Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-12-06
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~ Newspaper, Edited and Published BY WILL
LIAM cox. to DC Entitled
MERIC1N Pr Tx 10 II

A NJ IL RIGA " T. Il Is u j.
UNDER tho above tito We propose publishing
weekly newspaper, of medium sizo, which vii! b.
devoted to the PRONUNCIATION of such facts and
events as may be appropriately embraced with
in its sphere of Specification.
We dislike the name of Native American for
two reasons. First, it implies a selfish exclusive
moss: makes an invidious and unjus. distinction
between tho citizens of foreign and native ex-
fractions and second il is wrong in principle, be-
cause it involves the idea Of inequality between
the naturalizcd foreigner and native born citizen,
which does not exist; individualizes and arrays
tho two classes against each other, and defeats the
very purpose which we have in Wow, which is TO
harmonic and Amoricanze ourselves under
government that is common and equal TO BOTH
We do not altogether approve OF the tito of A.
merican Republican, because, like many other
names, it has become 4 more sound, denoting a
simple state Of existence, without sympathy, with
out interest, without attachment, energy or ac-
ton. A man may 1.-Two under republican gov
crnment from necessity, may advocate republican
principles from selfish motives or convenience,
may mnglo and act with republican citizens from
n spirit of comfy, and yet the spark Of patriotic
mover
extinct in his breast.
Wc assume then tho namo Of AMERICAN PA
TGlor, which denotes tho head and heart united
We shall advocate such measures will dovcl-
opo tho American character in its full stature,
borrowing our models from such Washington,
Jefferson, Madison and other distinguished stars
Of the revolution. We number fow moro years
Of experience than many of our fellow citizens,
md nearly rs many most of them, and that ex-
pcrionco has not been an idlo dream throngcd
with vain fantasies. We have thus far exercised
tho privilege of Judging for oursclf of tho
rious interests Of country, and the Same is
most willingly extended to all others.
Among tho subjects which will be discussed in
tho AMERICAN PATRIOT, will be that of thorough
reform of the NATURALIZATION LAWS.
Aud here arc aware, tho prciudicos of some,
and iro Of others will prompt thom to say that
occupy delicate ground But to such say
'pcacc, be STILL until orr reasons mado TO
appear.
We believe that tho time should be extended in
which Foreigners can, under our present laws, be
naturalzod.
First, because no man who cmgratcs 10 this
from foreign country, if he DO man, can, i'll
tho short period of five years, divcst himself of
the deeply impressed predictions fer his first
government, first laws and first institutions.
Second, if no can, his spirit is narrow and
mind SO volatile tina, he will never adop. the prn-
cplos Of this government. and if he should, such
will bo his want of patriotism and such his ns.r-
bilitv that he will be liable to fall back into his
first preferences whenever his caprice is brought
into activity.
Third, if he cannot, his soul will DO confin-
cd by the oppression, oxacsions, dospotism and
iIiberality of his native country, that no will be
incapacitatcd to drink in the sweet waters Of
freedom from tho exuberant fountains of liberty
But again wo believe the time should be extend
cd, because we thereby afford every citizen an
opportunity of becoming acquainted with our
laws, our language. and our institutions, which
cannot DO done, under tho circumstance that usu
nlly attend cmigrnnts who poor and ignorant
in the space Of five years.
We believo tho people are capable of self gov
ernmcn.; we believe the naturalized foreigners
have the samo rights with ourselves, and that at
ter thoy have become acquainted with the man
ners customs and peculiarities Of tho people of
this country. and have seen face to face. convers
cd i'll our language, read and writton in our Ian
guagc and have adopted our language, their
attachment to this government cannot be ques-
toned or doubted. But when they como into this
country by thousands and tens of thousands as
they have recently done, within tho las; ten wears
ignorant alike of our people, institutions and
our polity, se,to themselves down in dis;inc, and
retired communities, there to live and labor to-
gother. it is impossible that they should know
enough Of American character in five years of
such seciusion, to act judiciously in tho admins
traton Of the government
1t is tho ignorance of such we fear much more
than their dishonesty. Give tho foreigner intel
lectual culture. Information and knowledge, and