The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-02
Anti-Native American Democratic Repub-
Iican Meeting Of the Eleventh Ward

4 Anti-Native American Democratic Repuh.
Iican Meeting OF the Eleventh Ward
! The democrats of the old Eleventh Ward, who
have given one thousand majority for their candi-
dates in times gone by turned out last evening and
filed the hall of Warnings Head Quarters to over
flowing. The call of the meeting was headed
"No Prescription" and the authority for its as
semblage emanated from the Democratic Ward
Committee. Mr.. MANN was called to the chair
and James Furey and James X. Steers, appointed
secretaries As soon the meeting was organized
we heard
A VoIcr-Mr. Chairman, move that a committee of
three be appointed enquire Mr. Warning whether this
IS the Democratic Head Quarters not Ii used to be-
but since the natives have got into and
moved the holding of the poll old friend Jenny has be-
come leetle disafected and aggrieved and for one
Head Quarters or not
The CHAIRMAN appointed committee of three
to ascertain this fact, who were requested to re-
port the result OF their investigations to the meet
ing, forthwith.
Loud cries of " Shepherd" "Shepherd, y" Bos-
worth" " Bosworth,"' were here heard, and it be-
ing asceraned that the former was in the room. he
was called forward, but before proceeding, COM
mittee OF five Were appointed to draft resolutions
expressive of the opinion of the meeting This be-
ing done, 80
LORENZO b. SHEPHERD Esq. rose and smoke as fol.
lows FELLOW Citizens: am truly glad to meet such
body OF my Democratic friends assembled to and
act upon measures OF public Importance Of so much inter
est at the present period-measres that should meet
without bias or feeling except such would be prompted
from desire to benefit the whole country combined
Appause) We see, fellow citizens, the Native Amcr
can party as it is called already sweed to very respect
able dimensions, and exercising influence which for
time will have lextensivc sway, but whose principles
of radical democracy are erroneous and tranquil with
evil to our common country. (Applsuse) A principle
that in itself SO bera that hardly requires argument
sir
so lar as government is concerned cyphers
body polite Cheers) fair is it just thus select
class OF men as common target who stand here the
supporters of constitution which been to certain
extent erected on their shoulders Applause These
and Tor this reason alone they should have voice if for
no other. (Applause)
CHARMAN-Genemen-T committee to wait
upon Mr.. Waring, are ready to report.
GoMMITTEE-Mr. Warning says that the old democrat
shall have the and that the sign board
American Republican Hall, that had been placed over
Democratic Head Quarters" shall be removed
This report was adopted with shouts of applause
from the assemblage.
Mr. SHEPHERD continued-The extension of the natural
ization laws to twentyone years. is erroneous not
believe that any man who cannot understand instu
tons under the law would better understand them
after 81 years The idea that because American citizens
are compelled to be 81 of age before they entitled
to vote, is reason why the length time should
be demanded from men fully matured, who are able
to understand and comprehend the principles of govern
ment at short investigation The majority of those who
come to our shores intelligent men, although not
highly educated and much better for the country that
such men seek it. they are more useful and more ca
pable Of becoming good citizens, than those who
have been pampered and taught in the halls of the
rich the arrogant, and the aristocratic. (appause
Inc Naturalization laws were passed in the early days OF
this country and they were passed that inducements
were held out to the oppressed Of other nations make
grown up in sixty years. welding influence and pow
err that no other government or country WELD ZAP
plause2 This was the influence that made America free
that raised her from infant until she is strong in
griste, yet weak in bone but not lacking in snew.
who freely admitted natives Of other soils and cmes
to mix and mingc, have combined boldness and orig
naity OF character rarely elsewhere met with and is
therefore, perhaps that we as people original
more inventive and always prepared in peace
protect the best interests country Cheers
Turn your eyes towards these countries here American
Republican" eXclusiveness has had its sway and see how
they contrast with those where enlightened views have
dictated different policy. Look at the Chinese nation
which has adhered to this american Republican, doc
bie until she has become the weakest and most degraded
of the nations OF the EARTH while on the other side do we
behold the American government, whose policy
has opened her to receive all standing at the and
front of the nations Of the world Great applause) In
this age it is the national policy of every government
claiming to be free to extend and open feelings of amitv
and alliance with foreign powers, every day brings with
then close doors and follow the astocrac
Of other governments controlledby those who claim the
oppressed and down trodden European CD.
prcsson-come with your brawny arms sinews threws
mechanics citizens, and grow up with us until your
chdrcns children know not their date of foreign origin
and laws But say the Native Americans the population
will INCREASE just fast If alter the naturalization law
has shown it as in all States where additional
privileges given to adopted citizens there have they
sought the earliest refuge, Appause) This is a free
tnue trust to the end Of time (Appause.) Are its laws
therefore to be classified with those of other countries
and are we be told by these Native Americans that
the Emperor Of Russia the government of France
the nation Of England refuse grant the citizen right
to exercise voice in the selection of his government
that We here American SOIL dyed with the blood
Montgomery, Kosciusko and Laaye tte to adopt
npon such pmawksh oS1
become any man-who feels like American, or un.
derstands the first principles Of the constitution of
country-(Thunders OF applause) Here in this city,
have had Emmett and our Sampson and others of TO-
reign birth and would ask if it would not be better for
naturalization laws than lose the valuable services rem
dered country by such Emmett pplause)
has been improved by his genius his talent and his educa
ton He brought to this country experience of wears
asGuiTsd by hard study and knowledge Of the laws
Appause) Gentlemen. so long man is capable Of /
sefgovenment there should be asylum for the op
pressed and if they not evil when only
four millions strong, how they be so considered
when seventeen millions Of people ?-(Appause)
it not better that they should here and settle and
improve waste and forest andsl Is better tina,
should have the benefit of foreign wealth. foreign Ia
lent and foreign labor than we should do without it?
Cries of "Yes-yes.0 ! give many of these Native
Americans credit for honesty but think that gross
has been committed in their denunciations of the
holc religion. Religion is matter between man and
his Creator; and should attempt to put his hand
before the vision Of his fellow when kneelng to address
the throne of Heaven. (Appausc) There is fear in
this country of religious ntolerancethe only attempt
encroach upon the religious rights of others has been
by very Native party who have thus example
the world not before this free soil every
Native American who is democrat to look at this party
and ascertain their true principles and perhaps he II
find that old Federalism, her winded horse, is using
the spur to ride into power again. Applause) Remem-
Der the alien and seon awstbe blue lights and FEEDER.
doctrines Of other days. and beware how you touch
handle this new party with principle. Great ar
plause) Look about you and the prominent men OF
the Wing party who jumping into the saddles of Ma
tive to attempt to ride into the seats Of the
corporation of our city Do you believe that these
carry their principles with them, leave them behind
for the time being They profess to leave their party
but success should follow their alliance would
their former principles burst forth like flame consuming
all that you have revered and nourshed Applausel