Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-09
WHOLE NO. 392.

III was reported When Mr.. Hulsemann had return
ed to Austria, from the dressing which Mr.. Web
ster had given him in their correspondence that
he appointed Mr.. Belmont to ofciate as his repre-
sentative at the Austrian Government. Unless he
Is misrepresented, he is the man who would pre-
sumo to pass judgment upon the irreproachable
excellence Of female character in the United States
And IL Is said, from the rebuke which he met a
duel arose between him and young American, in
the adjustment Of which one of his legs was bro
ken by pistol bali, thus rendering him limping
victim to his audacty He is the representative
of the United States of America at the Court of
Vienna by Mr.. Pierce's special appointment
1 could enumerate others of similar character
but time win not admit. The fact of appointing a
cabinet of such material, and selecting persons TO
represent us abroad Of this description, were cir
cumstances which shook my confidence in Mr..
Pierce for wholesome administration of the aaii of
this government. And the question very naturally
arose could not Mr.. Pierce in all the millions OF
native citizens Of the continent have selected for
cabinet officers, and ministers to represent Ameri-
can character abroad, persons whose principles
were more in harmony with our institutions?
1t does seem to argue wart of perception on
his part in their selection as well as judgment. 1t
does seem to me that American character, Ameri-
can influence, and American principle, could be as
well represented by native Americans as by for
cigners who never owe to their country the al
legiance Of nativity.
Now, fellow citizens, win ask you IL you be-
lieve General Jackson would have made these se-
iectionsy III not, they are not Jacksonian, and ],
being jackson man, cannot sanction them. We
hear much said about the prescription Of Catho-
lies by the American Order. j deny that we pro-
scribe any religion; we make no war upon any
sect or denomination, but we war against the po-
tical infiu.nce of the Pope and priests We are
opposed to the union of Church and State The
Pope holds that all civil institutions are subord-
nate to him; that at once strikes at the root of all
civil liberty, and strikes down our institutions
Has not the Pope already extended political juris-
diction to the United States? Has he not through
his Bishop, prescribed the people Of Buffalo and
st. Louis and brought them under the ban of ex-
communications Certainly he has. And is that
religion, or is it political influences Can we point
to spot of the habtable globe where Catholic
freedom existsg Is there Catholic country where
magma charter, habeas corpus, or trial by jury
exists? Not one.
France has thrice thrown of her chains of des
potism and thrice has prestcrat rivited her chains
upon her again. Look at the South American Re-
pubics, by name, look at Mexico our neighbor
They have expelled despotism, why are they not
free? Because prestcrat rules and civil liberty is
subordinate. There is no freedom where the Cath
Ole Church predominates. Do any Catholics In
our country enjoy the fullest liberty? Has it not
been an asylum and home for millions? And
Il
they go to Catholic countries? They are denied
Christian burial, or place for their remains IN
Catholic burying grounds. They are cast In the
"potters field to become food for ravenous AMI
mails but no place can be claimed for those who
seek the protection of our flag in Catholic grave
yard. Then talk to Americans about prescription
when Protestant Americans are not only prescribed,
but hated by Catholics with hatred that pursues
them beyond the gravel
The United States of America owe their exist
ence and their settlement to the persecution Of the
Roman Catholic Church. The first settler OF
America fed from the religious prosecutions of the
Old World to enjoy here the liberty of conscience
that was denied to them by the Catholic Church.
And Brownson, in his Review, taunts the Ameri-
cans with the assurance that if the Catholics had
the power, they would not grant them liberty of
conscience. But it is idle to pirate about subjects
of this kind. The United States are ours they
were populated by men who fed from persecution
to enjoy the liberty Of conscience, and their sons
must be required to supiney wait and suffer en-
croachment after encroachment until their liber-
ties are undermined by degrees, and the chains
from which their fathers fed shall be rveted upon
them. am for Americans ruling America" and
extending to others who come to our shores such
portion of our blessings and privileges as we
deem safe for the wcll-being of this government
and when they have been here proper time and
become identified with our institutions and nation
ality, to receive them into full union and fellow
ship.
But duty to be vigilant, to be firm,
TO be Just to ourselves thatwe may be tho more able
to be kind and benefcent to Others Therefore
my countrymen, let us stand firm to the principles
of the Union, let US cast eyes through the Wis
ta Of coming years, and contemplate the condition
of this glorious country when our people shall
have grown mighty by the aid of intelligence pa.
triotism, and loyalty to our free institutions II
is not ourselves only who are to enjoy these equal
privileges, IL is for our children to participate IN
this rich inheritance; and though the shades of
life's evening are fast coming upon us, and we
shall soon cast off this mortal existence yet linger
ing hope, in the parting moment, will inspire an
invocation for our posterity and our country. Let
us do our duty, that children shall rise up and
call us blessed and vow upon the altar of liberty
to prove themselves worthy of their sres.
thank you, my countrymen, for the kindness
with which you have greeted me on this occasion,
and while life lasts shall revert to this day with
mingled feelings of pleasure and gratitude
TRAFFIC IN CHINESE CHILpREs FOR FOREIGN
CoUSTRIEs.--Some disclosures, lately made in
China, win tend to awaken the sympathies of the
civilized world to the horrors of system as re-
voting to humanity as the African slave trade.
Itappears from the China Mail, that system
has long been pursued of selling female children,
between the ages of four and eight years, to be-
sent to foreign countries, though chiefly to Siam
but as the traffic was carried on in Chinese vessels
it had either escaped the notice Of foreign mer-
chants or was not deemed worthy of their atten-
tion. An English vessel was lately discovered
having a number Of these little ones on board,
bound to Manila, where, it was said, they were to
be employed in making cigars. In another in
stance, forty girls were purchased by Portuguese
in Canton, and sent to Annoy, where they we're to
be shipped to Cuba. On the discovery of the lat
ter the children were released, and the captain
fined fl00.
Sir John Bowring the British Minister, was de-
termined to nut A atom 10 this traffic and in CON