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Mr. EDITOR: II Is very evident, even TO the
most casual observer OF passing events and the
signs Of the times that there has been organized
in our country great and rapidlY-increasing po-
litical party, Independent Of, and distinct from,
those two parties which have heretofore, for many
years, actually ruled the destinies Of our govern
ment. That this new organization, "the American
party" making heavy drafts upon each Of the old
parties is clearly shown by the elections which have
recently taken place In many sections Of the Union.
II behooves every enlightened and patriotic citi-
zen 70 examine the principles Of this party, and
act ms his judgment and love of country may d.
rect, unbiased by all past political associations
and prejudices Ipropose to state briefly, but with
candor what are some of the principles upon which
the American Party" is based, and upon which
Il win acti future. / refer your readers to the
american Organ. paper published at Washing
ton city, and most ably edited--the recognised ex.
postor Of the doctrines Of this party-for the cor.
rectness Of what l state.
Fira. The American party advocates arepeal Of
the naturalization laws or II that cannot be accom-.
plished, then such n modification Of those laws as
viii prevent future immigrants from becoming citi.
zens of this government, short Of residence Of
tventyone years. after taking the oath Of allegiance
TO the United States, and otjurotion Of all other
governmental powers, potentates and princes
Second 1t advocates the passage of stringent
laws, to prevent the immigration, or the sending
hither, by their governments, foreign criminals
and paupers, TO become nuisance to our country
and tar upon our people.
Third twill oppose the election or appointment
TO Offices ofpro6t or trust under our State or Fed.
eal governments, Of foreigners, and win strenu-
ousy insist and maintain that natipe born Aneri-
cans can and should govern Arnerica.
Fourth. II win maintain that the laws Of natu.
rsizstion should be uniform In all the States and
that no State should admit foreigners TO the right
Of suffrage who have not first been msdo citizens
Of the United States
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cinnati and other cities in the west.
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s only authorised agent for this paper in the cities
Of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered to take advertisements and subscriptions
at the rates required by His receipts will be re-
guarded as payments. His Offices Boston, Scol-
lays Building; New York, Tribune Buildings; Phil
adelpha, northwest corner Third and Chestnut SITS.
The "AxERIoAN ORaAx" win be found for sale at
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the American Organ" for the State of Now Jersey.
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Mary's, and Calvert counties, Maryland.
F.R. vEIrcH, Esq, Of Maryland, S general agent
to get subscribers on any route be may travel
Lay q BRorHERs, No.7s South Fourth st., Phila-
delpha authorized TO obtain subscriptions for the
American Organ.
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dry sabbath School Missionary Society, will be cele-
brated on Tuesday evening Both instant Appro-
pirate and interesting exercises by the children OF
the Sabbath School, and Others will be introduced
A collection win be taken up for the furtherance Of
Missionary effort.
The public are invited TO attend. jan 2s-2t
rF- Junior Sons of America.-The regular
meeting of Washington Camp No. 2, J. s. A., will
be held at Island Hall on Tuesday evening next,
January 80, 1855. W. J. MURTAGH,
Jan 26--lt Rec. Sec
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" Sam" In the New York Legislature.
The following resolution has been introduced

into the New York Legislature:
Resolved, That in the now distracted state Of
parties, II is the duty Of the Legislature 10 cast off
the bonds Of party leaders, and vote only for such
men for the Office Of United States Senator have
shown themselves by their acts speeches, and
votes that they are true to the interest Of the
State, to tho public schools, and to the whole
country"
Honesty Of purpose, fidelity to the princi-
Piles ofthe American party, are the tests which
"Sam" applies to every one whom he favors
with political position.
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R J. 7. Cleveland, Esq, was elected May
or-of Austin, Texas, together with six Alder
men and Recorder, about the 10th instant,
by an immense majority of the votes cast
They are all acquainted with SAM" and we
are credibly informed that "Americanism is
even now in the ascendant in the young but
glorious State Of Texas The falschoods ut
tered by the Forney and Pierce presses about
the sympathy Of our party with "higher-law-
ISM" don't seem to gull the people of the South
quite so much as it was hoped they would.
American principles viii prevail through
out the whole country before this year passes
away.
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WASHINGTON HIGHLANDERs'
Grand Ball for the Benefit of the Poor.

