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and Illegal IF immoral and illegal, the oath was
sinful imposition. If legal and moral K. Ms have
been soorH on the Bible before Alnighty God to
further it and no power (but Cod absolve them
observation-disclosures it for the Philadelphia Conven-
ton absolvc men from the obligations of oath
taken under totally different jurisdiction!
Is it a Wing trick? 1t is a painful and humiliat-
ing fact that the party which made respectable
by the eoquencc of Clay and Webster has low cred
her proud banner and raised the cry of intol-
Grant bigotry and prescription. No one denies that
the Whig purity is dead. Then, where are its lead
ers and members? Is it not known that every where
they are blended in with the K. N. party? I chal-
lenge any K. n. to put his finger on single Whag
who was elected by Wing votes in the late elections.
There were some gallant Wings who in opposi-
ton this fanatical party, but what their fate
am prepared to prove that their main support was
Democratic, if it be desired. Senator Clemens says
that Wise c0nfessedly owes his election to Whigs.-
This is by means fact every intelligent. Viz
ginian knows. According to the National Intelli-
gencer, Flournoy received the Wing strength in the
"Old Dominion" while Wise received the Demo-
cratic vote. The only important question in this
connection is what purity opposes this fanatical move
ment? The plain and unmstakable answer to this
question is the highest tribute to the manness and
consistency of the Democratic party. In addition
to the foregoing remarks, let forget that in
late canvass John Kerr denounced by the
Wing press because he opposed Know Nothingism.
One Of these papers-a barely respectable nonentl-
ty"-spoke of Kerr, Stephens and Toonbs as rene
gade Wigs. L need not comment on this denun-
citation.
Let us now consider the Catholic question. I
shall not deny that the Roman Catholic church has
in former days disgraced herself by persecution and
intolerance. But are justified in committing
sin because others have done the same? But we
must not infer that RomanistS the only people,
who under the garb of Christianity have disgraced
humanity The old &" consstory of 1913 with its
hellish machinatons-the infamous Cromwell, with
his long face and hypOcritica and interminable
pravers-his puranical compeers, leading noble
%l,o ,,,c,,, cEo, tn
mourn that Professionalism has abused her pow
er. But these prosecutions no longer exist. The
light ditfsed by reading the Bible, is fast dsslpat-
ing the clouds of intolerance and bigotry; and
however we'll Romanism may suit the &c man of free
and untrammcled passions it is evidently losing
ground in this country. In fact it cannot be denied
that Romansln, in the words of Pascal, " comes in
at the heart" 1t does not consult reason at ALL
1t must, therefore, lose ground wherever men have
the independence to follow the dictates of an epght
ened mind rather than the dogmatic humbuggery of
blind irrational filth. 1t is we'll known that Loui-
sana came into the Union as a CGthOltc State and
vet two denominations far exceed the Catholics in
numbers Has any one heard of persecution or
intolerance in that State? Is not the Pope at this
moment, when the ghosts of old inquisitions and
modern NUNCIO'S are giving our K. N friends so
much uneaSinesS, dependent on the Emperor OF
France for his seat in the Vatican? Judge CASTOR
denied that he owed any allegiance to the Pope of
Rome j. r. Chandler - with his hand on his heart"
made the same declaration in Congress. In truth
the politicians of emnencc everywhere disclaim any
allegiance to foreign potentaes Then, we care not
what few fanatics dwelling priests may think
l say think, because they dare not ddrocdte any Sc
ditious doctrine in this State for we have article
in Constitution which subjects all such 10 legal
trial. More cogent arguments might be addressed
to prove the absurdity and injustice of the Catholic
test but space will not permit It at present. can
not omit point in this connection. K Ms main
tain that they in favor of religious tolerance and
liberty but every rational man knows that this is
solemn mockery Religious liberty implies Fl eedom
fro, o,r1T Of
rect persecution, degrading than to be excluded
from office on account of our religious belief
Though l have made Senator Clemens letter the
subject of this article it was not my design to reply
to it. have not alluded to of his points,
believe and have touched upon some which las near
~ as rcmember) are not contained in his eloquent
letter. His positions not materially different
from those OF most X. n and, therefore in
answering some of his arguments | have endeavor-
ed to reply TO the general principles of Know Moth
ingism. While admire the genius and eloquence
Of the learned Senator cannot accede to his con-
clIlSIons. From careful study OF the subject l
must say that in my humble opinion, this par
ty advocates doctrines and pursues a policy incon-
sistent with republican principles and republican in
situations. w.
HENRY CLAY AND Know NornIHG1sM-Wc copy
from the Mar:insburg Republican, the following cx-
tracts, from several speeches of Henry Clay, and
commend them those truth Ioriag politicians,
who would impress the conviction upon some too
creduous subject, that MIR. Clay sympathized in
feeling with the dsorganizing purposes of Know
nothing ISM
Let him who would thus SANDER the memory of
this distinguished statesman ponder upon them and
turn aside from mia slandcro,S course; else re-
ccive the appropriate brand of public condemnation
reserved for all POLITICAL traitors, and dcfamers of
the dead
EXTRACT No. |.
81 tell our Secretary that, if he touch single
hair of the head OF any of the clerks of the
Senate q am sure he Is not disposed to do IT'D on
account of his opinions, political, religious, if
other member in the Senate does it, will instantly
submit resolution for his dismissal" Speech on tile
rensocal 9t Deposites Life end speeches Of Clay,
Page 2O3.
EXTRACT No. 2.
When forei gncrS naturalzed and incorpor-
ated, as citizens, in our community, they emit
tied 10 all the privileges within the limits of the
stitution aohich belong to natioe6orn citizen, and
if necessary, they should be protected at home and
abroad The thunders of artillery should roar
loud and effectualy in their defence if their
birth place were upon American SOIL"
Speech at Lexington June 9th, 1912. did
Page 5S4
EXTRACT No. 8.
'The honest, patient and industrious German
readily incorporates with people, establishes
himself upon of our fat lands fills his capa-
cious barn, and enjoys in tranquil the abundant
fruits which diligence gathers around him always
ready to fly to the standard of his adopted country,
of its laws, when called by the duties of patriot
ism. The gay, the versatile, the phosophic French
num-, accommodating himself cheerfuy to all the |