The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-07

not YET plgnned nis intention 70 accept the hon0r.
KNOW NoTHINGs IN BOSTON.
The Boston Transcript Is authorized to publish the
following statement In relation to the Know Nothing
Mayoraty Convention held in that city on Saturday
night:
fhe convention was held in Redman Hall No. 677
Washington street and appropriately situated opposite
the residence Of Moses kmbal Esq, the active caterer
for cuiiosities for the Boston Museum
The twelve wards of the city we're allowed ten dele
gates each, making l2o in all but enc member from
ward eight, was chosen Chairman, that lis delegates
were left to vote, nc.
The first business order was the ratification OF the
list of nominations for Aldermen, published in the
Tanscript Of Saturday. or course they all put
through, as it would otherwise have shown serious
split IN the party but nevertheless some Of the nompa
tions we're far from being made g unanimous and
o. two names the ticket will be badly scratched
election Gay. Col Cowdin in particular, put upon
tie rack and of his oasts at rh military din
ner at Doolcy's, the subject Of hot discussion
The gallant Colonel stood rabng fire toleraby
seahed either his composition that Of the being
without the proper consistency" to be Of dangerous
nature.
Without ''funcral note farewell shot'' the
political names of Aldermen Allen Odiorne and viii
lams, the convention proceeded to the subject of the
Mayoralty.
number OF "nterlopers having made their entrance
into an adjoining ante-room considerable time
suued in considering how to get rid Of them rather
how to keep shady, but on this point will not di
yuge the secret
1t was evident that Mayor Smith had .ome pretty de,
termined opponents the majority concluded to vote
down at once all propositions from that Quarter aud
tale direct ballot upon the candidate for Mayor.
The vote s0od--For DR.. Smith S2, and 80 votes
scattered between Messrs. Dunhanl, Williams, Pierce
and Allen.
committee was raised to inform Dr Smith of his
ton aud TO ask his acceptance but while they
were gone that duty the minority moved adjourn
ment, which was carried at nearly IL O'Clock.
SO the motion to make the nomination s'unaninousn
eHectuay quashed, and the "Order cannot official
ly know whether their candidate will stand or not.
But as il not proposed to reduce the ~ 900 salary ii
may safely be presumed that the Doctor will not de-
cline and impression Of the kind should be suffered
get abroad.
GOING BEGGING FOR CANDIDATES IN BOSTON.
The wings are in queer plight. They cannot get
anybody te stand nomination either for Mayor Alder
Meetings have been held nominated nnd
then waited upon with great gracionsness but they
wouldn't stand They say "Gentlemen, are up to
hearts in tbanktulness TO for the honor done
but cannot accept. We should he whipped powder
take part in your farce We will do anything for the
cause and the party, good gentlemen, but cannot
stand ridiculous defeat. Good day, gentlemen"
most singular state of things, this. The wings
ashore for candidates. Don't mention the fact in any of
the large thoroughfaresBos Bee Dec, 6.
ANOTHER AMERICAN VICTORY.
Al the Municipal election at Lawrence, Mass, che
4th ms, tie whole American ticket elected by
large majority over all Others. Twas complete sweep
Ihe occasion duly celebrated by bautes,
fireworks, and other jubiiatiye demonstrations.
KNOW NOTHING BALI, AT LAwRENCE, MASS.
grand ball took place at Iawrence the 5th in
at the city Hall in honor Of the American victory
achieved in that city the 4th ps. and also the
l3tn rJt. Tho occasion was Of great enjoyment.
CAMBRIDGE CITY ELECTION.
The olfc for city oicers Of Cambridge Mass, took
place the A inst. and resulted in the choice Of tn
Know Nothing candidates for Mayor and Aldermen The
whole nun,bor Of votes cast for MAY WA LAS and
Of this number, H. L. Raymond. know Nothing had
sOT }. q. Lo,ejoy. whg, ae.: Abraham Edwards, the
present Mayor, who put forth citizen ticket
had 1sS The following Is the vote IN wards for Mayor