The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-06
A NEW EANATICISM

While the people of Boston are doubtless as loyal to the
constitution any other similar number of American cit
zens they cursed with Of the most desperate ia
natics in the Union These reckless agitators little
what il is they oppose that the they prosecute is
good. Thus have them insulting the remains Of
their brave son. the gallant Col Lincoln who fell in
defence of his countrys flag; and next have them
rayed in violent hostility to Mr. Webster who had served
them with pre-eminent distinction in the national egsa-
ture but who finally repudated because he would not
repudate the constitution The three demonstrations against
the ugtiveslave law recall also the organization resist
and the attack Boston harbor upon the gate Cons-
ton which bore the fgurebead of Jackson 1t is
what in contrast with the pretences of Boston anoticsm
in favor OF extreme freedomn favor Of perfect cquayn
favor of the oberation Of the distinctions between whites
and blackthat while they ,he nacs areready to hang,
draw and quarter all who win not resist any law that
guarantees to southern his rights to his property,
they themselves do hesitate the time hunt
down white If be ncarnate fend, simply
because he may happen to be Irshman Catholic
There is growing into evanescent prominence and
power party which reoces in the of know moth
ings and judging from the subjoned article from its
Boston organ takes chief encouragement and creed from
Boston fnaticism We shall not be asonshed TO see 1t
growing into strength and for brief period sweeping
other parties into the minority Such Is the history Of all
similar popular paroxysms Such natiyism Of which,
by the way "know-nohngsm Is Of the direct results
Such antnasonry and such Is the periodical inau-
secured to the an-savery organization in certain
quarters in the East and West
4 religious movement, entirely, assuming possession
Of the political field and appealing every element Of big
ory Of success is idea in the way Of par
ties In a country where opinion and where action
so comparatively unrestraned We have this argu-
controlling bodies Of before but this Is the first
time tina, religious pbrensy has been publicly invoked in
support of political party. Even the naiiveAmericans
have denied il with much indignation Now ii is boldly
disclosed the world Of the chief animaing
Of the political combination indeed no, only is the
organization based upon hostility all the Catholics of
the day. but also upon hostility to all adopted citizens
We have than referred to the fact that all
these fanatica organizations In their nature and in
their inception intended break down the democratic
party This is an additional reason IL other considerations
Of duty did appeal TO In the direction why
democrats should unhestangly oppose and expose them
On the other hand the wings, especially in the north
ern States have rarely halted hesi,aea in uniting
with these organizations OF when, so doing,
they could obtain occasional advantage. The conse-
quence has been the frequent defeat Of the democracy
standing fast tina, party has done to the great pnci
Piles which irreconcaby adverse to all acous big
oed sectional parties No consideration Of loss or Of
defeat however has controlled the democracy or deferred
1t in the discharge Of its obligations principle Il has
wavered from the first but has consistently de-
nounced and finally defeated all the schemes Of demaeoeues
and fanatics, whether in politics or in religion.
In this connection, and at this moment IL due 10 the
truth that should adonish all adopted citizens
taking part themselves in sectional exclusive parties
Such movements being advocated in different parts Of
the Union by those who the other hand opposed by
naivist and religious combinations The practice is most
Objectionable matter where il exists and will be add
ing fuel to the fame IL while fanatics one hand seek TO
assa any portion Of the people for their places Of birth
their religious views, they may be able to Justify
their excuses by pointing out organizations Of SINH
character among those whom they
pecs they say that these organizations existed before
their knownothing party established There Is
but party in this country which the natural tradition
AL and active and existing foe Of all birory prescription
and fanscismbut that is strong enough 10 resist
the tyranny Of momeutary eyctemen's and reckless
created by sudden popular disputeand that demo-
cratic party II Is the only great organization TINT AZ
5ordto BE- defeated in inch II is The only which