The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-11-16
from the Philadelphia Mercury.
ROBERT TYLER AND THE ADOPTED CTFI

The Germans throughout the Union have, as we
mentioned m former number, made collections for
the family al Professor Jordan, OF the University OF
Geissen now imprisoned for an alleged crime of high
treason. The crime of this distinguished man con.
sisted IN being deyotcdy attached to liberty and re.
liglous tolerance and in having in this character q.
representative IN the Chambers, been the champion
OF popular rights Professor Jordan is one OF the
most scientific men Of Germany, and was an orna.
ment 10 the society of patriots which now mourn hi.
loss.
The Germans Of New York have alone collected
upwards Of $500 and RENTED II through the Consul
10 the wife and children Of the unfortunate man the
Germans here have collected $40 and similar con.
trbutions made IN Baltimore Washington,
Cincinnati, New Orleans, ST. Louis &c. The Ger.
mans IN Washington aware of the kind feelings en-.
tersned by the President and has son in relation 10
the adopted citizens addressed through their Secre.
tary, MIR. Schuckng, letter TO Mr.. Robert Tyler on
the subject, and received from him the following
pithy reply:
WAsHISGroS, d. c. Nov. 7th, ls43.
SR;-Your letter as Secretary of meeting of
Germans lately held in the city OF Washington has
been received 10y me am aware Of the acton that
has been had M the prime pal cities of the Union by
The German citizens of the country in the case Of
Professor Sylvester Jordan. II do not mistake the
present Prince of Hcsse Casse who although Pro.
teslant, has IN this instance at least exhibited none
OF the lberay Of true Protcsiantism Is grandson OF
the man who hired cssan troops 10 the British Co
yernment during the revolutionary war, with which
10 subJugate America.
This act Of tyranny towards Professor Jordan,
whom you represent to have encountered this P ince'
displeasure, by his advocacy Of the rights of the
people, IS only IN keeping with the family history Of
his race. You represent thu German moyem, nj in
America as movement for the sake of civil liber
~ at large" hope shall have a word of en-.
enlargement and a feeling Of warm sympathy for all
men engaged IN so lllustrious and holy cause and
from my knowledge Of the independence, sobriety.
and stern resolution Of the German character (
should not be at all surprised to see GERMANY one Of
The hrst nations Of Europe, TO march forward and
range herself under the broad and Iofty hammer ~
free institutions ] beg here to say 10 YOU. that The
history OF Mr.. Jordan is not altogether new TO me
that deeply sympathise with his unhappy condition
and that ! hope God will ever grant me the glorious
privilege to stand up among men in pursuit Of the
blessings OF civil and religious freedom
You have done me the honor 10 allude 10 nv eT,rt.
in the cause Of Irish repeal My heart in this strug
gle IS with Ireland II ever person had reason TO
advocate any cause, have that reason on tie oues
ton Of Irish emancipation My interests as Re
publican citizen of the United States the general
sentiments Of humanity universal in this country and
the gratitude especially due from me 10 Irishmcn for
the constant kindness and unmerited respect which
have ever received at their hands. unite TO press mi
forward In their cause. Every consideration person
al to myself and political to the country mpe me to
speak Tor the rights Of Ireland and shall confirm.
to do so while have breath
am happy to perceive that the German citizens
of our country also directing their vision acros,
the waters, with the hope and desire to amcoratc
the condition Of their kinsmon at home Your dutv
trst to your adopted land, next TO the land of YOUR
fathers. That you may succeed, by all lawful means
in the great object of your movements, would be cm.
nently gratifying TO me.
With regard, your obsdent servant,
ROBERT TYLER
ALrnrp ScnuoxNe, Esq
Secretary Of the meeting
President Tyler and his son Robert have strong
claims tie Affections of -