar- ier pole, in thirty-seven seconds. Jake continued on a lope a little while longer, and then struck a trot. something faster than people are in the habit of witnessing daly. Lady Moacow passed the half mile pole in 1:16, far ahead of Oakley; but by the time she reached the horsestretch he was at her wheel. He could cet no further, however, as the old mare had a link to spare, and she beat him home nicely, in 2:34}. Second Wieat-—There waa considerable time wasted in scoring. When the word was given they went off in capital style. This was as pretty a heat 8 was everseen. The quarter was made in thirty- e'ght and a half seconds. Down the backstretch here was a streggle for the lead, and they went to the balf wile pole, side and side, in 1:15, The old more got awey a length oa the lower turn fora hort distance; but Jake was on her agwin at the ihe rarter pole. A beautiful race ensued to the stand, Lady Moscow winning by half a length, in 2:31. Third Heat —The patience of all present was ex- hausted before the word was givea, 80 much time having been consumed in Gey D bat when they were started, it was evident that Lady Moscow was le surest of the two, and could trot the fastest. She tock the lead, and Kept it to the end, making he quarter in thirty-eight seconds; the half mile pole jn 1:1 nd the heat in 2:34). The following sa summary :— Wepxespay, July 30—Trotting match, 91.990, mile heats, best three in five, in harness. 8. McLangblin named b. m. Lady Moscow. H. er b. g. Jake Oak! : ime, 2: — CENTREVILLE COURSE, L. I.—TROTTING. A trotting match for $500, two mile heats, to wagons, carrying 300 Ibs., came off on Monday afternoon, Ang. 4, between b. m. Jane and ch. g. Baker Boy. The race was won by the mare after three beats. She went in harness the first heat, and tort: the vcxt hects she went to wagon, and trotted much faster, and won easly. The attendance was rather sive il, yet all those who were there wemed inclined to be interested, and were betting two to ong onthe mare previous to starting. Aftor the first heat, Baker Boy had the call at two to one for atime. Baker Soy hasan engagement with Jack Potter, three mile heats, to wagons, which will come off shortiy. First Heot.—The first time they came ap for the word, Mr. Hoaglend, the driver of the mare, nodded ao < 1 2 for it when two lengths betiad, thinking he would overtake Baker Boy before he got around the turn: ‘at in this he was mietsken, for when he bewan to urge = mare he found she would nut respond, and ‘eft her legs. Saker Boy opened a gap of thiee or o the quarter pole. The mare m to him, and he won the heat, in t The mare now went toa wagon, and was never headed in the heat, winning easy. She opened o gap of three lengths on the first quar- t ime, and won the heat by the sume distance. 1 vird Hrat—This heat was a connterpart of the other, Jane winning easy. Time, 5:28 The fol- lowing is a summary : Mowpay, Aug. 4.—Match, $500, two mile heats, to 500 Tb. wagons. Sim. Hoagland named b. m. Jane ee Wm. Whelan named ker Boy ie Tim 5238, A Youxo May Mrserv@ —John Sharron, Jr., of orgs on has recently disappeared from that village under very mysterious circumstances. His unfortunate father, John M. Sharron, will feel grateful for any information that my throw light on the matter. missing man was about twenty years of ege, dark complexioned, black hair, had on when he was last seen, a black frock coat, black panteloons, gaiter hoote and cloth cap. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. MONEY MARKET, Sarrapar, Aug, 9—6 P. M. There waa a very active stock market tis morn- ing. All sorts of stocks were thrown out by the shovel full. There were plenty of sellers, and the principal buyers were those who arg striving to sustain prices. The bears offer all the leading rail- road stocks freely, and upon any terms to suit pur- chasers. Every day adds largely to the supply of stock on the market, and every day must strengthen the position of sellers. At the first board to-day Cum- berland coal fell off } per cent; Michigan Southern, 1; New York Central Railroad, 4; Erie. {; Panama, 4; Reading, }; Cleveland and Pittsburg, j; Cleve- land and Toledo, 1; Chicago and Rock island, }. Galena and Chicago advanced | per cent: Illinois Central Railroad privileges, 1). There were very large transactions at the board, and afterwards in the street. Lower prices riled at the close than at the opening, and the tendency wae downward after the adjournment. There is an increasing desire to realize, and the absence of buyers must tell unfa- vorably upon prices. The claes of purchasers on the warkct do not afford the slightest relief to the supply pressing for enle. The casi bayers are almost entirely the shorts, and they take in only when necessary for delivery. Nearly five thousand shares of Erie were sold this morning, only eight hundred of which werg for gash, After the boards Brig sold at 595 per cent; Michigan Southern, 90; Cleve- land acd Toledo, 74; New York Central, 86; Read- ing, 86}; Chicogo and Rock Island, 92 9924; Cleye- land