Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-25

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are now called upon to decide, to wit: Shall
Amsrican-6orn oitisens, and they only, TO tho
erclusion Of foreigners, DO selected TO fill tho
oarious offices under the Federal gopernme'stf
All those who are in favor of Americans
ruling America" will, when they go to the
polls, vote for the American candidates" for
public station: Those who are Of the opinion,
that the destinies of this country should be
confided to Foreigners, Romanists, and Ameri-
cans, indiscriminately, will, when they go to
the polls, vote for tho anti-American candi-
dates for public station
From the Richmond Penny Post.
Joseph Scgar, Esq.
MEssRs. EDIroRs I'll trust that in view Of the
magnitude Of the great public questions Of State
policy, on the subjects Of Banking and Internal I'm
proyements, that must occupy much OF the time
Of the next General Assembly it will not be deem
ed an act Of indicate presumption in me, resi-
dent Of the Valley, 10 call upon MIR. Segar to con-
sent to give his valuable services one more winter
to the State at large No man in Virginia has la
bored more faithfully, and few, If any, 80 success
fully, In promoting the vital interests of the Com
monwealth. His enlarged craftsmanship has chal-
lenged the admiration and won the esteem and
gratitude of enlightened men of all parties. And
now, when the exigencies of the times call loudly
for the services Of our best and abest men, wc nat
urally turn to those who, like Mr.. Segar, have in
past times guided the policy Of the State upon
principles Of the soundest wisdom and most enlght-
ened patriotism. Such men belong to no parti-
cular locality or community. They are the COM
mon property of the whole people.
In expressing the wish that Mr.. Segar may be
in the next House Of Delegates, but give utter
ance to an almost universal sentiment in Central
and Western Virginia. have heard his name
mentioned in this connexion, accompanied with
the expression of an earnest hope that he sco,sid
be a member of the next House Of Delegates, by
leading men Of all parties in this and several other
counties
1t Is not known whether he will be candidate
or not. We have seen nothing in the public jour
nals as to his own purposes, or the wishes of his
late constituents. OF the latter however, there
can be but one opinion. A people enlightened
and patriotic as his able constituents have shown
themselves to be, never willingly give up such q
representative as he was. And in the name Of our
glorious old State which he has served so long and
80 well, we appeal to that constituency to send him
up to the capital once more, whether be wishes it
or not. The news of his election would be hailed
by men of all parties throughout the State as the
harbinger Of good time coming"
This is no individual opinion of mine, but of the
people of the State generally, verify believe, and
I knop of the entire WEST.
We copy the above from the Richmond
Wa) Penny Pest" as an act of sheer justice
to Mr.. Segar We entered the Legislature of
Virginia contemporaneously with him in 1886,
and have been familiar with his course as
legislator since that time. His energy, his
talents, and his devotion to the cause Of inter-
nal improvement added to his freedom from
political asperities, have earned for him a fame
in Virginia, which belongs only to states
man, and is far above that of mere polili-
clan. He is far too young q man, and the
exigencies Of the times are far too important
well qualified to render, in the General As
sembly Of Virginia, and we trust he will be
sent ,a0lens uolens, to the theater Of his labors
and renown.
President Making.
Our ncighbor, the Sentinel, in an editorial
under the above title, INDUCES in some judi
cious remarks in which we heartily concur
/" Generally says the Sentinel, "the most
unfit aspirants Tfor the Presidency have the
loisiest partisans These men are SO fearful
that others will get before their favoiites, that
they prematurely begin agitation"
There is SO much truth in this that 1t should
be considered an axiom by the American peo-
| pie, that those whose claims are DANGEROUSLY
or prematurely pressed by scheming and am
bilious partisans, (whose sole purpose is to
serve themseioes) are really unit for the posi-
ion to which they aspire, and should not,
therefore, be thought Of The Sentinel fur
ther feelingly says
1--WE think that the bitter experience Of this
country has Impressed upon the American mind,
without distinction Of party, the utter folly OF ele-
sating TO that high station, the Presidency, OBJ
cure, unknown, aud unfit men. They want edu-
.ated eminent, and experienced statesmen. We
avc sufficiently long tried men Of the other stamp
| al of whom have been found wanting Its time 70
enounce them altogether. One Of the evil results
| u the system which has several times been pur-
sued of passing over the statesmen of the country
IS, that Statesmen have begun to despair Of reach
| ing the Presidency, and thus lose the powerful
incentives 10 usefulness activity, and service that
are supplied by a noble and hopeful ambition.
Another evil result Is that the country Is insulted
| and outraged by the insolent aspirations Of men
who cannot even be elected constables Justices Of
the peace, or county representatives, by the peo-
| pie among whom they live, and who have never
aad any manner OF acquaintance or connerion
with politics."
Fruit IN PRosrEcr.--We learn by gentleman
from Prince William, that Messrs Newton & Cow.
ard, of that county, who have recently purchased
1000 acres Of land Of Mr. 0gle Tsyloe and other
| gentlemen, propose to embark in the business Of
raising fruit for this market. They have planted
several acres with strawberries and several thous
and peach trees and win put small aeamer on
the river, to ply between 0ccoquan Alexandria
and Washington. Mr.. Newton ia the celebrated
confectioner Of Chestnut street. Philadelphia, and
Mr.. Coward is from Connecticut. In few years
their peach trees will be in full bearing, and our ci
zens may then expect regular supply Of peaches.
Such an enterprise as this deserves encourage
ment. Although surrounded by productive coun.
try, Washington Is more spahngly supplied with
the comforts Of life than any other city in the
Union. We hope the day Is not far distant when
this reproach shall not rest against her.
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