The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-01-19
A NEW POLITICAL ELEMENT.

We take the following article from the
kansas Pioneer" democratic pro. o.slavery
paper, published at Kickapoo City, Kansas
Territory;
There is at this time great political revo-
luton sweeping over the broad expanse of
this country American citizens have taken
the reigns OF political driving into their own
hands, and are sowing themselves skillful and
successful man airs. Their good maneuvring
is becoming favorable and extensively known,
ID is hailed and cheered with heartfelt well
come wherever an honest, true hearted Amer
lean dwells, whether It be in the humble cot
tage or the lordly palace. All are alike in
this countrv--all are freemel-having been
rocked in The cradle of independence and
taught to lisp the name Of America 'the home
of the free, and the land of the brave" and
knowing our rights dare maintain them.
Yes, indeed, 4 great revolution has taken
place, and is still spreading in this glorious
Union, where the stars and stripes of the
proudest flag the world can boast is soaring
over our heads, and ever reminding us of our
duty in keeping it unfurled to greet every
well fought battle whether gained in the bat
lie field, or at the balot-box, until victory
shall become the watchword of every Amer
can who has the soul and the voice to shout
in triumphant song far and wide over free
dom's soil.
The American party already hold the pow
er in New York Massachusetts, PENNSYLVANIA,
and other States, having swept everything be-
fore them and killed i-Nebraskaism and
Abolitionism stone dead" Their influence
is still spreading as if it had no end. Where
will it stop we know not; but we hope it will
continue its onward course until it has re-
moved every obstruction, and reached every
portion of the Union.
Whether this revolution is attributable to
Know Nothing or Know Something influence
we do not pretend to say; but it strikes us
very forcbly there is wisdom at work some
where. That il is full time Americans were
awakened to their interests no freeman will
deny. This country is being weekly popula-
ted with hundreds; nay, thousands of foreign
paupers, who know not what freedom is until
they reach our shores, and are here but
short time before they abuse it, not knowing
how to onjoy its privileges, consequently be-
come nuisances to all respectable citizens, and
degradation and disgrace to our country,
and show the cloven foot at every turn
They are not contented to live and enjoy that
freedom purchased for us by the blood of pat
rotic American sires, but many of them, as
soon they arrive in this country, think, be.
ceuse they happen to breath free air, the right
to dictate toAmericans and hold caucus meet
ings for the purpose of offering amendments
to the Constitution of the United States and
suggesting alterations to be made in our
Code of Laws meeting of the kind in
question took place in Cincinnati not long
since, conducted by Germans. 1
They would fain do away with our Sunday
laws, among other audacious and impertnent
notions, and the Sabbath become a day of jovi-
ality, for the unholy purpose of drinking la
ger beer and carousng to the nuisance and
adherence of morality, christianity, and de-
cency. The ballroom, too, must be opened
at their bidding, and the German band and
waltz kept up until late hour on the night
of the Lord's-day.
Is this the kind Of freedom they desire to
see perpetuated in this landi II so, it be-
hooves us rs Americans, as a christian and
enlightened people to put down all such vice
and corruption. True, our country is free for
all-our freedom is proffered to the oppressed
of all nations But, at the same time, the ma
tive born citizen should not see his dearest
rights trnmped upon by foreigners, without
resistance. There are some good and worthy
adopted-citizens among us. who observe our
laws, and doubtless love this country; but the
great majority of foreigners are paupers ana
this class are continually getting up strites
and chickering's in our midst. We can very
well afford to dispense with such' and if they
are not satisfied with our laws and manner oil
conducting affairs without their advice or
dictation, the sooner they return to mother
country the better.
But the time israpidly approaching when
foreigners shall cease to have voice IN the
councils of this nation. None but native Amer
;oops will hold ofiica and administer the laws
ofthe land. To such crisis we look forward
with pleasure, and shall hail it as universal
blessing to the Republican race.