Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-05-05
Republican Love for For.
eigners.


eigners.
1t has been very appropriately charged
upen The Republicans that they, or at least
great many of them. are in favor of the
Know Nothing doctrine. to a certain ex-
tent, in regard TO foreigners. In locaties
where Know Nothingism is unpopular,
they Indignantly deny the charge; but evil
dence. strong as Holy Witt, proves the
charge true. Their action in the late
Massachusetts Legislature. in reference to
the 1.-TWO years residence resolution, 4"
makes their denial appear only ridiculous
That portion of the party really opposed
to such an enactment as the one they will
soon be called to vote upon in Massachu.
sets, attempt to apologize for this action
Of their party, by saying that the Ameri-
cans put the proposition through the Leg
islature. This kind of an explanation
might possibly do to gull the gudgeons
with, but will have no effect on those who
are posted relative to the poles of ,he par.
ty which rules that body. There is scarce
ay reader bat knows that the Republic
ans have an overwhelming majority in the
Legislature. and could easily prevent the
passage of any act or resolution that did
not meet their appreciation.
1t is amusing to witness the vancouver
ing which The Republicans resort to in
order to relieve the party of the odium
which has been justly attached to it. The
New York Tribune, commenting on the
Know-Nothing resolution above referred
to, SAYS IL is premature and ill''imed; that
it had better been delayed until after the
Presidential election of 1860; and then, if
Republican President should be chosen.
1t would be proper to extend the period of
naturalization to two years.
- The Tribune in this, as in many previ-
Gus instances. has displayed more sagacity
relative to matters of party policy than
many of its over Jealous CO laborers in the
cause Of Aboltionism. The greatest blum
der it committed was in honestly speaking
its sentiments 1t has beeep truthfally
stated that the Know Nothings rule the Re-
publican party as effectually as if they con-
sii,used majority of the party. Every
demand which they have made, has been
granted with fear and trembling.
The Republican party is not, never has
been, and never will be. a distinct. self
sustaining political organization. From
the. first lawn OF its existence, il has de
pended upon discords among the Democ-
racy-remnants of defunct parties, and
irrelevant issues for success. 1t has always
urged an organization Of the incongruoas
elements opposed 10 the Democracy, and
is now more clamorous for such plan Of
operations than ever.
In order to ps,ify and conciliate the
different elements which compose the par
ty. they have SO altered and amended their
creed that i, is now only WRECK of its for
mer self. Within two years they have re-
nounced their opposition to popular soy
ereignty, and now claim to be its only true
advocates and defenders. This great and
unexpected change was brought about for
the purpose of quilting a few soreheaded
Democrats. Soon after this, they began to
advocate Negro Equality. and voted to
strike out the word White" in the Min
nesota. constitution. as qualification for
citizenship. pis was done to secsre the
applause and Everlasting gratitude Of the
Abolitionists. Still later, they advocated
the doctrine that foreigners should not be
entitled to the elective franchise until the
expiration of two years after they have de-
clared their intentions to become citizens.
This is for the purpose Of gaining the un-
divided and earnest support of the entire
Known Nothing party. which may possibly
enable them to carry Maryland. Delaware,
Missouri and Kentucky at the next Presi-
dental election. We suppose the reason
why this doctrine was put forth first in
Massachusetts. was because It would argue
we'll for their sincerity. as it is well known
that Massachusetts, is the headquarters Of
Black Repabicanism.s Coming directly
from the fountain head, the Know Moth.
ings will have confidence in full and IN
conditional committal to their principles.
The Republicans are just now in seri-
Gus dilemma. If they bid too high Tor
The Know Nothings. The German Repub-
licans will secede. If they talk too much
Of the ''liberali,y and intelligence Of our
German fellow Citizens they will un-
doubtedly lose all the Know Nothings;--
without both they cannot succeed Which
born Of the dilemma their destinies will
hang upon, is subject for future deyel-
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