The American patriot., 1855-02-07

morally wrong and inhumane, in as much as the
convicts are placed too much under the control OF
individuals whose only purpose is to make money
It is known that this institution under the charge
of the State was a burden, and the people were
taxed to support it. But under the new policy it
not only pays its own expenses, but is the source
of a small revenue to the State. As to the OBJ
lection urged against leasing, it may be answered
that q man is put in the Penitentiary to punish
him. and it is not intended that the convict shall
live in sumptuousness.
The convicts seem to be comfortably provided
for, and that should be all that they should have.
REPUBLICAN LIBERTY GUARD.--The rapid strides
with which the Order Of Republican Liberty
Guard is making progress through the length and
breadth Of the United States, is self evident fact
for the importance and magnitude of its objects.
This Order, which three months ago started with
only seventy-six good American citizens, in the
city of Boston, now numbers its thousands, and is
daily increasing with almost unprecedented ra-
pidity It is composed, not of old fogy politicians,
imbued with party prejudices, but of young, pa
triotic, and noble Americans the bone and sinew
-
the civil and religious liberties of our country,
even to the sacrifice of their lives. The question
is frequently asked, "Why this secresy?" and
sWhat is the object to be gained?" The secresy OF
the Order simply relates to the admission ofmem-
bers, and to guard against the contamination Of
foreign influence through "native' emissaries
The object-to carry out the precept Of the i'm.
mortal Washington, "Put none but Americans on
Guard, and to be ever on the alert to battle the
'insiduous wiles of foreign influence"
/ Boston Knoao- Nothing.
THE Old PARr1Es.-Nothing is more evident
than that the old parties are giving out. They
appear to possess neither heart nor head; and, as
for conscience, it is profession they have laid ne
claim to for years. The best portion of thes'
parties has enrolled themselves in the modern
the American party. Hence its numerical strength
and political and moral power
The time had not only come for the dissolution
of the old but for the formation of a new party
Accordingly the American party came into exls
tence; as much direct political logic as it was
public necessity. 1t to-day is THE party; not onl.
holding the balance of power, but almo st havn
it supremely.
There is heavy responsibility attached to tn
new party, whether in State or National affairs
We are watched with close eye, by what littl
there remains of our opponents; and it become
us so to direct our affairs that they shall stan
the test of the-hardest criticism.-lb.
KNow.NorurNes TEsr.-An individual who frs
cried in the land of krout and pipes, after havin
indulgcd in lager beer until he became patriotic
declared himself an American and in favor of tn
principles of KnowNothings, and expressed gres
anxiety to become member. 1t was not long befor
a gentleman, who fattens upon fun, was pointe
out as Know Nothing Fritz made his wishe
known to the supposed Know-Nothing, who
never at loss when the table is to be ''set on
, roar informed the applicant that there was
| test which was necessary before the ceremon
, could be performed.
"yat is him?" inquired Mine Herr Fritz.
"Sir," SAYS Mr.. Know Nothing, eve have in a
adjoining room the proud represen tatve of Libel
, ty-the American Eagle. He despises foreigner
particularly if he be false hearted and an enem
to Republicanism we will take you to where he il
and if you can make friends with him, you are
fit person to become one Of us"
f 20! ya dat is goot!" answered the would /
| Know Nothing.
Now it 50 ''turns up that the master of GER
: monies was duly prepared with an eagle, recent
= brought in from the plains, and the property
S Messrs, McGraw and Resides and the toy OF 'shi1
: ing morning faces,' much to the annoyance
, exacting school l-teachers-which annoyance,
: all probability, has found expression in certa
9 definite tickling process the young idlers ha'
n been subjected to.
d But to cut the story short, Know-Nothing W
!. suspicious; Fritz was confident, called for 'de
eagle, and was introduced.
Foreigner approached Liberty" looked askar
s. but did not moves foreigner grew more bold, al
sticking his face up to the "bird" declared his 10
! atty. Liberty gave an angry squall, and caug
: the intruder by the nose, at the same time made
g few ''stars and stripes upon his already rubicul
e face.
IS Bv unanimous consent Fritz was not initiate
II himself voting in the negatvc-Independen (N
:. Dispatch.
le CAMELs.-Thc Secretary Of War renews t
+ accommodation which he made in his report of Ii
le year for an appropriation by Congress to test t
TO value of camels and dromedaries in transport
OF military supplies on our Southwestern and W.
o. tern frontier. 1t is known that in those region
y which our troops are obliged to defend from
- incursion of the Indians there are table-lands a
or extensive deserts, where large tracts must
~ trayersed which affords no water and but lit
scanty herbage. When springs are at lene
he reached, they are often so brackish that horses