The native American., 1838-05-12

console If in the hour Of defeat we know our country
and her institutions in the hands Of brothers
This is not feeling that proceeds from artificial
soning cherished hatred to any sci of men, but il
natural aud spontaneous impulse that lives aud beats
and burns in every heart We do not array ourselves
against foreigners, because individuals they are SUCH
but we raise voice against the evils political and So
cial which flow from dividing legal rights and power
with men whose ties and ainities fixed in distant
lands. The time has now arrived when the great
nnnity of the country must be divided into two classes
the natives and the foreigners and in the latter category
will be put all those native traitors who throw them
selves for the sake of party purposes. into the ranks Of
the aliens We call upon editors who recognise this
being the true line of demarcaion between patriots and
tories to avow it. and draw that line with strong hand
that all may see it,
From the New York Daily Express.
The undersigned, native of The State of New York,
and resident o the City Of New York for sixteen years
and for seven and twenty years steady adheren Of the
democratic party, made an application, by petition, TO
Jesse Hoy Esq, Collector of the port Of New York. for
the Office of Inspector of the Customs; that my petition
was accompanied by recommendations emanatng from
gentlemen Of the highest character and of the greatest
political influence with the democratic party.
That on calling yesterday on the Collector, was in
formed that my petition denied; and while waiting
ascertain my fate, had the modification to SEVEN
FOREIGNERS receive commissions, OF whom had not
ceved his commission, am credbly informed; and
if to add to the insult witnessed the rejection of several
native born citizens whose character and services should
insure them the kindest aid Of the government.
have this day requested OF the Collector return of
my petition, not wishing to have the upon il dis
honoed by remaining III the hands of Jesse Hoyt, which
has been refused and have other alternative left, but
to prosecute him for the unlawful detention Of the docu
ment
My object in writing is to inquire, Mr. Editor, of you,
whether it is the policy Of the Government, of the
democratic party, thus to degrade their native fellow
citizens, by placing foreigners who have hardly been in
country long enough sufficiently TO understand the
English language to be ineligible, in offices of decacy
and great official trust! If So claim no longer ain
ty to such party respect for such government.
Foreigners have their rights and in the enjoyment Of
them they should be protected; but for one unwilling
that they shall be selected to take charge of
or participate in government But understand that
these selections made by Council Of appointment,
designated by Mr.. Hoyt who supposed 10 under
stand the interest of the democratic party and that these
singular appointments made with view to that
great object If so, permit TO say, that the feelings
of this community cannot be thus outraged without
coiling severely upon the authors Of it.
FREDERICK LASHER, No. 70, Beekman st.
MAY2, 1885,
The above fully confirms the assertions made
day or two ago, relative to the appointments Every
man thought Of any value to the party given to
dersand that he should receive appointment, if he
brought ten voters to the polls who could go the whole
infde ticket. Foreigners chosen the most
worthy; because. having interest in with
our institutions, they prefer immediate profit to every
thing else.