BY DAVID OVER. American National Council. This body mat ia Philadelphia on the 19th instant. Tin; following i,s a correct list of tlio dale gates that were present and rparticipatod in v' e deliberations of the Council : New II; np-thi.ro.—Gov. A. Colby,and t\v" others. MissiehiueUs —A. A. Richmond, A. 31. lily, 11. ). \\ ucelright, A. G. Brewster, K. K. fin bison,. U. K. Ruigbourn, A.M. Keith, .1. 11, Temple, S, J. Summer, W. S. Thnrs'on, ...... Oopopetictn—X. I) fj perry, J as. K. Dun ham, 1- l'\ l'cclf ; D. 1. 110 J til, A. K. liollj . Rhode Island—Vv\ 31. Simmons, Id. G giitcngale, J. ("luso T. C. Ni.'ht. New York—F. \Y. Walker, 11. A. Mor gan, Jas. V*. Barker, Y> . A,Chaster, Joseph Sundry, G. L. Nieliojs, F. L. \Vestbrook> 11. I*. Xottiuop, L. 1.. Lo.vell, 11. S. ih*y, woar, J. Oojpm,G. C. R imiett, J. I). Ford, P. 11. Bailey, Ambrose Stevens, 11. G. W'et in-uv, 1,. If. jiauiuiyud, J. L\. Oakley, VY. V". Woodward, Ja-. X. Reynolds, J. Owens, J. Whis ton, John an L'euvn, jr., John Can., 11. (i. Campbell, Gen. 0.1 .1 oiks, Solah Squires, C. C. Burr, 11. K. Marion, E, P. Midiler, John Buihaok, M. Johnson, E. ii. Holly, S. Seymour. New Jersey--!'. F. Johnston, J. 11, Wleks, A. S. Livingston, C. 1). iKshjier, J. 11. Lyou, Sol. .Andrews, 11. S. McClel land. Pennsylvania—C. I). Freeman, I'. H Vaueleve, A. S. CadwaladeC, Stephen Far raud, I>. . l'help#. Michigan-—A'. J. Wood. Wt-eop.-in-—John Lock wood, 11. Chand ler. E. Burdic, C. \\ . Cook. Illinois—W. \Y. Haimcr. braver, 11. S. denning-. lowa—L. If. Wc-bstcr. District of Columbia—Vespasian Kills. Arkansas Albert Pike, A. Fowler. Eonaiana—George Kustis, J. 11. Lewis; C. C. Lathrnp, J. .Median, V. B. Herman. California—Ciiarle- Matthew.-, 11. A. Wool, F. Hanley. I'efcn* -oe— F K Z ilUkoff-r, W (j Brown* low, S l* lJurkh-sad L .i 11 Nelson, Cbalies Kuaoy. Kentucky—Tobn W PinneH, Thomas II Cfay, (J W Ci-t, Ttioihas T-ld, A A Campbell,SCarpenter.jr., W Lt mkrwood B J Raphael. There wis a contest on the question of the admission of 'he delegates from Louisi ana, on account of the State Cooneil having repudiated the Catholic test of the National Platform. There was also a contest be- I'v.cii the delegates from this State-claim y.g .-•eat-.or.e reprf.-et!tiiig the State Ct-uu iU which, rejeidiated die i'ith or slavery ' .-ti o >f the- N rtsisii.it Plaffirfui, and the • U.r, the seceders from tiro State Council '■ .i at Reading which repudiated the 12th ; 'c:;i.a. The fimutjr were koown * the tdie i-hguto, and the latter as the lluu . seeker del-gate.--. The farmer or Edie dele gates were admitted. 0 j ihe question of the re [teal of tbe 12th section of the old platform, there was a protracted debate and much excitement. The delegates from Pennsylvania and from the North generally went for a repeal, while those troju the Southern or Slave States were for retaining it. A compromise was finally effected by a new platform, in which the 12th section of the old one does notap ]>car, &nd on which the delegates from all sections seem finally to have harmonized. * be following is the PLATEOftM OF TIIE AMERICAN PARTF AS ADOPTED BY THE NA TIONAL COUNCIL. Ist. Au humble acknowledgement te the Supreme Beiug who ruiuwtbo universe for His protecting cure vouchsafed to our fathers in their successful revolutionary atruggie, and hitherto m untested to us, their deccu ituts, iit the preservation of tbe A Weekly Paper, Devoted to Literature, Politics, the Arts, Sciences, Agriculture, &c. f &c—Terms: Two Dollars per annum. liberties, the independence and the union uf those States. 2d. The perpetuation of the Federal Ftuon, s the palladium' of trur civilian 1 re ligions liberties, aad the only sure bulwark o£ American independence. 3d. . Imericuns mint mis Jimericu: and to this end native- horn citizens should bo selected for all State, Federal and mituiuei pat office or govei n incut employment, in prcfcreuce to naturalized citizens: neverthe less, 4th. Persons born of Atuerieau parents residing temporarily abroad should bo enti tled t< all the rights of n.uivo-horn citizens: but sth. No person should be selected for political station {whether of native or foreign birth) woo recognizes any allegiance or obligation of any description to anv foreign prince, potentate or power, or who refuses to recognize ilie Federal and State eonsti tt'timi {each within its share) as paramount to all other laws, as ruies of political aciori. (itli. The unqualified recognition and maintenance of the Deserved rights of the several .States and the cultivation of harmony and fraternal goodwill between the citizens of the several States,and to tins etiti.uon-in terference by Congress with questions ap pertaining solely to tbe individual States, and mm-intervention by each State with 'he affair* of any other State. 