Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-08-31
For the Ellsworth American

that any one may offer few thoughts
upon this SUBJECT provided they are not
within the limits OF Nebraska And
would say Sir. tina, # any individual had
doubt OF the honesty. the patriotism,
and the self.respect OF the order oil men
called Know No,hings, that doub, mus,
have been removed on Friday last.
Never before has there been exhibited
at any Political assemblage in this coun-
~, such cordia ! union. such high wrought
enthusiast and vet such determined op-
position to the abuse OF power in high
places. Know Nothing love the
, name II was the signal gun OF opposi-
ton to tyranny, and it shall be handed
dewn 10 posterity, as small, but proud
and deiYlng barrier to corrupt and az
gtessiye Legislation. Name them what
you will, American. Republcan or X. ~,
imperative necessity called the order irto
existence, conylcuols upon honest mems
minds OF party corrnptlons added daily
10 their numbers, till they are broadcast
over the land, aud their ranks are filling
up with the bone aud slnew oil the ma
ton.
h. Ms Of Hancock County you have
nobly sustained yourselves amid sneers,
aud sarcasm and obIoq,ry, and the charge
of sednlous secresy. You have done
well but much stiI remains to be done
oy you and your fraternity throughout
the nation. Onward, ever onward must
be the h ~ watchword, TIL a Chief
Magistrate who has proved recreani ,e
the trust reposed IN him, and his equally
ueacherous and despotlc minions sand
rebuked by the people, and learn that
Americans brook no political CONTROL but
that Of the peoples vail.
Is there X. n. who thinks he can do
no good to his cause BY trying TO convince
SIMPLE, honest hearted neighbor OF the
necessity of reform Read, man
Acqnani yourself with the details Of
iniqaity prae'Iced under the garb Of legis-
Iation Az. and under its sanction too,
and rchcarse 1t to him truly and honest
ly, as YOU become acquainted with the
facts. It is NJ SANDER To expose vice
especially Wien it threatens nation
safety. Fell him too that cloud, da,h
and porieutons Is rising in the South and
West, tina, must ere long obscure our po-
litical horizon, and impregnaie with me-
phitic yaPors whatever is pure in our
moral atmosphere; aud from that cloud
IS heard the cianklng Of chains, and the
wall OF desPairlng humanity. Tell him
that every State in this Union is a Slave
State, Tia, Maine, the glorious Star o.
the Northeast Is hampered by slave
laws. Do YOU doubt Take an instance
A vessel arrives at one OF our whafyes
From the hold ,f that vessel crawls a
poer creature cramped in his limbs, be-
numbed in flesh and his blood siagnated;
but in symmetry of limb aud features
noble specimen of humanity He tells
you lie has escaped from cruel master
aud sought safety among men who love
liberty. The people gather round him,
and with sympathizing hearts listen TO
the history Of his wrongs and his suffer
lnss. They.teed and clo,he him, and as.
sure him OF protection. The poor fellow
feels that he is in a new world. and for.
gets the stain upon hi. skin but in
few hours. perhaps days, splendid equip
age stops at an inn and from itthere steps
a naughty specimen Of southern arlstoc-
racy too proud TO labor, but not too
proud TO he bloodhound on the scent.
He proclaims himself some great one
from the land OF slaves. The Dough
Faces with their glosed hauds crowd
around him, politely assure him tina, the
vagabonj is in the vicinity, and oflicious-
ly tender their services 10 nab the ras-
cal" The mandate is issued TO seize
the victim. the officer is sworn to execute
the laws, and he cam oil violate his oath
The people rally 10 the rescue, and With
threats and imprecaiions denouncc the
system Of slavery. The riot act is read,
the horrors Of Dissolution are harped in
their ears, Tho people upon second
thought recognize the majesty Of the law,
and men who would disdain TO trem bic
before the cannon 5 mouth, with burning
hearts and blush of conscious degrade.
ton, bow 10 the laws the have enacted,
and deliver up the doomed victim TO Ger.
tain death or lingering torture. And he,
who has the image OF God stamped upon
him, is manacled, and borne of in tri.
umph an anomaly in naiure n human