The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-10-03
COMMUNICATIONS.
For the Ledger.
Mr.. EDIToR:-

Mr.. EDTroR:-
Almost every paper see, has something
to say of the Know Nothing ORDER and as
it is n "hobby" and in this free and enlight-
ened land, may as well ride tas any body
else. But fear the critter has been rode
so much already, will not get full bene-
fit. think the poor animal is diseased, or
something wrong'with him. It may be that
the climate does not suit. And am also of
the opinion that if | do not ride him now, it
will soon be too late, for | am certain he
will die, and that soon. 1t is an order
kLo " but little about, but from what can
understand, their object is opposition to Ro-
man Catholics, and all foreigners, and to de-
bar them from holding office, and other
rights of citizenship. But before proceed
further, will say, that ! am native of Lam
caster District. | am no foreigner, nor am
Roman Catholic.
Is it Rcpublicansm to drbar foreigner
from holding office if he is worthy, and has
complied with the laws of the land! Is i;
Nv W uCDaI Ilu from tNtTClSiQ
or choosing any religious creed that his con.
science may dictate? lfthat, Religion does
not come in contact with Republicanism,
and become opposed to n free people ma
king their own laws. have been taught
from my inf .ncy to believe, that the Catho-
lie Religion, when having the ascendencv,
will nsurp this liberty, and dictate laws, ANA
carry them, if necessary, into execution BY
the force of arms; or in other words, military
power; and not only this, but no other rc!i-
gion would be tolerated. Any man with
half IN eye can see this in looking over at
Mexico, with her rich and costly Cathcdrals,
and Peon Slaves, composed Of their own
race and blood.
| am and wish to be Republican, and
will pull trigger in defence of the princi-
pie rs quick as any other South Carolinian.
| am not opposed to foreigners, do not be-
licve the Catholic Religion can do US harm
here. Let us invite all who want to come,
and let us act in good faith towards them and
remember that our forefathcrs were foreign
ers; there are many who are not Catholics;
all, believe, are good citizens. Many have
perfect idea of our government, before
leaving their homes, and are eagar to leave
their bOy-hood's home, to live in the "land 81
the free, and the home of the brave"
have heard objections to them for their at
tchmrnt to their childhood's home. Would
you have them to be men and otherwise!
Could you, or any of your patrons who may
read this, leave his childhood's happy home
where they have spent their boyhood's day $
and not feel an attachment for it!
tits clearly proven to my satisfaction, that
they arc as patriotic, as brave, as any Of our
native born citizens, and are as willing to do
honor to their adopted country as any OF
its natives. 1t has been my lot to be with
foreigners in our army in nm enemies coun-
try. | have seen the brave and hardy Irish
man, and the German who could not speak
a word Of our language, marching up to the
cannon's mouth, cannist and grape tearing
them to pieces, fighting for their adopted
country. They marched up when they GER
tainy knew death was inevitable, ard star.
ing them in the face, with fixed bayonet
lock step, and an unwavering front, with the
Americans. have noticed them join in the
wild and exciting cheers, when engaged, and
after the victory was won, and when moth.
ing but stubborn bravery won it, and when
blood flowed freely! Is j. not strange that
any portion of our republican government
would deny those men the rights of cti-
zen, and dictate to them their religion'-
Would we have them amongst us, and have
them not TO taste ofthe liberty Of which we
so proudly boast! That liberty, the tenor
Of the Monarch, which makes him tremblt
and shakes his tottering empire? Are We
in a land of liberty, when numerous elias,
arc prescribed citizens! Let them have o
quail rights and priviledges,-and when we
or they cease to have them, the death knel
Of Liberty will sound all over the globe
our land will cease 10 be that Of the Free.
Let our Northern Brethren do as they
please with their foreign population, il is
none of our business. But let us receive
them, and give them q cordial greet.
ing, and let them know that they still have
an asylum In the "Sunny South" and we
soon will have foreign population that !,
not repugnant to our institutions, defender,
that will strike many good blow, " IL il
necessary, at Know Nothings and their abo
lition doctrine. You have an evidence be
fore You Of tho Irishman's willingness t.
carry out the law 10 The strict letter of tn,
Constitution. In Boston, the hot bed ofab
clifton, where Irishmen turned out in def
ance of the natives, TO execute and carry in
to effect the just law Of the land, in giving
up fugitive slave. Who are the best cit
izens in Boston, Tho Irish or the Native
Americans There are some mean peopl,