Washington County Anti-Know Nothing Ticket, 1855

Washington County Anti-Know Nothing Ticket, 1855

Ticket listing candidates for Washington County positions running on the Anti-Know Nothing Ticket. The Know Nothing party was a nativist, anti-immigrant national party. Also known as the American party, the group earned its nickname because its members operated under an oath of secrecy. Very few Know-Nothing candidates ascended to statewide office in Vermont, but they did form powerful coalitions with the newly formed Republican party. Running in opposition to the anti-immigrant sentiment and the secrecy of the Know-Nothings, a group of Washington County citizens convened at the Montpelier Court House on August 18, 1855 to nominate their own slate of candidates (Senators, Side Judges, Judge of Probate, State's Attorney, Sherriff, and High Bailiff) for the upcoming state and local election. This ticket also shows the group's endorsement of the Democratic candidates for statewide offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Treasurer.

1855

Small Bside / Political elections - 1854

1 broadside ; 14 x 7 cm

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