True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-17
For the True American.
NAPOLEON'S TACTICS.


Bonaparte, the elder, introduced the
system of bearing down upon the centre of
his enemy, and by one single onslaught
breaking the ranks of the opposing army,
and thus sundering the gs,-scattering
the enemy, and taking possession of
the. field of battle The American party
is at the present time playing the same
game, with counterfeit democracy, and rot
ten whiggery. The Sth of January, 20
lumbus Convention "whistled before they
were out of the woods; the identity,
and nationality of patent democracy is en-
tirely defunct, hence, both the scattered
fragments will be compelled to carry on
kind of gerrilla warfare against the friends
Of American interests. The pro-slavery,
double-dealing character of that old or
ganization, is known and read Of all men.
An effort is now being made by the old
silve. -ray whig party, in this and other
States, 10 worm into the confidence of the
American people, by false promises, false
positions and false names. When were
they ever known to fulfill single promise
which they made to the people of the
North, on the slavery question, or on re-
trenchment and reform, when in possession
Of the reigns of government? Never.
Can wekthen expect anything better from
them, in the event of their being restored
to power under new name? Of all the
humbugs which have been attempted to
be practised off upon an enlightened com
munity, the proposition, for Peoples
State Convention to be held in Columbus
in July next, is in our opinion, one of
the greatest. 1t was conceived in the sin
of silver gray whiggery, and if it ever
comes to the birth, will be brought forth
in iniquity. What makes it so very OBJ
iectionable in the estimation of every hon.
orable man, is the false impression it is at
to make, by the charming name
Of Republican and Peoples Convention.
We hope it will be so lean and unsightly |
That its shadow will be ashamed to followit.
The American party in Ohio, have great
need tie keep their eyes open and be watch
'ul.
The American cause, and the principles
If true Americanism, though strong and |
great are not above danger and corruption.
There are great many dangers of which |
We should be aware, above all, we should
Keep aloof from all other political organi-
.ations. Let us be true to our own or
and to our own principles,
keeping all others out, and victory is ours.
Dur party, is in the strictest sense of the
vord, American it was formed for Amer
cans, it must bo devoted to its special
purpose, or it is a nullity. Although we
nay not yet be of age, we are of full size,
md full strength, and able to transact our
'wn business in our own way, for the good
If our country, leaving an untarnished
lame to posterity. Why then should any
Who are favorable to true American princi-
lies, evince desire to fuse with distinct
,arty, falsely called the Republican party.
Such men arc either wilfully ignorant, or
dishonest. The members of
he American organization have formerly
perated with either the Wings or the
Democrats. Let the organization fuse
With either of the old parties, it matters
lot by what name they may be called, and
he effect will be that it will be claimed
hat the American partyis disbandcd, and
he members will return to the parties
Whence they came, and under the impress
ion that an attempt has been made to sell
hem and their principles, will labor with
more zeal to defeat the new enemy than
hey had ever before done, and none would
abor harder for such a result than
COLUMBUS.