Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-12-27
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ing to the wreck of democracy that to itself
the title of the " National Party and to find them
by the force of their example adding to the power of
the pro-savery propagandiss. One is led to fear
that such men read, if they read that they
never condcscend to think
One of such, the other day was Boosting loudly of
the victory ~ gained by the democracy in this state,
and tauntingly inquired of me if "would really go
with party that would cnslaye me and all foreign
ers for the sake of the niggers in the SOUTH
| This, suppose was meant TO be poser, but this
is time for scruples or to hang back in the honest
expression of political principles; hence, am will
| ling to avow mine without the least reservation.
1t would, in my opinion, be worth struggling for,
even if the emancipation Of the ringers" was the
only thing connected with the agitation that is now
shaking this union to the centre. But opine that
there principles contained in this great question
that go far beyond the emancipation of the niger
principles that nearly concern his freedom and mine.
had almost said, the ,corld's And surely we, in
fighting for freedom, that really in danger,
could not be guilty of such derecton of duty as to
forget the "nigger," and allow antislavery sen
timents to be swamped in utter C selfshness."
Any one in studying the early history of these Uni
ted States the action of the patriot fathers, must be
forciby struck with the of incongruity that
they felt be existing in the fact of their fighting for
their own liberty and holding at the same time the
negro in bondage hence we find some dispensing at
once articles of manumission; others, like Washing
ton, embracing the first opportunity for expressing
his desire to see some way opened whereby slavery
might be abolished and to which end his assistance
should not be wanting; or, like Jefferson, who in
1874 moved and carried through Congress resolutions
declaring "that there shall be neither slavery nor
involuntary servitude in any of the states laid off in
the western territory,
And yet there are those that would make us
believe that the principles of these men, are in
accordance with the principles of the present
democratic party. Aye! that they were, espe-
cially Jefferson, the fathers the very foundation
Of the present democracy.
would like much to see man of Jefferson's
standard-could he be found amongst their
ranks--brought forward at the present juncture
by the democratic party
Indeed 1 fear that Washington himself, were
it possible for him to come down from Heaven
on purpose-would find himself not-frst-but
last-in the hearts Of his democratic brethren(7)
and to gain the presidency would have to for
swear all the best actions of his life. There is
however something III name-and surely the
democracy of this State, have made good capital
out of it this time in Barstow's favor.
In the present condition of parties it is hard
to tell, into what shape they will settle down
but of one thing we are certain.-The great
question for the next year will be, "Are you for
freedom, or are you for Slavery. That time
is approaching that will "try mems souls" is be-
1onbf-oo1 bap psiI hat
the peculiar institutions OF this country, the
most accursed cut throat that ever left the shores
of Europe may in the course of two or three
years aspire to the dignity of citizen and n
legislator, and may at any time be found con-
testing for the representation of n state with
some honorable and home bred Patriot, might
well be chary of oar actions. Fillibusters, pi-
rates, adventures of all kinds and classes have
an equal chance, who through their own organs,
or the dcmagogues that represent them, cover
up their own hatred for other lands, in boast
full, pretended love for this. In many instan-
ces such characters through the venality of cleo
tors stand even a better chance than the most
tried American-for the tried American the true
born patriot, would scorn to descend to parsl
lei in the depths of infamy under any circum
stances whatever Placing this question of ma
turalzation in this light, and then adding to il
the knowledge of the exclusiveness of foreigners
generally, we need no longer be surprised, that
nativisin has taken to strong hold on the
American mind.
The pride and love of Country strong in
cry Americans heart together with their hatred
of monarchial institutions generally, particularly
with the feeling that has been handed down from
father to son in regard to the action of England
in the Revolutionary war, and through the war
of 1911 and IA, (many of the actors in which
scene are alive at the present day,) traces of
which we have unmistakable evidence constant
ly passing before our eyes, might make them
Jealous And however much we may deplore
the existance of these unhappy "reminiscences at
the present day, yet we can scarcely be surpris-
ed thereat. This wish to impress on my fellow
naturazed citizens, and especially those from
England, because in a perfect knowledge of this
lies the secret of our perfect unity. Let us show
them that their wrongs wrongs, that
their cause is our cause, and we shall do more
than we can do in any other way, to efface those
tendencies to exclusiveness our opposite course
of action has so generally produced.
The steady adherence to the principles of free
dom without regard to party must naturally lead
them to fraternize with us in a beloved union.
Whilst the continuance of our present course,
(the running almost in body after man be-
cause he chooses to call himself democrat }
must produce feeling of jealousy towards all
foreigners. and if they go furt her. will assur.
eddy place the veto of the peoples majesty on the
party that for the sake of pelf and power, are
continually to be found pandering TO the weak
ness and clanishness of nuturazed citizens.
| If we are true to the principles we are sworn
to uphold, we shall rather seek to merge into
Americans. than be standing outside, damning
this party that, adding to power, the exis-
tence of which, we must all deplore and being
ali true Americans, not only by virtue of our
oaths, but by our every action, sweep to perdi-
ton in one fell swoop the antagonism our clanish
ness has produced
have said the time is come, or close at hand,
| that will ''try mems souls Such times seem