The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-10-20

DER NATIONAL DEMoKRAr-We have received
the first number of paper in tho German language.
published at Washington, ID. O., and bearing tho
above title, 1t is understood to be in sympathy with
the National Era in sentiment German lady in
family says, IS good. Such noble sentimo nts
could not DO uttered in the journals of tho father.
land Tho spirit of the paper is national democrat
c and ChuaIaH in distinction from rntionaitsftc or
infdei. May it do good work among the rapidly
increasing population of our vast West.
Translated from the German Reformed Church GA.
sdts Chambr,sJ"g, Pa.
DER NATIONAL DEMoKRAT.-This political and
literary paper appears regularly in the city of ash
ington and is greeted from all parts of the country
and without distinction Of religious political par
ties, rs coming in season. If this paper remains
faithful 10 its principles it will undoubtedly be well
sustained.
Translated from tho Christian ApOIogia, the oyga,
| N The EpiScopaI MN. Church. Ctac,~aaft, o..
We have already commended the National Dem
okydf to our brethren. None Of the secular German
papers advocate such pure political principles-yea
it IL the only one in the German language assuming
a Christian standpoint Tho essays DemOcyacy and
Chriatdnjty, by tho editor, are excellent Oh, that
they would be inserted in some Of the German pa
pcrs which ever active in attacking the Bible
But OF the principlc-AndiatRr ri aiteya pars-our
German Freethinkcrs desire nothing to hear. We
afraid the Dsmokydt could not succeed because
its splendid appearance and rich contents in no
proportion to its low price but rejoice to find
that il receives great extension and continues to
appear regularly.
TRANSLATED from fhe Mss'nger Of Glad Tidings tie
organ Of the Unitm B,thrsu, CUclspihs, o.
DER NATIONAL DEMOKRAT Under his title, we
received last week, German paper, with the motto
" Man as FREE, though he be BORN ia chaias!" This
is the most splendid among the German papers Of the
country and deserves all credit and great patronage
because it meets n necessity. paper advocating
such principles ought TO BIO circulated among the
Gorman population, We have read it, and can con.
scienteusy recommend it to every family.
[Transkted from the Christian Messenger, The organ
ofthe Evangelical Communion, NsE Beytn, Pa
DEW NATIONAL Observation-Disclosures this title APP
pears in our Federal Capital German paper whose
first number before and presents rich contents,
commensurate with splendid and tasteful outward
appearance The editor shows that he Is equal 10 his
task and possesses ali the necessary faculties make
his sheet instructive, useful and entertaining Yet
all this would not greatly please u.s. II II wore not
for tho principles which he advocates lie processes
Christian principles and defends them with a depth
and ease highly to be applanded. We wish him sue
cess and strength from above for his noble uDderta
king and although do not yet endorse his polt
ica standpoint in all its branches We will neyerthe
loss aid him in his enterprise with our entire nhu
ence. As regards .SkaUery which the National DEM
okya opposes would insert tho paragraph relating
to il from Church Discipline
"QueSion: What Is to be done with regard to
Slavery and the slave tradol
"Anstcsy We were ever convinced that traffic In
man and Slavery is n great evil and ought to BIO de-
tested by every Christian therefore be ii known to
all Of members that IL is permitted to none and
under circumstances TO keep slaves or to carry
the slave trade"
Translated from the Rsading( Pa Liberal Ob1yVev.
The second number Of a new German paper, the
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tents and splendid in appearance, and deserves the
patronage OF tho German public.
[ Translated from The Lecha Patriot AA,ntopn, Pa
DER NATIONAL DEMoKRAr.--This paper, already
noticed by us. Is ably edited by Frederick Schmidt
Ii has the motto " Man is free, though born In
chains" and is decidedly Ami SLAVERY. What does
especially please us is that il advocates Christian
principles which in vain sought after 10 most OF
our German papers.
From The Columbian, Columbus, Ohio.
The Lutheran Siandord of this city, the organ Of
the Lutheran denomination Of the West, has the fol
lowing notice Of the new German Anti Slavery paper
ut Washington. We presume II Is from the pen Of
Rev. DIR. Reynolds, President Of Capital University
who Is a personal acquaintance and friend OF Prof
Schmidt, editor Of the D,mokyat
Der NATIONAL DxnoKRAr.-Ws have received
the first and second numbers Of this now weekly pa
per- published ut Washington, ID. C., by Pr Schmidt
Ii IL certainly the handsomest German Newspaper
published in this country, and VIC have never seen
any printed in Germany itself superior to II. IL ma
largo quarto Of eight pages Of five columns each, so
that every number is in itself small volume and
the whole, when bound, will make d very fine vol
As tho name implies, this is 10 be political
paper but, A. wo understand from the proprietors
it, position will be independent one-endeavoring
to advocate that which 10 good in tho principles Of
both the great political parties that have so long d.
vded tho country. How the editor will succeed In
this, must be left for time 10 determine Besides
politics. the paper will endeavor 10 supply its readers
with a great variety Of matter, In almost every do
psrtment Of literature and news The foreign news
promises 10 be Of especial interest and very copious
and the editor has provided himself with groat VA
rioty Of the best German newspapers and periodicals.
from which to make his selections No one who Is
acquainted with Mr.. Schmidt whom many Of our
readers will recoliect ~ the former editor of the
Merchandising, and Professor Of the German Ian
guage, TO-, In Lafayette College, Eason, Ia, can
doubt his ability 10 furnish paper Of tho very nigh
est character.
We are induced TO notice this paper at greater
length than usual, In consequence OF the decidedly
Christian position which Il occupies At the close OF