The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-22
FRGMosr AND KNOW .NoTHISeIsM.

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II the slightest doubt has existed with regard 10 Ere
monte completely with know-nothingsm that doubt d
dispeled. The know-nothing convention which assem-
bled al New York aud nominated Banks and Johnston
aud then adjourned await the action OF the black
republicans ut Philadelphia reassembled and Ranks
ing declined, nominated Fremont or the event the New
York Herald says
ments Of the convention in regard to Mr. Fremont is srb
uabe TO the fact that that gentleman waited by
delegation from this party with whom he had long and
earnest conabuaiion extending into the small hours OF
the morning that he then and there declared himself
reseryedy in favor of the principles of the
party and would give them his entire and cordial adhe
ence and that be perfectly convinced that IL he did
not receive the support OF the American party throughout
the States he had not the slightest prospect Of be-
ing elected
II viii be recoected that the balotngs which resulted
In the nomination Of Banks exhibited the fact that FREE
mont the second choice Of the knownothng
ton Doubtless had the members been as well assured OF
his sympathy with adhesion to know-nohngsm in the
outset they at the interview mentioned by the
Herald he would have been lis first choice
Thus, the amalgamaton between northern nothingism
and black republicansm Is thorough and complete SO
as presidential candidate is concerned The split ON
vice presidency Is but temporary affair. The know
nothings decided to adhere TO Johnston but he will be
Withdrawn the that movement shall be deemed
most conclusive TO the interests Of the oppos
ton. s#as
The spirit by which the know-nothng convention was
animated in ratityng the nomination of Fremont may be
gathered from the speeches Of the members reported by
the New York papers. Mr.. Mott of New York, said
.As Americans they have endeavored to put In nomina-
ton before the people such candidates the American
party could support They had nominated Mr. Banks for
their President He had now withdrawn from the contest
He the FIRST choice of the convention and thought that
upon him they could have rallied North SO as 10 have
carried him into the presidential chair If he had received
the nomination At Philadelphia lApplansel But he had
Who then the next choice of the convention Col
Fremont he considered their next choice. Appause
They lost nothing n principle by being driven 10 the
cessty Of putting In nomination Col Fremont who was
their second choice IApplause II this convention had
been assured that Mr. Banks would have accepted their
nomination he bold say that they would have
mated Col. Fremont lApplause.'1 i
Ex-Lieuienant Governor Ford, Of Ohio who sought to
give the presidential election the complexion Of contest
Of religious creeds said: n
9rhs hydra-headed monster Of Popery was driven out
of California and the standard of Professionalism erected
upon its SOIL by the hand Of this Col Fremont"
Mr. Perkins, Of Connecticut it appears to u.s. was not
very discreet He undertook to make IL out that the
publicans had nominated for President who does
not belong to the republican party. Said he: .
'Mr Fremont belongs to no party He is not a member
Of the republican party He is not TECHNICAL member Of
the American party but he represents the principles of
BOTH and therefore just the for the American party
in its plan opposition foreign dominion and domestic
tyranny in this country ~ @
Mr.. Waterbury, of New York, said ag p'assa \
He had voted for John Fremont first in this conven-
ton He had looked on matters they stood, and had
rather ride the waves than be overwhelmed by them
Some Americans outside had expressed their fear Of this
party being swallowed up by the republicans. No, no..
For his part he ready unite with party which
would overthrow the democracy" lCheers
This enough We need quote further TO establish
the fact that Fremont the interview mentioned by the
Herald. committed himself to the knewnohings to their
entire satisfaction He is beyond all question: pledged
their proscripve purposespedged, in the event Of his
election to appoint person Of foreign birth to Office and
recommend such amendment of the naturalization laws
win abrdge the political privileges Of naturazed citi
zens. .sHs.-va. .E