Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-10-27
The Foreign Press.

In Detroit there is a German paper, called the
Michigan Volksblatt, edited by Mr.. Chas. Esselen.
In speaking Of the policy his paper will pursue,
Mr., Essellen defines what he considers the German
sentiment on the subject Of slavery, nativeism,
temperance and religion. Speaking of slavery, he
says:
In order to define at with all decision
we declare that as general thing consider this sre
question as The turning point to all american politics.
and that especially for Germans, recognize it
highest duty resist the extension of slavery and its political
power, with all the means at command This are
hidden to do not only for humanity which opposes every
barbarsm and OPPRESSION only by the eternal unspeak
able rights of man. by the strength of which claim
liberty; only by honor, which demands that
here in America should show ourselves worthy of the
civilization OF our old home but our interests also require
it, the interests Of the mngrated citizens and Of free Labor
which will not allow slavery to be extended the wide
| territories Of the West
The teachings of this foreign writer are, that
the slaveholding population must be excluded from
the territories belonging to the United States, in
order that those territories may be occupied by the
foreigners that shall migrate to this country, The
GOODNESS with which it is proposed to fashion
American policy to accommodate the interests of
Europeans, is quite refreshing, and presents a fair
specimen Of Sag-Nicht sentiment The editor
evidently regards ant-slavery men and anti-Amer-
leans as natural allies In speaking of this branch
Of his subject, Mr.. Essellen says:
Those especially who seek in America new home are
directly concerned in this question In this question
free people and on free SOIL IT. however, American states
men and parties, not conprebendng the close alliance
6eaoee sauery and natiueisns, unite antsavery and
nativsc Objects is by inducement
Weld the other side ANYTHING
tons and Of good right. We shall defend
cuse dticisic measures, on whatever side they may be
found.
It has become apparent, says the Louisville
Journal, that the Abolition Or Republican party
will sacrifice the native or American question to
their Abolition feeling. The northern Germans
perceive the advantage which they possess, and
are prompt to take advantage Of it. Thus this
editor says he will oppose the Democratic party be-
cause he thinks it committed to slavery and the
Nebraska law. The significance Of this declaration
subordinate even their radical Democratic pro-
clivities to the paramount purpose Of Aboltionsm.
We should think that this ought to open the eyes
Of Southern Democrats to the sort Of company they
are keeping. But there are none SO blind as those
who do not want to see. The editor intends to
advocate free liquor, free, labor and free religion
He says:
We shall therefore direct our pen against slavery, against
nativsm agants tho Maine law-aganst every kind Of
hierarchy Catholic well as Puitanic Should it be i'm
possible to And party which is wholly from these
things, we shall stand outside Of parties.
The editor need not fear that he will not have
party if he can carry with him all his couptrymen;
for the Free-Soilers and Democratic party will both
go over to him if he can give them enough votes
Already the legions Of Seward are prepared to en-
list under any banner likely to damage or over
throw the American party.