7th. The recognition of the right of the native-born and naturalized citizens of the Untied States, permanently residing in any Territory thereof, to frame their constitu tion and laws, and to regulate their domes tic and social affhiis in their own mode. subject only t" the provisions of the Federal Constitution, with the right, of admission into tile Union whenever they have the re ■ jaisiie population for one Representative in Congress; Providrd ulw.y ., that none but those who are citizens of the United States, under the Constitution and laws, thermit and who have a fixed residence in ir such Territory, ought to participate in the formation of the constitution, or in the enactment of laws for said Territory or State. Bill. An enforcement of tbe principle that no State or Territory can admit others than native-born citizens to the right of suffrage, or of holding political office, unless such per Vms shall have been naturalized accord ing to the laws of the United States. '.hit. A ciiange iu tin; laws of naturaliza tion making acoutimioi residence of twenty one ye ars, of all not heretofore provided for, an liidispensible requisite fer citizenship hereafter, and excluding all paupers and persons convicted of crime, from landing upon our shores; but no interference with the ve.steu rights of foreigners. 10th. Opposition to any union of Church and State, no interference with religions faith or worship, and no test oaths for office, except those indicated in the fifth section of this platform. 11th. Free and thorough investigation into any and all alleged abuses of public functionaries, and strict economy in public expenditures. 1 tit h. The maintenance and enforcement of all laws until suid laws be repealed, or shall be declared nail and void by compe tent judicial authority. 13th". Opposition to thc'reckless and un wise policy of the present Administration in the general management of our national I atl.iirs, and more especially as shown iu i romoviug "American" (by designation) and conservatives in principal from office, and j placing foreigners and ultraists in their places; as shown in a truckling subserviency to the stronger, and an insolent and coward ly bravado towards the weaker powers; us shown in re-opening sectional agitation, by the repeat oF the Missiuri Compromise - , as shewn in granting to unmturaliz d foreign ers the right to suffrage iu Kansas and Nebraska., as shown iu its vusciiiating course on the Kansas and Nebraska question, us shown i a the removal of Judge Brown sou from the Collector.ship of New York upon false and untenable ground; as shown in tit- corruptions which prevade some of the department! of the (lover uiucut; as shown in disgracing meritorous naval officers through prejudice Or caprice; and as shown iin the blundering mismanagement of our j foreign relations 1-ltb. Therefore, to remedy existing j evils, , and prevent the disastrous conse -1 queue®* otherwise resulting therefrom, j we would buildup the"American" Party on I the principles hereinbefore stated, eschew ing all seotiaufd questions, and uniting upon those purely natioual, and admitting into said party ail American citizens (re ft /red to iu the third, fouitb, and fifth section-) who openly avow the principles and opinion- heretofore expressed, and who ; wiil subscribe their names to this platform; Provided nevertheless, that a majority of those members at any meeting of a local council where an applicant applies for membership in the American party, may, for any reason by them deemed sufficient, deny admission to such applicant. 