In announcing this Ball, the Managers
would most respectfully state, that II will be CEN
duced In a style unsurpassed by any heretofore Civ
en- and worthy Of the good object for which u is in
tended. 1t Ia hoped that this effort will receive tho
liberal support Of the whole community, and that they
will be able 10 relieve the wants Of those that now
suffering in our city. The ball win take place at
1.-THE ASSEMBLY. ROOMS"
Tuesday, February 6--Tickets e1.
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Of that party towards the South, in processing
to be the only party on which the South can
safely rely for onriaterpention, when their ro-
cognisod conventions are proclaiming il their
right and duty, '.Jinally 70 eradicate ths epiis
Of Slavery"
We are opposed to foreignism and demagogu-
ism. The Forney and Pierce party are made
up of these two elements. They have pro-
claimed "war to the knife" against American
ism. They have misrepresented the views and
purposes Of our party towards the South, They
have sought also to impose upon the credulity
of the South, by representing themselves as
the only safe repositories of Southern conf
dence Under such circumstances, 1t is our
right and our duty, to expose their treachery
and duplicity, by contrasting the resolves Of
their State conventions, with the professions Of
their leaders at Washington In doing this,
we touch not the question Of slavery.
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DAVID A BAIRD,
PAPER-HANGER AND UPHOLSTERED,


PAPER-HANGER AND UPHOLSTERED,
4sl, EghA Stirred, near Penn. Avenue,
HAS on hand an extensive and splendid assert
IL ment Of paper~hangings, including gold, satin,
common borders, together with great variety Of
panel papers Of every description; consisting Of
French, walnut rosewood, maple, oak, and pine with
all their various mouldings and ornaments, which he
anees satisfaction TO all who may please to honor him
Also on hand, gold and transparent and white and
buff linen shades also picture cords and tassels Of
every description. jan 2o-1awst
HUBS, FELLoEs. spckes, springs, and
Ii Axles-A complete stock Of Coach Trimmings
and Blacksmiths Goods, for sale by
ELvANS a THOMPSON,
No. 82e Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
HAIR CLOTH.
WUsT received n heavy supply of Hair
- Seating Of every width, which we offer at reduced
rates.
Also, enamclled and plain figured Canvass, an ex-
cellent and durable substitute for Seating, at prices
ELvANs a THOMPSON.
No s2s Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
TAKE NOTICE.
UsT received a large stock Of Drugs,
- Chemicals, Perfumery, Fancy Goods, 40, &c,
and keep constantly hand all the popular Family
Medicines, as well AZ everything pertaining TO the
Drug business. All goods in my line will be sold Al
the most reasonable Br'i soswEr1. prr.s;.,
Corner Of Maryland Avenue and It'll ST.,
and ~ and sts., Island Wash'n, ID. G.
p. s. Camphne and ETHEREAL Oil as low as can be
bought in the city.
jan 4-1m
HAMS.
nn LEWIS Sugar-cured Hams, new.
AVV 100 Shoulders Of Bacon, new.
Sides and breast pieces do do
Prime country Lard for retailing.
For sale by JESSE b. WILSON,
No. s27 Pennsylvanis avenue.
FRESH FRUIT, &C.
IUsT Received
- "a boxes Sicily Lemons, In prime order.
1o4 drums Figs.
Pie Fruits
Raisins and Almonds
For sale by JESSE B. WILSON,
No s27 Pennsylvania avenue.
Jan 12--8tawswd
JUST RECEIVED.
! "A LOT of prime Mercer Potatoes
. Persons in want Of good article will find II
10 their advantage 10 call early
n u. Also, supply Of Horse Feed constantly on
hand such as Corn, Data, Rye Chop, Cornmesl, Ship
stun, Midd,ings Brownstu6, and Shorts.
j. DOUGLAS 4 CO.,
| ), Second strest,
l Jan LIZ Near Pennsyivans avenue
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AEalhhI INC insldious WlIcg Of fofelgn lnnutnoo-
conjure you 70 believe me, fsllow-oiiizsns jeal-
ossy Of free people ought 70 be constantly awake
since history and experience prove that foreign in
uence 10 Of the most banefu foes Of republican
government"-W ashtagton-
hope we may find some means, In future, Of
commercial in whatever form ii may be attempted.
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish Of Silas Dean that there were ocean OF fire
between this and the old world "v-jeGsrson.
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HUBS, FELLoEs. spokes, springs, and
IL Axles-A complete stock of Coach Trimmings
and Blacksmith's Goods, for sale by
ELvANS a THOMPSON,
No. 826 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sits.
ian 26-3t
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THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE
SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE
METROPOLITAN MECHANICS IN.
STITUTE.

