The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-10
NEW YORK HERALD,
New York, Monday, June 10, IsI4.
Native American Movements In Phiia-
Lclphia.


took place in front of Independence Hall, for IL,
purpose OF expressing the dissatisfaction of the pari,
with the manner in which the House of Repre-
ssniaives had treated their petition for change
in the naturalization laws Several speeches Of a
highly nfammatory character were devered-a
long string Of resolutions, couched in terms rather
more violent than courteous or temperate, was
submitted and adopted-and, if we may rely upon
the reports of several of the papers, spirit OF great
bitterness and violence pervaded the multitude
consregated on the occasion.
We Cannot refrain from the expression of the
very painful feelings with which we have regarded
these proceedings on the part Of the American re-
publican party in Philadelphia. We do most sin.
cerely deplore the exhibition OF such a bigotted
proscriptiye, and ant-republican spirit as that
which characterized the speeches and resolutions
at this great meeting. In common with all the
true friends Of our free institutions, and the sta
biIity and welfare OF the republic, we had hoped
that the sad-sad lessons, written in fire and blood,
which were so recently presented to the people of
Philadelphia, would have taught this party Tor.
bearance, sohrlety and discretion. 1t is impossible
10 avoid contrasting the conduct of the Irish popr-
lation OF that city with that Of those who so vehe.
mently claim exclusive right and title to American
citizenship, without admitting conclusion, not al
al crediabie TO the latter. Assuredly, the
Native Americans" had cause to feel aggrieved
III they had received sore provocation-lf much
had occurred to exasperate their feelings the Irish
had no less reason to complain, and to experience
angry emotions. But, TO their praise be 1t spoken,
the irish have remained silent-they have abstain
ed altogether from, at least any public manifesto
tons of feeng-they have exhibited great for
bearance, and demeaned themselves with degree
Of sobrety, aud obedience to the dictates Of calm
and enlightened public opinion, which cannot fail
to produce a favorable effect upon all citizens
whose coed opinion Is worthy of regard. Again,
say, we are very sorry to find that the behavi-
our OF the " Native Americans contrasts so I'M.
favoraby with that ofthe large class of their fel
low citizens, to whom they are so violently
opposed.
Not only by this public meeting have they open
ed up afresh those wounds which Charity would
have kept forever closed, if Bigotry had let ner
not only by the inAlmmatory speeches and resoIu-
lions this occasion, have they kindled anew
those flames of discord and angry passion, which
so lately burst forth in real confagration; but by
the presses under their control they have, day after
day, been exciting against those whom they choose
to call their enemies, feelings oil the tercest hos-
lily; and pandering to low and vulgar prejudlces
the woful evidences OF whose existence IN this
land of freemen, must wiring the very soul of eve
~ true American. Just read, as specimen of the
tone and language OF these prints, the following
short extracts from Philadelphia morning paper,
which is regarded as the mouthpiece of the t'Na
tlves" -
"On yesterday two vessels arrived at this port
from Liverpool and Londonderry filed to the very decks
with the lowest poorest and most filthy kind of Irish
We are assured by gentleman OF veracity, that the
stencil which from these people as they uron
the shore of the most offensive and disgusting kind
We dare say our aims house will be well filled ere long
aud criminal court willhaye additional business da
:. NloaE DEseENpESrs OF THE Men WHO FOUGHT
REvoLurroSAsr DsrrLAs!!-Two vessels are now in the
river vita ia inning ants board Another reported
below, hlied with the same sort Of animals 5"
We cannot--we need not add one syllable Of in
dIgueut adherence of such a spirit is here mani
tested.
Alas! alas! why is it that this party viii not con-
fine themselves 10 the achievement Of those noble
and elevated objects OF patriotic exertiOn, to which
we have again and again directed their attention
All this fierce and furious defamation against the
lr-h, we cannot but regard the very insanity OF
bgotry and prejudice Pray, what terrible treason
TO the Constitution have the Irish attempted
Where when or how have they lifted finger
against the institutions Of the United States
Where are the traces TO be discovered of awful
disaster brought upon us by the presence of the
Irish In what quarter have the "naiives" dis
covered fr.ghtui omens Of ruin TO the hopes Of
America frOm the operations of His Holiness the
Pope Whence has arisen this accused spirit
which now arrays brother against brother and
cnacis on this SOIL the bloody and disgracein
scenes which have outraged humanity in the wars
Of the Orange and Ribbon factions IN Ireland! II
~ not by any difficult to account for all this
clerical and lay demagogueism-the bear-garden
fights of the Brownies, Moraritys, Kinks and
Cheevers--the intrigues of both parties for the
Irish vote-the Repeal Assocations-Bishop
Hughes in Carroll Hall; this brief recital tells
the whole story The evil influence exercised by
the conduct of Bishop Hughes, in fomenting the
Anti-lrish feeling it is hardly possible TO exagge-
rate. We cannot indeed Imagine any thing more
calculated to excite the prejudlces--to alarm The
fears--and to spur on to organized opposition to
the Irish, all whose bigotry, selfshness, igno-
rance, had already led them to dislike or dread the
IRISH Catholics than was the conduct of this Bishop
Hughes on that memorable occasion. And none
know this melancholy truth better than the in,elii-
gent, liberal, and discreet portion Of the Irish
themselves.
Well, then, this painful state Of things has been
produced. 1t were well to bury in oblivion the
recollection Of It's causes Patriotism and genuine
American feeling will prompt all good citizens to
exer; tn mselves for the removal of the evils which
have thus been introduced. The recent meeting
in Philadelphia gives sufficient warning that the
demoniac spirit of the "Three Days" has not yet
been exercised. That spirit is at war with the
genius OF the couGtry--it is at war with those
glorious principles of liberty which animated the
founders of our instiuuons-lt is at open and IT.
reconcileabe variance with the Constitution II
must be subdued and extinguished forever, or dis
cord, blood, and general anarchy will prevail The
privileges and blessings of the free institutions of
the United States were designed, like the refresh
ing and ierilizing dews of heaven, to descend upon
al who seek the shelter OF their protecting ngs.