15th, A free and open discussion of all political principles embraced in our platform. From the Daily News, 26th ult. NATIONAL AMERICAN CON VENTION. YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Millard Fillmore Nominated for President. ANDREW JACKNON DON NELSON NOM- I NATE D FOK VICE PRESIDENT. Tbe Convention met yesterday morning at 1U o'clock, President Marsh ir. the chair. After prayer by tbe Rev. Mr. Campbell of Ohio, and the reading of the minute*, the question was asked as to the first busi- ] ness in order. The chair said that the first business in i order were the resolutions offered by Mr. Small, of Pennsylvania. "Mr. F. lain, of La., took exception to this, and said that the resolutions were not prop erly before the body, inasmuch as it had no right to repudiate the Platform adopted by the National Council. The chair decided the resolution in or der. Mr Kiam—Then [ appeal from your de cision. The question was then taken on the mo tion of appeal, and the chair decided it lost. Considerable confusion here ensued, in the midst of which Mr. Killingfcr, of Pa., arose and offered to Mr. Small's resolutions the following as a substitute, wiuch Mr. Siuall accepted.* Resolved, That the National American Convention has no authority to prescribe a platform of principles for this convention, and that we will nominatfer Presidentwnd Vice Preaideut no man who i> not in favor of interdicting the introduction of slavery jnto territory north of f.ti 3U- Tbe previous question was called for oa the substitute of Mr. Killinger. Mr. Haven, of N. V., moved to lay the whole business on the table. On this resolution the yeas and nays were called for. The delegates were reminded that by a resolution adopted on Saturday evening, they had but three muintcs each in which to state their reasons fit their votes. The rule was found to work well. 3lr. Thurston, of Mass., voted' No,' airl in explaiuiug his vote said he did so as it had been intimated that this was a test question, and he w.is desirous that it should be decided, whether or not the aggressive ness of the Sugi should longer he encour aged. lie would now state that if tiio res olution of Mr. Killioger w-s voted down he would retire from the convention.— [cries of 'good,' good.'] Mr. Sheets, of Ind., deplored this agita taiiou of distracting questions. He want ed a good man nominated who would recon cile difference*. He voted 'Ave.' Mr. Norris, of Del", voted 4 Aye.* He autl his colleagues had retired from the convention, but they hail since thought bet ter of itaud cdftel tided to return, as they believed it was now the time for action.— [applause.] Mr. Webster, of lowa, approved of the firmness of the South in maintaining their rights, and reflected -merely upon North ern doughfaces,—his voice was for freedom in the territories, and he voted 'No.' Mr. Clark, of lowa, voted 'No,' as he believed that if the v >te prevailed the par ty was done. Mr. Lippef, of Ohio, voted 'Aye.' lie wanted a man for the platform and not a platform for the man. Mr. White,Of Ohio, voted 'Aye.' lie contended that the National Council had the right to settle questions of political principles. Mr. Brooks, of New York, voted 'Aye,* as New York was determined to resist the agitation of all questions but the simple one of nominating candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. The New York delegation followed the Lead of Mr. Brooks, and voted 'Aye.' Mr. Thorn, of i'onn'a voted 'Aye,' and in giving his reasons, said the business of the convention was -imply to nominate can didates and not tc make platforms. Mr. Coffee, of I'a., predicted that, if the Washington dlatforta was ot repudiated, his constituents would not support Mr. Fil uiore, if ruminated npon it. Upon it Penn sylvania would be defeated by 50,000 votes, [cries of 'No,''No,'and hisses.]— die voted 'No.' M r . Stewart, of Pa., vote! 