The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-05-31
RICHMOND PALLADIUM.


The Past and the Future.
That the old liners of the press have been
so-elv yexed at the success Of the American
party, in the late elections. is evidenced by
their i'll nature and bitter denunciatons Of those
whom they denomina.e the fusion party. This
is not to be wondered at, for more glorious
triumph Of American patriotism. over corrup-
ton and political chicanery, has never been
known in this county, more signal defeat
never befel any party or set Of men. than that
which has overwhelmed the old liners of the
present day. The victory has been annihiia-
tinp-there is not State north Of Mason and
Dixon's line which has not rebuked the Ad-
Ininistration for its infamy. Even New Hamp-
shire, the old Democratic Granite State, has
denounced the administration of her "favorite
son." and taken sides with the people.
We say it is not strange that with such de-
feat crowding them to the earth, that old IL
ners should feel and talk bitterly; nor IS It
strange that they should be looking to the flu
ture in hopes that something. they no.
what, may occur to break the harmony and
concert of the American party, so by Its dis
sensions they can coalesce with one portion or
the other. and thus retrieve their fortunes.
We are content with the success Of the par
ty, so far, and trust it may be equally success
full in the future. Hence we have but little
fears Of the disasters which are predicted by
the old liners as to the breaking up Of the A
merican party. 1t has already done good
work, and if it is to be dissolved in the future.
it will have performed glorious mission. and
its friends may console themselves with the
reflection that its good seed has been .own.
and that its fruits will long bless the land. Re-
formations never go backwards Temporary
disasters may attend them, but their course is
onward and upward.
But these old liners say that there is no ma
tionality in the American party. Is it not a
little strange that party should assume SO
broad a term for its name and title as that Of
American, and not be national in its princi-
pies? But the old liners say that upon the
question of slavery. there is no unity of feel
ing between the North and South. Perhaps
not But how does it stand? The North is
willing that slavery should take its course in all
the States where it exists by the recognition 0.
law. The North has disposition to inter
fere with the State institutions. The South
ought to be content with the right to regulate
their own State institutions, without interior
ing with the Northern States. If the North
and the South will confine themselves to their
constitutional rights upon the question o,
slavery. there will be difficulty like that
contemplated by the old liners. Whether this
will be done or not. is to be proven in the flu
ture. We understand the American party t.
have taken its stand upon the broad platform
that Americans should rule America" Nc
dissensions as to tariff. internal improve.
ments, banks or any sectional question; but tina,
upon these questions every one will act as the
Judgment of free man and American
shall dictate We are willing to meet the
friends of our common country upon the
platform laid down; but we make no compro-
misses with slavery If it is national to ex-
tend slavery-to promote its special interests.
we are not national in our feelings. We love
the Union rs great Nation-we would pre-
serve it for all time to come. and We have no
fears Of dissolution. 1t has been saved" too
ottsn 10 DC Droken up HOW. Let Tie NoTtn
act Justly, firmly. and there will be no seces-
sion.
Our neighbor is simply mistaken when he
charges us with attempting to defend the hnoo
Nothings We do no such thing. II there is
such an order in this country and they advo-
cate American principles. so far as principles
are concerned. we are with them If they
see proper to meet at night. it is no business
of ours, outsider As we are, and it is equally as
little the business of our neighbor. If he be-
longs to the Sag NIGHTS, and we believe he
does. and. they meet in the Catholic grave
yard, it is no more our business than if they
meet in the back room of the post office, or in
q grocery near by. This cry about Know
Nothings is all humbug. and is designed to
excite the prejudices of DEMONSTRATING
else; and if our neighbor would act wisely
he would cease to fill up his paper with SLAM
ders upon men who are his superiors in every
thing that constitutes lover of his country
he- institutions, and an honest citizen.
Col. Meredith..J e Hersonian.
We were not little surprised at the sp-
pearance of very bitter article in the last