The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27
Political intelligence.


The convention in the twenty. ninth Senatorial dis
tct Of this State which nominated Chester Loomis for
the vacancy passed the following anti Know Nothing
resolutions
Resolved, That any endeavor to check retard the
increase Of population in these States, by repeating
Of foreigners by passing laws prohibit discourage
their migration hither would be antidemocrac and
or usy
adopted and attempted to be enforced by George the
Third previous to the American Revolution.
Resolved That oil secret political organizations bound
together by pledges and oatbs contrary TO the spirit
Of our free institutions, reasonable in appearance, if
not in design and should resolve they deserve the
just snimadverson Of all good citizens.
Resclved That rs citizens Of this great and glorious
republic we cherish an unfegned and ardent attach
ment for the NOBLE magnanimous and truly republican
sentiments Of the great apostle of American liberty:
rhat all men should be free to profess and by argu-
ment to maintain. their opinion in matters Of religion
and that the should in noWise diminish affect
their civil capacities" /.
mise tried, honest. capable and faithful public
want, and firm, consistent and unwaverng friend Of
equal rights Irrespective Of the accident o. birth the
not only cbeeruly but with great pleasure tender him
our cordial and hearty support
KNOW NoTHINGIsM IN THE NORTH cAroLnA LEGIs-
LATURE.
In the North Carolina House on the
18th inst resolution introduced by Mr.. Badham,
enunciatory of the Know Nothings when the folio wing
short debate ensued:-
Mr.. STEELE asked for a statement In order that he
might see how he was voting
Mr.. SINGELTARY said there be doubt but that
there does exist in our midst secret political order.
There abundance of testimony that such is the fact
certain distinguished gentleman from this State (Ken
meth Rayner, has been holding correspondence on the
subject with gentleman across the border of sister
State. He (Mr. 81 thought the existence of such
order very serious natter and was in favor Of the
A. II CALDWELL agreed that II was a serious matter,
and moved TO make 1t special order for Monday next
Mr. sTuDDs said he thought it was serious matter
and recommended that the gentlemen from Pitt aud
Chewan, (Messrs Singeary and BadhAm,) join the or
der, and afterwards communicate what they had
and heard that the House might be enabled to to
Mr.. BADHAM said he thought the gentlemen who had
called on him for light and information, (Messrs Steele
and Stubbs much better able to give that ,nfor
nation than he (hr b. If it be the fact that this
ciety exists many know, and many in this House
know it was the duty Of this House to denounce it, and
expose 1t to the people.
Mr. OUTLAW said that have here for other pur
poses than to discuss the merits of the Know Nothngs
We here assembled the business of constitu
ents, and this resolution should not be entertained
On motion to lay the table, the ayes and nays
demanded. Ayes SO, nays As. Laid on the table
PRE- SUFFRAGE IN NORTH CAKoLINA.
bill is before the North Carolina Legislature which
proposes to amend the constitution of the State so that
every free white of the age of twenty years.
being native naturazed citizen of the United States
and who has been inhabtant the State for twelve
months Immediately preceding the day Of any election
and shall paid pu bic taxes shall BE- entitled to
vote for member Of the Senate for the dstrc. in which
be resdes.
KNOW NorHINss IN OREGON.
Know Nothing lodges have been established in Port
land and Salem Oregon Territory The order seems to
be spreading
COUNCIL OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
Alta regular annual session Of the State Council be-
ng representative from each subordinate council
said order, held at Harrisburg Pa Wednesday, jan
II, 1865, the following preamble and resolutions
unanim ous,y adopted
tect the rights, elevate the character, the
Happiness Of American mechanics and workiugmen and
legislators in favor of decisiv, calculated to
shield American aborers against foreign combinations
in our midst and also against the impcrtatons Of crim
Resolved That this State Council respectfully but
earnestly petitions Congress for the speedy passage
Jaw evying such capitaon tax upon foreigners land
ing on our shores may be prevent the
importation at,S Q, criminals and Paupefs in future
but earnestly petitoned The passage Of q law pre-
venting fresh arrivals of foreign paupe.s and crmina
from entering the territory Of Pennsylvania.
Resolved That these proceedings be signei by the
officers and published in all papers friendly 10 the
cause OF American mechanics and workingDen. and
and Pennsylvania members Of Congress- and also to the
Governor of Pennsylvania, and each member OF our
general State Assembly.
MISCELLANEOUS.
petition has been presented in the Massachusetts,
House Of Representatives, signed by hundred and
weny one persons, praying for the removal from Office
Of Edward g. Lorng, Judge Of Probate on account of
his action in the Burns slave case.
The democracy Of New Hampshire will not be defeated
without struggle. They are making arrangements to
have the State thoroughly Among the speak
announced are Cen Cass, Gen. Lane and Mr. Latham
n. C., from California.
The Baltimore Patriot says that by modification OF
s rules Catholics, native born are admitted into the
American Order in Baltimore.
II is said that Hon Charles Durkee, late member Of
Congress- is likely TO be elected United States Senator BY
the Legislature Of Wisconsin He is free soil democratic