Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-15
win let the New York Tribune speak for iisslf

win let the New York Tribune speak for itself
Hero Il Is:
"The Know-Nothing leaders Of this State IN.
- some time ago took occasion, In letters ad'
dressed TO their Virginia BRETHREN TO declare their
innocence Of all sympathy with the Anti-slavery
feeling IF the North, especially exhibited in the
reelection Of Senator Seward. In this they only
said what was VIGOROUSLY true and they might
have added, with equal veracity, that they were
resolved TO devote their humble abilities TO put.
ting the order throughout the country on the same
pro-slavery platform with themselves. How their
services in this direction and how the general ten
denotes OF the order are appreciated by Southern
statesmen, may be seen from the following ex-
tract from a recent speech by Governor Smith Of
Virginia;
~ lsays Governor Smith) will never interfere
with foreigners now in this country but know
foreigners who approve the policy Of arrestng the
importation Of foreigners. The origin OF the Know
Nothings Is struggle for bread--a frightful and
angry question Of vast importance. The North
has ffty-Rve more representatives than the South
already The natural increase Of the South Is one
third greater than that Of the North because there
are greater checks on population there but the
artificial element Of foreignism brings 100000 who
settle annually in tho free States, with instincts
against slavery, making fifty representatives in
ten years, TO swell the aggression to the South.
policy What 10 the frightful prospect before us
The effect Of Nottingham 10 TO turn back
the tide Of immigration, and our highest duty TO
the South Is TO discourage immigration. deprc-
cate II as great calamity"
"In other words" says Greeley, the Know
nothing movement is the best defence which the
Black power can DESIRE for it viii arrest the
growth Of the North, and make freedom (abo-
tionism) as weak AZ slavery"
Thus Greeley, the arch-abolitionst opposes, and
Ex-Governor Smith favors, the principles Of the
American party" Let this suffice. How can
the american party be charged with affiliating
with aboltionistss Whilst Wise and his party are
standing side by side with aboltionists foreigners
and Papists the American party" has arrayed
itself in opposition to Wise and his abolition, for
81 ,ners, and Popsh allies resisting the aggressons
Of those dangerous factions.
The distinguishing feature of the American"
movement, Is opposition to foreign and Papal in
fuence. 1t Is time that Americans should rule
America. Foreigners now hold the. balance Of
power, and II the naturalization laws are not
amended, they will soon have complete control OF
the government. To remedy this evil, the mem
bers of the american party" have determined to
vote for none but nativeborn Americans for office,
and to seek an amendment of the naturalization
l.ws. They do not desire to interfere in any way
With foreigners that have already become natural
1 ed Can any true American object to this fea-
ture Of the party?
This party is also arrayed in opposition to the
temporal power Of the Pope. The Pope Of Rome
Is now making bold and daring effort to subvert
our government by Papa interference with our
civil affairs, and establishing his civil authority.
viii she forget the struggle Of Luther, Melancthon,
and Zwingey The blood Of the martyrs forbid it
Let Americans be aroused, and resist the power of
the Pope. Let us meet the beast, though he be
led by Wise man. Or, like Luther, let US per
AZ IaxrsI
there are tiles on the houses. We oppose the
Pope at the baotbox.
now invite the readers attention to the candi-
dates of the American party" Mr.. Flournoy is
gentleman of noble bearing Frank, chivalrous,
and courteous, he commands the respect and ad-
mration Of all who know him. As politician, he
IA firm, but mild and conservative. He meets OPP
position with steady purpose, but not like fiery
dragon, abusing all who may differ with him in
opinion. He has never heaped invectives upon
ANY party or men. He is known as the most
q fed honorable, and esteemed of yirginia's sons
Endowed with a noble intellect, adorned with the
highest culture and directed by the most elevated
purposes; possessed of courage that never quails,
and generosity that knows no bounds; loyal to the
South, and loving the State that gave him birth,
with the affection of the child for its mother, eI
perienced in public affairs, eloquent and manly,
without reproach, without fear, he unites the
vraces Of the gentleman with the devotion of the
patriot, and the wisdom Of the statesman.
Such is Thomas Stanhope Flournoy, of Halifax,
whom the " American party have nominated as n
candidate for the Office of Governor. He has never
abused the Democratic party. Contrast him with
Wise, who (says Governor Smith) was jackson
Van Burcn-man In 80, called jackson tyrant in
IS, Woodbury. robber, Cass pe1ured liar, one
who assailed every leading man and measure Of
the Democratic party; man who in eighteen
forty had his left hand upon the throat of the
Democracy and drawn dagger in his right, ready
to "hesh Il" In the Democratic heart. A man
who derided and scoffed at Democracy when low
ering clouds were over 1t, who sioughed off from
wbiggery to Tylerism; went abroad returned
when gentle zephyrs famed the party, and aspres
TO be lis captain, rs a marvellously proper Demo
crat, with "no recantations to make" Such Ia
Henry A. Wise. Let Virginians pause, ere they
cast their votes for such man.
Hon. j. N. II. Beale Ia the candidate Of the
American party for the Office Of Lieutenant
Governor. Mr.. Beale has always been sterling
Democrat. He has been member of Congress
more than once, representing upon one occasion
"the Tenth Legion Of Democracy OF this gen.
teman Il Is unnecessary to say anything by way OF
commentator. he is irreproachable, and viii be
cordially supported by the people Of the State.
Hon. John NJ Patton, the nominee for Attorney
General, stands at the head Of the Virginia Bar.
As a lawyer he has no superior In this State His
opinions as a jurist sought from every quarter
Of the State upon difficult legal questions-while
as brilliant and successful advocate, he stands
without rival The Office for which he Is pre-.
scented Is not political one as respects bis fitness
for it there can be no question. He lisa Democrat
and as such has been hvorite and pet with his
party.
These are the men who are arrayed against
Abolitionism, Foreignism, and Political Popery
win not virgiaians rally TO their supportf Sbal
We sell our birth-right for worse than meas o.
pottagef Shall we place our all in the hands o.
II. A. Wise that he may barter i of with papist'
and foreigners No, freemen, let us 60 TO the
polls, and cast our votes for FLouRSoY, Br,Lr and
Pirros, who are the true friends Of the people.
VOTER.
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