The native American., 1838-06-09
q AN ASYLUM FOR, THE OPPRESSED OF ALL
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AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESSED OF ALL
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!. We are often asked if we would prive our country
IF the proud distinction Of being can asylum for the
onnressed of all natonsr' We answer no. We wish to
Gee our country eminent among the nations OF the
earth in all the ennobng attributes that bespeak great
people, and is exclusive devotion to the honor and
hest interests Of our Government that has induced US to
buckle on our arnor in defence of the beautiful wise and
,,re institutions we received from fathers We
slider that we have only life estate in them, and that
whilst we ENJOY their benefits We should be careful not
to impair them to deprive those who are to come
after u.s. Of any Of the blessings they were designed to
confer on them If confde them to the keeping and
management of foreigners, who have no natural interest
In them they will be stimulated by the prospect OF I'm
mediate gain to themselves to strain all their powers fo
their own aggranzement utterly regardless of postcriy
We have already, in certain portions Of our country
strong symptoms Of tendency 70 this unnatural and over
exc;ted action Of the body polite. The lepeig, agra
ran system, which affords such extensive field for
citing the passions Of the multitude is boldly proclaimed
and is advancing with stride that is truly alarming TO
erv patriot This odious doctrine much at war with
d government was first introduced into this country
bv foreigners who either ignorant of our Institutions
or basey and wlfuy perverted them TO the accomplish
z @
oant Of their selfish and nearious purposes they man
tain that they are founded in very nature Of our Gov
ornnent which is free Government and recognises. IN
th most unlimited sense the republican principle. that
ali men are born equal The doctrine Of equal rights
the virtual principle of Government, restrained as
;s by the wise and just provisions Of our Constitutions On
ve 10 It the unbdled cenons construction contended
Ear by The aeraran or ore,gn party and it assumes the
form Of Demon that threatens with destruction all that
s excellent in our civil and socel systems Liberty s
too delicate TO be placed in such rude and Ignorant hands
The moment she s committed to the guardianship OF
those Who do not appreciate her virtues, she becomes
wanton induging in all kinds OF excesses and hnaly
involves in anarchy and ruin her wild and needless io-
lowers We are the true disciples o liberty. we Wor-
,orsn her for her rirues not for her rices claim
her As ouI guardian angel for the protection she affords
70 us in the rational enjoyment Of those rights we in
hsr;,sa from natare We should despise her, she were
i, emove from us the restraints necessary for the good
sr or civilized society, and suffer US to sink into The
d,oence Of the beasy qualifications which are disgust
;n, even IN the barbarian Our country cannot long
aor an asylum TO the oppressed, unless the lcentous
.nir;t that Is abroad should be subdned IT is the OFF,
.nr;ns Of foreign ignorance and the only curb we can
,aee upon II is, to withhold from foreigners, who may
hereafter come into the country any participation IN Inc
Of our Government When they shall learn
10 feel that they The guests and not the lords paramount
or he country they will cease from their attempts to over
throw our established institutions, and bow with subms
sion to the supremacy Of the laws. They will become
eon,ented happy and prosperous and fully realize fhe
blessings Of the protection we extend TO hem anu our
country may then truly claim the proud distinction OF
being an asylum for the oppressed OF all ana
will be longer subjected to the dsgraceiu' reproach
.h;r i too often cast upon her, of aorng reinge TO
7 3 . n r H. hOla SrOrti i
THE PRINCE DE JOlNyILLE AND THE KINGS