The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18

ia MEAN slar.
Messrs Edlors-Ths Republican OF last week, in
giving the result of the town election, could mot
rvfrain from giving expression to that spirit Of
hatred which The radical party, asa party, and
which its individual members, as individuals
bear towards certain class Of our citizens, and
which they entertain towards that great princi-
pie of eur free government, that places the rich
and the poor upon the same political footing.
In speaking of Mr.. Hart, the successful demo
cratic nominee for collector, it says, "Hart is
just such man as the "party" delights to honor
where If is in the majority" What is the matter
with Mr. Hart? He is known in Ottawa as
being an honest, upright man, and peaceable
citizen. Why, then, this slur upon Hart, and
this reproach upon the democratic party p
"Sra1cs sho,o achsch pay the mind blo,cs;" and in
the above expression from the radical exponent
{ in this country, we see an exhibition OF THAT
spirit of hatred, aversion, and detestation for
Mr. Hart and his countryInen, that has burned
in the hearts of every radical in the land and in
it we read their adherence of an act which is 80
much opposed to the principles of the bond
holder aristocracy,, which they are endeayoring
to establish in this country.
Mr. Hart is an Irishman. and poor. That ex-
plains it all--and that is what drew from the
intolerant and bigoted brain of the Republican
that disgraceful slur at Mr.. Hart and his coun-
trymen But am not surprised at it, for
know it is the honest teaching of their hearts.
For the past TIVE, years they have been holding
the bait for Irish voters with one hand, while
with the other they have been preparing the
prescription Of the whole race. From out their
month, upon every stump, they have been sym
pathzing with ireland and her people, while in
their heart burned that spirit of hatred for. the
whole race that would enslave them here and
after enclosing ireland in iron bands, to prevent
those there from escaping from their slavery,
would as contemptuousy laugh at them while
England drew the letters still more closely about
them. In word, the republican party has ever
been intolerant, and has, ever since it was con-
ceived of the devil in the works of knownothing-
ism, been the enemy Of all those who sought in
America an asylum from tyranny and oppression,
and is now, as it ever has been the working ma.
chinery of the capitalist in their endsavor to
establish in this country monied aristocracy.
Verify, in the opinion of radicals, as evidenced
by the proceedings in heiPennsylvania legisla-
ture, which I send you, and as was said by a
radical leader lately, an Irishman has no rights
that negro 10 bound to respect
AN IRIsHMAN
From the Harrisburg Correspondence of the Philadelphia
The discussion on the registration law bill
caused an intense excitement in the house this
afternoon Mr. Hickman, in the course of his
remarks, asserted that an intelligent negro was
superior to an ignorant Irish Catholic, and
should have the preference to vote. To this Mr..
= Brennan, Of Luzerae replied in very strong Ian.
Kuage, dencuncing the gentleman from Chester
general all along the line. The radicals were
alarmed at tho attitude assumed BY Hickman
and called the previous question and raised
points of order On him without avail The ma.
jority of the radicals were evidently afraid to
put him down with the gag. He deisd them,
and looked at them with malignant scowl. -
Such scene Of disorder as the radicals display.
ed during the entire discussion has probably
never before been witnessed in tho house. The
g outside conversation amounted to this-Tho rad
icals admitted that, if Mr.. Hickman was per.
mitted to continue his trade against the Irish
Catholics and elevate the negro above their heads
the radical party in this state would be crushed
: out in the next election. Mr.. Hickman bravelv
maintained his sentiments throughout, although
all kinds Of epithets were quietly heaped upen
him by his colleagues. The democrats, during
the whole Of thsss proceedings. stood firmly and
solidly together, enjoying the fun. When some
degree of order had been restored and Mr. Hick.
man had concluded, Mr. Thorn (radicaD of Phil.
adelphia, again moved the previous question
This raised a storm of Indignation, and much
excitement followed en- the democratic side Of
the house The cry was raised, Let US leave
left the house, until there were only five demo.
Gratis remaining. After being absent some 10 re-
turned; the rest stayed away during the Who'll,
session. The bill was finally passed under the
previous question.