The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-23
IFor The Natiue .dmeracan, I

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THE RIGHTS OF AMERICANS LOST SIGHT
OF, WHERE THE GOOD OF FOREIGNERS is
! CONCERNED.
! This, beyond doubt, is rare and startling
caption, the reality of which would almost seem
to surpass possibility to the mind of retired and
humble citizen he who gldes along in the un-
ruffled tenor of his way, far removed from scenes
OF foul corruption, relationship and injustice. AL
though possessing unsuspicious nature and
cOnhdng heart, be he in ever SO secluded spot
of this land, not much sacrifice of time will be
called for in research to dispel all misgivings as
to the existence of this decided preference and
watchful care bestowed upon foreigners, to the
exclusion of not only his own but his brother
|countrymen's inherent claims; and no heart will
feel more indignant at the ObviOusness of such
gross delinquency and contemptibleness on the
part of those men who have thus proved recreant
to what is conceived to be sacred trust. Men
like him are the private guards of our liberties;
they are in the back scene, but when their country
beckons they will land did) present a bold and
answering attitude in sustaining the main pillar
of her magnanmous structure-they are pure
and unsoed disciples Of epublicanism.-make no
loud professions, for corrupt ends, but are the
actual possessors of this great and commendable
creed; they have only to be made sensible there
| is unclean thing in their country's foot-path,
for her to obtain their unreserved aid and power
in its removal and speedy extinction. Those,
however, there are in this place and widespread
portion of this nation, who will be clear of scr-
Piles and not at all discomposed or excited at the
terms OF my caption--it will only arouse within
them the throb of discomfort and indignant emo
tons, that they are compelled to witness its So
lemn truth. Some men there be- lbut believe
they are pretty much within the circumference of
certain Ten Miles Square,) who imagine them
selves so much identified in interest with foreign
ers, that they can see the plausibiity or justice
OF naught but that which grants them undue priv-
leges and is sure to promote their power and in
fuence in this Government. NThere are none
SO blind as those who will not see,' is an ancient
adage, and no less trite, and which is fully APP
propo in the case of those feW who pretend and
do lean to their side But, look! there is another
class of inn0cenfs, yet--measurers of Justice, the
bulwarks of our political system: the great mas
tiers of the PREssnot in distant locations only, but
HERE, in this acute focus of attractions; they are
and remain, as quiet as the dove; if the stiffness is
broken, the echo sounds against rather than for
us. 10 pay for pure honey and receive gall, is
intolerable. Take we it'll They are using
their quilts for the strict good of their pockets
solely, with long-faced pretension of devotion
to their whole country; they have scheme in
view in SO acting-may it, as is usual, produce
more blanks than prizes.
But turn your eyes to the mystery, the as
founding truth. Have we not men, competent,
honest native Americans sufficient in number in
this country to fill her offices, of every nature,
public especially; men every way qualified and
meritIng the countenance, appreciation and foster
ing care OF this Government There are men
possessing strong and nnumerable claims on this
Government for whatever it can bestow upon
them, in the shape Of Office or otherwise, which
requires their labor, and thereby affords them a
Livelihood. Can it be said to them, {" The only
use we have for you is to protect US, fight our
battles, and guard those you have placed in
power-they can procure European skullions,
Paupers and tops, to do the writing: they do no
wrongs" 1t is needless to attempt to pourtray a
glowing picture of our claims in this respect; no
honest men will question them-raO,,e, in the pos
gesSaom 81 me least particle Of IL, haze done so.
1t would appear that there are some other reoui-
site qualifications than the mere worth of honesty