The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-20

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say that he had joined the order in NAt snd that on
more occasions he passed By the door Of his lodge
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70 the United States Senator He thought not.
Som, members here asked II Mr. Wilson's Obligations
did not require that he should keep the fact Of his
bership to himself; but
Mr.. vosr without answering, proceeded to say that
unless man came manfuly, nobly, and honorably on
to the American platform he never could support him
Mr.. PIERCE, Of Boston, had nothing to fear from
| General Wilson'S threats to crush people out. Hs
Mr. GHyYIs, Of cnar-stown, said that Mr. Wilson had
already been fairly and honorably nominated by the
give him his vote He would not have too close a a
gentlemen to be charitable in their illusions mems
characters He admitted the strength Of the American
is strength from any one idea; alone. The blum
derng policy Of the present administration had much
40 with bringing i into power as any other one
for the indignation excited BY the passage OF the Ne
brasAa bill with regard TO Mr. Hoar he had nothing to
say. General Wilson was the nomnee-made reyu
laIly and honorabiy-and be should vote for him.
Mr.. IifTIEyn1D OF Foxboro', made some remarks but
their precise purport could not Our best
Judgment is that he opposed Gen. Wilson
Mr.. PERRY Of New Salem, said that Gen WiIson had
done more for the American par than any other man
Mr. Pn%cr Of Boston. (in his sat-aI deny the &C.
QUESTION. = daughter and applause.)
Senator pLIspURY Of Ham den cosed the discussion
BY an appeal In behalf o. Gen. Wilson, and at Ave
minutes past four oclobk the caucus adjourned.
mr. sLIDELL's CHANCES FOR REFLECTION IN LoUsI.
ANA TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
The New Orleans Bee, In speaking OF the chances Of
the Hon. John sdel for election the United States
Senate, says -
We say, then that the Hon. John sliier having been
would seem to be clearly entitled to for ths
fun term BY the sape body Yet the best laid schemes
Of mice and men gang aft agise" Mr.. sldel was get
ting along swmuingly until within few weeks. His
The General Assembly, thought, knew its duty,
just Senator had become perfectly assured
that earthly barrier could be placed to his
for six years. renewal Of his term, he is once dis.
Quoted by host of untoward events which start up
grim, gaunt and CHASTITY and threaten TO push him
his stool First number Of democrats resign, and
succeeded In every instance by who, whether pro
Tossing wing democratic principles discaim SdeI-
ISM These provoking mishaps have reduces the demo
dancy to certainly less than bakers dozen.
But the misfortune would not be great this the
two is effective for all practical purposes as one Of
twentyprovided all the democrats in favor Of the
Hon. john slide The next Inpropitious event which
Mr. Slides fortune 10 the vexatous crowd Of COMPETE
tors which has suddenly sprung into being. Gov He
directly in his path. The Hon. John Perkins gentle
Of very considerable ability disputes the splendid
prize and lastly, Gen. Felix Houston who in energy Of
character, strong and sterling talent is the peer
Of either, has been announced as a candidate.
Under ordinary circumstances We would wager long
odds on Mr. Sliden. He Is an match for them all
in generashp. They carpet warriors in poiti
cal Diplomacy, when compared with this veteran OF
hundred battles. But-and We make the avowal with
unconceaed regret-Mr Sdeli has not merely to CON
tend with brethren Of the faith he Is opposed by
the invisible mysterious and dreaded influence the
Know Notbingsthat formidable organization which like
the velm Gercht Of ancient Germany decress secret
.s o
that certain proportion Of the democratic members
acknowledge its edcts and bow before its laws Against
70 subtle and secret foe Slidell may wXvcr He
cannot know his friends from his enemies. They whom
he most trusts have already doomed him defeat
II this element which imparts freshness and in
terest to contest that otherwise could not possibly
have but single termination. We can of say
nothing Of our OWE knowledge touching the ramored
cendancy OF Know Nothingis the councils Of the State
The stories current about streets may be mere
phantasms or forgcriesbut we learn that Mr. slidels
special friends have become seriously alarmed,
slider the aspect Of affairs critical enough require the
presence Of their chief 80 may expect the
be not already here. and We shall then see whether Mr.
shdeli can fight impapabe foe skilfuliy he
rouvrcs the battafons of democracy.
NEXT GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA.
The Augusta Constitionaiist Is OF opinion that Hon.
William G. Dawson, Whose term in the United States
Senate expires on the 4th OF March next will be the
Know Nothing candidate Governor OF Georgia. In op
position to Herschel " Johnson the present executive
who It Ia said will be re nominated by the democrats
PRESENT APPEARANCES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
is icvolutonized The reign Of the administration party
is at end party Is already in the ascendancy
and vastly in the majority In New Hampshire and will
have the power March This party Is not ade up
Of any one or two Of the political parties, but it is
shire is redeemed to- day-nst by old party hacks and
par leaders, political aspirants, and political dema.
Intelligent people-,he farmers the meehauies, and
men OF the learned professions those who do not make
politics their business and do not seek Office and med
wis aIladt
for their safety and the welfare OF the State and
are determined 70 put matters to righs Does any one
doubt thsf Does doubt that At the March
election men will hold ONCE party viii sue
coed, and the government Of this State win be In
bsndss There IL not an individual 10 New Hampshire
who can fail to see the evidence OF this all Sides In
the State II Is seen and admitted everywhere, in every
town. city, village and neighborhood.
HOW TO RECOGNISE A KNOW NOTHING.
The following said to be the method Of recognition
by the Know Notngs Of New Hampshire at their late
convention A X. N. meets he suspects OF belong
the order be puts the foreanger Of his right hand
into his bosom, resting upon the angle OF his vest his
other fingers being outside and his thumb sticking OUT
snge Of the vest and the rest OF the hand outside The
FIRST then J, asks what Is the time" Aaswsr-''rime
fellowship and can say what they please.
THE CINCINNATI KNOW SOMETHING'S.
The Cincinnati Columbian says the association called
the Know Something which started In that city
counteract the Know Nothings growing very rapidly
II opposes the imposition Of any direct indirect poll
teal or legal disabilities account OF the accident Of
birth, the holding OF particular religious sentiments
Applying these gsnsralities TO present cases, IL de
nounces all distinction based the religious opinions Of
candidates for Office and does not inquire whether
nominee IL Catholic or Protestant, native foreigner
and wishes rybody 10 be oblivous these topics,
and II they know them, to keep shady.
THE Know NOTHING DEFEAT IN PrrTsBURe.
The Know Nothings In Pttsburs and Allegheny cities
although defeated ct the recent municipal elections
gained largely their vote Of last fall and II took
fusion Of al other parties 10 beat them now.
STATE NOMINATIONS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
GOVERNOR.
Know Nothing. Democrat
John Moore, Nathaniel ID. Baker.
LIST dist.-James PIKE, Georssw. KIstredgs,