The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-07-11

have few bank notes, very little silver, less
gold, and as for platina, it is not seen
amongst you at all. Thus young sprig
of the aristocracy meets scion of the
harla-ifistcd yeomanry: "Ah, my daddy's
rich; your daddy's poor" yes" says
young America, stifening up, ".Fcnr dad
dy's rich, but your daddy's son IS poo, in in
spirit. PINEHILL.
Columbus Correspondence of the Spirit
of Democracy"
COLUMBUS, July 5, 1855.
Mr.. EDITOR The Sth anniversary of
our country's Independence, was celebra-
ted in Columbus with anything but patri-
otic fervor. Our adopted citizens, more
particularly the Germans, appeared to be
the only portion of our population that
entered in the festivities of the day with
that enthusiastic ardor we all love to see;
totally disproving the calumnies SO liber-
ally heapeaa upon tlin .aein ~ - tlc;: tAc;: lsao,e
Nothing detractors, relative to their hatred
to our institutions, and incapacity to ap-
preciate the blessings of liberty.
Everything bid fair to pass off pleas
antly and happy until in the evening as
the Germans were returning from the
scene of their festivities, it appeared man.
ifest to all, that the Know Nothing rowdies
who lined the sidewalks, and congregated
on the corners were determined to create a
disturbance. The Germans were not slow
to perceive the state of feeling that exist
ed around them, and calmly prepared
themselves to resist to the death any en-
croachments that should be made.
It was with the utmost difficulty that
the officers in command prevented the
Germans from resenting the many insults
that were heaped upon them by their
rowdy enemies. Finding they could not
by insulting and approbious language in
duce the Germans to commence the row,
and becoming emboldened by such pru-
dent non-resistance, the mob threw off all
reserve and commenced ruthless attack
upon the unoffending procession, hurling
brick-bats, boulders, &C., with reckless
ferocity. Then it was that the pent up
fury of the Germans burst forth. Know
ing the onslaught of the Know Nothings
to be a blow aimed at their dearest rights,
they felt more like dying than yielding to
a faction SO contemplate; and feeling
thus it is strange that the attack was re-
turned with determined and deadly effect ::
The fight becoming general, knives and
firearms were freely resorted to by both
parties; the Germans finally succeeding in
repelling the attack of their Know Moth
ing prosecutors, again formed in process
sion and without further molestation march
to their halls and disbanded.
In this, as in all other similar distur-
Dances the dark lantern, oath-bound fa-
natics have been signally punished; and
thus may it ever be.
When law, order and decency are utter
/ ly disregarded and trampled upon by a
set of ignorant, fanatieal vagrants it is
high time that punishment should fall with
heavy hand, where SO richly deserved;
and in this case can truly say the de-
serving received their deserts. a
1t is not yet ascertained how much in
jury was sustained by the Germans, though
| it is evident none were mortally wounded,
as they all marched in procession from
the scene of conflict to their Hall, five or
six squares distant. -.
The americans G? Jared much worse.
Besides innumerable broken heads, cuts,
bruises, &C., one of their number was NOR
tally wounded by a pistol shot, while In
the act of hurting a brick, and died in less
than an hour after receiving the wound
Several Others were wounded by pistol
shots, though probably none fatally
The avowed prctext that caused the
disturbance, is the same that originated
the riot here some few weeks since. name.
ly, red silk flag, emblematic OF, and car.
ried by, the Society of Turner's, an asso
citation of Germans noted for their sobri
ETY. and peacefulness.
The unexpected and manly resistance
of the Germans will go far to prevent sucf
outrages in future; it will teach their cow.
ardly prosecutors, that though they bt
foreigners, they still are men, ready and
determined to defend their constitutions
rights and liberty with their best blood.
! One word as to the conduct Of our City