'Aye,' be cause he believed that if the proposition wa adopted, the party would be broken up. lie believed that its adoption would divide tbe Union by a geographical line. The Pensylvania delegation was much divided in its vote. Mr. Dunham, of 111., voted 'Aye,' be cause be thought the time for platform ma king was done, and the time for making a nomination had arrived. Mr. Richmond, of Mass., voted 'No,'be cause he had understood that it was claim ed that the American Party still stood up on the twelfth section of the June Plat form. The vote on laying on the table was then anuouueed as follows: ayes 141, nays 60. The result was received with applause and loud cheers. Mr. Brownlow offered the following res olution: Resolved, That this convention do pro ceed forthwith to nominate candidates for BEDFORD. PA.. FRIDAY. MARCH 7.185(1. President and Vice President of the Uni ted States. [Loud applause; and cries of 'that's if,' that's it.') Mr. lirownlow then called the previous question on the resolution. The previous question w*s ordered. Mr. Peck, of Conn, said that if the nom ination was gone into now, his State would withdraw. [Cries of 'Co,'go. j Mr. Baldwin, of Con, made a strong speech in opposition to the nomination pro posed ; it must throw a large portion of the North into the arms of the Republican party. He voted "No." Mi. Ely, of 3iuss., had come to make a nomination, and he would vote for oue. Mr. Arnold, of Mass., voted "Aye," al though instructed by his constituents to vote "No." There wore upon the floor conspirators who are in league with that arch traitor, Henry Wilson, of Mass., [ap plause.] Mr. Thurston, of Mass. voted 'No,' and made a speech against the aggressiveness of the South. Mr. KJUICS. of Mass., made a speech in favor of an immediate nomination, and promised a strong majority for the candi date of the party. The noise ami confusion at ties stage was so great, that the business could scarcely be gone on with. Persons not delegates were on motion or dered to go to the estrehie northern end of the room. Messrs. Evans, of Pa., Moore, of Va., and Picket's, ofTecn,, were appointed Sergeants at-Arris to preserve order. Mr. Sheets, of Indiana, was in favor of going into an immediate nomination. He wanted a good national man, Mr. Imboden, of Va,, was instructed to vote against a nomination it prejfent, but he was satisfied that the Salvation of the party depended upon an immediate semination aud be would vote'aye.' Mr. Mawpen, of Va., voted wye., He had been instructed to vote au im mediate nomination,but lie was now satis fied that it was necessary to go iuto a nom ination. Mr. JJoteler, of Vi.. made a speech against persons who had participated in the late eouncil, under the guise of Americans, who were in tact Republicans in disguise.— lie voted 'aye.' Mr. McCunc, of Virginia, addressed him self to what he styled the black Republi can side of the house These remarks were objected to and withdrawn bv the speaker, lie voted 'aye.' While the roll was being called, the question came up as to the admission of cer tain substitutes from Wisconsin. The chair decided that they were not properly accredited. An appeal was taken from the decision of the chair The chair decided that the appeal was not sustained. Hero there was another scene of great confusion and disorder. Mr. Bullock and another of the New York delegation called for a decision. The chair decided that it .van too late. Mr. Ballock appealed from that divis ion. The chair refused to eutertuin the mo tion. Mr. Bullock, (in great excitement) I in. sist upon my right to be heard. The chair—Will the Sergeants-at-Anas see that order is preserved in the conven tion! Mr. Bullock, (still louder) I will not sit down until my motion is entertained. The chair—Will the Sergeants-at-arms ! see that the gentleman sits down? | Aaother scene of confusion ensued. Finally, Mr. Bullock sat down, and the i calling of the roll was proceeded with. Mr. Lake, of Miss,, was the only repre sentative from his State who was present lie was instructed to vote 'No,' and he woulJ do so particularly, as he supposed | that he would not ba allowod to cast 'die i full vote of Mississippi, j A North Carolina delegate voted 'aye,' because he wanted the nomination made forthwith, and he was moreover instructed to vote for a northern man. Mr. Latlirop, of Louisiana, voted 'aye,' against instructions. Mr. Webster, of lowa, wanted some- 1 thing upon which he could assure his con stituents that the convention differed from the Douglas-Pierco men. The party can- | not command the electoral vote of the Union, and he wanted the Democratic par ty to take the initiative in a Domination. When Mr. Stambaugh, of Ohio, was cal led upon to vote, he said that he desired to say, that whatever might be the result of the question before tbe convention, he should not act now or hereafter with any party favorable to the extension of Slavery into