Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-20
NUMBER 83.
The Re-EIection OF w. III. Seward.

Inc Nc-EieCtlOn OF w. II. SeWdrus
This event, although it is to be deplored, will
we have no doubt result in permanent good to the
great American party. II will teach that party
that no reliance is to be placed upon those who adj
here to the hunkerisms of oWhggery or Democra-
cy. Hereafter, those who will not renounce all
obligations to either Of the old parties may expect
to meet the opposition Of every American. AT first
It was thought, by the friends of reform in our
naturalization laws, that there was no necessity of
making separate nominations. That where either
of the old parties nominated persons protesting 10
be favorable TO such reforms, it would be safe to
rely upon them. The result of the senatorial cleo
tion on the 9Th instant, has made 1t manifest that
no such reliance can be placed in the word of a
political hack. 1tsa lA44H.gg
The friends of W. H. Seward say, :" the opposi-
ton to him Is on account of his free-sol princples
Nothing can be more false. So far as we are in
formed, the question has never been discussed in
the party, much less to attempt to influence any
member for or against those principles. No! The
American party is not opposed to Seward upon
that question; but question upon which we be-
eye the very existence of our republican institu-
tions depend. II Is well known that, for many
years past, the poor-houses and prisons of Europe
have been opened, and a flood Of paupers and
criminals poured into our land it is also knows,
that these PERSONS ignorant, base, and criminal as
they are, are not only allowed to come here and
enjoy the hospitates Of generous people, but
with all their ignorance and corruption cnging to
them are admitted to citizenship, and to the hon
ors and emoluments of official station and power;
thereby inducing vicious legislation, and corrupt
ing the fountains of justice.
The leaders Of the old political parties have pan
dered to this foreign element to such an extent
that the true friends of our institutions have be-
come alarmed, and have determined to arise, and,
in the majesty Of truth, justice, and honor save the
country from our merciless domestic enemies and
foreign invaders. Although there are honorable
exceptions to the general rule, yet the great ma
jority of those who come here, totally unqual
fed for the duties Of citizenship, and many of them
are unfit to see the outside of prison walls Reli-
gious liberty-the right to worship God According
to the dictates of conscienoo-s another fruit OF
our republican institutions that is endangered by
the influence Of foreigners. great portion Of
| the Irish who come here, are blind followers OF
that most corrupt religion-if religion It may be
| caled-Roman Catholicism religion, debasing
to the soul and subversive Of every attribute of
republican liberty. The supreme head and arbiter
of that church is an European despot lie claims,
| and by hia votaries is allowed, the title and attr
butcs of Gods vicegerent; before him, in abject
submission, millions bend the knee and kiss the
earth his word is their law paramount TO all other
laws and allegiances.
By the command of His Holiness" the Pope,
millions have suffered and died the most cruel
death---upon the rack and by slow and consuming
fires blood-thirsty men have went forth with the
Pope's commission, to commit murder, treason,
arson and rape; and all this in the name of reli-
gion and of God. To perpetuate such religion,
and advance the interests of such despotism, w.
H. Seward recommended, while Governor of this
State, an appropriation of the funds; recon-
mendation he still adheres to; and for that the
American party oppose him. Our country isin
danger from too great influx of vicious, igno-
rant men from foreign lands, and from their inter
ference in political affairs. w. H. Seward isnot
only opposed to the erection of new barriers agunst
the enemy but is in favor of tearing down those
that already exist and for that, the American
party considers him an ENEMY.
Nor can the principles of that great party be
tortured into opposition to those well-dsposcd for
eigners who came here for home in which they
may sit under their own vine and fg-tree, with no
one TO molest nor make them afraid" 1t is for
their protection well for the safety Of those
" to the manor born" that the nbble should be
kept in subjection. We know the course our
enemies are pursuing they would excite the ami
mosities Of all foreigners against the American
party--but they "reclson without their host"
The Protestant Irshman, whose house was torn
down over his head for not bowing to Popery, win
not object to the American people taking the gov
ernment in their own hands. Nor will the peace
able German find fault with laws and rulers that
give ample protection, and guarantees the inalien-
able rights of man" life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness The American party believe that
upon their fidelity to the institutions, inherited
from patriot sres, depends the welfare of republi-
canism and the realization of the hopes Of Millions
not only in America, but throughout the world.
Let the tories and traitors be sure we are pre-
pared for them. In the Senatorial contest they
have proved victorious, but IL Is such victory
win sink them to the lowest depths of nfamy
And to the American party we say, what, though
the battle be lost, ALL is not lost there yet
mains the indomitable will.n Our ranks are now
clear, and no longer polluted with the contaminat.
ing Influences of treason. The "Judases" and
the "Arnolds" have gone to the enemy, with the
silver in their pockets The Esaus have swal-
lowed their pottage and lost their birthrights. In
every contest hereafter, victory will be ours
OatskiH (N ~ Eagle.