Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-04
From the n. Y. Express
Mr.. FiIImore's AmerIcanism.

Certain journals havir called for the re-publica-
tion of letter. which Mr.. Fillmore wrote, giving
has views on Amercausm, early in l855-we ere
happy 10 respond to the invitation, in producing
the document, below. Though written to per-.
sonal friend, aud never intended for the public
eye,-it is a manly and notle vmdc,t o.. of Amer~
lean principles, as such, it must make those
journals and demagogues look a little awkward
who have been endeavoring to disseminate the i'm
preston, that the American Party had not an
American candidate for President
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 9, 1855.
RESPECTED FRIEND-IsAAC NEWTON: |; would
give me great pleasure 10 accept your kind invita-
ton TO visit Philadelphia, if it were possible TO
make my visit private, and limit it to few person
al friends whom | should he most happy TO see;
but know that this would be out of nv power,
and therefore reluctantly compelled TO decline
your invitation as have done others to New York
and Boston, for the same reason
return you manythsnks Tor your information on
the subject Of politics. | always happy to hear
what is going forward but independent of the fact
that Ifee myself Withdrawn from the political arena,
have been too much depressed ia spirit 70 take an
active part in the late elections. contented myself
with giving silent vote for Mr.. Uilman for Gov
ernor.
L
public events, ! am by no means an Indifferent one
may say to you in the fraukness Of private friend
ship, that have for long time looked with dread
and apprehension at the corrupting influence which
the contest for the foreign vote is exertng upon
our elections. This seems to result from its being
banded together, aud subject to the control OF a
few interested and selfish leaders. Hence it has
been a subject Of bargain and sale, and each OF the
great political parties Of the country have been
bidding to obtain it, and usual in all such con-
tests the party which Is most corrupt is most
cessfu. The consequence is, that tits fast demora
LIKING the whole country: corrupting the very oun
tans OF political power, aud converting the ballot
boG-thst great palladium OF our liberty-into an
unmeauing mOckery, where the rights of native
born citizens voted away by those who blindy
follow their mercensry and selfish leaders.
The evidence of this is found not merely in the
shameless chadcring for the foreign vote at every
election, but in the large disproportion of offices
which are now held by foreigners at home and
abroad compared with our nitive citizens
Where is the true hearted American whose check
does not tingle with shame and modification to
our highest aud most coveted foreign missions fill
ed by of foreign birth to the exclusion of native
born? Such appointments a humilistDG con
fsssion 20 the crowned heads Of Europe that Rec
publican soil does Tot produce sufficient talent to
represent Republican nation at monarchlHl Court
| confess that it seems 70 me-wth ell due respect
20 others, that general rule, our country should
be governed by American born citizens. Let US give
TO the oppressed Of every country asylum and a
home in our happy land. give TO all the benefits Of
equal laws, and equal protection: but let US at the
same time cherish the apple OF our eye the
great principles Of constitutional liberty, which
few who have not had the good fortune TO be rear
ed in free country, know how TO appreciate and
stiil less how to preserve.
Washington, j that inestimable legacy which he
left LIS country-hls farewell address-has wisely
warned US TO beware OF foreign influence as the
most baneful foe of republican government. He
1t to be sure in a different light from that in
which it now presents itself; but be knew that it
would approach in all forms, and hence he eau
toned Us against the GHStdsotS miles Of IT'S influence
Therefore as well for our own sakes 10 whom this
Invaluable inheritance Of self government has been
left by foreathers as for the sake of the unborn
millions who to inherit this land-foreign and
native-let us take warning OF the Father OF his
Country, and do what we can Justly to preserve
our institutions from corruption, and our country
from dishonor but let this be done by the people
themselves in their sovereign capacity by making
proper discrimination in the selection Of officers,
and not by depriving any individual-natve or
foreign born-of any constitutional or legal right TO
which he is now entitled
These my sentiments in brief; aud although l
have sometimes almost despaired OF my country
ton, yet think perceive \ CLEAN OF hope in the
future; and feel confident that when the great
mass of intelligence in this enlightened country is
once fully aroused and the danger manifested, it
will ieArlessy apply the remedy and bring back the
government to the pure DAYS Of Washington 5 adj
minstration. Finally, let us adopt the old Roman
motto, "NeVer despair Of the Republic" Let Us
do our duty, and trust in that Providence which
has SO signally Vatcl ed over and preserved U.S. Tor
tha Ru | baya ssid han iDta 3ad
aud much more than should have said TO any one
but trusted friend, as have no desire TO mngle
in political strife
Remember me kirdly to your family and believe
me truly your friend,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Trouble in the Camp.
crisis is certainly at hand 10 the camp of tie
Democracy" The opposing forces OF Pierce"
and Buchanan coming nearer and nearer
every day,-preparAtory TO their grand battle,
which is 20 be fought at Cincinnati, in June next.
The Commander OF She Government forces, Gener-
al Pierce has Il decided advantage, he being on the
ground, and having tue Custom House forces at
his back, but
"-Richmond is on the sea !"
and is expected home now, TO take the command
in the course of few days. There will be desert
ers to his banner plenty. Forney, of the Washing
Pierce Camp, to igut as common soldier in the
Buchanan ranks. The detection OF this gentleman
is made the occasion of cruel merriment on the
part of the Pierce journals. Thus saith the WASH
iugton correspondent Of the Evening Post:
at is well known that Mr. Foruey, although the
confidential friend aud supporter of Buchanan, has
also proiessed attachment not much inferior, TO
Gen. Pierce. IL difficult part 10 support,
and no little credit has been awarded him for bis
success in it, But sometimes even the most adroit
must yield to the pressure OF circumsta nces-two
of which seemed 20 have nonplusssd Col. Porney.
In the first place it is said, he differed with the
President as TO the proprety Of removing Governor
Reeder, and suspension OF intimacy with the Ex
ecutive followed.
Next came the late savage articles in the Pha-
delphia Pennsy lVauian, censuring the Union for
sighting the claims Of Buchanan for the ueXt Pres.
idenual nomination by the Cincinnati Convention
Ii Of course devoved upon the Executive organ TO
rep,l these attacks, aud to wage war in turn upon
the organ OF Penusy lyania's "iavorite son"
This could not be done without placing editor
Forney, the original aud only genuine friend of Blu.
chanan, in a false position; and with instructive
sense Of the deIcacy Of has position, he chooses
informed, 10 resign and dispose Of has interest
in the Culon-uot that he loves Pierce less, bot
that he loves Buchanan more. Like the da-hing
hghwayman, when bothered by the solicitations oi
Two mistresses-
How happy could he be with either
Were tother dear charmer away"
We have Forney's resignation ia the Union Of
Friday Judge Nicholson announces that he has
purchased bis Forneysl entire Interest, and is
sole Editor and Proprietor Regret hexpress-
ed At he dissolution Of partnership the tears
shed OF that sort which ordinarily follows an
optical encounter with onions. Foury, il % hinted,
will nOw 10 home 20 Philadelphia, 10 engineer the
"Psnnsy lvsniau" there, for Buchanan. Il. 4 -