Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-09-21

move is made without having hrst been
duly considered in all its bearings; and
when made, is made simultaneously il
all parts OF the state. True, there is
sometimes little discard in their ranks,
but ;hls !. generally produced BY some
would -be-leader. not member Of the
secret conclave. As for instance, Moore
- the Belfat Journal; bu, they seldom
do much mischief. and are usually sllenc-
ed by brides aud threats.
In many particulars this organization
/ bears striking resemblance in lis work.
Z lngs To the Jesults, from whom the main
( features are doublessly borrowed 1t re-.
qulres TO extra share OF creduhty TO ar.
rive at this conclusion, when we remem.
Der the manner in which Frank Pierce
vas made President, aud his subsequent
appointments OF foreign papis,s to the
most responsible Offices within his Gift,
net even pausing TO take a paplst into his
cabinet. |, is evident tina, for years the
Jesuits have been in league with wba,
was. in the days Of Jackson, called the
Democratic party, the principles OF which
have now become obsolete, aud tina, IN
coolne.s, cunning and hypocrisy. they
have taught lis degenerate members wha,
was before unknown on this side of the
Atlantic
The reader may now form ,olersble
idea OF this political machinery, and can
readily comprehend the nicely OF II. pro
portions, lis great strength resultan, from
rs perfect bond OF union and its power
to accomplish.
Mex, in rank to these political Jesui,s
stand a class Of politicians OF the John ID.
Richards stripe; k,nd OF half slave and
! half tyrant well calculated 10 receive and
issue orders TO the thlrd rate politicians
who are bu, toe often honest, well mean
ing men. Next in rank 10 the third class
come the masses. the men VIE do the
voting. There is however, in all grades
save the highest, all kinds. varieties and
descriptions Of "toois.' When properly
| handled these tools" are as much more
efficient than ordinary politicians, as the
paxian gun than poke, pistol. Hence
no bunger IS allowed TO even approach
/ the tools lest he many do mischief -
The political Jesuits. or some trusry
second rate" is only permitted l." fight
with the "toals." Now some Of the uses
made Of these tools may be inferred from
the postscript Of letter written by TIios.
D. Jones Esq in 1852, as inllows:-
81 have written you by Gent
Be cautious how you bolt Don't
pay the voters on Long Island un-
] til you get the returns, tell them
you will give so much for every
vote they will give U.S.
! This is only one turn Of me crank OF
/ This mighty machine. and as they are
too cautious TO allow US a peep behind
the curtain, We can Judge Of us workings
only by It's effects Now we will suppose
similar turn Of the machine was made
/ in 1855 with reference 10 Plantation 33
IN this comfy, as fer Results, read the
following:
AMHERST, Sept II, 1855.
1 FEfND GRANNY Dear SIR While
al the Grea, Pond Settlement (Planatiou
1 No. 33) last week Was both amused
and provoked 10 learn the proceedings Of
she people there on election day, puaM,-
ing 10 the manner i, was conducted and
the principles manifested
In the frs, place they have jus, fifteen
legal voters in the place; still they CARR.
ed TWENTY-FIVE VorEs. all but three
being FOR Wells or Reed The Board