The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-02-23
The Progress. of Infidelity.

/, ia most earnestly to be depIored that SO few
who are born in this land and love American ira.
dirons, are aware of the rapid hatred OF chris.
,ianity and its concomitanrs, " hich inspires the
vast numbers who are yearly increasing our popu-
lation from the continent of Europe. We do not
speak olthe convicts and paupers that are Struggled
into our ports from Genoa Hamburg, and Trieste /;
but Of the tens Of thousands Of Germans, who, from
wear 10 year, come from provinces ei Europe, com.
pleely pantheized, and with whom freedom is con.
sdered Synonymous with the downfall OF the
Kingdom OF the Redeemcr. We called attention
some months ago 10 the fact. that large numbers
OF Germans who have come of late years 10 this
country, are disciples Of the anarchist schoo! OF
Heine, according to whose creed 'there can be no
true freedom until christianity is bloodily abOl.
ished," j. e., until persecution by infdels oil
christians is instituted with ends similar 10 those
Of Diocelan CIR Sapor.
We showed that elections had been made 10
turn upon the single point, whether prayers should
be offered TO God in our Legislatures; whether
the Lords day should be kept. and religious oaths
be maintained. One Of the most influential Ger
man papers in this city, published simultaneously
articles warning the better class Of Germans, OF
whom there many in city, against en-
couraging these excuses. Our remarks were
republished in various parts Of the United States,
and we trusted that good result might be pro-
duced. Since them however, another anniversary
has REQUIRED Of The birthday OF Thomas Paine,
and it has filled our hearts with shame to learn
how the natal day OF this enemy of God, Of his
Saviour, and of his country, has been celebra rated.
The German language constitutes a barrier which
prevents the most OF our people from imagining
what kes place behind the screen OF that unknown
tongue The Teutonic dialect ensures the exis-
tence of the Anti. Christian legions, whose large
numbers are reinforced continually from abroad,
as vast secret society 10 which none can have
access who do not 60 through an arduous PAINS
taking apprenticeship Of study, which in the end
leaves them when initiated, only among the first
class of novices. Yet its members easily
naturaized, become speedily possible citizens
OF these States carrying Atheism to the polls,
and receiving the homage OF dema gogue politicians
TO obtain few miserable suffrag"s.
A few of the s'reforms'' demanded bv the "Fei-
maenner''-so they call the mseIves-who have
set up Thomas Paine ns their apostle, and who
strive to gain strength 10 reVolutionize our free
government by the establishment Of the tyranny
Of anarchy, are-abolition Of the laws for the OBJ
servance of the Sabbath; abolition OF oahs in Con-
gress; abolition Of oaths upon the Bible more
prayer in our legislatures; abolition Of the Chris
tian systems of punishment abolition oflhe Presl.
dency, OF all Senatcs, OF all lawsuits, involving
expense the right Of the people TO change the
Constitution when they like reduced term in
acquiring citizenship, &c.
These things not sought after as mere
shadows, nor are they the dreams with which
Missionaries amuse themselves, but which do no
harm. They are seriously incucated principles,
earnestly insted; for the propagation Of which
there exists several chief and many minor societies.
to which hundreds of thousands Of foreigners are
affiliated, who are in constant communication with
each other, and act in concert, and who be-
ginning to be felt in every corner OF the land, but
particularly in the West, where their efforts are
greatly aided by the growing RIGHTEOUSNESS Of
Abolilionism.=N Y TOuraauL of Commerce.