Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-09-28
AMERICAN
Ellsworth, Friday Sept. %. 1855
Political Intrigues.
Tour Flag Is There !

Of the present and the signs for the fu
iure, alike demonstrate the fact TIL Their,
is no pursul, in life SO fraugh, with IN
,rigue, hypocrisy and dishonesty, a. ,ha
of politics. Custom has given its sane
ton to political knavery, aud men who
pride themselves in possessing good
name, "a conscience void Of offence" dc
not scrupe to commit all kinds Of frauds
10 practice the most shameless hypocrisy
and meanness in order to accomplish thei,
political ends.
We make this as sweeping charge
against all politicians and office seekers,
w',hou, regard to party, clique, or sect,
The man remains the same. no matter
how often he changes his coat" The
wire-puling Wing, Democrat or Adolf.
,ionist may ,enounce his party predilec-
tons" under the soemni,y Of an oath,
and entering the ranks Of a new psety,
may command confide nee and win his
way to power; but depend upon it, the
man remains unchanged and will resort
to his old devices in order to carry his
points. Yet like the incendrary, who is
frs, to cry fire, when the flame OF his
own k,ndling bursts forth. this man will
be first and loudess to cry GU, against
wire.pullng and log.rolI,ng,
To break down the political mac hinery,
intrigue and corruption Of the old parties
was one great object had in view by the
originators Of the American party. The
movement commenced by the people. not
by old party hacks. and for a time every
thing went on prosperously. jealous
alike of their rights. and of Intriguing
politicians, for long time the organ,za-
ton esembled a band of brother. more
than a political party The working
men Of the country men who had for
years been Disguised with the political
intrigues Of the day-were the mover. in
this great work of reform. and they sped
onward WITHOUT LEADERS-with
! the power Of an avalanch that brushes
and buries every obstacle which comes
in its way. They carried the election.
in all parts Of the countrv-in pisces
where the old parties scarce dreamed OF
their eAistenc<--even boarding Frank
Pierce in his den.
Blu, this state Of things was of short
duration. Old fogies stood aghast re-
suked, powerless, yet thirsting for re-
venge. Their downcast looks were mis-.
taken for penltence BY the homes, hearted
American, who, mediiating no Intrigue
Is slow TO suspicion it in others Then
these contemplate hypocrites heightened
down their faces and would occasionally
whisper in the ear Of some credulou.
American,
You are right am with you in
feeling-l shall do nothing agains, you
| would be with you, only your folks are
afraid of me-5ui never mind, in the
course Of time they will know me
better but even if they don't. that vii
make no difference to me, for am gov
erned by principle in this matter-don',
say word to any one tina, you have had
any talk with me, bu, il can help you
or your folks a. any time. just lie. me
kuow-there-no, word-good day"
The unsuspecting American walk:
away feeling two inches taller than he
ever did before in his life. Mr.. -
has made him his confident; he feel.
honored thereby; feels that the party
has been strengthened. for here is a mar
Of high standing, commanding talents and
great influence who will work for the
party among the considers.
Blu, how is It with Mr. -! VIII,
he chuckks to himself, Il got tina. fellow
good he will never tell any one Whist
have said. but he can't keep it to himsel
that am friendly to his par,y-just lei
me get a dozen more like him and will
be inside their organization"
In this and similar ways, thousands Of
the most unprincipled WIRE puIless from
the other parties-a gang Of blood suck
ers, who always stand ready to change
their politics Tor office--have found theil
way into full fellowship and confidence
with the American party, At first their
meekness surpassed even tina, Of Moses
they were very humble and unprefend
ing; would hardly venture an opinion
upon anything, and when appealed IL
upon some knotty question, were careful
to give their views in any way 10 meet
the appreciation of the majority. Thus
they continued to tawn and play their
cards until they had wound themselves