The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-21

,elhlo It Fafalises, il II does not entirely pre-
voat, resistance?
To the people Of the South would say
Pause, for a moment, pause, In your false secu-
rity. Loul: out upon the fearful elements that
are combining Tor your destruction x ad the
history OF che prosecuted Jews Of Spain, and
think for q moment what would be your oondi-
ton iT the same men and The same spirit that
guarded the Inquisition there, were installed in
power here. Neither age, nor sex, nor station,
nor innocence, could roteet he soeal.hy vir-
tims To be rich invited denuuciation ~ be
accused was sure to bring condemnation, be-
cause condemnation was followed by oonfsca-
ton. Think what will be your condition in the
nids, of revolution, insigatca b. the Holy
Alliance, and accomplished by the pope's In
quisitor.
To the North, would say: Look on this pro-
ceeding. Think not that is is q measure TO pass
away with the excitement Of the Presidential
election. The resolutions OF the Central Com
nlittee, and the proceedings IN this case, will
constitute an important item an the reports to
Prince Metternich, from his agents in this coun-
try /. will be held as conclusive proof of the
infiaencr which they have already obtained, and
will excite them TO renewed exertions for the
accomplishment VI their ultimate purpose. 1t
presents an important question for your consi-
deration WIN you foll your arms rnmindful
OF the causes which led your pilgrim fathers TO
dwell in the wilderness
To the foreigners who have been welcomed
70 our shores, who have been admitted to the
right of naturalization, aud become identified
with us, as American citizens, as well as those,
who are now in the coun ny and awaiting their
term OF probation, we would say: that the right
tobecome 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 all countries, to seek
an asylum among US, and because we have
heretofore considered that those who woul1
leave their native homc and cross the Atlantic,
were lmbued with love of liberty, and Of our
| free Institutions. But this regulation was an
act of kindness. II was a grGtuity on the
| part Of the people of the United States, to
BE- given or withheld by them, al their plea
sure. have been charged With wishing TO
deny TO you the night Of citizenship. have
made 10 such proposition; but while | would
! give to those now in the country all the bene-
fits of existing laws, I would appeal to you TO
say whether The abuses, which have been prac-
tised il The ignorant exercise OF the elective
! franchise, do not a9monish us, that the time is
come when we should modify our laws, giving
to foreigners. hereafter coming 10 the country
the right of voting. The time once was when
to say 81 am Roman citizen" was a protec-
ton against oppression. What advantage is il
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 10 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
I tiferous influence? And is il right that you,
TO whom 60 many privileges have been grant
! ed should take offence because il is proposed
| to put an end 10 abuses, which, all must see,
endanger the public liberty? Are you not con-
scious OF the increasing evil3 Are you not in
terested, deeply interested in arIesting il? Do
you not, in gratitude owe il to those who have
adopted you into the Americsa family, TO exert
your influence to do 80; ana is it not ala insult
10 YOUR understanding; is il not disparaging
f your patriotism, when demasogues appeal tc
You and TO your prejudices. as foreigners, tc en-.
list your Influence against measure, so ne.
cessary for the preservation of public liberty
Dc not give astronger evidence ofmy respect
fol- your opinions, and my confidence in youl
patriotism, when call upon you to unite Will
me in accomplishing this great reformation:
70 the people Of the United States, woulC
say, that this controversy is not o. my seeking
II has fallen upon me, in the Independent dis
charge of public duty 1t is painful and un.
pleasant. Bit believing that the present mo
nent, and the peculiar circumstances of the
case, are calculated 10 promote modification
OF our existing naturalization laws, Iproposc
TO do all in my power, as an editor, 10 accom-.
plish that end. Believing that large majority
of the people Of the United States concu:
with me in opinion, and that the public will
sustain me in the conscientious discharge Of
this TASK, remain
4 Their obd't serv't