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December 2, 1854
The Perrysburg Journal
Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio
What is this article about?
The Know-Nothing convention in Cincinnati, in secret session for two weeks, is set to adjourn on November 25 with full representation from all states, key figures present, and updates to their constitution and rituals made, but no discussion on presidential candidates.
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The "Know Nothing" Convention.—
CINCINNATI, Nov. 24.—It is understood the "Know-Nothing" convention, which has been in secret session here for the last two weeks, will adjourn to-morrow. The attendance has been very large, and each State in the Union has been fully represented.—
Among the representatives were Messrs. John M. Clayton, of Delaware, Ullman, of New York, Browne, of Pennsylvania, Lumsden, of New Orleans, and Mayor Conrad, of Philadelphia. The utmost harmony is said to have prevailed amongst them.
Important changes have been made in their constitution, a new ritual adopted, and all their pass-words, signs, &c., have undergone a complete alteration.
The question with reference to Presidential candidates was not brought up.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 24.—It is understood the "Know-Nothing" convention, which has been in secret session here for the last two weeks, will adjourn to-morrow. The attendance has been very large, and each State in the Union has been fully represented.—
Among the representatives were Messrs. John M. Clayton, of Delaware, Ullman, of New York, Browne, of Pennsylvania, Lumsden, of New Orleans, and Mayor Conrad, of Philadelphia. The utmost harmony is said to have prevailed amongst them.
Important changes have been made in their constitution, a new ritual adopted, and all their pass-words, signs, &c., have undergone a complete alteration.
The question with reference to Presidential candidates was not brought up.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Know Nothing Convention
Cincinnati
Political Meeting
Constitution Changes
Secret Session
What entities or persons were involved?
John M. Clayton
Ullman
Browne
Lumsden
Mayor Conrad
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Cincinnati
Event Date
Nov. 24
Key Persons
John M. Clayton
Ullman
Browne
Lumsden
Mayor Conrad
Outcome
important changes made in constitution, new ritual adopted, pass-words and signs altered; presidential candidates question not brought up; utmost harmony prevailed.
Event Details
The Know-Nothing convention held secret session in Cincinnati for two weeks with large attendance and full representation from each state; set to adjourn tomorrow.