Daily American organ., 1856-11-08

that SO distinguished man, entertaining such
peinicious doctrines, has been thus rendered
poweriess.
Nextin the list stands General q. Gushing,
a gentleman Of pre-eminent ability, and, in
deed, Of far greater mental power than any
other member Of the Cabinet, and whose State
(Massachusetts) has most signally rebuked the
folly and recklessness Of an administration Of
which he is conspicuous member We would
fain believe that General Gushing has not
approved the measure to which we allnde.
Whether this be so or not, his association with
the Pierce administration makes him subject
to that general condemnation which the people
have pronounced against it.
Having thus alluded TO those members of
the administration who have been condemned
by their respective States, and to the great
gun Of the Democracy, who disputes the claim
Of Mr. Buchanan to the paternity of "squatter
sovereignty" we pass on to others of the same
political class, who have been consigned to po-
litical oblivion.
Messrs Toucey Of Connecticut, Pugh Of
Ohio, Pratt and Pearce Of Maryland, Stuart of
Michigan, and last not least, the Little Gil
ant" Of Illinois, are all In this category Was
there ever before such havoc committed among
the politiciansp A dozen Of the most promi-
nent men in the sham Democratic party, have
been laid upon the shelf by their Immediate
constituents, for aiding and abetting in the
work Of reyiving and continuing that sectional
agitation which the Compromise measures OF
ls60 had qaietedf Tfuthe same number Of
the prominent agitators Of the South could in
like manner be rebuked, we might hope Cor
the return Of peace aud quiet on this subject
1t is supposed by many that il Buchanan
be elected, Gas it now seems probable, the pre-
sent agitation viii cease This Is an error. Be-
fore the termination of the first session Of
Congress, under his administrator, an open
rupture must take place between the Northern
and Southern wings Of the sham Democracy,
which viii create that permanent sectional d.
piston Of parties which we have SO long and
fearfully apprehended, and which might have
been prevented by the election of the censerv-.
ative American candidate. Nothing but the
influence of the national feeling in the Ameri-
can party can possibly prevent that result, IL
that can do it. In that 0nly rests our hope.
Beaten though we. are, -prostrated though
we are in this present contest, gloomy as
seems to us the political future of our country,
the American party must rally again for the
pr servation ofthe Union. American principles
and an American policy must be discussed
the people must be aroused to sense of the |
dangers surrounding us--we must take cour.
age when we look at the mangled corses of the |
enemies Of Americanism which we have lust
exhibited to the public view, and trust in the |
belief that another effort M result in the in
Auguration of an American dynasty
ENGLrsH 0PERA.--A large number Of places have
already been secured for the performances Of Fra
Diavolo ON Monday night at the National by the
Pyne and Harrison troupe.
This operatic company enjoys an unrivalled pop.
uarty in this city, where its representations inva
riably bring ont the elite of our population.
During the engagement Of this troupe last spring
the Theatre was crowded every evening by enthu-
sastic audiences. Such viii also be the case next
week we have every reson TO believe
On Monday evening the brilliant opera OF Fra
Diavolo will be performed--Fr Fra Diavolo Mr.. Har-
rison-zerlina, Miss Louisa Pyne-Mr Reeves,
Mr.. Guillmette, and Mrs. Reeves, win make their
first appearance. The orchestra will be superb,
and the choruses win be trebled. We may conf
IDENTITY anticipate magnificent entertainment.
DEATH OF Mr. ClAweEs.- Philip S. Clawges
of the late firm Of Wilmer q Clawges, fancy dry
goods dealers, in Market street, Philadelphia, who
was shot by Isaac G. Shurlock, book-keeper III
the above firm, died on Wednesday night He
recognised his friends, but did not converse with
them. ~ r
NEw JERsEr.--The Trenton Gazette regards
Ne sclPs election as certain, by about 800 major
fy.
Dr. Robbins has majarity for Congress, in the
second district, of from 600 to 500.
Mr. Bishop, we regret to learn, is defeated in
the third district, by some 800 votes. Mr.. Bishop
ia one Of the most estimable and popular members
Of the present Congress. @
The Universe, leading Catholic newspaper in
Paris says:
In all the Catholic cities Of Germany, the stats
teal returns make 1t apparent that the number Of
Protestants is increasing IN fearful manner.
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THE GREAT EAsTKRN-It has been officially an
nounced in Great Britain that the mammoth
steamship Great Eastern Will be launched about
the middle OF April next. Her frst trip win be to
Portland, where ample wharVes are building for
her accommodation. Portland cannot but reap
harvest out of an event which win attract thou
sands OF people thitber witness the astonishing
proportions Of this leyiathan steamer
IMPORTANT INrRuIIerNcF - That ,Dvs,,,. hsr,E;s-
and ardent Republican, Col H. 4. Burbank who |