The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1855-09-15
FoR r,Iy EbIiclASA DkyocRaT.

For TIE FfiiclANA DkaocRAT.
We never thought it would have become
our lot to furnish anything for the public con-
sderation in this part Of the world, where We
find different tongue from our own, and
where our calling is different from that Of
public writer. Had matters remained as they
were, eighteen months ago, we never should
have felt like making the least attempt in this
respect. But as great portion of the inhab-
itauts of this union have changed, all at once.
from one party or rather the name of one
great party into another, so has that circum-
stance changed our intention and we can not,
in the present state of affairs, remain silent.
but will relieve our mind and the feelings of
our heart, by placing before the said new par
ty, our opinions as regards one Of their new
issues, the naturalization laws.
We are native Of one Of the German
states, and have been living in this country,
over the time required by law for foreigner
to become naturalizcd, but as yet are not
citizen, because we were unable to comply, at
this time, with one Of the requirements of the
law. As the present naturalization laws suit
us to letter, and we are just as well satisfied,
as if We had been made citizen, one day after
] the expiration Of the FIVE years, for we can
proudly say, that we always have been, and
/ trust to God ever will be, Il law abiding mem.
Der of the country in which it may be our lot
TO reside
Our mind was made up as to the party We
should unite with before this new proscrptiyc
party came into existence. We were Demo.
crat before then although we were surrounded
: by countrymen, when we first landed in this
country, who nearly all belonged to the Wing
party but the more VIC examined, the more
we thought we were right Notwithstanding the
great efforts to convert us. We wonder how
; they feel now.
Our motives for leaving the parental fire.
! side and the many circles Of friends aid rca-
tives across the ocean, were none, in Gods
{ world, but to throw off the shacklcs of ty.
e rannical Kingdom. These, and these only,
have been our motives. Our means of procu-
+ ring a livelihood, were ample, and well estab.
h lishcd. 1t was not omueh to better this con-
!. dition, but to receive and enjoy that free and
d unboundcd liberty which this glorious confcdc-
Il racy alone affords. We were no yagabond, or
" guilty of any crime, which fact we can easily
establish
l. If this be the motive of emigrating to this
i great country, with all foreigners which VIC
Z have no doubtit is, with all, but beyond doubt,
:. with most of them is it reasonable to suppose,
.. that foreign influence, thus attached to this
is country, would be dangerous to her institu.
:, tions? Or, is it not more reasonable, and more
II matter of common sense, that foreigners
m thus induced to flee to this land of liberty, will
endcayour to promote and maintain the
O. welfare and prosperity of the same having
is experienced the difference between liberty and
ID dcspotism, tolerance and oppression! #
We stand by the Democratic party, because
o. the Democratic party stands by us. Our aim
: is the welfare and prosperity of the United
m States, without party distinctions. 1t would
s. appear selfish in us to take up with party
IN that tries to prevent our parents, our brothers
IVY and our relatives, from doing that which VT
of were happy to do ourselves, change our home
wv from land Of oppression, to one of liberty
10 and unite with party that is cndeavonring u
,v prevent their ever becoming citizens, wblc
nd privilege, we trust soon toenjoy now ask
N. any member Of the opposite party, whethe