The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-21


and the imposition of the fine vigorously en-
forced. Ia the execution of this villanous
law, scenes Of most appalling nature were
of frequent occurrence. A gordon Of police
was stationed by the city authorities along
the coast, who kept sharp look out for en-
igrant vessels As soon as one Of those noa-
Ting prisons, laden with the victims English
tyranny, was DIES red in the ofiing, an oificer
was despatched on board to levy the Turkish
imposf and wo 10 the nnlnrune who had MOI
1.-The needful !" The Consequence was.
that hundreds of our poor coun,rvmen. with
their wives and children, were inhumenly
denied the rites Of hospitality and harba-
rouslv driven from American shores !
Ii would require the descriptive powers nf
"a Scott to delineate the sad realities, the stu
pendous horrors of those heart-rending
scenes. The gallant ship has at length gain
ed her destined harbor, and Joy and gladness
circuates among the newcomers. And now
with the prospect Of better DAYS before him,
the faithful hear, of the Irish husband and
father, is once more illumed by the Sunshine
of hope. See him on the deck, with the
: land of promise looming in the distance,
triumphanlly p hitting out to the tender part
ner Of his bosom, the haven Of his desires,
wher" he fondly hoped his SORROWS would
terminate, and his happiness return. On
now the gushing affections Of his heart Of
heart bursts the barriers which oppression
had drawn around them-'e rnshes into the
arms of his own Cushamachree," caress-
ing her and her naxen-haired darlings, with
an ecstasy of delight unknown to him since
hat rapturous hour when first the fond Jewel
of his soul had smiled on his true love. But,
alas for him and his adored ones, as well as
hundreds besides, this glimpse Of happiness
was but ray Of celestial light to brighten
their path to the realms of eternity!
The captain not beng permitted to land his
passengers, is compelled to make Tor another
port, or land them in a raging surf on the
| inhospi,able coast of New Jersey; and oh
heavens The following morning behods the
sandy beach Of that reg ion srewed with the
lileless remains of athletic manhood, lowell
ness, and youth, and prauling innocence.
Irishmen, this is no tiction-your country
men in the city of New York are acquainted
with the particulars. The catastrophe is un-
happily too true. Federalism Federalism
This work, is also yours. Again say, may
the curse Of Cromwell rest upon you!
| shall. in concluding this picture of Fed
eral ferocity, stop to take passing glance at
a few of the understrappers of that party.
There is Christie, President Of the F." Native
American Association" of New Orleans !;
this worthy was IIarrison's right hand man
at the great Wing Convention, held at Gin
cinnati in the beginning OF last month, at which
he delivered stump speech, iaunding Harr-
sons patriotism and valor to the skies! Would
YOU believe it )! this fellow, the denonncer of
for that purpose. The FedeIalisls must be
hard pushed indeed, VIII n they employ such
characters to certify To the courage OF their
candidate. There is also the president of
the Native American Association of this city,
ain out and ont Harrlsonian, one OF the fer
cest Fedrras's las every worthy of the as
ISOLATION isl in the Union, and leading mem
Der of the Tlppacaaoe Club. Since Hairi.
sons famous decaration-lhat he seorned to
accept the political support of foreigners, es-
pecaly the Irish Democrats, these English
tories, would go their death for hiln. un-
dersland that threats of assassination have
been held out 10 deter me from my humble
defence OF my noble hearted countrymen.
Against the assassin | certainly can take lit.
tie precaution. But !" Native Americans"
Federas,s, and Wings Of Washington! !
tell you, utterly desplsc the cowardly me.
nance, as do from MY soul yonr'vile vilnpera-
ton. A brave, honorable, and reputable
''Natve American" Orangeman, or Fede-
raIist, shall most cheerluIly meet on his
omn terms. but the anony slanderer, who
is in heart and principle coward, and an
assassin, him can never stoop to notice.
There is also the Editor of the Native
American" newspaper of this city the wild
goose of this disreputable print, unblushing-
IIy proclaimed in a number OF that paper, a
short time since, " war to the knife against
the Irish" What an a,Niable advocate of
flarrisonlsm; and yet lhss threatener of as
sassnalion walks the streets OF Washington,
courted and caressed by men who deem
themselves respectable! Another Of The
Harrison press gang, the Editor Of the York
Express, elihes bis readers with the follow
ing precious moroccan.
"Our population has among its members
enigants from all European nations, as also
large numbers from Canada. Al appear
respectable and prosperous, EXCEPTrHE
LOW AND UNEDUCATED IRISH, toI
whom the soil and climate appear no way
congenial. They no sooner arrive here, than
their moral and mental faculties ale thrown
into great OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ING ALL AGREEMENTS, WRITTEN
OR AL-MISTAkING THEIR
IGHBOR's PROPERTY FOR THEIR
OWN; and when they think ,hemselve free
from all restraint, run rapid career of wee
and wickedness, ending in poverty and dis
Quite omplmentary-nothing half SO
nattering in the filthy columns OF even the