Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-29
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elected 70 the Senate,) next U. 5. Minister to
Central America, afterwards an ambitious
spotbecary in Little Rock, and now the editor
Of the Arkansas Know Nothing State organ.
The orcisl editor very happily illustrates the
fact that Borland owes all he has had, was
and is in rublic ct ltion, to the organiza-
ton Ct the Democratic party; saying of him
and his pretenee, that he left his former party
because its gross corruption:
l. The organization of the Democratic party
has become so corrupt, thai e rot arrested, it
must end in the subversion Of the constitution
and the ruin VI the country.
He can no longer adhere to the Demo
cratic party because of its REGENTS defeats i'm
New Hsmsbire, Pennsylva nia, Indiana, Him
ois, and other free States,
Gift had not been for democratic orpaniza-
ton Mr.. Borland never would have been heard
Of in connection with national or State politics
and the stigma of corruption which he attempts
TO fs.ten upon it comes with an ill-grace from
one who derived most. if not all. of his past
position and Importance from the very ma
chinery which he says threatens to subvert
the constitution and TO ruin the country. If
Mr.. Borland offers himself as a sample of the
dangerous fruits of democratic organization
We ars content to receive it, with the single
remark that confidence misplaced is 10 proof
Of original corruption. 1t was through Wash
ington that Arnold obtained the command at
West Point; but no one dreams of question:
ing the honesty or patriotism of Washington
beespse Of the trust he once reposed in the i'm
mOrtrl traitor. Organization is the mere ma
cbirery and rot the vital principle of the
Democratic party. Mr.. Borland makes no
direct, specific charge, points out no case,
furnishes 10 proof, but says, i'll hurried, gen.
tl al
Is corrupt. and be must, therefore, go over to
the Know NOtLings. The truth of the charge
and the sincerity of Mr. Borland's new pro-
LESSONS may be inferred from the fact that he
now belongs to secret association which
derives it, Importance, not from its principles
hut FRI n the dangerous, corrupt, Oyerbearing
ord unpIincipled character Of its organiza-
lion.
Mr. Borland quits the Democratic party
because, through its recent defeats, most of
the northern States have fallen into the hands
Of the Adolf .ion-Know Nothing party Be-
cause the Democratic party Of the North
failed TO beat the common enemy, he will join
That common enemy
The Union also compliments General Cass
in brief, but deserved terms, for the prompt
ness with which he came forward Through the
Detroit Free Press TO contradict the state
meDt Of General Houston, wherein he General
c. was represented rs being at least sympa-
thiser with Know Nottingham
The Intsi'rgencer comments on the self-suf.
hciency of KOssuth. as manifested in his inter
tellation Of the Government Of the United
States, and his "dudgeon" as manifested in
his publication of copy of that document in
the New York Times, IF which journal he is
q paid contributor when he saw that the Pres
ident, evidently recognizing no right on his
part to interrOsate him concerning the foreign
policy Ct the United States, did not see fit to
reply to his questions. Of this matter, the
LlteLligeneer says:
- This IS not the first time that we have seen
an appeal by a foreigner from the President
10 the People OF the United States. But il.
tne o'btf case the foreigner was an accredited
agent Of al acknowledged INDEPENDENT Gov
ernment-a fact which We do not me ntion az
an extehuatlOn of the insolence, but in con-
trast to the present appeal from a private in
diVIdudi, presenting nobody, acknowled ged
Nowhere as public agent ard clothed with
no authority from any source either to memo
rlalize tie President &c the United States or
70 appeal IRON his silence to the sympsthies
or passions Of tire people. This fact isOlates
lis case aud gives it a prominence which
merits severe rebuke.
TN his letter to he Editor Of the " Times. -
Mr. hossuth afIns that our distinguished
Minister at London, after having examined
his memorial. assured him that he not oniy
felt 1t perfectly consistent with the duties 81
his position to submit it officially to the Presi-
dent, but that he thought himself authorized
to 'seom~er'd 1t 10 ms prompt and fsvo-a5lc
consideration" Upon what principle other
than urbanity and official courtesy, our Minis
ter could have thus expressed himselfw with re-
gard To the memorial we are at a loss TO imag
Inc. We are Lot unaware of Mr. Buchana an
strong republican feelings. and how readily
MS COMPASSION mi cat be excited by an act Of
oppression. We know bis opinions as to the
right OF every citizen Of the United States to
memorialIIe or petition the President or the
Congress for redress Of grievances; but We
Cannot understand how thence he could de-
rive the opinion that a foreign subject pos
sessed the same right, and more especially
upon matters not personal to himself but re-
Isting to the possible issues Of disputes between
foreign nations. We can hardly bring our.
selves to believe, notwithstanding the conf
osnce with which il is asserted that Mr. Blu.
cnanan could have cOunselled the President
TO &" favorable consideration or 10 apy NO.
uce at al, of the TO say the least imperti.
1snt lnterrosatOries Of which the memorial
was the vehicle"
We are lot d little surprised to find the
Int'lf'S"sesr judging, or even inclined to
Judge Nj buchanan, only on what NJ Kossuth
says OF that gsntleman's action in the prem.
iiesi more especially after the editors vir.
tual declaration Of entire want Of confidence
In Kosauth and all he says and does. The
editor should have at cree secuted Kossutb,,
version Of Dir. Buehanan's connection with
the Interpolation, giving him credit simply
fer ordinary courtesy in forwarding the paper
which common-sense and knowledge Of Mr.
6uchanan's character will convince him 1.-THE
sditor) was al that Mr. b. had to do with the
matter.
D- We are indebted to John F. Ellis, the
popular music dealer for the following pieces
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