Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-05-30
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Regular Correspondent o. Times.
The Nebraska B-Jesuitical Scheme-The Knov Noihnys
The President Foreign appointments Reformation
Needed $500
WASHINGTON, May 10th, 1854.
The general European War, and the Nebraska
Bill have been the great subjects of interest and
excitement on this side of the Continent during
the last four months. The latter seems to agtate
the public mind with power and to depth evil
IDENTIFY not dreamed of either by the originator Of
the Bill, or by the administration of Mr.. Pierce
and his friends. The people are against it almost
in body. On the other hand, the Administration
having committed its fortunes to the success Of
the measure, is using the whole tremendous force
of its patronage to crush the will of the people,
to destroy an ancient landmark, and to elevate it.
self upon whatever ruin it may create. l boldly
predict that whether the bill pass, Or whether it
be defeated, the scheme will destroy its originators
and abettors beyond the hope of political redcmp-
ton. In whatever light we may view it, it is a
bold, Ubiquitous measure, and will arouse pub
lie feeling upon the subject before which nothing
can stand in any future election 1t has been said,
with what foundation does not appear) that the
measure was instigated by the Jesuit Society for
the purpose Of dividing the Union-and that a
reward for his trouble, Mr.. Senator Douglass (who
it will be remembered made the tour of Europe
last summary is to receive at the Presidential
election the whole Catholic vote and influence of
the United States IL this be true, it shows us
what dangers threaten our liberties, and what is
before us. Ihave no fear, however, for one, that
Mr.. Douglas succeed in any such way.
All other bills in Congress, including even the
appropriation bills, have been laid aside to bring
up Nebraska. The bill for making the Pacific
Railroad is next on the Calendar, but that will be
laid aside as soon as it may be in the way.
You have doubtless heard Of the Secret SOcie-
ties lately formed under the curious style of
Know NorHINGs. have not the means of know
ing what their plans and objects are, but it is
certain that they are 100000 strong in New York,
and rapidly increasing in every portion of the
country. Whatever the result Of the organization
may be, rest assured that it is a grelt movement,
and that the tramplng of its feet is as the noise
of mighty multitude.
Judging from the cxhorbtant demands and i'm
pcrious tones Of Minister at til, Spanish Court,
taken in connection with the grandilolucnt style
of the ''Union," (ncwspaper) the Presidents Or
gan, one would suppose that immediate war is
inevitable. But think the ilbusters have over
shot the mark, and that they will find the people
are not disposed to follow them. The truth is,
we have man at the head of the government
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weak, vacillatng, and vain. His party as gen.
eral thing are heartily sick Of him. A New York
Democrat recently remarked to me, that with the
term of the present Executive would end the
practice of elevating weak and unknown men to
the Presidency. God grant that this may be so.
As a general thing, Foreign Appointments of
the Administration are bad. For example take
that of Mr.. Soue, to Spain. He is rash, hot
headed French Democrat of the Red Republican
school-ap political refugee from Spain-and how
gratifying may have been to his feelings to
return to that country as an American Ambassa-
dor, his appointment can be viewed in no other
light than as the act of weak Executive.
might mention very many other cases, to say
nothing of the manner in which the Executive
Departments in this city are filled. Surely we
need reformatiOn-not among the Democratic
party merely but among both parties who have
been in power alternately during the last sixteen
years. 1t needs strong minded, honest and fear
less man at the head of the Government to purge
away the corruption and consequence of Office,
and to render that service to the people which is
their lawful due and for which they literally pay.
| believe the people are determined not to be any
longer imposed on by cant and falsehood. What
do you say to this, friend Newson?
SUILENROC.
CO We say that the voice Of the people should
be respected, and that ''cant and falsehood'
should be consigned to the tomb of the Capulets.
The sooner this is done the better for country
Ed.
The HAPPY HEARr-In a happy home integrity
is the architect, tidiness the uphosterer, affection
the fire that warns it, cheerfuness the candle
that lights it up industry the ventilaor to renew
the atmosphere, and bring in fresh salubrity
every day, whilst over all the blessing of God is
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