Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-07


majority in the other branch of the general
court We had been led to believe, that Mr.
Wilson was national man, and would 50 act
as Senator. His reported remarks at meet
ing held in Massachusetts, since his election
have disappointed us, yet we shall await fur
Their developments before expressing our opin-
ions of his position. But we have few sug-
gestions TO make TO our friends, even upon the
hypothesis that Senator Wilson is an abol-
ZIONIST.
The election of Mr.. Wilson proves nothing
whatsuer, on the point Of a connection or sym
pathy between Americanism and aboitionism.
For years past Massachusetts has been abo-
litionized The American party arose, and in
creased in strength, gathering into its ranks
men Of all political parties Our party is
formed for the avowed purposes Of overthrow
ing Foreignism, Romanisns, and Demagogs
The question of slavery is not subject Of dis
cussion in our party. We are neither pro-
slavery nor anti-slayery, as a party. All
classes Of politicians unite with us, for the
legitimate purposes Of our association, as above
named, and each individual entertains his own
private opinions ON all questions not embraced
amongst the doctrines Of our party.
The tendency Of our party is national, and
weare rapidly approaching the point oftherough
nationality. In Alabama, for example, our
friends have probably numerical preponder-
ance Of States rights nsn-yet they all harmo-
nize with other elements on the question Of
toreigaism. In Massachusetts, majority Of
our friends appear to be Of the free-soil school,
yet they too harmonizo with other elements on
the doctrines of our party. The tendency Of
these. associations naturally is, to soften the
asperities of former political differences TO
create, a brotherhood dan approach to unity Of
sentiment, which will finally lead us all to stand
upon the platform Of the constitution, pledged
to preserue tho Union!
These results are not the work of month,
or Of year.
Meanwhile, if in Massachusetts, .free-soil
members of Congress should be elected, or il
in Alabama iStats-rights men should be voted
for by majority Of our party, it would not
prove that abolitionism or that secessionism
is at the foundation of our organization, or that
we, as party, sympathize with either Of
these isms
The Democracy of Pennsylvania sent David
Wilmot, and the Democracy of New York sent
Preston King, othe House Of Representatives.
The Democracy Of Massachusetts, sent Charles
Summer to the Senate, over Mr.. Winthrop, the
Wing candidate. The Democracy Of New
Hampshire sent John P. Hale to the Senate |;
yet it was not therefore charged that the Dem
ocratic party of the country were abolitionists.
These men were oil elected by coalitions be-
tween aboltionists and Democrats. If Mr..
Wilson has gained his election by the votes Of
free-soilers, who are at the same time Know
Nothings, it proves simply that majority Of
Legislature ofKnow-N othings were also free
soilers, whilst the large number of votes against
him by the national Know Nothings, distinct
ly negatives the charge that our party are abo-
litionists, and scatters it to the winds. There
is not one toord of truth in the charge, that
d6olitionisna Is the foundation Of Know Moth
ism, nor that our party, as such, has any SYM
pathy with any other ism but Americanism
But whatever might be the purposes ofany
portion Of our party at the North, it is not to
be supposed that the members Of our order at
the South win aid or abet in any movement
which viii affect the interests of the South
Standing inside the understanding its icork-
ings, and familiar Nth its movements, if any
clique, cabal, or junto should dare attempt to
go beyond the bounds Of legitimate action, and
seek to deprive any portion of the country Of
its rights, would not those whose interests
were jeapardized, give the alarm, and arouse
the country Rest assured no such attempt
will be made. If made, it could not command
success. Let not our enemies therefore--let
not JGsuits-let not domagogues thwart our eff
forts to rid the country of the curses Of For
eignism, Romanism, and Demagoguism.