The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-03-14

=,
fnENGE Hoe0u has spread psnys ether lanss."<
s1w cnzens, have you not here presented in this
uMclai deeiaraon aene VI the leader of the Holy AL
lance seaous cause for Alarm and oruntiriRg rigi
lance! danger threatens YOU of no common kind;
Hanger which common sense suggests 70 you real,
rom the SIMPLE contemplation OF the anomalous re-
u our country with other countries; danger
ulhcaiehnS US rom the most powerful coalition of
despots the world ever knew; danger made imminent
oy he lapefioas necessity of cOunteractinp effort
Tor SELL preservation ON the part Of the despos; dan
ger ihade imminent by their paramount interest
against liberty; danger, of military conquest of
our SOIL, nor OF religious conversion 10 creed hut of
conquest OF PRINCIPLES OF ORDER a CONQUEST oyER,
LAW BY NOE VIOLENCE, conquest by secret mac
non, oy oi intrigue, by cautious but steady under
| mining OF the very foundations Of government-
What force would fail TO accomplish they hope to do
by the subtle arts of intrigue?
Fellow citizens do we do injustice TO the monarchs
OF Europe! Are these mere dreams of a fancy? Do
we conJure up phantom for a mere temporary ef-
feet! And are there, then, no symptoms in your So
cety of Conspiracy of Despots, Conspiracy which
common sense teaches is Of all things most probable!
Look about you What means that Leopold Founda-
tiOn having its centre al Vienna under the manage
ment of Metternlch? Why are four great Assoca-
tons at Vienna at Rome, at Lyons at Paris, spe-
cally furnished with aid, and ayowedy combined to
act on the United States, combined TO spread with
greater activity" particular and reU knotsn sys
t;as Of principles in this country? Fellow citizens
have you examined that system II is one dear to
the Holy Alliance. Are you sure that all the weapons
antagonist TO liberty, and aimed at your political ex
istence, not within this Trojan Horse? At least
the despots who have so bcnevoleny sent this pre-
sent within your walls, show how much they love the
systcmlt contains 1t Is in exact accordance. with
their principles OF benevolence, to make unusual ef
forts to cause that system to pervade your cOutry
But you told that it is religion that thew are
benevolenly spreading 10 bless your heather land
you mast not examine IT. for that is persecution, you
must not suspect IT. for that is Uiberality, you must
not express your opinion upon ii, for that is bigotry
you must not oppose it, for that is intolerance Shall
absurJtes like these blind your eyes to its political
character? Will you receive the King because he
clothes himsefn the robes of the Bishop, and brings
you letters of Recommendation from the holy Allianceg
Do you ask for evidence Of its political action the
| county?
Look about you. What mean these banded fo-
reignersn your midst? What means the extended
league Of Irish societies. through your land? What
mean the systematic effort of these foreigners to keep
themselves distinct from the American people
What mean their Journals fostering separate inte
rest; and protesting forsooth, to be more American
than Americans? What means their ercl,.sire or
gdniraton at elections? What means the irish
party? What notires move them to voteT What
appeals stir them? Not American, but foreign inte-
rests The interests Of Ireland. The local euds of
Irish politics move them And who their leaders?
BE not deceived by appearances. The foreign poll
tician, disguised in cassock is behind the curtnin,
and moves the wires He it is who governs them.
He speaks the name Of the candidate and his iocks
are ready with their coored ballots. They rally
Irishnen, not Americans they rally under the
green tunacr not the stars and stripes Is it ne
cessary to make an imposing show of force, the
cret signal is given and they assemble like the war
riors Of Roderick Dhu, and at another signal of
priest, tmark that) quickly retire. Does frequent
outrage alarm your suspicious, fellow citizens-a ma
gic word of advice from an Inshman through your
Journals keeps them oil at home, AS ONE MAN, and
riot does not occur and then the praises Of the
| quiet, peacabe, orderly, much abused Irish. Are
you indeed fellowcit dependent on their fe-
reign leaders Cor the peace Of your city7 Must your
security rest on the peace, be sP' Of priest Are
you ready to acknowledge this dependence on foreign
forbearance will you submit Yourselves, your inte-
rests the safety Of your homes the comforts of your
own dear bought liberties TO the eaprce, aye the
vereign will, OF . Foreign Power Will you cringe
before foreign interest, because nnrrnrcd by your
own indulgence IT has grown strong enough TO give
You trouble? Shall the alternatives Of rio and out
rage, order and tranquility, depend upon the yea or
nay of Foreigner? Shall they longer brow beat you
at the polls. or dictate to you your rslers? No No.
NATIVE AMERICANS, Lovers OF LIBERTY, Lovers
OF LAW, LOVERS OF ORDEK., we know to whom we
address ourselves we know that you will meet the
exigencies Of the times, and by firm and vigorous
use Of the peaceful! ,ceapon Of tie ballot, will sus
tain prominently the dominance Of American prin-
cipes #ls-.e.ft
REselUrIoNs
Resolved, That the Native American party have no
regrets cause TOT regrets that they have unfured
the standard in faver Of giving the Native born
freemen of country the exclusive right of control
| ling the affairs and administration Of the Union.
hesolVtu, mat our nOttO always mas been, f>ract-
PIES not Men We have not allowed ourselves 10 be
mixed up with any party, or with any faction; that
we ask ourselves these questions in the language of
the immortal Jefferson ais he honest ?-is he capa-
ble?' TO ,cch add is he Natire Of oar SOIL and
does he in he declaration Of our principles?
| Resolved That we DESTROYS Of extending to for
eigners freedom Of opinion freedom Of spcech-pro-
lection 10 their persons and to their property-and in
defence of which willing to risk our lives; bat
we will not extend to them the right Of designating
lrho are give lawssrho are 10 rule over U.S.
| isho are to be the public sevants-znd lrho should
| preside over the Ballot Boxes.
Resolved That shall continue to press an inter-
alton of our Naturalization Laws, by which foreigners
shall not be permitted 4, at elections earlier
period than that which is designated for our own Ma
| tive born Sons.
Resolved That we cordially approve Of the nomi-
nation of AARON CLARK for the office OF Mayor of this
City, and recognise in him plain and nnpresending
son Of one Of our Natire born Revolutionary patriot
citizens, man ofntegnty capablty, and full Of ener
gy for the public service .r.
Resolved, That it be recommended TO all who ap-
prove of principles and who feel the proud homer
Of beng Native Americans, WITHOUT DISTINCTION or
PARTY, to support Aaron Clark for the Office Of May
the nsng election, and to every honorable
effort TO secure his election.
These resolutions being separately put were unan-
imously carried the four first in the usual mode and
the fifth by three, and the sixth with nine CHEERS
given with earncstness that indicated determine
| ton to ACT, ms well resolve.
Mr.. j. Blunt, after being repeatedly called for adj