VII take place at tho SnitAsonian Institution
Washington, ID. O., on the sth Of Fec, 1855.
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Americanisn.


tiers addressed to Hon. Henry A. Wise over
the signature of r." which first appeared in
the american Organ, and says they contain
sentiments which will be readily embraced by
every true patriotic American, jealous of the
rights and liberties Of his country, and devoted
to the welfare and perpetuity Of the Union !"
and that they contain "a calm review Of the
positions taken by Mr.. Wise, and forcible,
clear, and logical defence of the principles Of
the American party"
These letters have been more extensively re-
published than any articles from the pen Of a
private citizen within our knowledge.
The same paper Raleigh Starr publishes a
short communication from another eminent
North Carolinian, over the signature of An
American, which will be found in our columns
to-day.
Referring to this last named communication,
the Raleigh Star says:
eve also publish communication signed An
American to which we would call the special
attention of every well wisher of his country. It
Is from the pen of one of the best writer's and
deepest thinkers of our good old State, who has
heretofore battled for her dearest interests and for
the integrity of the Union. The communication
especially commends itself to the consideration of
all, as it contains q comprehensive, yet succnct
statement Of the principles advocated by the
American party" They are such as will take
deep root in the affections of the American people,
such as are bound to be the prevalent sentiments
Of the whole country. They may not suit political
demagogues and party hacks, those who batten
upon the spoils of Office, but the great masses,
those who are interested in seeing the country well
governed, and the reign of mere politicians put
to an end, can appreciate those principles be-
queathed to us by the immortal founders of our
constitutional liberties, and specially recommended
to the American people by him who was q first in
war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his
countrymen."
1t should be matter Of pride and gratula-
ton, with the people Of the sold North State"
that two of her most gifted sons, have thus
promptly come forward in defence of the doc
trines Of the American party" and are doing
battle for the principles proclaimed and reiter-
ated by Washington and Jefferson in their
days of prophetic vision.
I 1t may not be amiss to state, that the author
of the article copied to-day from the Raleigh
Star, is the same gentleman whose able and
unanswerable communication, lover the same
signature in refutation Of the positions taken
by Hon. j. R. Chandler, was published in our
daily issue of the 22d and is inserted in our
weekly Of goth instant
We are pleased in being able to inform our
readers, that North Carolina is becoming rap
idly observation-disclosures the good work there
goes bravely on"-that she is following in
the footsteps of Virginia, and that, beyond per-
adventure she win cast her electoral vote, in
1856, for an American" Presidential can
didate.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
The First Gun!

On the first day of the meeting of lCongress, we learn that Mr. Taylor, or Tennessee, gave notice of bill chan 1 ging the provisions of the naturaliza- |fion laws, And, further, that Mr. Fellows has also introduced a bill ex- cluding foreigners from the army and navy, and to prevent the immigration sof paupers and convicts. We do not expect much more than the mere dis cussion of the questions growing and tc grow out of reviving American Ma tionality, during the present session oi Congress. Members can, however, prepare themselves for the great con- test of 1856, when a most emphatic ro-assertion of American principles will be made. Upon investigation, however, it will be found that the States, and not the National Govern meDt, are to discuss and decide for themselves, how soon and how much the foreign element shall be endowed with civil and political rights. Time sriIl be required to make the people generally, familiar with the facts of the case, and this is the condition pre- cedcnt to enlightened action.
 CinclnnGti ISnaeS.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
C0,PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

THE surviving partners of the late firm X Baileys < Horror having associated with them JOHN x. WARE, and formed a CO-part- nership under the name and style of
 BAILEY, HORNOR & CO.,, would respectfully inform the public generally that they have purchased the entire stock of Goods belonging to the late firm, and intend to continue the business at the old stand on front street, where they will be happy to wait on all persons who may be pleased to favor them with call. The customers of the late firm are assured that they will be treated as we'll if not better, than heretofore, and Good of every description will be sold as cheap both at wholesale and retail as they can be afforded in any southern market. It is no humbue when we say that we can and will sell Goods as low as they can be purchased in Memphi or elsewhere in the South. One of our part ners spends the most of his time East, and we are satisfied that he purchases Goods as cheap IS the cheapest, consequently our facilities arc such as to enable US to fulfil this promise faithfully. We intend, however, selling Good: at wholesale, to confne ourselves to casl business exclusively.
 l H. w. BAILEY, 1 CHAS. W. BAILEY,
 J. s. HORN0R. JOHN N. WARE. | V,,,,
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
To Printers and Publishers.

