The native American., 1837-12-09
FOREIGN TROOPS.


We had occasion in one of our late numbers to ami
madvet both upon the principle and practice of enlist
ing foreign troops in the service of the United States
but silenced by the cry of 'oh the foreigners
the friends of freedom-orderly excellent soldiers
and will crush the Indians of Florida much sooner than
your native troops" We consequently held peace,
determined, however, TO watch the Hessians and see
how the experiment would result We saw, at various
mes notices OF the fine and gallant appearance Of the
Germans-how they paraded-how they wheeled; and
all the time our minds eye filled with the vision OF
other days-at every glister of their bayones the
Hesslans OF the Revolution those booted and spurred
hirengs that lived the idea of splitting native blood
we in their parades insulting bravado and tanta
lizns of the native citizens; we heard the cry Of
sympathy when these gallant soldiers were fighting
their first battle with the boys of New York; and still
pen remained idle, for we knew that the time for our
triumph had not arrived, wated-and now find that
our remarks grounded in truth; for these 'brave,
and chivarc, and splendid volunteers have turned out
to be awess abandoned blood thirsty renegades riolng
in their wild and ruthless responsibility, under the
flag Of the United States and headed by foreigner who
had taken the oath of allegiance and obedience to the
laws Of the United States We insert the following
from the New York Commercial Advertiser Of the 9th
read the account with patience?
THE AMERICAN GERMAN SOLDIERS!
The ship Eliza and Abby, Capt. Wade, bound to Tam
Bay with lis troops Csc Germans and 81 Americans
and Poles lying at anchor in the East river, taken
order of the Dutch Captain, Selber, who ordered his
men to drag the mate and three Of the sailors from for
ward when the got into the cabin for safety from
which they drove by the Germans, and the mates
life preserved by Lieut. LAYERS, who arrested by his
Captain for refusing TO aid in taking the ship. The
volunteers from Philadelphia, under command of Lieut.
Lieutenant, Julian X. Rozynkowsk, saved the mates
life, by taking the sword from German soldier, when in
the act Of stabbing him. The German troops had pos
session Of the ship at IL o'clock Sunday but niora
ton of the riot sent to the public authority. The
mate made three attempts 60 board Sunday, but
each time sword presented to him. and immediate
death threatened in he should persist in trying to
get on board.
On Sunday, about o'clock, the w. S. Marshal wen,
beard, and with another United States officer, arrested
Captain Selber. Great crowds had assembled on the
wharf and even the Fulton Ferry steamboats, were full
opeope, who passed merely to have glimpse
Of what going on in The ship. Tie Hercules
steamboat along side two hours, waiting to
take her to The mate has refused TO 60, unes.
of the ring leaders put in irons. Three Of the
crew. and all Of the American soldiers have refused 10
70 while the head mutneers board-alleging that
they have no safety for their lives.
The first complaint Of the mutineers against the
mate and the next that their captain is arrested and
to be sent to Newport 1t is fact worthy Of remark
by the way, that the Germans all in good uniform
while the American soldiers in very shabby, loaer
like condition How has this occurred. Has it been
from vortism on the part Of the Government, and tc
throw discredit Native Citizens?
The Captain Of the ship hopes to get to sea, with
hands. this day, ifthe Germans OiH permit!
Is the country to be long insuted by such spectacles
Are rulers to be supported in that tend tc
elevate the foreign bandit the native citizens Of the
States These questions Of moment; they ques
tons that strike at into the heart of every patriot
and must the throb Of indignation at such extraor
binary conduct.