Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-12-09


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VIVID PICTURE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The engrossing excitement of the late canvass
prevented us from placing on the records of the
Enquirer, the patriotic and eloquent deIneatiun OF
the mischief Of Know No,hngism from the lips of
Reverdy johnson, Esq, of Baltimore. As full of
IMPRESSIVE instruction. now give below on extract
from speech Of this eminent citizen delivered from
the steps of the Astor House to the Yuupg Mems De
nocratc Union Club Of New York who compliment.
ID him with serensde. For this speech, so full o.
noble patriotism, Mr. Johnson was insulted, while
quietly at his home, by Know-Nuthing rowdies of
Baltimore. The speech WAS made juat after the Oco
ber elections in Pennsylvania aud Indiana, which
gave assurance that at this time "no insane philan
hropy could mlsioad, nor mad fanaticism destroy"
our blessed oontederacy, strike dow. the equal
| constitutional rights Of all seotons Since the de.
livery of this speech, the State of Maryland has en-
dorsed the principles Of the proscrptive party, as
was too we'll aprehended by Mr. johnson; but the
election was carried by scenes of violence and fraud
that have cast stigma upon Maryland, which her
good citizens canno; allow to remain long unyiped
out. The result Of the election and its bitter frui,s
fully justify the picture thus vvdy drawn of the
fata! mischiefs of proscriptive fann,icism:
And blessed as we are by heaven with institutions
| ot unequhi!ed, but regulated freesun-wilh every
variety at climate and OF soil, fitted to the production
.. all that Is necessary 10 supply human wants or
contribute 10 human happness-with pouulniIon ~,
unsurpassed sklsl, enterprise and patriotism ca.
reer whilst detynG the rivalry will challenge and
| command the respect and admiration OF the world
word as to my own State, and shall have done -
| There the conflict is between the supporters OF Mr.
| Buchanan and those of Mr.. Fillmore. That these
asst should possess the str myth they have had in thai
State would seem to BIZ unaccpuntabe
With but two avowed distinctive principles cs a
| party, aud each clearly unconstitutional b,cau,,
warrirg with the very elements OF our liberty. anl
one of them practical denial Of religious freedom :,
the Rolnlsh sect, they yet have strong ati,l
N State settled by Catholics, whose iirs. landing
'nd Will IN the pnsse-s ion Of unlimited power Wa
S,gnaiisrd by proclaimng religions freedom ~ IN.
birth right Of all. In the words Of our national hi.
o-ian, they thus gave such liberty it's hoIne-and i
only home in the wide world"
| The first chapel was an Indian cabin cedod fo-
me purpose ny the Indians, AMI here erected III,
first altar to il on this continent and in the Language
Uf an accomplished historian Of our own now Iiviul
with us in the fulness OF his fame and the maturity
his intellect, and heart and soul with US in this srug
GLE the hr't ares kindled in it ascepded to Heaven
amid the blessings of tho savage"
| The supporters Of Mr.. Fillmore, less chara bl.
than tbs poor benighfed OF the forest, yroult
erase, If they could this Ereu charter of religious
NecunT ana WIN utter lOrsetiuiness OF the tru,
! christian spirit III which Il was grantcd-sh m a.
| sumad better knowledge Of the will OF God. and ir
disregard of tha: charity which is equally pror!amrt
~ nature and rsvela;ioH sacril-c.ously ass-r; IN.
right TO stand between mans conac:en - AID his ne
ure and deny 10 him. exrep; under temporal penalty
the privilege oi worshpp;n. his God as ho ,hiuks he
ccs-ary ;o his eternal salvation.
Wills: in almost al the cider nations Of the world
the Turk included, the Shackies uu conscience ar.
Being s;r ken utf, AMI between man aud h;s God,
human urcei is not Suffered to in;-rfer--th..e mi.
guided ci'iz"na reconcile ttr.a,e!yrs their uw.
practical return to tie days uf reg!uus byoiry and
persecution under the plea that to the extent they
carry it, 1t is necessary to the safety Of our political
freedom-wi,hout charging this 10 'be mere hollow
prcence, 1t is perfectly consistent with truth To any
Vt 1t, thath such All apprehension really does inn,I-
snce then II Is The mrrest fyment that ever en,er-d
a weak and deludcd brain. There is one consolation
70 those who properly regard the sacred Freedom
TINS cruelty nsss!ei. and ru!y love n. memory .:
ancestors, that The day fast approaching, When the
| mad and unchri-iian warfare VIII hsvu teriuina..i
| and In Maryland, Ms else where IN our hapyy land,
man can pray ~ hls G ID and without qirston in
that lorin which his conscience dictates 10 b" right
when IN every chspe! within lis borders and in eve
ry household, his invoc.tions frr mercy and protec
ton will ascend 10 Heaven amidst the blessings ot
all-when the denson Of The day shalt have passed
snd ts victims be glad 10 have their tolies buried IN
the darkness Of perfec: oblivion.