The true Democrat., 1856-02-19
n,O. 19.
Rel House, Sept. 8th, 1855.

 A. D. IHoRINGToN, esq.,
 DEAR SIR:-I will give you my views Ill relation to the Know Nothing party, or so- called American party. I sincerely regret, and It Is to be deeply depiored, that so many of our democratic brethern have run into this Know Nothing movement without enquir- ing where it was to lead them. I fear it is an indication that they are not conscious of the dangers that threaten them.
 From what can gather and from my own knowledge, this move was gotten up by the whis party, to cloak their aims and objects under the name of American party. By this change there will be no more whig party in the land. This order of Know Nothngs has spread all over the United States as we'll as this State with great rapidity. If it succeeds, 1t will be whig triumph. The whis party have jumped upon platform that they think will ride them into office and power. If the Know Nothings succeed, we may expect whig President of the United States, also majority of whigs in both Houses of Congress, also whig governors in the States, and whig general as- semblies There will be no such party as the democracy in power.
 When I first came to years of maturity l heard of two parties in the United States--the republican and federalist. In those times the republican party was weak and had no voice iu the national council-elder Adams was pre- sident and led the federalists-T Thomas Jefier- son led the republicans.
 If 1 understand it right the federasts are changed to whigs and the republicans to demo- crats These changes Inever took notice ofundl about the time the territory of Arkansas was admitted into the Union, (Junc, 1836) Just before the admission of Arkansas there were two parties in this State-the SEVER party and the CR1TTENDEN party. Sevier's party are now democrats, while the other party are whigs.-- The two parties of the United States were formed in similar manner-the one, the J Jack- son men, and the other, the John c. Adams men. The first Congress of the United States of America was held in 1780 at New York the second session was held in 1791, at Phila- delphia. The seat of government was finally located at Washington city in 1901. The first President in 1789, was George Washington The second, in 1897, was John Adams-the third, in 1801 was Thomas Jefferson. John Adams was Vice President under Washington. Thomas Jefferson was Vice President under Adams, and Aaron Burr Vice President under Jefferson. I could go further but have not the time now. From this it appears that both parties were personally friendly. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were President and Vice President during the same term. I hate no man because he differs politically from me- have loved whig more dearly than any de- mocrat, for my father and eldest brother were federalists in the days of Jefferson and Jackson. l think every person entitled to enjoy their opinions and beliefs, both political and reli- gious-to vote and to worship God, as they please, according to their own knowledge and conscience.
 It appears that the objects of the Know No- things are to get rid of Catholics and foreigners To prevent all such from entering our shores l been of that way of thinking about forty years ago. But it Is now too late Our country is now flooded from the Atlantic to the Pacific shores with inhabitants from inc European countries. How can we get clear of them? They have got foot-hold on our soil and are na- turalizcd under our laws. 1 certainly thought this new organization would result in war and blood-shed, and in proof of my belief witness the mobs and riots at Louisville, Kentucky.
 How many have joined the order without thinking or knowing what the oath would be They are told that they can withdraw at any time, but how many obstacles are thrown in the way of those desiring to withdraw! If the Know Notiiugs can only get individuals sworn they have got them fast. In presence of Almighty God you solemnly swear that you will not vote or give your influence for any man, for any office within the gift of the peo- pie, unless he be in favor of Americans ruline America. Now the oath of that party is too tight for any human being to take and hold to. They are bound to vote for any candidate that belongs to that party, whis or democrat whe- ther he is qualified or not No matter how deeply you dislike him, if you vote for ano- ther, you are foresworn-if you even do not vote at all, you are f5resworn and guilty of perjury in the presence of God.
 do not pretent to understand the principal points of the grand secrets of this Know No- thing scheme, and neither do l believe that any of the candidates for membership do be- fore they enter in the council chamber, and take the last oath. Then l suppose the mys- tenous darkness is brought to light But how any freeman can take these oaths I do not un- derstand - especially to take them without Knowing what they are, or whither they are lead ing. 1 am, too, at a loss to know how persons should be willing to he bound in conscience, under oath, in matters where they have the right to be free-where the constitution and the laws of their country give them the right. | And above all, l am at loss to account for the taking of these horrid voluntary oaths, by min- isters of the gospel and moral men. But all ministers are not pious, and some of them care nothing about true religion.
 Respectfully, your obt serv't.
 JACOB B. COUTCH | REASONS FOR NOT PREACHING PoIITICs.- l Dr. Boyles noted wit and somewhat of wag also, of Boston, during the times of the revo- lution, on being chided for not introducing po- litical topics and discussions into his pulpit. a0e the fOllOlvinn aJ, ,,,irobIo Joforeo