The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-07-12

Jefferson Foreigners.
The present desire Of America is TO pro-
duee rapid population by as great importation
of foreigners as possible, Butts this found
ed in good policy Tie advantage proposed,
is the Multiplication of numbers. But are
there no Inconvenience 70 be thrown into the
scale against the advantage expected from a
multiplication of numbers by the importation
Of foreigners 1t is for the happiness Of
those united in society 10 harmonize as much
as possible in matters which they must of
necessity transact together
Civil government being the sole object of
forming societies, lis administration must be
conducted by common consent. Every spe-
cieS Of government has is specific principles
Ours, perhaps, are more peculiar than those
of any other in the universe. 1, is cempo-
siuon of the freest principles of the English
constitution, with others derived from na,ur-
al right and reason. To these nothing can be
more opposed than the maxims of absolute
monarchies. Yet, from such we are 10 ex-
pect the greatest sumber of emigrants THEY
WILL BRING WITH THEM IHE PRINCIPLES OF THE
GOVERNMENTS THEY LEAVE, imbihed il their
early youth; or, if able To throw them off, it
will be in exchange for an UNBoUNDEp LICEN-
TIoUsSEss, passing, as Is usual from one eN
treme to another. Itwoud be a miracle were
they 10 stop precisely az the point OF temper
ate liberty. These principles they will trans
mi; to their numbers, they will share with us
the legislation They will infuse into it their
spirit warp and bias lis directions, and render
II a heterogeneous, incoherent, distracted
mass.
may appeal 10 experience for verifca-
ton of these conjectures. But, if they be
not certain in event, they not possible
are they not probable? Is it not safer to wait
with patience. for the attainment of any de-
gree of population desired or expected. May
not our government be more homogeneous
more peaceable, more durable?
What would be the condition OF France if
twenty millions Of Americans were suddenly
imported into that kingdom? If it would be
more turbulent, less happy. less strong. we
may believe that the addition of foreigners
would produce similar effect here.
The time to guard against corruption and
tyranny is before they have gotten hold on US;
it is better TO keep the wolf out OF the fold
than to trust to drawing his teeth and talons
after be has entered.
hope We may find some means in shield
ing ourselves from FOREIGN INFLUEScE--Po-
LITICAL. COMMERCIAL. OR IN WHATEVER FORM
IT MAY BE ATTEMPTED. l wish there were an
ocean Of fire between this and the old world.
Fashionable Inteiiigence--A Monster Wed
ding Party.
We yesterday copied an item from the Rich
mond Wa Dispatch Of the 29th inst. Civ
Ing what was supposed TO be a fabulous ac-
count of monster wedding which was TO
come of during the coming month at the St
Nicholas Hotel. But Notwithstanding the
general incredibly with which the report was
received, we learn thai il is substantially cor
rect, and that the party viii arrive in this city
Oh or about the 9Th inst.
This viii certainly be the most magnificent
affair OF the kind ever gotten up in this coun-
try, and VIII no doubi create an immense ex-
element especially in fashionable circles, dur
ing the stay of the party in the city.
: The bridegroom who is Louisiana sugar
planter. named Mitchell, and reported to be
very wealthy, is now en- route for New York
accompanied by two hundred pairs of young
ladies and gentlemen, who are totake part in
the exercises On their arrival they are to
put up at the s. Nicholas Hotel. the exclusive
use of which has been hired for the occasion
for the sum of two thousand dollars per day
the festivities TO continue four days. The
bride is understood to be the daughter o
Judge Concklin, formerly Judge Of the North
ern district of the State of New York. bu
more recently appointed Minister to Mexico
and whose successor to the first named post Il
Judge Hall. formerly Postmaster General.
The marriage ceremonies are to take place
at the S.. Nicholas, and we understand tha
two thousand invitations have alread, beer
ISSUED. The religious rites are TO be mos
imposing. and the attending festivities are tc
be on scale Of the most profuse magnif
cence, and viii include balls, fancy dress anC
masquerade. private conce. Is, and dinners anc
suppers the most recherche. Young New
York, male and female. are destined to be il
tremendous excitement shortly. The hap
py couple will find that the number of thei
friends will multiply with fearful rapid
y, until such time ss the wedding festisitie
are over. when things viii relapse into thei
former state. Such Of our fashionable friend
as will not receive an invitation TO the wed
ding, must endeavor to possess their soul
with patience, and Keep as cool rs the weathe
viii permit.
THk HERo or San JAcIsro.-Fhc New Or
leans Plcavune says