The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-20
Fhc Know Nothing National Convention
Curious Revelations.
Correspondence OF the Indiana Chronicle


ran view Of the question: which has given the party
its great strength at the North They at once the
eaeOt of attempting religious political organization
when the country Is divided INTO many sects but
they resolved to make foreigners without regard
to the rregous predictions In this the South gained
triumph Native Americsnsm is and has always been
foreigners who cmgrate to this country, come here
with strong antslavery prejudces; they generally sc
tie In the North and tend greatly to augment the DO
tcal power Of the free the slave States The South
seeing this s determined to pursue such course as will
This organisation which has heretofore as
sumed crysalis form with various hues and coors to
suit circumstances Is now shaping itself for national
isss 70 the Presidential election o.
To secure the South great concession must and win
crushed out No man, tnctnred with any such views,
can be the Know Nothing candidate We glad OF it,
and ready to endorse at least good thing which
ut least, in this battle.
The names canvsased At the convention were-
VIM. G. Rves, of Virginia.
Stephen Adams of Mississippi
Robert j. Stockton, Of New Jersey.
Edward Everett, of Massachusetts
George Law, Of New York
Sam Houston, Of Texas.
Mlard Fillmore, of New York
John N. Clayton, OF Delaware.
Kenneth Rayner, Of North Carolina.
Gsrret Davis OF Kentucky.
Jacob Droome, OF Pennsylvania
Daniel uiiman, Of New York.
The Virginia delegates presented the name Of William
G. Rives His poIitcsi path deemed too crcuitous
although his history while in France satisfactory
He, too, was Jackson man, wing and democrat
and his name was passed over coolly His chances
would be very good should Virginia under his lead 60
stephen Adams, Of Mississippi, was considered most
excellent timber, and his out and out in Congress-
favor. In time his name will be tower Of strength.
The Southern delegates generally favored him. He may
Strange as il may seemS the name Of Henry A. Wise
was introduced amidst shouts Of laughter One dele
gate stated that Wise had cndeavored to get to be
leader in the Know Nothing ranks, and really
member of the ORDER but not being considered reliable
person ne was not put forward.
The result was, he quit the Virginia State Council
and wrote letter to put the Know Nothings down. A
Virginia member said that he would take it upon himself
to withdraw the name of Me- Wise the candidate Of
the Know Nothngs for the Presidency That probably,
when he defeated Governor Of Virginia, he would
be very glad to come back to the Know Nothing fold
Commodore Stockton was talked about. but he did not
to have many frcnda in favor of his nomn alton
for the Presidency His course, politically, was regarded
Mr.. Edward Everett was placed in nomination by one
OF the Massachusetts, delegation His claims treat
ed with great respect but there was an evident deter
mnat0n in the Council not to take tine of any
party hack
Gegrge Law born in Washington county, New
DO the final choice of the National Council should the
nomination be postponed for year. Law Is the "a
vorite with the great mass Of the Know Nothngs He
friend Of the South. He has been In Office,
and Is untrammelled He commenced life as q stone
mason and has amassed independent fortune He Is
of strong sense great vigor and indomtabie WILL
and opposed to the punder seeking spirit Of the
Immensely American, honest, bold, Independent in OPT
nion and determined In purpose and being fresh from
the people qualities which strongly commend him
to the party. Mr.. Law has meddled much in
politics, and Is untrammellsd. II the influence Of
his friends that postponed nomination by the National
Council. George Law Is q mechanic and self made
man. and he s the choice Of the great mass Of the Know
Nothings in both sections, and time win make him the
stronRest candidate in the field.
Sam Houston is a democrat old Jackson man; sup
ported Polk and the Mexican war He honest man,
and would make faithful executive. But he stands
earthly chance Of nomination. He has been courtng
the abolitionists in the North, said leading Know
since, in Cincinnati He has been delivering temperance
lectures and would introduce total abstinence into the
White House. That win not suit the Know Nothings.
John N. Clayton u we'll known He was General Tay-
lor's Secretary of Statc-is OF experience and
ability bat he seventy years Of and although
for years he has been consistent native American his
zeal Is not equal to some Of the covenants His
chances for the nomination notequal to Laws but
better than either Houston or Fillmore.
Millard Fillmore Ia avortc, and would undoubtedly
receive the nomination II he was regarded available.
He is strong in the South. His during the
act and his general disposition to crush out
the North would make hm formidable candidate Ia
the Southern section. Tho same reason which gives
He will therefore be thrown overheard.
Kenneth Rayncr Of North Carolina, told, is in
the fedhs shances for the nomination are respecta
BILE. We know him. and used to like him very much.
He originally State rights Calhoun democrat, but
the storm OF 1640 carried him to Harrison aud he
came in the next Congress State rights whig We DO
heve he approved the administration Of Tyler At all
events, be received Office under him. Since
that time, he has not been actively engaged in
politics. We are not certain but he now resides
In Alabama. Ne has large cotton plantations, and
great number of slaves Ia that state Mr.. Rayner Is
fair man, of msdsrate abilities, Southern and State
rights in all his views. He would be strong candidate
In the South he would be supported because he 10 right
the slavery question: the resolutions Of os and ia
xo h. fon nd Rank
In the North he would receive the Know Nothing and
old line whig support
Kenneth Rayner, SNAIL man he H. may yet be
President but don't believe IT, His chances to be
candidate, however, good. should Law be nominat
ed in which case Rayner would probably be the candi
date for the vice presidency.
Garret Davis Is old lue, high protection, national
bank, distribution, Clay whg. His nomination
would be to revive Clay whiggery and the
American system. OF him Greeley says, with
much truth, Mr. Davis 10 respectable, up
right man, but stubbornly conservative and osssery.
He good manager and mag cnuns ta shsasf nayaer
what Garrets 6gunng may do.
Jacob nroome Ia small. obscure, fanaticai native
American without any antecedenis except IL 10 said,
chat be once drafted series Of resolutions which
adopted az native American ward meeting in Kenscg
ton. It Is unnecessary to discuss bis prospscts.
Daniel Ulman the late candidate for Governor Of
New York and poied the Know Nothing and silver gray
strength Of that state He e lawyer es some emit
nrncs In the city and was ORIGINALLY Webster whg,
snd member Of Che Onion Safety Connlttee His
biticn IA owerng, but the kiliEg frost Of November
nspped he hopes ia the brt hs defeat for Governor
u defca& ais nomination IN the Grand Council Of Know
Nothings. Yours, rsspecHuny, < JONES