The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-04-23

re most sincerely wish this was the case. If tb
on acted IN accordance with the written sen
nk ments OF the sage Of Monticello, every natl
oy American in the Union would instantly ru
Is totheirranks. Hear what he says in his Not
en- on Virginia, a work well known to all re
81 politicians, "They 1.-THE foreigners) will bril-
70 with them the principles of the government TIL
- have imbbed in early youth; or, if able
of throw them off, it will be in exchange for
ne unbounded RIGHTEOUSNESS, passing, as is usus
n. from one extreme to another It would be
" miracle were they to stop precisely at the poi
Ell Of temperate liberty. Their principles, wi
q their language, they will transmit to their chi
Id dren. In proportion to their number, they wi
VI share with US il legislation. They will infus
a it into their spirit, warp and bias its directic
q and render it heterogeneous, incoherent, di
IS tracted mass. Imay appeal to experience, du
g ing the present contest, for yerifcation
e my conjectures; but, if they are not certain
b event, are they not possible-are they notprot
is able? Is it not safer to wait with patience 70
It attainment Of population desired or expected
May not our government be more homogener
g Gus, more peaceable, more durable?' Thu
S native Americanism as well as of democracy.
4 In looking over the .Maxims of Washington,
recently published by D. Appleton & Co, we
find much Of interest to the American party
In addressing colonel spotswood, Washington
i says, 4 want to form a company for my guard
In doing this wish to be extremely cautious,
because it is more than probable that, in the
course Of the campaign, my baggage, papers,
and other matters Of great public import may
! When I recommend care in your choice,
would be understood to mean men of good
characterin the regiment, that possess the pride
of appearing clean and soldier-ke. Tam well
satisfied that there can be no absolute security
for the fidelity of this class Of people, but yeti
think it most likely to be found in those who
have family connexions in the country. You
will therefore send me none but NATIVES. -
Thus spoke the great and good Washington, at
time when there were but few foreigners in
our country. He was afraid to trust them in
his guards, and now, when our country is full
of foreigners, holding some of the highest and
most profitable offices in cur gift-and the
whole mass of them seeking office, would he
not loudly proclaim, put none but natives in
office Let none but Americans rule America
FILLMORE RATIFICATION MEETTNG-Thcre
was spirited meeting held by the American
party on the 18th ult., in New Orleans, to ratify
the nomination ofthat pure patriot and eminent
Willard Fillmore, as the American
candidate for president, and A. J. Donelson for
'ice president. The meeting was called to or :
Ter by G. P. Poindexter, esq, who nominated :
or president of the meeting hon. Charles NJ !
Conrad, late secretary of war under Mr. Fill =
more, with long list of vice presidents and sec
etaries Mr. Conrad in his address spoke Of :.
be influence of Mr. Fillmore and his conduct OF !. !.
ne affairs of the government during the times r.
lat tried mems SOULS the stormy period of ~
,ctional excitement when he succeeded to the {
residency By the magic of his wand, orrather +
y the noble, firm and patriotic measures which =
e adopted, the mad waves of popular phrenzy u
ere hushed into peaceful and glorious calm, r
were deprived of the power to d
unge the country into difficulties; and espe- +"
ally by the united efforts of Mr. Fillmore and
ose patriots and statesmen who clustered "a
ound and supported him and his measures, "
e props were almostcompetely knocked from p
der the agltators and .hairbrained fanatics, =
d their Occupation" if not ssgone" was at II
ast fast going when he went outof Office, and =
en- new policy was inaugurated, the natural =.
of which begin already to be felt. u
Mr.. Conrad was frequently cheered, and -
len he closed, be introduced the hon. John NJ .
oore, late. member of congress from the 4th u
ngresslonal district, who made brief and eff Go
tive address, and was followed by j. M Elem, VI
l., of Baton Rouge, late member of the Phi 81 :,
ielphla convention, who was succeeded BY III
'jor j. Waddell, Of Nachitoches, col J. S.
lliams, of Nest Baton Rouge, COL A. P. Field ie'
hon. ]. Fl. Hartman, ofNew Orleans The d.
'akers were warmly applauded and at the s1i
Sc Of the meeting the following resolution was ''il
anmously and enthusiastically adopted: !"
Resolved, That we cordially approve of the 20
nnation Of Willard Fillmore and Andrew u,
,kson Donelson as candidates for president 70
| vice president ofthe United States, and will lei
: all honorable means to promote their cleo ID
j, M
Thus the political ball has been fairly opened,
we may suppose twill continue to roll with or
increasing impetus till the grand Wy
ale in the autumn. WI
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fHE CLAY MONUMENT ceremonies of If
ing the corner stone of the Clay monument tai
ne off on Saturday, as announced, and was
occasion of a very brilliant and imposing
nout. The various military companies, un- az
generals Tracy and Palfrey, and civic So ao'
ties, mustered in strong force, and made gu
: display. Conspicuous among the latter ION
re the tiremen and the masonic Fraternity in ,oy
regalia. Many strangers were present, and oa'
streets, through which the procession pass pre-
were lined by thousands of spectators.- inc
e military of Mobile were largely represent nu:
and were formally received and cordially OF
|comed by the Continentals, who did up the the
1ors with soldiers hospitality and gener- 1ne
y. Gas
fhe corner stone was laid by the general llo
sc of free and accepted masons of Louisiana, ght
nTy Clay having been an officer of the an La