The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-08

terrupt YOUR meditations with notice of tht
/ times as they were in Greenwood on Saturday
. the day appointed for the democratic conven
=, ton. OF course, Caddo was well represented
: especially that part oft where they keep thu
big guns; knowing as they did the necessity
having them out, in order to fire the few re
! naming charges with zeal, to getup an excite
| ment and to procure faint vitality. They hae
/; quite an enthusiastic meeting, and it was con
/, Quoted with marked democratic ability. was
peasurably astonished at the result. Is II
5 more than natural, Messrs. Editors, in conside
ration of the blasting powers OF the old foggles
: the persuasive eloquence ofthose of younger
stamp, and the almost irresistible force OF an
august assemblage of hard headed democracy
to fear a complete thrashing and a total innihi-
lation of all that oppose them But as they
progressed. my fears gradually subsidized, the
pertulbations of my mind ceased. and could
not help smiling. Whew! how furlously elo-
quent their orators became when they, Of course
reluctantly, adverted to the phases and features
of their opponents-the poor Americans. 1t
would have made stranger laugh to have wit
messed their incompatible magnamnlty In ex-
cusing themselves from all intention to reflect
any vile intentions-any lack ofpatriotism any
impurity of motive whatever, on their know
nothing BRETHREN and in the same meeting de-
nounce the whole party as an arrant humbug!-
their principles, such as were opposed to the
very letter and spirit of the constitution such
as were individually intended to subvert the
principles oftrue government; and reflect the
pusillaminity of its champions; that not patri-
otto motives, but rank curiosity actuated them
to endorse and love such principles. After re-
+Iol of I,r IL
innocent blood they had caused to "fow like
rivers ofwater, and warning the people against
willy intrgues of the tyrant monster, would have.
you not infer but that the members were friends
to humanity; that their actuating motive was
an ardent desire to serve the land of their ma
tivity, to preserve the constitution in all its pu
rity!
The whole proceeding reminded one of the
poor freshman who was very much troubled by
member of the canine race. He took the an
ima out one cold night, and, as he said, 'ttried
to traze the divilish haste to death;' but the
poor man got the worst of the "frazing.' So
with the PIerccltes; their rituperations could
find no place among the Americans, but fell
back woundlng the themselves, to the infinite
amusement of mischievous Sam" Well, but
vainly, their chieftans fought.
Sam was not ''far about but did not say
anythin.. as he was not called on: but conclu-
ded they had no use for him; but with his ever
watchful ear he heard all their malicious saw
ings, and. fearing that some wrong impression
had been made on the minds of some of his
children, he called them together, to ascertain
the truth and satisfy himself about it; also that
he might encourage them to persevere in their
good work. Imagine his pleasurable surprise
upon finding at the door TWENTY-FIVE new
recruits willing and waiting for admission
This so soon after such a forensic display of de-
mocracy, was quite treat. That same demo
cratic eloquence had converted them Their !
hearts beat with purely"A merican sentiments;
they wished to preserve and cultivate them,
and had been forced to the conclusion that Sc
crecy was necessary, in order to protect them
selves against such malicious, prosecuting op-
position. They had been awakened to the true
position Of the nation by the democratic orators,
and were disguised with the base fawning and
servile homage paid to foreign influence; and
therefore determined to no longer submit to
such party rulers. Believing, as they did, that
hey possessed the indisputable liberty to act in
such matters as they saw ft-the right to de-
clare for America and for American rulers; and .
hey felt sure that none should, and none save {
Embellishments and office seekers uouzd, at |
empt to deprive them of this liberty; therefore {
coming to the truthful conclusion that it was (
he self-styled democratic party which was the a
descriptive party. r
Liberty in the democratic ranks! Yes, 4
he liberty Of voting for the nominee put up by
he ''secret" wire workers in caucus, or of be-
ng cursed from ''Dan to Becrsheba.' The P
hurfv of to hat {
hange of"prlnciples'' or sentiments; OF of be- h
- branded as traitor a rascav renegade. +
he liberty, if ever he get into otfice-instead
foreigner-o being unceremoniously kick :,
out providing he should happen to differ II II
! opinion with the wire orkers of the party, :;
o matter how well and faithfully he diseharg VI y,
d the duties thereof. a
Sam after having ascertaned the new -
omers were all clever, honest men, opened his s
ortals to them, and extended the protection of ~ u:
is glorious banner over them. 1t is needless % %
add that they were well pleased with their Il, 10
ew friends, and the Frightening prospect of s s'
'bsequently having truly American rulers. Nv T.;
Greenw God, 1855. Jus1us. III
CATEcH1sM FOR THE SouTH.-We are indebt- cy
to the Montgomery (Alabama) Mail for the le
flowing catechism, which is recommended to ae
e special attention and careful study of all he
utherners: ..--.. ... Fl
Who killed the New York hard shell demo la1
ats, the friends of the constitution and the re
nth? FRANKLIN PIERCE. NJ
Who sent Reeder an abotionist, to Kan su
S, as governor? and who declines to try him of
T freesolllsm? FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Who threatens to cut off the heads of those
uthern Kansas officials Judges Elmore and in
hnson, to crafty the abolionsts?
FRANKLIN PIERCE no
Who sent Soulerto Spain to buy Cuba, then We
trayed Cuban patriots? FRANKLIN PIERCE no
Whom does that newspaper, which proposes &c
'igno'e slauery,'' recognize its poIitica! en-
lief? FRANKLIN PIERCE. tn,
For whom is a large majority of the anti sh'
nericans working? FRANKLIN PIERCE off
Whom do the anti American candidates for or,
ngress expected Ito go to- if they should be
scted, for their hire? FRANKLIN PIERCE. Oh
Who appoints freesoi(ism Reeder) to office, Cal
d turns Amercanism Wilson, out2 en-,