Territory now free. He voted 'No.' Mr. Hazelhurst, of Pa., when big name was called, said, that when he came to the convention, a few days ago, he was opposed to making a nomination, but he had chang ed his views since. It had given him pain to hear the expressions which had fallen from the lips of some of his colleagues, and he hoped to hear them taken back. lie knew that Pennsylvania, the great Key. stone State of the Union, is loyal to the constitution. Talk of a dissolution of the Union, and that too on die spot oil which liberty was first proclaimed 1 Such a tiling is regarded in Pennsylvania as impossible. The gentleman would ask his brothers from Pennsylvania, who had expressed an inten tion to leave the convention, to come back, lie would also say to his brothers from Con necticut, the State in which he had receiv ed his last lessons of instruction, to eoiue back. Mr. Ilazlehurst voted 'aye.' Mr. Kiliinger, when calleu ou to vote, said t hat he had just received a despatch from the American members of the Penn sylvania E gislature, asking that no nomi nation be now made. The gentleman warn ed the convention that, in tin, evcut of a nomination at tiie present tunc, and without the adoption of a platform repudiating the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, the State of Pennsylvania would be lost to the American party, [cries of no, no.) Mr- K. voted 'No.' Mr. St til we] I voted 'aye,' and ridiculed the idea of being controlled by the mem bers of the Legislature. Mr. Small, of Pa. voted 'No.' lie want ed delay, so as to see if a ir.au could le got who could unite the party. Mr. Williamson objected to Pennsylva nia beinu charged with abolitionism. lie was American to the backbone; be would vote 'No.' Mr. Andrew Stewart, of Pa., if a good uian wu? got, Pennsylvania would irive •tOJj.QO majority, be wanted a nom ination now or never; be wanted it to l "> I N. Jersey, 1 5 R. Island, I 1 Indiana, 1 '2 Virginia, 12 2 Michigan, 5 Tennessee, 7 J 1 Wisconsin, 5 * Texas, 4 2 California, 4 Ifeiewure, 3 Florida, 2 Mississippi, 7 Maryland, 8 Kentucky, 12 X Carolina, 10 Lousiaua, Missouri, 9 lowa, Ohio, 7 10 C New Yotk,lo 21' 4 Penna., 14 11 3 Arkansas, 4 Alabama, 9 Illinois, 2 4 Air. Taylor changed his vote from Law to Fillmore. ,1/r. Holing changed his vote from Davis to Fillmore. Air. llartlctt changed his vote from Davis to Fillmore, because he knew the latter to be acceptable to all Keutueky. Out of our own State Al r. Fillmore stands first in our affrction^. Air Bullock, of New York, changed his vote for Air Fillmore. Mr. Loekwnod, of Wisconsin, changed Ffoui Law to Fiilumre. Mr. Y/estbrookrt, of New York, said lie Would not change his Vote, but would vote fot Fillmore on tbe unanimous vote. Mr. Jones, of Pa., voted for Mr. Davis, but now that the Kentucky Delegation had left him. he withdrew his vote, and would refuse to vote for any one. Mr. \Vcelts, of New Jersey, was author ized to change s : x votes of" bis State from Stockton to Fillmore. Mr. Grandon, of New Jersey, desired to speak for himself. Tie would change his vote Stockton to Filliuore, because be knew that Fillmore war nearest to the heart of the son of New Jersey, Stockton. He promised that the Second Congressional District of his State would give a majority for the nominee of the Convention. A Delegate froiu Michigan changed the entire vote from Law to Fillmore-. Mr. Pickett, of Tenn., vote J for Garrett Davis, but if any one here desires to know bow bo stood, be would say that be was in for Fillmore np to the bub. Various other delegated changed their votes and the greatest excitement ensued, everv one being on the tip toe of expecta tion. The secretary announced the result as follows. , Number of votes cast, 241. Necessary to a choice, 122. For Millard Fillmore , 179 George Law 24 Garret Davis 10 Judge McLean 13 Samuel Houston 3 Kcnnetli Rayucr 1^ The chair declared that Millard Fillmore hauiug received a majority of the voles cast was the nominee of the Convention for the offiee of President of the United States. Mr. Scraggs, (if Kow 1 ork, said, as he VOL. 20. AO 10 had first nominated George Law for Presi dent, he uow moved that Millard Fillmore be declared the unanimous choice of the Conveution. The motion being pat, it was carried'"hv a tremendous shout