Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1855-11-07
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RALEIGH. SATURDAY. NOV. 3. 1866.
KNOW NOTHINGISM AGAIN UNVEILED.

KNOW NOTHINGISM AGAIN UNVEILED.
The modern faction, styled Know Nothings,
changes so often, that it keeps Democrats on the
oui rice to keep up with it. Since the exposure
made last summer there have been such changes as
the leaders no doubt thought would throw their op-
ponents off the scent; but somehow things acW
1ah ont, and they can't prevent it. Below we give
tbe letter of p F. Pescud, President of the State
Council, convenng the dark brotherhood on the
10Th ultmo 1t will occur to the reader that this
midnight faction prostituted the opportunity afford
ed them bv the State Fair to their own ends-a fact
that, we fear, will work injury to the Fair. But
what care these political dcspcradoes for the good
of the State? The offices is all they want, and 9TH
or interests may look out for themselves twill be
remembered that it is pretended that all secrecy is
abolished; but have VIC any publication of the del
esates here? Do we know who abolished this Sc
crccy or by what authority it is done? Have we
the names of the officers delegates? Not one
word is published to corroborate the assertion that
the secrecy is dispensed with. 1t is still secret
midnight concave. Even the platform adopted, poor
as it is, is without witness to prove it's gcnuincness
But VIC arc DEPRESSING. We invite readers at
once to the rich repast of Mr. Pescud's letter, with
the key to the password:
RALEIGH N. c., Sept. l, 1856.
To
President of Council, No. NC
DEAR SIR: In virtue of the power vested in me
by the Constitution Of the State Council, | have
concluded to anticipate the regular time of meeting
of the State Council by few weeks, and to con-
venc the same in this City on Friday, the 10Th day
of October
This will be during the week of the Agricultural
J,,1o
tend the Fair, will have an opportunity of doing
The reason why have thus anticipated the reg
uar time Of meeting of the State Council is to ena
be the State Council to take such action they
may deem proper, IN cieeo Of caN for National
Conrcntion Of tie O,ylcr to he held in Cincinnati,
on tic 2lstdny # Nore'aber ncrt
This call for an extraordinary meeting of Ma
tiona Convention of the American party at that
time and place, originated IN tile North, and has
reference to the position of orr Northern 6rethren
on tile question Of tile reTeal Of the Missouri Com
promise, and their desire for its 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 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
in the Convention to nominate President and Vice
President of the U. S. to be held in Philadelphia
the 22nd OF February next 1t will also be call
ed on to lay down platform of principles for the
American Order in North Carolina. You will there
fore please allow me to suggest to you the impor-
tance o" convenng your Council at once, for the
appointment Of two delegates to represent you in
the State Council: And if your Council has not paid
its regular Dues under the call for the same in May
last you will please send up the by your del
egates, the of cents for each member as
the State Council is now in debt, having incurred
res of officers and payment 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 to be hoped that every
subordinate Council will be represented.
P. f. PESCUD, Pres't s. g.
WM. II. HARRISON, &c., s. G.