The native American., 1837-10-07


Of their right TO- resign, whom they think themselves
40 greved, than they hare of power in Congress to
appoint Both being granted then, the expectancy and
policy Of the measure remain to ne considered and
whether 1t Is consistent win lusuce or prudence 70
promote these military founehunters, the hazard Of
your army. They may be divided into three classes:
mere adventures without Recommendation, recon-
mended by persons who do not know how else to dis
pose of or provide for them men of great ambition,
no would sacrifice every thing to promote their own
personal glory; or mere Spies who sent here to OBJ
lain thorough knowledge Of our situation and circum
stances, in the execution OF which, am persuaded,
some Of them are faithful essaries, as do not believe
a single matter escapes annotced or unadvsed al
foreign court. -
could say great deal this subject, but will add
nothing at present. am led TO give you this trouble
at this time. by very handsome certificate showed
me Yesterday in favor Of NJ. Melville, written be-
lisve) by himself and subscribed by Gen. Parsons de-
signed as am informed, for the foundation Of super
structure of brigadershp. Baron Stenben, now find,
is also wanting to omit his Dspectoshp for command
in the line This will be productive Of much discomfort
TO the brigadiprs. in word, although think the
Baron an excellent officer, do most devoutly wish
that we had not single foreigner among US, except
the Marquis de La Fayette, who acts upon very differ
en principles from those which govern the rest. Adeu.
| am most sincerely yours. -
And what was the foresight, and almost prophetic
language Of Thomas Jefferson in 1881.
'sThe present desire Of America is to produce rapid
population, by as great Importation Of foreigners
possible; hut is this founded In poIicyl Are there
Inconvenience be thrown into the scale against the
advantages expected from multiplication Of numbers
by the importation Of foreigners! 1t is for the happ
ness Of those united in society to harmonze much
as possible in matters which they must of necessity
transact together.
"Civil government being the sole object Of forming
societies. its administration must be conducted by COM
mon consent.
Every species Of government has its specific prin-
cpes; perhaps, and more peculiar than those Of
any in the, universe It is composition OF the first
principles Of the English constitutions, with others de-
rived from natural rights and natural reason To these
nothing can be more opposed than the maxms of abb
soute monarchies. Yet from such, we are to expect
the greatest number Of emgrants.
s.They will bring with them the principles of govern
ment they have mbibed in their early youth; or. If
able to throw them of, it will be in exchange for an
unbrdled RIGHTEOUSNESS, passing, as s usual from one
extreme to another. 1t would be miracle were they
stop precisely at the point of temperate liberty.
s.ln proportion TO their numbers, they will share
with the legislation; they will infuse into it their
spirit, warp and bias its directions, and render It
heterogeneous, incoherent, distracted mass. ! may
appeal experience for ver6caiion Of these coniec-
lures; but if they certain in event. they not
possible they not probable9 Is it not safer to
wait with patience for the attainment Of any degree Of
population desired expected. May not govern
ment be more homogeneous, more peaceable, more
twenty millions Of Americans were suddenly imported
into that kngdoms II il would be more turbulent, less
happy, less strong, may believe that the addition OF
half million Of foreigners would produce similar
effect here"
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION.
Pursuant to public notice general meeting was held
in the Theatre Louisiana Avenue, the 9th inst.
The President in the Chair assisted by the two Sc
cretaries. i
The President stated, that inasmuch as our fellow
citizens had been DESTROYS Of asceraining whether
portion Of the public printing from the different Depart
ments could not be had in support Of newspaper,
he had appointed three of the members TO make app-
cation in that behalf the result Of whose duties and the
manner in which they were performed, detailed in
the following letters.
w ashington 80 Sept. 1897.
To Messrs John D. Clark, Benjamin X. Morsell, and
Henry v. Hill.
Gentlemen You are hereby appointed a committee,
to wait upon the President of the United Sates and
to present him written application, for portion Of
the public printing, in behalf Of the Native Amer-
| can " Newspaper.
You will be so good frame your address, in ac-
cordance with the policy Of association, as
disclam any view to party politics, either now, or
thereafter and at the time TO express, principles
that are purely AMI exclusively American.
The circumstances that the public printing, has al
ready been extended ny Inc PRESIDENT, or by his per-
mission, to press conducted by foreigner if not an
alien induces ms to hope that efforts in the cause
Of our countrymen, will not be less encouraged
j. have appointed you in this behalf, in consideration
Of your zeal in the cause, your responsibility
among our citizens, and in consequences Of your being
friendly to the present administration, which latter
circumstance, will make the performance of the Office
more grateful, to all parties and disarm advesa-
ries, OF any preence for accusing of political de-
signs shall be glad il the duty now required Of you.
can be performed in the course Of few days, and to
/ have your early report Of the result,
| Respectfully yours fellow countrymen.
HENRY M. MORFIT.
President, Native American Association,
United States, Washington City.
| To the President Of the United States
| Sir-The undersigned your fellow countrymen have
been appointed committee, in behalf Of the Native
American Association in this city, to ask you for
portion Of the public printing in support Of the Ma
tive American" NEWSPAPER lately established here.
The object Of our association is to unite coun-
rymen in band Of brotherhood and teach them to
rely upon themselves in the properties Of peace and
lin the perils Of defence, that from i'm
pulse we may believe our country always right, and
uader all circumstances sustain the creed that right
or wrong, our country"