Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-19

KY Wrsr. Nav l0. 1855.

fOrmiuaOle tnrOuBnOut the Union, anu WING VIC
are daily receiving intelligence of its constant In
crease, II may not perhaps be unacceptable TO your
readers TO hear something from this city, composed,
as il is, of community threefourths OF whom are
foreigners. ! PROPOSE therefore, should 1t meet
with your approval, TO write you an occasional
letter in support of the great principles OF the
American party showing the desirable results that
would follow their establishment upon this remote
island. That you may fully understand our sltua-
ton, and the necessity there is of change, have
only to inform you that nearly every office, both
under the State and General Government, are held
by foreigners and Catholics, and that SO pervading
is their influence the last anniversary of the birth
of Washington was passed by with perfect indiffer
ence, while that Of St. Patrick was celebrated with
the greatest demonstrations Of respect.
What do you think of such an exhibition of pa
triotim, and that too under the sanction Of one
who occupies a responsible position under the gen
oral government. This man who is the superin-
tendent of the Fort now building here, to show
further his devotion to the Irish patriot told the
men employed that in consideration of the event,
he would not stop their pay. ! am not Know
Nothing, nor am aware of the existence here or
elsewhere of such an. order but, as far as can
understand Them most heartily approve of their
principles and objects, and shall continue so to do
while American blood flows in my veins. In COM
mon with my fellow-citizens feel deeply Impress
our country filed with able and intelligent men,
free from the prejudice of our institutions, which
foreign birth and education apt to produce; and
il, by my communications, can in the smallest de-
gree aid in the accomplishment of that object it Is
all the recompense / desire here. 1t was my in
tention to have closed this letter. but events, which
have just TRANSFERRED induced me to extend it lit
tic farther. Yesterday, we had election for JUS
tees of the Pace. Heretofore such occasions have
M ucad M are NV atf ion
whatever has been paid to them Not more than
thirty or forty votes usually cast but yester-
day. to the surprise Of every one, there were poed
1876 votes.
The foreign and Catholic party, with their char
acterstic vigilance, and indifference as to the
means, when they want to carry their purpose,
brought their whole strength and influence to bear
and carried the election by majority of twenty
two votes. Among the most conspicuous and eff
fcent agents in bringing about this result the
Hon. Senator Mallory. public meeting was
called, at which he made speech, endeavoiing to
infame the minds of the people, and especially to
prejudice them against the American party and
their principles He also, in conjunction with
other liege subjects Of his Catholic majesty the
Pope, sent his minions abroad to bring to the
polls every man whom they could induce to vote
their ticket The Hon. Senator is unfortunately
driven to his last refuge, there being no plan but
this, and perhaps one other, in the State, from
which he can expect aid or comfort in this, the
time of trouble. He is evidently concerned about
the future, and perhaps, in his sober moments,
may have visions Of a doom similar to that once
written on the walls of an ancient city" Tekel,
Tekel" Thy days are numbered
We are pleased to send you twenty subscribers
to your valuable paper, and hope to be able soon
to send you as many more, from which we antci-
pate the most happy results. Our mails are only
semi-monthly aud therefore my letters will not be
more frequent
BY inserting this Immediately, you will much
oblige not only the gentlemen whose names are
here enclosed, but the whole American and Pro-
testant portion of the city. Very respectfully,
NATIVE AMERICAN
New YoRK, May Is, 1856
George Lap.-Since the return Of the Grapeshot
with Baker, the alleged murderer Of Poole on
board, the name of George Law has become as ia
miliar as "household words" and he is already
spoken Of as candidate for President Of the Uni
ted States. That Mr.. Law deserves the credit OF
the capture, no one will deny for he was the first
person who proposed sending a vessel after Baker,
and also furnished the means, ship, &C, from his
own private purse. Whether this was done for
political effect, of course one knows but we do
know that the expedition has been entirely sue
cessful, and for this result Mr.. Law will receive
the thanks of the community.
Steamboat RGciRg.--You may as well be pre-
pared to hear of a terrible steamboat disaster on
the Hudson, as II will soon come, unless stop Is
put TO the racing, which has already commenced
on this noble river. 1t il no wonder that cars 90
crowded and the steamboats, avoided, under the
circumstances.
The Liquor Dealers are making great exertions
| and holding secret meetings nightly for the pur-
pose Of effecting complete organization, having
in view the next election the result Of which they
hope viii be the return OF members enough OPP
posed to the prohibitory law TO repeal IL and they
viii not be disappointed, in my opinion.
| The .Jn1 Hospitai.-The conservation Of this
| building took place yesterday, which was largely
attended The location Of the building is In Twenty
eighth street, and has been constructed at an ex-
pense OF about $4,000 II will accommodate
about 100 patients, and although intended for the
Jew population, il is understood that it win be
open to the reception Of all classes
Ten Dollars for a Riss.-A gentleman was fined
ten dollars yesterday, in Brooklyn, for kissing a
married lady in the street His excuse was that
he was near sighted, and mistook the lady for an
other with whom he was acquainted.
a Neo Move--Ehorts are making to have a
post Office located up town, and petitions are now
In circulation for signatures having this object in
view. It's to be hoped that the object may be
successful IL is much needed our city Is now so
very large, being compactly built a distance of
Literature. our large publishers very lit
tie Is doing, they preferring to remain quiet until
fall, when IL Is expected a more brisk business
among the book trade viii take place. The last
novel, from Appleton's press, and one Of the best
lately written, entitled +" Ny Brothers Keeper" Is
having sale equal to previous productions by the
same writer, "a. ID. Warner.) A sisters influence
Is happily illustrated IN the book over dissipated
brother The tale cannot fail to interest the
| reader.
J. @. Derby has in press and win soon publish
a novel from the pen OF Marion Harland, Of Rich
mond, Va, the title to which Is "The Hidden Path
The sale Of the Life Of Sam Houston lately
published by Derby, is meeting with sale com
mensurate with It's merits, and fully equalling the
expectations OF the publisher. In this connection,
would remark that although Mr.. Derby is com.
paratively now hand in the trade, he IL turning
out new works at rapid rate and the way he Is
going on win soon place him on footing with the
largest houses in this city. His publications are
also Of character which win compare favorably
with those Of other houses OuIcRoS
The TSLreRArH w. RAIS--The Tuscumbia
North Alabamisn comes to us with an excuse to
its readers for not presenting It's usual array Of tel
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