of *'Aves." Six hearty cheers were then given and the greatest joy prevaiied, amid ail present there being at this time 6D(i outsiders in the room, who gave vent to their feelings of de light in tones of thunder, Mr. Reedy, of Tena,, proposed three chocrs for New \ork, which were given. Loud cries now eusued for Brooks, of New York. Three cheers were given for Kentucky. Continued cries for Brooks. .'lr. Boiling, of A said he came here on a platform "of right and victory." We had now got Fillmore, and we wanted one of the two old ILckorys. lie therefore nomi nated Cren. c/aii,ot Fla., lor \ ice President, and eulogised him as a man of truth, courage aud ability. Kenneth Ilayner, cf M". V., was alito nominated. Geo. (J.ill, of t la., said i;e was deeplv iiipre.'sad with tho graUtude of his brother n nominating him tor the distinguished of fice. lis desired to say that he was one man of the American party who wanted nothing for himself', but alitor his conutry. His hands had ever ministered to his neces sities, and hoped they would eon tinue to do so hereafter. All he wanted was peace, harmoDy, and the prosperity of the country. He, tluefure, most respectfully declined the distinguished honor, and begged to be permitted to present one more acceptable. He proposed the name of Audrew Jackson Dunalson, of Tennessee. Immense ap.piacsa followed this anuoucc uieut. 4 Mr Call continued his remarks, and said that Mr. Donelsoti was art orphan boy, rear ed by Gen, Jackson, and was aid de camp from the time be graduated at West Pointy lie knew him to be a man of the highest honor and capacities worthy of any posi tion tbat might be assigned hiui. No man knew more of the past administrations, who had never been President, than Mr. I>. He was his aid in war, his private secretary and confidental friend and adviser, Tb® speaker finished his remarks by saviug tha he was personally aware of the fact tha Gen Jackson was more indebted to Mr Donnalson for the brilliant success of his administration thau to tiny other living man. The tries for Brooks woro continuedj when that gentlemen said he did not know why he was called cr. to speak. If it Le that you have seen fit to nominate for the highest office iu the gift of the people of this country, one of New York's sous, and desires to another sou of this State to reply, 1 have only tony that I thank you from the bottom of uiy heart. I promise you that while Mr. Fillmore will be true to the North and maintain her honor, he will be •is equally liue to the South and the Consti tution. He would protect the citizen# of the Nock, South, East and West against enemies at hoiu e ncd abroad. Tbere may be some here who feel a disappointment at uot having their own particular friend uomiua ted but 1 pray God tbey will not carry their feelings of •uisappoietment out of this hall when they leave to-night. The Speaker promised that New York would not do dishonor to the nominees of the Convention. Mr, A. 11. 11. Stewart, former Secretary : of tbe Interior, under Mr. Fillmore, was i loudly called tor. I Mr. Stewart said he had flicTionor to be ■ one of -Mr. Fillmore's confidential Cubiuet Council duriug his administration, and saw him uimdst fits trials. Without going into ! u detail of b virtues, he would content himself by saying thai".he never knew him ' to utter a sentiment or do an act that was unworthy of the cbaraetes of Washington, j Fven Mr. Wise, at the time he stumped the I state of Virginia, s..id that the administra tion of Fillmore was M ashiugtou-like throughout. With Fillmore as the standard bcrrer, too speaker promised the Conven tion that Virginia would be carried, Mr, , Wise claimed his elcctiou by the vuteof '17,000 out spin Whigs, aud Lc cQulu now ! the vote of tbosa Wiiigs for Millard Fit ' Imorc, Ou bis way to tbie Couveutian the editors of the Richmond Whig and Natio nal Intelligencer, promised that if .Mil lard Filtard was nominated by this Con vention, they would jdaue his name at iho mast-head, and keep it there. Mr, Atrfr-w, of Y.-, noniiuateJ Percy Walker, of Ala., for Vice President. Thc-Cotivenlion then proceeded to ballot for a candidate for \ ice President. 1 htx ballot for a candidate for the Virc-Prestdm. cy, was attended with much excitement ami tite frevueht change ot vote creattjd Jit-