Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23
rHEaoop FOR NOTHING FOREIGNERS.


We remember that, when we were
young, an old maid, bless her old soul,
she Is old maid yet, once said to us:
aFrisndshipofsen ends IN love,
But love In friendship never.-
well.it Is even so. whether the break
be made before Or after marriage. The
most Incorporating enemies that can
be found are those who were once lovers,
or partners.
We are reminded OF the above by the
way the democratic papers are pitching
int, the foreigners Of late. The days
OF their courtship are yet remembered,
by the citizens Of this country and the
day Of their espousals Is not forgotten.
twas day ofrejoicing-the bridegroom
ard the bride seemed equally well
pleased. But In this progressive age,
marriage means partnership that may
be dissolved at pleasure. The foreign
ers. who were woocd and welded, like
some Of the gentle sex, now began to
demand their rights, part Of which Is
not to be compelled to endorse the pro-
slavery platform of tho present democrat
ic party. But they have been told u IL
their part to obey.
This has propuced an open rupture
a divorce. and rs their Is no hope OF a
reunion the democratic press il down
on the foreigners without mercy. Here
are few extracts, In addition to the
one We give elsewhere from the Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Free National Democrat pub
llshed In New York and In the confidence
OF GEs. PIERCE and HE cabinet says;
"Honcstly speaking, we believe the
Democratic party will never become
worthy of itself and worthy Of Its noble
principles, until IL thoroughly Amcrl'
canizes allits views and wholly allenates
itself from all foreign influences. There
I are, OF course, exceptions 20 oil genera
rules, and we nro here and there nc
qualnted with lrishmen whose heart
are sound; and whose judgments hon
> orablc. But, as body tho Irish are al
. ways insincere. always corrupt, Away
ungrateful, ignorant, bigoted, and 9es
4 potlc. They are unfit for freedom, ant
5 cannot properly appreciate IL. Thei
sense OF equality Is nothing but an In
conse solhshness, and their sense Of jus
, tlcc, that watch pays most for the mos
: pcrfdy. From such elements Of mis-
chief, wo say, with the Ritual, Goo
Lord, deliver usl rs we'll as the Demo
: cratic party.
d The Cleaveland Plain Dealer, a
4 cold lIno' Democratic paper Of Obi
/ says:
!, "Wlthn the last few months. we hav
= had frequent illustrations OF new M
y tive American order growing up In Oh
I'll midst. Wherever II steps forth frol
- rs my site covert into tho day light
70 action, Il strikes fearful blow. WI
l. ness the election In Washington, Phi
N adelphIu, and other cities, where tlcke
= bearing the names OF, or In any way sui
ported byr foreign citllche' met w
u terloo defeat
In courage, enthusiasm, and berye,tl
Know Nothings'-as this new organ
= cation IL yclept--surpaase all predecei
&; sors. Every former attempt OF the kin
ii has been founded. more or less, In me-
political ambition, fostored and kept
l. ieverIsh heat by demagogues, and new
10 met the hearty approval Of the masse
N The present phase, we are constral M
Y to say, Ia emphatleally popular MOI
ie ment. The people for once, rise In the
strength. that native citizens are exclt
against foreign born, 10 degree ney
before known, no observing man W
TO pretend OF deny.
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