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August 1, 1855
Semi Weekly Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
False rumor in Camden County alleges Gov. Bragg joined Know Nothing order, swaying some Democrats, but correspondent and newspaper deny it outright; most affected Democrats withdraw support.
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Another K. N. Falsehood.
A friend in Camden County writes us that certain dark-lanterns have started the report in that County that Gov. Bragg is a member of the Know Nothing organization. One of these dark-lanterns has stated that "the Governor of the State has long since been initiated into the Know Nothing ranks, and all the intelligent, influential Democrats were fast coming over." This falsehood, our correspondent writes us, had influenced some half a dozen Democrats to connect themselves with the Order; but they have since all come out but one, and he "affirms he will vote for Dr. Shaw."
Our friend appeals to us to contradict the report in relation to Gov. Bragg; and we hereby do so in the most positive terms. Gov. Bragg is among the last men in the country who would have any connection with such an organization; and the statement that he ever joined it, is a deliberate falsehood.
A friend in Camden County writes us that certain dark-lanterns have started the report in that County that Gov. Bragg is a member of the Know Nothing organization. One of these dark-lanterns has stated that "the Governor of the State has long since been initiated into the Know Nothing ranks, and all the intelligent, influential Democrats were fast coming over." This falsehood, our correspondent writes us, had influenced some half a dozen Democrats to connect themselves with the Order; but they have since all come out but one, and he "affirms he will vote for Dr. Shaw."
Our friend appeals to us to contradict the report in relation to Gov. Bragg; and we hereby do so in the most positive terms. Gov. Bragg is among the last men in the country who would have any connection with such an organization; and the statement that he ever joined it, is a deliberate falsehood.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Know Nothing
Governor Bragg
Falsehood
Democrats
Camden County
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Bragg
Dr. Shaw
Where did it happen?
Camden County
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Bragg
Dr. Shaw
Location
Camden County
Story Details
A false report circulates in Camden County claiming Gov. Bragg is a Know Nothing member, influencing some Democrats to join, but most recant and the newspaper contradicts it positively.