and Pittsburg, 59 4 69j. There was more stock offered at these prices than found buyers, and at the close there was a strong downward tendency, ‘The steamship Washington, from thia port for Southampton and Bremen, to-day, carried out $86,500, and the steamship Tennessee, for St. Thomas, carried out $57,756. The total export for the week amounted to eighteen hundred and seventy thousand three hundred and twenty-nine dollare— $1,870,329, The steamship Star of the West, at this port from New Orleans, brings $200,000 in Mexican dollars. The shipments from this port this week were as followa:— St'r Philadel) 123,032 09 Do 6,900 08 Do 5,000 80 To 6,000 09 8.850 08 Do do Ship N_B. Palmer, Hong Kouk, Mt Bark Helen Mar, do Sehr. Sullivan, Cin¢ad Bolivar, Ame. god Ship Joshua Bater, Shanghae, specie. STT\AT 08 Br Steamer Persia, Liverpool, U.S. gold bars 437,055 Os Do do Ame, gold coin 599,700 v0 Do do English sitver. 1,210 00 Do do silver. 6,879 00 St'r Washington, Premen, Ame. gold 80, 0 ee do Pat, doubly 6,500 00 St'r Tenne:see,St.Thoma:, Ame. gold 57,758 25 Total for the week « 1,870,320 26 Previously reported. . 19,501,927 OL ° = pee Total, 1856........ 04 Meee eeneneeees $21,372,856 2h The Assistant Treasurer reports to-day as fol- lows:— Paid on Treasury account.. Received on Treasury accou Balance Treasury account + $39,032 76 813,148 96 055,223 06 ‘i 305 11 12,872,491 BT The warrants entered at the Treasury Depart- ment, Washington, on the 7th inst, were aa follows: — For the redemption of stocks. For the Treasury Departme: For the Interior Department For customs............. 4 80 War warrants received and entered. + 09,679 37 War repay warrants received and entered... 4,000 00 From miscellaneous sources 386 39 On arcount of the navy... 80,585 06 The National Intelligencer publishes a table show- ing the appropriation bills for internal improve- ments whch have passed the Senate this session. ‘The recapitulation is as follows :— Total amount appropristed ia bills originating ia the Senat +$8,199,203 To whieh acd a: nt ap vi ie improvement ot Des Moines Rapids, ipp!, which bill has passed bot Total amount‘ appropriated by passed the Senate. oa $2,096,352 The annual meeting of the Atlantic and St. Law- rence Railroad was held at Portland on the Sth inst. The report states the cost of the Share capital, Funded debdt., Total . PPreereeeerrretrrererry The sinking funds amount to $177,925, which is so much in deduction of its cost. The road has been run by the lessees in a satisfactory manner, and semi-annual dividenda, of hree per cent each, regu- larly paid. The report says the lessees will extend their lines to Toronto this year, and finish the Vic- toria bridge within three years. The receipts of the Covington and Lexington Rail- read, for July, 1 Same moath leet Increase, 86 per cent...... y The earnings of the Michigan Central Railroad for July, wero: — lameous. — Tua’. 04 $226,701 17 16 189,208 SL Tnereaso$ Decrease $1,857 19 ~ The receipts at tide water of the principal! articles f produce, from the opening of the canals to and oclading the 7th instant, have been as follows:-- Reemrts or Propree at Tree Waren, 1954. 1855, $16,105 50 7,902, 00 2,981,100 flour, wheat corn and barley, forthe first week of August, im 1855 and 1856, have been as follows: — Wheat tv, Corntu. Bart ybu $000 269,394 Fr} 410,623, 265,805 ee Inc...12,075 Ine. 402,500 Dee, 105,485 Ine.......68 ‘The aggregates of the receipts of the above arti- cles, so far, for the years 1855 and 1856, have been— Pour tits. Wheat a. [254,808 Dec.1,404,001 Dee... 05591 Reducing the wheat to flour, the excess this sea- son in the receipts of flour is equal to 745,254 bbls. 0 5 00 N ¥Cen RR 6's 89 6000 1) CenRBde.sio Vite RRe. 68 do... 1, $10,009 Cir., Wil. and Zanesville RR 7's A mtge bés. 46 6,e00 Little Miami RR. 6's let mige bde..and int 60 2.000 Hillsboro’ & Co RR. Te istmgebe.. § 45 1,000 Indiana Centra! 6,000 Marietta & 1000 Cay of Wh 2,000 City of Altes 1.500 Colum. and Cov 06 yeaa RR. 10 8 income bda le Miatai RR dividend eerip.. 160 shares Ohio and 8€ Little Miami, te aud Cin, fam. aud Dayton. £060 Cin and Chicago 40 Indianapo! Columbus a S02 Peru and Indianapo! CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT. oy nay, Aug. 9, 1856, Flovr—The market was firm for most descr! f rc rhe sales embraced about C — ng commen to good State, at jo. at 8 15 a 86 £5, with some lots, Wieat—White. new and old, was an prices were lower. noment withowt change © $18; 4,000 do., new prime Southern do, at the same figure, and 3,200 ¢o. fiir do nt 81 694, and 6,200 do. ats common white enld at #1 65',. and 1,000 new red Prime Canala white sold at do, wt SFO a Se Western red was rcarce and nomi- ral, Corp—Sales of about 10,000 bushels, at 68, for dia+ (iling, and Sle, @ O26. for good sound Tied, Rye wae quict. Pork—#00 bile. mows at $19 4» 880, and 600 WI. pritpe sold at B17 76, and 1000, st 1, $9,000 10a. dry salted shouller: cold, deliverable in Pailadeiphia, at Pye. Cotton quiet, but firm, Woiskeyod0 qoist at 980, Reds were .