Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-11-03
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RALEIGH. SATURDAY. NOV. 3. 1855.
KNOW NoTHINGIsM AGAIN UNVEILED.

The modern faction, styled Know Nothings,
changes so often, that it keeps Democrats ON the
mi cire to keep up with it. Since the exposure
made last summer there have been such changes as
the leaders doubt thought would throw their OPP
moments off the scent; but somehow things aoilI
leak out, and they can't prevent it. Below we give
the letter of P. F. Pescud, President of the State
Council, converting the dark brotherhood on the
10Th umo. 1t will occur to the reader that this
midnight faction prostituted the opportunity afford
ed them by the State Fair to their ends-a fact
that we fear, will work injury, to the Fair. But
what care these political desperadoes for the good
of the State? The offices is all they want and 9TH
or interests may look out for themselves 1t will be
remembered that it is pretended that all secrecy is
abolished but have we any publication of the del
egatcs here? Do we know who abolished this Sc
crecy by what authority it is done? Have we
the names of the officers or delegates? Not one
word is published to corroborate the assertion that
the secrecy is dispensed with. It is still secret,
midnight conclave. Even the platform adopted poor
as is is without witness to prove its genuneness
But we are DEPRESSING. We invite readers at
once to the rich rcpast of Mr.. Pcscuds letter. with
the key to the password:
RALEIGH, N. c., Sept 1, 1866.
President of Council No. N G.
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 Friday, the 10Th 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 an opportunity of doing so.
The reason why have thus anticipated the reg
ular time of meeting of the State Council is to
be the State Council to take such action as they
may deem proper, IN Uica0 Of q call for National
Contention Of the Order to be held IN Cincinnati,
on tic 21st dag IF Norem6er nert
This call for extraordinary meeting of Ma
tional Convention of the American party at that
time and place, originated an the North, and has
reference the position of Northern brethren,
on the question Of the repeal Of the Missouri COM
promise, and tbeir desire for its restoration.
In this movement involved questions deeply
affecting Southern rights and Southern sentiment.
1t will be for the State Council 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
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 .. S., to be held in Philadelphia
on the 22nd of February next. 1t will also be call
ed Oh 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-
lance of converting 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 in May
last you will please send up the by your del
cgatcS, the of cents for each member; as
the State Council is in debt, having incurred
considerable expense in printing, liability for saa-
ries 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 a 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, Prest S. g.
WIN. H. HARRISON, Sec. S. c.