The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-23

the overthrow of this press will demonstrate to
the satisfaction OfEuropean dOspots, their abll-
ty to destroy our institutions; that it will give
new zeal and activity to the exertions Of The
enemy while it paralizes, il it does not entirely
prevent, resistance?
To the people of the South | would say
Pause, for moment; pause, in your false Sc
curity. Look out upon the fearful elements
that are combining for your destruction. Read
he history Of the prosecuted Jews of Spain,
and think for a moment what would be your
condition if the same men and the same spirit
that guarded the lnquisition there, were install
led power here. Neither age, nor sex, mol
station, nor innocence, could protect the aoeat-
thy victims. TO be rich invited denunciation;
TO be accused was sure to bring condemnation,
because condemnation was followed by confs-
cation. Think what will be your condition IN
the midst of revolution, instigated by the Ho-
ly Alliance, and accomplished by the Pope's
Inquisitor
To the North, l would say: Look on this pro-
ceediHg. 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 case, will
constitute an important item in 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 exsrtions for
the accomplishment of their ultimate purpose.
1t presents an important question fer your con-
sideration. Will you fold your arms unmind
full of the causes which led your pilgrim faith
ers to dwell in the wilderness
To the foreigners who have been welcomed
to osr shores, who have been admitted to the
right of naturalization, and become Unidentified
with US, as American citizens, as well a. those,
whs 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
people of the United States deemed it ex
| pedient to invite the prosecuted of all coun-
tries, to seek an asylum among us, and because
we have heretofore considered that those who
would 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. 1t was gratuity on
the part of the people of the United States, to
be given or withheld by them, at their plea
sure Ihave been charged with wishing to deny
TO you the right of citizenship. | have made
no such proposition; but while would give to
those now in the country all the benefits of
existing laws. would appeal to you to say
whe her the abuses, which have been practised
in the ignorant exercise of the elective fran
chise, do not admonish 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 protection
against oppression.
What advantage is it now to have been born
citizen Of these United States? The hired
soldiery, who plundered our properly, and made
war upon country, are, after short probation,
admitted to all the rights of native-born citizens
Is it not right, that in view of our altered dir
eumstances, the increased facilities of throwing
lation Of Europe, we should protect ourselves
against their pestiferous influence? And is it
right that you, to when so many privileges have
been granted, should take offence because it is
proposed to put an end to abuses, which, all
must see, endanger the public liberty? Are you
not conscious of the increasing evil' Arc you
not interested deeply interested in arresting it,
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have adopted you into the American family, to
exert your influence to do so; and is it not an
insult to your understanding; is it not disparag-
ing your patriotism, when demagogues appeal to
you and to your prejudices, as foreigners, to
enlist your influence against measure, SO ne
cessary for the preservation of public hberty2-
Do not give stronger evidence of my respect
for your opinions, and nay confidence in your pa
triotism, when / call upon you to unite with
me in accomplishing this great reformation?
To the people of the United States, would
say, that this controversy is not of my seeking.
1t has fallen upon me in the independent dis
charge eff public duty, 1t is painful and UNI
pleasant But believing that the present mo-
ment, and the peculir circumstances of the case,
are calculated to promote modification of our
existing naturalization laws, propose to de
all in my power, editor, to accomplish
that end. Believing that large majority of the
people of the United States cencur with me in
opinion, and that the public will sustain nae in
the conscientious discharge of this task, remain
Their obd't serv't,
DUFF GREEN.