The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-05
The KnoHx NothlnRs.

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE KNOW NOTHING RESOLUTIONS.
Tie following the resolutions passed by the State
Council Of New Hampshire at meeting held ct Concord
the first and second days Of May, 1856. They are
published by vote Of the Council
Whereas there appear to exist in the minds of por
tion Of the community doubts the position
of the American party in regard to slavery and its
tension over new territories therefore,
Resolved, That the American organization a. consti-
tuted and existing in New Hampshire, is not based on
promote the political welfare OF free people,
Resolved, That the declaration Of Independence the
tones and deeds Of the founders of this Republic all in
dictate that our intended that slavery should
be sectional not natona-tempcrary, not permanent.
Resolved That as political party, pledged to regard
and watch over the best interests Of the whole Union
and 10 labor for its integrity and perpetuy we solemn
y against the repeal of the Missouri Compromise
the Kansas Nebraska bill, and the Fugitive Slave Law,
violations OF the spirit Of the constitution and tend
ing to dsunon and the obstruction of the free nsttu-
tons Of the country.
Resolved That we never WILL under any circumstan-
ces consent to the admission OF slavery into any por-
ton of the territory embraced In the compat OF
and from which it was then excluded by the mutual
agreement of both the Northern and Southern States
Resolved, That any attempt to commit the American
party Of New Hampshire 10 the advancement OF the in
Of to ignore r a. TO- it's evils apa an
croachmens and shall receive our earnest and
unqualified dsapprobatioh
KNOW NOTHMGIsM PRESENTED BY THE GRAND JURY
OF BUNCoMBE COUNTY, N. 9.
At the late term of Buncsmbe Superior Court-his
Honor Judge Saunders presiding-the Grand Jury OF
secret order recently imported into the South from
Yankeecom -
Court Spring Term, 1s55.-rhe jurors for the State,
upon their oaths present that they have to be-
lieve that combination Of men, COMMONLY called Know
Nothipgs exists in this county one OF the objects OF
which is by binding with extra. judicial oaths
crey administered and by other secret obgaons and
by threatening those OF their members who offer to with
draw from their order control citizens OF county
in the exercise of their right to vote conformaby with
their own free will as contemplated BY the constitution
and laws of this State And tbs said jurors ready
il the honorable Court shall advise to furnish for the
information Of the Court and the Solicitor for the State
this violation Of the criminal law, and what is their
duty the matter they the said jurors ignorant
and pray the advice Of the honorable Court in the pre-
m.ses. u. j. ROBERTS, Foreman,
And fifteen Others.
KNOW NOTHING CONVENTION IN PTTrsBURG Open
ORGANIZATION RECOMMENDED.
Delegates from the American party met in convention
in Pittsburg on the I'd inst.
After the credentials of the different candidates had
delegates to the State Convention when the fol-
lowing persons we're chosen =
j. Heron Foster Pttsburg; Valentine Short, Manches.
ter; David L. Smith, Allegheny r. Best H. Phillips Re-
serve; L. 0. Cameron, Aliegnany w. Phillips Pttsburg
While the members Of the convention were marking
for delegates, committee Of three were appointed and
retired to draw up resolutions expressive the Of
the American party of Allegheny county.
purrg the absence OF the committee desultory dis
cnsson was carried relative to open organization
Of the party
Mr.. iREENoucu hoped that NO one would be selected
orpa pization
Mr. SHORT ead that as the delegates to the State Con-
nominations it wrong for any who opposed
to an open American par y TO accept the Office
Capt WARD remarked that be would like to hear the
matter Of open organizat on discussed by the
tioD, in order that he might know exactly what
meant by the expression
The President, Mr.. GREESoUGH, supposed it mean.
psrty that would meet open convention nominate
.icset, and support that ticket boldly.
After considerable talk this subject the Com nittee
m nfinUa anAr ID IL. v;v
which were unanimously adopted
Whereas The American psrty has always been open
should fear TO act openly IN support of them and to
avow them upon all proper occasions; therefore
aesvsS That we are in favor Of a. open American
monweath will be represented in the American State
Convention, to be held at Harrisburg Juns l. to nomi
ate cate for Canal Commissioner and to choose
delegates to the next open American National Conven
ton.
Resolved That as when our forefathers determined to
achieve their independence their fam reliance that
important declaration, Our is just our Union
perfect" duty, principle patriotism and policy. all de-
and democratic parties, bold, consistent, unbroken
American 'front.' in the true and only issue be tried
against foreign party and its abettora until the
rcan born shall rule the country of their birthrght
without fear Of let o. hindrance.
THE MASSACHUSETTS KNOW NOTHING COUNCIL.
Senator Wilson is reported to have made a speech in
the recent Know Nothing State Council in opposition to
debarrng all persons from Office who not native
bCIn Mr. lily urged the propriety OF excluding all aliens
fItm office, but the views OF Mr.. Wilson seemed to have
the adherents in the meeting 1t is further stated
that resolutions passed 10 favor of the abolition of
slavery in the district Of Columbia in all the United
States Territories declaring that slave States
be admitted into the Union, but that slavery may
be unmolested where it now exists.
ELECTION IN WILMINGTON, DEL.
An election held in Wilmington, Del, the LIST
inst for unicpal Offices The Americans carried three
Of the wards the democrats two. VIM B. Wegiu the
American candle ate for mayor had IS majority The
democratic treasurer Nelson Carlisle has IS majority
Nine Americans and wings elected to the City Coun
Gle, and six democrats.