Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-01-19
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Ey The editor of the Democrat in bis
last issue attempts to convict US of incon-
sistency in favoring change in the natur-
clization laws. by aliedging that it is a
Southern movement TO extend the curse Of
Slavery. This is mere fgment of his
prolific brain. We deny that it is South
ern movement any more than Northern
one, or that il is confined to any particular
party. The party Of which the editor Of
the Democrat, processes TO be a "bright par
ticular STAR" is Just as anxious for change
in the naturalization laws as any other;
and as il advances in popularity, they ev-
en- profess to become more anxious to ex-
tend the time of probation to twenty-one
years. And as soon as the people become
thoroughly satisfied, that it is popular, the
democracy will "pitch in" and demand that
it shall be made "plank' in the platform
of their party. Not from honest motives.
so far as the leaders Of the party are con-
cerned, but from the love of spoiIs
This charge Of our neighbor. that it is a
movement of the South, for the benefit Of
Slavery, and therefore Northern man who
supports il is inconsistent, comes with a
very bad grace, since he confessed in his
paper few weeks ago that the Northern
Democracy were always the allies of the
Southern Shareholders, and supported them
in their measures. Now, the editor of the
Democrat claims to be Anti-Slavery; how
then can he support party, that be con-
fesses, always supports the pretensions oi
Shareholders. and be an honest and consist.
ent man? Perhaps he can answer this
question satisfactorily to his conscience
but il he can satisfy the public. he car
crawl out Of a smaller hole than any mar
OF our scqt aintance.
But we deny the charge Of the editor Of
the Democrat, that Know Nothingism is 4
Southern movement; on the contrary il is
TO oil appearance, spontaneous move
ment Of the people in all sections of the
country. They have become convinced BY
by the action of Foreigners and dema
gogues that to preserve their institution,
and maintain good government. the nat
uralizalion laws must be either wholly alb
rogated or materially amended. And. W.
need not "attempt to hold the Northern
Democracy" responsible for Southern move
ments in this direction, for it originated il
the North. and furnishes and grows there
beyond all precedent; and il our neighbo
has not yet become aware Of this. after hil
party is nearly all swallowed up by it, he il
a long time getting bis eyes open.
II is neither Slavery nor an Anti
Slavery movement, that We can see. bu I al
effort on the part of the people. to bav'
America ruled by Americans. and not b,
individuals who acknowledge the "Princ'
of the City Of Seven Hills" as their lord il
things spiritual and temporal. They wan
an American government. not ruled by th'
criminals and paupers Of Continental Eu
rope. who have been sent in here by thous
ands BY their governments. to leach natip
born citizens for vhoal they shall vOte. an'
J to elect men to govern them. II demand
! q reform because thousands have been ma.
uralizsd upon forged certificates, issued b.
= dishonest clerks. previous 10 elections, 10 or