VHE subscribers, Type Founders, Nos. 29, Il 3l and B, Beekman street, near the Park, New York, beg to return their thanks for all past fayors, and assure their friends and the printing public that they have added very many new and elegant fancy faces, and many other articles to their heretofore extensive col lection, all of which together with their new series of Scotch cut faces, from pearl to great primer which have given such universal satis- faction for their durability and beauty, they are prepared to furnish on as reasonable terms, for cash ol credit, as any other type founders in the country. Everything required in print ing establishments from shooting stick to Q mammoth press, furnished at the lowest man. ufacturing prices.
 Papers publishing the above four times will be entitled to their pay in type on purchasing four times the amount of their bill.
 July P, 1854.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
HARRISON CONVICTED OF MURDER.

HARRISON CONVICTED Of NlORDER.- Our despatch from Cincinnati ends in Stating that Arrison, the internal ma chine criminal had been found guilty of manslaughter. It was murder The Gazette furnishes us with the fol- lowing account of rendition of the yer dict:
 The Jury having retired to their room for consultation, agreed on their yer dict, we learn, in less than an hour. - The Court having adjourned until six o'clock, they could not make known their important budget. A large au- dience, on the doors being opened, fill ed the ampitheatre of seats, and num- Der of ladies repaired to those they had occupied during the trial. The Sher- ifs officers soon brought in the pris- oner, who after receiving the cordial band-shaking by part of his counsel, Judge Key and Mir. Dickson, was placed on the prisoners seat, to the left of the court, when the Clerk de- manded of the jury their verdict, which rproved to be "GutNy Qf Murder 5n Ihe first degree, as charged in the in dictment." " Judge Key desired that the jury should be boiled, each of whom rose and acknowledged severally the verdict read, to be his verdict. During the whole scene, while the ladies and the stern Judge was moved to tears, the prisoner betrayed not the least emotion.
 When the clerk read aloud the yer dict of "Guilty," some one in the au- dience cried out, 'sthat's right.'' The sheyif's officer immediately called to order.
 Judge Key, one of the counsel of the prisoner, made motion for new trial, and in the arrest of judgment.- EIhe entry was made on the journal, land the prisoner remanded to the lone some dungeon.
 The court goes out of existence this month, and the motion, perhaps, will be heard to-day. As there is little hope of it being allowed, the sentence. no doubt, will be pronounced to-day.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

sePT To the Democratic Know Moth .ings We appeal in all kindness and friendship. We and our nominees agree with you upon all the cardinal princi- ples of party faith, We and our nom 'inees have stood heretofore side by side .vith you, voting the same tickets, wor- shipping at the same altars, glorying over the same triumphs and mourning over common defeats. We differ now upon one topic; why should that drive .!Ou from us? Our nominees are neither .alien born foreigners nor Catholics. - They are not likely to undertake to place the Pope at the head of this gov eminent. Why then turn from them?
 "Hhe Democratic ship-the flag ship of the whole feet-old Virginia-old lrOnsides is surrounded by dangers, Q fog is around and upon her. Will you not stay, and, be the fate of the ship what it may, let that fate be yours?- Stay with us, hel p us work at the pumps. Will you desert the Life Boat and leave US! No-you will rather cry with lawrence, Don't give up ths ship" :" lou will rather go down with Luce, and trust to Providence to save. Stand by Us then, and we will save the old ship rom the dangers which threaten her. To the entire Democracy we say, come Veal or come woe,
 We nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail;
 And give her to the God of Storms,
 The lightning and the gale. y
 Thus, says the N. o. Bee, lugubri-
 oRly whines the Richmond Enquirer,
 1new of the difficulties and dangers Tlnch winch beset its candidate, Henry A.
 H!se. Time was, when this same En- 9urer would as lief have doubted the Ieemocracy of Jackson, as the success the party in the Old Dominion. It LOOKS curious and decidedly novel to see that faithful Journal seized with uSgiVlngs of failure, pitifully lower tug US naughty crest and supplicating .uV, hnow low Nothings to stand by Democ ,aty. n'... The party in Virginia must be Se'CLng shaky and feeble indeed, when s tS He leader crouches meanly to the .Oe' Be 1t well understood that this pa@e Enquirer has, until quite recent s,: n been laundering forth its phillippics la;3 3ainst the very organization whose | prq T1 IL now beseeches-vainly, we trust. anat can be viler than this thrice sod- ''n oemagogueism which with front
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
Og3' Ke0s We2'reGas GolEerg.
w. II. DESHONG, Artist.

" I. DL'oIIONU, AFIIsU. Having built a suit of rooms for this expres; purpose, and procured, regardless of cost, g full assortment of the best instruments, witt all the improvements in the art, we are pre- pared to take portraits, which, for correct like ness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability cannot be surpassed. A large stock of Da- guerrean goods always on hand, and instruc- ton given in the art.
 F. H. CLARK $ co. Dec. 30. 1854.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
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