The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-05-31

elect Of Virginia. requested TO meet at the United
States Hotel, at o'clock this evening.
MAKING THE TEST IN GEORGIA.
At late democratic meeting in Muscogce county Geor-
ga question to the right of such democrats
connected with know-nohng lodges participate in
the proceedings With devotion the principles and
the organization Of the democratic party which worthy
Of all COMMUNICATION it was determined by the meeting
recognise any know-nothng worthy member of
the democratic organization The Atlanta Intcgencer
says with great force and truth
IF there nothing the democratic sentiment nothing
in its cardinal principles that will regard
nothingism not only homogeneous but reconcale with
the whole and Of democracy then do
fes that have mistaken the pew that long time
have occupied devoutly. The Muscogee meeting
would not have been such meeting of the democratic party
had it allowed this comminging of adverse would
have had binding authority upon u.s."
Amongst the resolutions drawn up by Judge Iverson,
and adopted by the meeting find the following:
" Resolved, That decidedly opposed to the secret
political organization, commonly called the knownothng
ORDER American party which is attempting
to control the politics of the country and usup govern
men We opposed to list Because of the secret
character Of its proceedings 3D. Because imposes upon
its members, by solemn oaths, blind obedience the
dictates of others in their social and political
Because enoins upon its members the denial Of the truth
incucates and promotes nsincery and dupcy and
the bold open, manly conduct and conversation which
characterize the Of honor and the freeman 4h Be-
it builds and dses through society organized
band Of secret spics to watch the conduct and
words the unsuspectng be reported their secret
night councils and made the foundation and pot
cal prescription and persecution 9Th. Because makes re-
gona Disqualification for Office thereby violating the
sttution engenderng will amongst religious secs and
ing personal strife and the shedding human blood 9Th
Because closes the door political rights and prefer
men to foreigners OF grade and character
at the privilege Of emigration thereby condcmnng the
mens and policy OF the founders Of the republic and re-
verng the uniform action Of the democratic party in hold
ing the world that America asylum for the on
pressed of all nations 7th Because unites southern men
in a party bonds and political organization with the worst
elements of northern fanscsm, subjects southern lodges
to the controlling numerical strength power the north
associations and forces them yield obedience or
to the dangerous destructive, and disgracefu move
mens of northern aboonism 9th Because pledges its
members by solemn oaths blind allegiance to the Union
and makes that sentiment object to all other
obligations, and forbids in spirit, ii terns any
resistance to northern aggression oppres
sion 9TH Because in short its organization
proceedngs aims and objects-is and spirit-are
snbverve of those great principles Of civil religious lib
erty which have been, and will ever continue
to be, the pride and boast Of the American people.
Ecsoped That consider ii the duty OF every patriot
who the constitution and the every citizen
who loves the good order and dignity socetyo
Christian who advocates liberty of and
OF religious worshpof every southern man who de-
rights OF the South under the constitution unite in the
overthrow OF this mschievous and dangerous party.
Resoued That we respectfully, but earnestly, urge our
brother democrats who have joined this order to
consider their steps from association which contains the
elements of SO much mischief danger and which if il
tumphs at ALL must triumph that -honored party
with which they have been long intimately
and over their old friends with whom they have stood
shoulder 70 shoulder in so fields of political
warfare"
Nj
The following letter Of Mr.. Grnnell to Senator Fish re-
lieves the latter gentleman from certain inputaons made
against him by the former in speech delivered by him Al,
the merchants meeting in New York In February last Mr.
Fish had left Washington for Havana at the time and
therefore could ndicate HIMSELF but bis friends in the
Senate at the time did vindcate him. and now Mr. Crnnell
himself does the in manly and satisfactory reraxit
Of his offensive remarks The letter of Mr. Grnnel Is as
follows:
NEW Yonx, May "a, 1855.
DEAN SIR In the observations made by me at the mer-
chants meeting held At the Exchange February on
The subject of the passenger b then pending before
grcss IN condemnation Of the pursued by you
gard to the used expressions mpung to Won in
sincerity toward myself and the gentlemen who had
recently conferred with you in behalf the interests in
volved at Washington.
My strong impressions what had par.d betvecn ma
and my warm interest in the subject at the
ment terms Of expression which deliberate
would not have adopted Subsequent reflection and inte
from various Of your different
interview and finding that letter addressed to you by
the committee while at Washington had been sent In
TO reach you have satisfied that unjust for
me to assume that Wow Of the facts Of the
necessarily coincide entirely with my recolecton
the contrary known public and private character should
have given confidence in the upghtnc Of your nten-
tons and the integrity Of your conduct.
with these convictions my Of right impcls
recall the mpu.aons injurious dsrespecful to yourself
personally included in my remarks the occasion referred
to- and to my sincere regret should have made
them.
write this letter with The desire publicity
should be given to Il given the speech made by
at the Exchange meeting"
Respectfully, yours, NJ H. GRrNNELL
The Hon. HAArIrox F,sH
SEVERE ssSrrsoS--Mrs Dillon, of ST Adams Vermont
was recently found guilty of twenty-five offences against
the liquor law, and fined $40 for each offence making in
all $500 and costs. She also sentenced to four
months additional Imprisonment making nine months