The true Democrat., 1855-10-02
The Catholic Test.

o"fN''~' ""N "' oiiSy POtti Oul, S'Oiy "SN'N, '-o villas of their wrath upon the heads of the few Catholics in this State, we propose to show, by extracts from tn 3 Gazette, what they thought of those same Catholics few months before they joined the know nothings aud saOore to prosecute az Catholics
 A few months before Doct. Borland joined the know nothings he was quoting the consttu- ton of the United States to prove that the Catholic test in the know nothing ritual was contrary to the law and the spirit of the gov ernment. In consequence, his denuncation of Catholics now, falls with but little force upon the public. Every body knows that he has sold himself to the know nothings, and that he is bound to do their bidding, though it conflicts with all of his preconceived notions of right and justice A miserable slave, he has not now will of his own. Politically and sOcaaNy' he has sworn to obey the mandates of his superi- ors, though it may conflict with his personal preferences to do so.
 Doct Borland may talk about "Ane,lcans'' and "Anaericans ruling Anaerica," and about cul- tivating 'a,s intense American yteeling," but the oath he has taken to prosecute Catholics, is such that none but the slave of despotism would obey Americans ore free, and bound to mo man or set of men by illegal oaths.
 In regard to the persecution of Catholics by the know nothings, the Gazette, few months ago, sail:
 "As to that part of their platform which pro- scribes any sect on account of its peculiar forms or opinions, it is also in contravention of tue principles, for a0hich tue revolution acas tought and of Me constitution of tue United States qohich provides that, CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING ANY ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION; OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXER- CIsE THEREoF."'
 After this quotation, we would hardly SUD- pose the editors of the Gazette would be found prosecuting the Catholics, or any other sect.- But such is the power of know nothing oaths, 'tpolitical and social," that a man must obey the mandates of the order, though they conflict with his "personal preferences Borland is no longer freeman, but a slave to his masters, who have bought him.
 Again; much has been said against the intoze- rance of the Catholics. Dr. Borland, notwth- standing he is now their prosecutors, said of them, a few months back that they were the very first sect in this country who raised the standard of to1eration. Here is what he said:
 "The Catholic colony of Maryland was the first to proclaim and practice religious tolerance. Her example was, in due time, followed by the other colonies.'
 This is the testimony of Dr. Borland and c. c. Danley, who are now engaged in war of persecution of the Catholics. Oh!Shame where is thy blush!
 Upon introducing the subject of devotion to tue country, Dr. Borand maintained that the Catholics were faithful citizens. He said:
 "As already shown the Catholic colony of Maryland was the first to proclaim and practice religious tolerance on this continent. Some of the most distinguished signers of the declaration of independence, and members of the conven- tion which framed our federal constitution, were Catholics, as devoted to their religion, as they were true to the cause of their country: and they staked theirall ill its support. So of those who fought the battles of the revolution; some of the most distinguished were those who wor- SUlDDt;a" tOu tO tliS VI IiC Nd- tholiStaRHrch. Of the common soldiers many were Catholics; but the question of their reli- zion, as before stated, formed no part of their qualification as soldiers. That question was left to be asked and discussed, in secret conclave by the august body of know nothings, whose fathers or grandfathers were probably not on this side of the Atlantic at the time of the achievement of our independence"
 This is strong language for man who is now know nothing and bitter revilar and perse- cutor of the Catholics. But poor Borland is bound down by oaths and, we suppose, is bound to kick against the pricks.'
 On the subject of abolttimisn1, Dr. Borland also vindicated the Catholics. He said that the Catholics had ever been true to the constitution, and that when the "political preachers of oth ersects signed petition to Congress, "ia tbenaane of Ahaighty God," protesting against the repeal of the Missouri compromise, and against the pass age of the Nebraska bill, not one single Catholic priest signed it. gro THE CREDIT OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH," Dr. Borland said, NOT ONE OF HER MINISTER'S SIGNED HIS NAME TO THE PROTEST PRESENTED TO THE SENATE, OR HAS PARTICIPATED IN, OR ENCOURAGED, ANY AGITATION ON THIS (SLAVERY) SUBJECT, WHICH IS STILL KEPT UP BY UNWORTHY MINISTER'S OF OTHER CHURCHES"
 And again, Doct Borland said, a few months ago. that,
 f.n. Il, zc ,1o +1 Protestant clergymen have harrangued mobs and melted them to deeds Of violence and murder; Catholic cegymen have done no such thing; they have never opposed the execution of the law"
 Thus, a few months ago, Doct. Borland, when he was frecman and before he was tied down by know nothing oaths, defended the Catholics of this country.
 He sloaoed hat they aoere be first sect taat tolera- ted other religions sm Mis country.
 He s]soaoecl hat they Dere devoted to the country, as evidenced by teir acts during tue revolutionary aUar.
 He sho,ced that they were deuotel to tue constitu- ton as evideaced by tleir rsusal toj join the Protes tant clergy north, in Meir a0ar upon the institu- tons of tue south!
 And yet Doct. 3orland has now joined the know nothngs, and is engaged in war of pro- scripton against the Catholics! Comment is unnecessary. Every body knows his object He is seeker after the spells, and he thinks it is popular among the Protestants to abuse the Catholics
 How much does he mistake the manliness, chivalry and generosity of the southern Protes- tants They never can be brought to engage in such a shameful prescription.
 To Correspondents.
 We have many-very many communications upon our table-enough to fill our paper for couoral moakS M hiln uo fnal th an k fIll tn nur