The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-12
Political Intelligence.

SECRET SOCIETIES IN THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE
The following resolutions offered in the House
Delegates of Maryland on the 9Th inst
Resolved, That so much of the Governors Message as
relates to secret political societies. be referred to
committee OF five, with instructions to inquire and
port Whether any and what political societies
are known to exist in this State
Whether any political society. secret open is known
to encourage pursue purposes" which tend to the
subverson Of the well established and deeply Cherished
principles OF our government"
Whether and what society portion of the people
OF this State OF the United States have introduc
ed "rehgious issues into the field of political agitation
Tar IS 1t be in their power what the character and
import OF he secrets which supposed to be held
maintained by such societies. any should be found to
exist and that the committee its endeavors to
possible statement description of the principles
objects and purposes Of such societies. and report
same to this House, with such measures they may
deem necessary for restraining such societies vola
ing the letter and spirit OF either the federal constu
ton or the constitution Of this State.
Resolved That the committee be authorized respectful
~ to request the Governor to communicate them any
Information he may possess in regard to such societies
70 IN his message and the nature Of the secrets
Resolved That for the purposes of the inquiries sub
persons and papers, they shall deem it necessary to
their investigation.
CONNECTICUT KNOW NOTHING STATE CONVENTION.
This convention, which met in New Haven tn 10th
inst, made the following nominations for State ocers-
E Eor governor. William T. Minor
ror lieutenant Governor. Albert Day.
For secIetary OF State. N. D. Sperry.
For treasurer Charles o. Beden.
FOE eeHptfouer.. Edward Prentss.
Two sets OF resolutions ented to the
ton, the first of which here given being offered by
the majority of the committee, were adopted:-
Resolved That we adhere to and rea rm the princi-
pies embodied in the platform OF the American party of
this State adopted and published in June last and re-
newedy pledge ourselves to hsi maintenance sup
port.
Resolved That invite the electors of thi. state to
cooperate with in the support OF these princples
and regard all persons supporting the at the ballot
box a. mem bers of the American party.
Resolved, That we approve of the principles combined
in the message of his Excelency the Governor to the
Legislature; and again present his NAME with the
highest pleasure and satisfaction the SURFACES
the electors of this State.
Resolved, That the Convention heartily approve the
action OF the Representatives in Congress from this
state in their efforts to elect Speaker Of the House.
and urge upon them stand to the end in the posi-
ton they have taken.
Resolved That have the fullest confidence in the
ability and integrity Of the severa, nominees upon
State ticket, and pledge them erts their
triumphant election.
mttee, and were laid on the table -
Resolved That the opinion of this convention the
American party of this State should be represented
the National Convention of the party be holden in the
city of Philadelphia on the ed OF February next for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for the Pes iency and
Vice Presidency and therefore, In order that this State
may - properly represented, It ia further
Resolved That this convention point two delegates
aid two alernates at large and that the delegations
here from the several Congressional districts
this state will select suitable and proper pc
delegates aud to represent their several dis
tricts respectively in said convention.
Resolved, That the several delegates appointed be
70 vote for and advocate the adjournment
said conven ton until the of 1856 and that il
said convention should refuse TO adjourn the said dele
gates be further instructed to decline to participate
the proceedings thereof