The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-23

while it paralixes, IL it does not entirely pre-
vent, resistance?
To the people Of the South would say
Pause, for a moments pause, in your false secu-
rity. Look oat upon the fearful elements that
are combining Tor your destruction r ad the
history Of the prosecuted Jews Of Spain, and
think for a moment what would be your condi-
ton if the same men and the same spirit that
guarded the Inquisition there, wero installed in
power here. Neither age, nor sex, nor station,
nor innocence, could Protect the tOeaithy Wiz
tins. To be rich invited denunciation iu he
accused was sure to bring condemnation, be-
cause condemnation was followed by confsca-
ton Think what will be your condition in the
midst of a revolution, instigated by the Holy
Alliance, and accomplished by the Pope's In
quisitor.
To the North, would say: Look on this pro-
ceediDg Think not that is is measure to pass
away with the excitement of the Presidential
election. The resolutions of the Central Com
mittee, and the proceedings in this ease, will
constitute an important item III the reports to
Prince Metternich, from his agents in this coun-
try. 1t will be held as conclusive proof of the
influence which they have already obtained, and
will excite them to renewed exertions fer the
accomplishment of their ultimate purpose. 1t
presents an important question for your consi'
deration. Will you fold your arms unmindful
of the causes which led your pilgrim fathers to
dwell in the wildernesss
To the foreigners who have been welcomed
TO our shores, who have been admitted to the
right of naturalization, and become identified
with us, as American citizens, as well as those,
who are now in the country and awaiting their
term of probation, we would say; that the right
to become an American citizen is boon. That
it has been heretofore granted, because, in the
condition in which we were placed. the PEG
pie of the United States deemed it expedient
TO invite the prosecuted Of all countries, to seek
an asylum among US, and because we have
heretofore considered that those who woul1
leave their native home and cross the Atlantic,
were imbued with love of liberty, and of our
free institutions. But this regulation was an
act of kindness. II was gratuity on the
part of the people of the United States, to
be given or withheld by them, at their plea
sure. have been charged with wishing 10
deny to you the tight of citizenship. l have
made no such proposition; but while l would
give to those now in the country all the bene-
fits of existing laws, would appeal to you to
say whether the abuses, which have been prac-
tised in the ignorant exercise of the elective
franchise, do not atmonish US, that the time is
come when We should modify our laws, giving
to foreigners, hereafter coming to the country
the right of voting. The time once was when
to say 81 am Roman citizen was protec-
ton against oppression. What advantage is it
nov to have been born citizen of these Uni
ted States? The hired soldiery, who plundered
our property, and made war upon our country,
are, after short probation, admitted to all the
rights of native born citizens. Is it not right,
that in view of our altered circumstances, the
increased facilities of throwing upon our shores
the ignorant and pauPer population of Europe,
we should protect ourselves against their pes
tiferous influenced And is it right that you,
to whom SO many privileges have been grant
ed, should take offence because it is proposed
to put an end to abuses. which, all must see,
endanger the public liberty? Are you not con-
scious of the increasing evil Are you not in
terested, deeplymterested in arresting it, Do
you not, ia gratitude owe it to those who have
adopted you into the America family, to exert
your inflHenceto do so; andis il not an insult
10 your understanding; is it not disparaging
your patriotism, when demagogues appeal to
you and to yourprejudices, as foreigners, TO en-
list your influence against measure, so ne
cessaFy for the preservation of public iiberty'
Do not give astrongeT evidence ofmy respect
for your opinions, and my confidence in your
patriotism, when call upon you to unite with
me in accomplishing this great reformation?
To the people of the United States, ould
say, that this controversy isanot of my seeking.
1t has fallen upon me, in the Independent dis
charge of = public duty. 1t is paHfal and I'M
pleasant But believing that the present mo-
ment, and the peculiar circumstances of the
case, are calculated to promote modification
of our EXISTING naturalization laws, propose
to do all in nypower as an editor, to accom-
plish that cad. BelieviHgthat large majority
of the people 'ef the Uhited States concur
with me J n opinion, and taat the public will
sustain me in the conscientious discharge Of
this task, remain
Their osd't sew't
DUFF GREEN.