The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-16
From the Philadelphia Mercury.
ROBERT TYLER AND THE ADOPTED CITI



The Germans throughout the Union have, as we
mentioned in former number, made collections for
the family Of Professor Jordan, of the University Of
Gessen, imprisoned for alleged crime of high
treason. The crime of this distinguished man con-
sisted in being devotedy attached TO liberty and re-
lgious tolerance and in having in this character as
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 to the society Of patriots which mourn his
loss
The Germans of New York have alone collected
upwards of $500, and RENTED il through the Consul
to the wife and children Of the unfortunate man the
Germans here have collected $40 and similar con-
tributions were made in Baltimore, Washington,
Cincinnati, New Orleans, st. Louis, &c. The Ger.
mans in Washington, aware Of the kind feelings en-
tertaiDed by the President and his son in relation to
the adopted citizens addressed through their Secre-
tary, Mr. Schucking, letter to Mr.. Robert Tyler on
the subject, and received from him the following
pitby reply;
WASHINGTON, ID. c. Nov. 9TH, IS43.
SIR;-Your letter as Secretary Of meeting of
Germans, lately held in the city of Washington has
been received by me am aware of the action that
has been had in the principal cities of the Union, BY
the German citizens Of the country, in the case Of
Professor Sylvester Jordan. If do not mistake the
present Prince Of Hesse CasseI who, although Pro.
esant, has in this instance at least, exhibited none
Of the berality of true Professionalism is grandson of
the man who hired Hessian troops to the British Co
vcrnment during the revolutionary war with which
TO subjugate America
This act of tyranny towards Professor Jordan.
whom you represent to have encountered this Pr
dispessurc, by his advocacy Of the "rights Of the
people, is only in keeping with the family history of
his race. You represent this German movement in
America, as a movement for the sake of civil Der
ty at large" hope shall ever have word of en-.
couragemcnt and feeling Of warm sympathy for all
men engaged in so ustrious and holy cause and
from my knowledge Of the independence sobriety
and stern resolution of the German character,
should not be al all surprised to Germany one of
the first nations of Europe, to march forward and
range herself under the broad and lofty banner Of
free institutions. beg here to say to 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 ofcivil and religious freedom
You have done me the honor to allude to my efforts
in the cause of Irish repeal My heart in this strug-
gle is with Ireland IL ever person had reason to
advocate any cause, have that reason the ques-
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 to Irsbmen for
the constant kindness and unmerited respect which
have ever received at their hands, unite to press me
forward IN their cause. Every consideration person
al to myself and political to the country. impe me TO
speak for the rights of Ireland and shall continue
to do so while have breath
I am happy to perceive that the German citizens
Of our country are also directing their vision across
the waters with the hope and desire to ameliorate
the condition OF their kinsmen at home Your duty
is FIRST 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 en-
inently gratifying to me.
With regard, your obsdcnt servant
ROBERT TYLER.
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