The American patriot., 1855-12-15

zmericanfsm-1ts Future.
The Foreign Party continues to crow lusti-
ly over our late defeat in this State, and bold
ly proclaims that the American party is dead
The wish, no doubt, is father to the thought.
We 6sliere, and hare no hesituncy in publlsh-
ing the .tact THAT THE AMERICAN PARTY Is
STRONGER, AND DECIDEDLY MORE UNITED AT THIS
DAY then 1t was the doy before the late cleo.
ton.
Various causes have contributed to this de-
sired end. The late defeat is one of them
the naughty air Of our opponents another; and
the fear Of Americans eventually losing the
rute of their own destnies, another.
Discomfort in our own ranks was the cause
of our overthrow. The American character,
always to proud to bear dictation, revolted at
many Of the party's nominations, and repudi-
ated them. Not so with the Foreign party j;
they swallowed all that was set before them,
and. consequently, swept the platter.
If the American party has been defeated it
has, nevertheless, effected much good. They
have forced their opponents to great point in
their platform--to place none but native-born
Americans on their State ticket. They have
done more-forced them to admit that there
are great radical defects in the Naturalization
laws, and that they must be altered, to secure
proper expression of our State and National
will at the great palladium of our liberties
the ballot-box.
The City Election, which is drawing upon
US apace, and which comes off in March next
will be another grand contest, of the impor-
tance Of which, the Order is fully aware; nor
are they unminded Of the approaching Presi-
dental contest. This latter will unite the
States, the former will cement the party in tho
City. We reiterate, the Order here sis not
dead, but only sleepeth," to awake again with
renewed vigor, to carry out their dearly cher
ished principles, and to assist their brethren of
other States to prepare more liberal views for
our future government and our high destinies
Another great object has been obtained to
our party. 1t has learnt, beyond cavil, that
none but our very best, pure and patriotic cit
izens must be selected for Office; that the of.
flee must emphatically seek the man. But in
this connection, still greater lesson has been
taught us-that is, that we must select men
for public trust who are, in every respect, deep
ly interested in the State-men who, because
of their interests, willlay the hand of taxation
but lightly on their constituents; who will
spare the peoples money because of their own
sensibilities on the subject and who will make
laws alike for the benefit of the poor as well
as the rich.
And yet, the greatest Of all lessons taught
us, is, that our people are too republican by
far, to brook the idea of religion and politics
sleeping in the same bed! The proofs of this
Fact are, in the votes cast in the various parts
Of the State. Take this Congressional district,
for instance, which has always been largely
opposed to our opponents and where the Phil
adelphia platform and the religious test was
used against us, and what do we see? Z large
majority against our candidates! Go to the
,ther parishes of the State, where we were led
% believe that we had an overwhelming vote,
md where the Democracy has always held the
sway, and we find that the same causes have
lad their weight! and that too, in Parishes
argely Protestant. We therefore, say, and
We say it with pride, that the American people
Will not have politics mixed with religion.
Though our own platform is as free from reli-
sious intolerance as the air, yet other States
such distinction, and we were the
for their bigotry and intolerance.
The whole party must be reorganized. The
cligious test must be abolished. Secresy
nustnow, in our strength be revoked, and we
must become, as of old, the Native American
,arty Of the country, where we took all good
citizens by the hand, and wished
hem God speed. And we must also act strict
y to the rule. 'let the Office seek the man."
md let us seek such only as are worthy of our
'ame and of our cause. Property holders re-
luire this; men of family require this; a good
nd virtuous community require it; and when
We shall have accomplished it, our success is
IS sure as our cause is Just
The RISE IN SUGARs--lt appears that su-
,ars had gone up in England within week,
It last dates, 6s. az. the hundred, equal to LA
4 cents here. Coffee is also reported in quick
lemand. In the article of sugar in England
he cost to the country, at present prices, of
is supply for the coming year, would be no
ess sum than e7,O0O,O0O sterling, in excess
# the cost for last years supply.
DAMAGES FOR SEDucrIoN.-At Reading Pa,
! few days ago, in an action brought against
aeubin Gring by Abraham Becker, for seduc-