Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-16
From the Ra,eigh Standard.

Know NOthlngism aEain Unveiled
The modern faction, styled Know Nothings, changes
so often that it keeps Democrats the qi viue TO
keep up with it. Since the exposure made last sum
mer there have been such changes the leaders no
doubt thought would throw their opponents of the
scent but somehow things lciH leak out and they
can't prevent it. Below we give the letter of Z. +.
Pescud President of the State Council converting the
dark brotherhood on the 18th ulimo. It will occur
to the reader that this midnight faction pfostituted
the opportunity afforded them by the State Fair to
their own ends-a fact that we fear will work iuju'
ry to the Fair But what these political despe
radoes for the good of the State? The Offices is all
they want, and other interests may look out tor
themselves. It will be remembered that 1t Is pre-
tended that all secrecy is abolished but have we
any publication of the delegates here =! Do we know
who abolished this secrecy, or by what authority II
is done Have we the names OF the ofcers or dele
gates? Not one word is published to corroborate
the assertion that the secrecy is dispensed with. 1t
lis still cret, midnight coneave Even the plat
form adopted poor as 1t is, is without n witness to
prove its genuineness But are DEPRESSING We
invite our readers at to the rich repast OF Mr..
Pescuds letter, with the key TO the password
RALEIGH, n. c., Sept. /, 1855.
To
President of Council, No. NC
DEAR SIR In virtue of the power vested in me
by the Constitution of the State Council, have con-
cluded to anticipate the regular time OF meeting OF
the State Council by few weeks, and to convene
the same in this City on Friday, the 18th day OF
October
This will be during the week OF the Agricultural
State Fair and those delegates who may wish to at
tend the Fair, will have opportunity OF doing so
TIL reason why have thus anticipated the regu-
lar time of meeting of the State Council is TO enable
the State Council TO take such action as they may
deem proper m vaeao Of call for National Con-
Centto of the Order to be held an Cincinnati on the
21a day Of November neat
This call for an extraordinary meeting of Ma
1F 4bo that
and place. originated at the Norh and has reference
to the position of our Northern brethren the CUES
ton of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and
their desire for ats restoration.
In this movement are involved questions deeply
affecting Southern rights and Southern sentiment.
1t will be for the State Council to decide what action
they will take in the premises.
There are other matters OF importance requiring
the consideration of the State Council. That body
must decide upon the time and place OF holding the
next American Convention, for the nomination OF a
candidate for Governor 1t will have to appoint the
ten delegates TO the next National Council; and to
appoint two delegates to represent the State at large
III the Convention to nominate President and Vice
Preslden; Of the D. s., TO be held in Philadelphia on
the 22nd Of February next. twill also be called on
to lay down platform of principles TOR the American
Order in North Carolina. You will therefore please
allow me to suggest to you the importance OF con-
venng your Council at once for the appointment of
two delegates to represent you in the State Council
And II your Council has not pald lis regular dues,
under the call for the same in May last you will
please send up the by your delegates, the sum
OF cents for each member; the State Council is
now in debt, having incurred considerable expense
in printing liability for salaries of officers and pay
ment TO the delegates to the National Council
The Importance of sustaining some paper is an
other matter that will require the consideration of
the State Council.
large attendance is necessary, in order to more
efficient organization of the American party in this
State and it is therefore be hoped that every sub
ordinate Council will be represented.
P F. PESCUD, Pres't S. c.
VIM. H. HARRISON, Sec. S. G.