New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-08-23
JAMES BUCHANAN


But while call the attention Of our political friends 10 the
alarming movements of the Republican organization" we
feel we should be wanting in duty did hold pub
lie observation another organization against which the Demo-
cratic Party has also TO contend in the coming
ganizon whose tenes and tendencies are alike dangerous
political liberty and religious freedom -.
This organization, calling itself American" "profcsses''
national principles yet is continually proving its of
toBuy by the of its Northern Representatives in Con-
gress For upon proposition the Missouri
Compromise the 'nationn of its Northern supporters
voted with the Black Republicans Fortunately for the South
the Union Democratic Scnate has thus rendered its
efforts innocuous. q
While this faction poclams for the Cons tuition,
and desire to and pepeuate it. it strikes blow at
the very key stone Of that Observation-Disclosures freedom. For
getting the werecognzed principles of urispruleuce-that
you do indirectly that which you forbidden do d.
rechey propose to prescribe nd do prescribe already in
several Of the States of the unon all that portion Of popu
lation who have embraced the Catholic religion Their candi
date for Presidency has assumed obligations which lin the
OF his succes will prevent him appointing TO office of
tellowcens of the Catholic faith Thus portion of pco
pe exercising the right of worshppng God according the
dictates of their consciencen right which gave birth to
liberty this contnentare prescribed forbidden hold pub
lie Office separated from the balance of population and held
up TO public scorn and popular deon the rights and cercmo
their church placarded in the public prints 'mum
mees, their priests subjected 10 insult and conmey, and
the patriotism and love OF country every worshpp
God according the peculiar Of that church, called into
question.
But this is the only revolving feature Of this organization
has proscripve in its character that neither birth,
creed capaciyess its odous embraced and
dorsed-connlands from it protection respect.
Boosting that it had risen the ruins Of the Wing and Demo
Paries-and pronouncng corrupt-t
making crnn appeals the patriotic who cons
tued the Wing Party.
history, though short, Is Of principles perverted, OF
pledges repuliated. Pronugang axiom that the Office
should the and the the Office has pre-
scented for Office and Office hunting having parallel in
this any other country.
Declaring did intend desire interfere with the
acquired rights of naturazed citizens stded Its dccla
ration by driving them from the polls by violence thus dcpr
wing them Of exercising the dearest right of recmahe gh
of suffrage.
has carried its partisan and oscrptve spirit not only into
all the political channels of tie country but has shaped the nd
lninistraon of justice 10 suit its views.
Thus, eow.citizcns present brief, though inperfcc
summary of few of the odos features of this organization
Ii against these factions that the Democratic party
now called upon TO do battle.
We therefore invoke all true lovers Of counyall VIII
its Consutional who value religious liberty and al
w3weud preserve the American Union, unite with
| the ensuing
With view therefore, speedily and practically organize
the Democratic party in the city Of New Orleans the COMMITTEE
| recommend
That the members of the Democratic purity and all person
DESTROYS Of cooperating with it. assemble in their respeeiv
Representative Districts TUESDAY, the 18th n8t ut hall
past O'Clock F. NJ for the purpose Of eIecng Delegates to
Parish Executive Committee That each Representative Dis
rict to said Committee number Of delegates equal
their representation in the State Assembly follows:
| First Representative District two Delegates
Second Representative District, three Delegates.
| Third Representative District three Delegates
| Fourth Representative District, two Delegates.
| Fifth Representative District, Delegates.
Sixth Representative District, Delegates.
Seventh Representative District Delegates
Eighth Representative District, two Delegates
| Ninth Representative District, one Delegate
| Tenth Representative District three Delegates
That said Committee, when constituted to Cooperate wit
! this Central Committee, and Immediately proceed
thoroughly and efficiently organize the party every Ward
the city, and prosecute bold and energetic management
the until triumphant united
MARTIN GORDON, Jr., Prest pro TEN.
ADoLPHE ScHRIEBER, Secretary.
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