Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-02-26
MORE BEAUTIFUL FRUITS OF KNOW-SO-
TuINGISM.

We again quote from the Washington Know-No.
thing correspondent Of the Richmond Wing:
/. is useless to deny the fac; but there very
little pros pee, of any good being accomplished by the
Convention q: the American party which Is about 10
convene c; Phiialrl phia. The Southern delegates
are almos, unanimous in favor of posIponing all ac.
ti"n on the Presidential question: while those from
the North earnestly desire au immediate nomination.
This difficulty might, however, be obriated, and har
nony attend their proceedings were there not radical
causes of dssension. which il will be extremely dif-
fcui II not absolutely impossible to remove. Since
the developments growing cut of the contest FOR the
Speaker.hp there iS no good feeling between the
Southern and Northern members OF the American
party. The former very justly look with ds;rust on
the latter and feel little or no confidence in their pro-
LESSONS of nationality. Already, some of The Smith,
members Of Congress- eho rere riected Amsrt.
cans, hare almost 0psniy repHdt1ted the prty, and
declared tia: they wtY no longer act ,cth q dts
tlnct organ <1tloR Moreover, there many sell
fish and Intriguing demagogues built after the Bolts
order, who resorting TO every despicsble trick 70
secure the nomination. hdt il ia scarcely possible
selection can be ma which will prove acceptable
th Tec: body OF the American party. Ii is sa here
that the friends Of George Law, in the event OF his
nos being chosen the standard bearer, will refuse
10 ebii. by the action Of the Convention, bat nor
nate him Ms al independent candidate. Under such
circumstances, !, is scarcely possible thet any good
result from its proceedings.
BY the way, in case that worthy individual, the
Immortal Bolts, should not be nominated for the
Presidency, what Is 10 become OF tuc o!bCoubo
late taM Vermont vii! welcome him " IN open arms
but the question il, vii; it also take the tall Such
elnetc might prove too much even ior the Viso-
rous constitution OF the Green Mountain State.
Gen. Cullo!n, not satisfied with offending pubic
sentiment at the South by the appointment Of Abo!i-
tionsts to office has also greatly Mortified the moral
st. that doth much abound in this quiet little buryh
by conierring valuable clerk,hIp gentleman who
was lately engaged i tie innocent occupation II DEAL
irS faro. This fortunate beneficiary Of such sy,npa
the:c kinlness held an office in Of the Depart
!nents several years ago, but fndng the income
in-utbcieu; for hi. moderate wants, deemed il
advisable 10 change his calling and engage in what is
generally regarded as more lucrative pursuit. For
this purpose he resigned his clerkship, and, in con.
Junction with afrend opened one of those fascinating
noned Institutions where Government employees
and members Of Congress are so fond Of making de-
posts, but where, curious 10 gay, their checks
frequently :h0uored. II il, however, too often the
fate Of II. worthy to meet with misfortune, and TO be
overpowered by iroachery. The much trusted friend
proved unworthy of trust, for availng himself OF
favorable opportunity, he swartwoutcd with the ell
tire capital OF the bank leaving nothing behind but
quantity Of dirty cards unpaid bills, and few
ivory chips more ornamental than useful. Here was
a which forcbly appealed to the charities and
synpa,hes Of the benevolent and the tenderness OF
Gen. Culoms heart could not resis the pressing So
lictatons of the injured youth. He now luxuriates
upon 81 $40 per aununl, aud with due economy may
soon be able TO raise such capital would author
ized re.charter OF his bank.