The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-12-29
KNOW NOTHING FRUITS.

KNOW NOTHING FRUITS.
What has know nothingism done for this
country bnt injuryi How win It ever atone
for the mischief, and folly it has committed uu-
der the plea Of purifying the ballot box ? In
what way will it blot out the stains that have
marked its career from the day 1t first made
its advent into this country down to the pres
cnt time No lapse of time, or change of cir
cumstances can ever wipe away the odium that
Justly attaches to the character Of the know
nothing party for the last two years, in conse-
quencc Of the many atrocities, and crimes,
that have been committed by those who. pro-
fcss to be followers Of "Snm." The memory
Of man will never cease to forget or his rca-
son to condemn these things, as wrong, in prn-
cipal, and dangerous and destructive in prac-
tice. This know nothing party has done not
q single thing to command it to the confidence
and support Of the American people, but on
the contrary very much to excite their fears,
and receive their just condemnation.
In their war against foreigners, they have
not only created jcalousies, and heart burnings
in the breast Of our ,naturnizcd citizens, but 1t
has driven many to leave the country, in dis
gust and seek home and protection in other
ped the tide Of emigration to this country, and
turned it into new channels, as the history OF
the past year most clearly demonstrates
Canada and Australia are now reaping the
benefit Of know nothing folly and prescription,
leveled against foreigners, aud catholics for no
higher consideration than party predominance.
1t has succeeded in raising the spirit Of perse-
cution for opinions sake, which no subsequent
efforts, it can make 10 put it down will ever
avail The sacred mandates Of the Bible have
been disregarded; the requirements Of the law
the teachings and examples Of our revolution
ary sires, and the holiest provisions of our fed
eral constitution have alike been tramplcd un
der foot by those who claim to be entitled tt
the exclusive appeation of Americans"
Persecution and intolerance cur forefathers
wisely and generously set their seal against il
their provisions Of the admirable constitution
under which we exist as nation These wor
thies had studied the history of other nations
and had seen, and understood the baneful in
hucnce which always attended any attempt Il
govern the human mind, with regard to it
worship of the creator, and sought in the mos
cticctua way to fix forever, barrier, agains
such attempts on our part, by providing tina
no religious test should evor be required as
qualification for Office or othcrpublic trust nnde
the government of the United States, and b
providing further that no establishment of n
ligion should ever be made by law in this n,
ton
These noble lessons Of wisdom, and jnstc
won by the valor corsccratcd by the hloo(
and established by the choice of the mobiles
and best Of American patriots, heroes and S,
gcs, have been set at nought by men, who III
der the cry Of Americans to rule America
are endangering the citadel of liberty, ITSELF
Political and religious freedom are the maj
pillars OF our constitutional edifice. Strik
these down, and there will be nothing lie
worth contending for The superstructu
must fall. Know nothingsm has made Il
attempt, but thanks to the unterrifed demo
racy throughout the Union, the blow has bee
parried.