The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-10


The srKArxn put the question which was decided in
Aud the House resolved itself into Committee of
the Whole on the State Of the Union and resumed the
rnemen, and to establish military stations ON the route
to Oregon.
Mr. CHlrM.s, of Alabama, called to preside over
the Committee.
Aer.sror replied to MIR. Levins remarks, dslv.
aed Yesterday and commended that though Congress
Sad by the Constitution the power to pass natutaza
zion laws they had right to control the elective
franchise of the States Foreigners who came to this
country especially of the lower and ignorant class did
so express purpose Of enjoy ing the blessings and
libe rites denied 10 them their native soil They may
not Immediately understand the theory of our govern
their connectionsat hometo induce them to abandon
their father land, and to seek new habitation aud
Der OF emgants were ignorant this will apply to some
extent. TO our native born citizens but ignorance
did not preclude men from their constitutional
rights. The most Ignorant men were called on 10
decide whom candidates presented for their suf
irages and TINS led them to Investigate the principles
discussed and became an incentive for them to avail
themselves OF their privileges to learn They had il
were, great school for the elevation of the human
Character He looked to the necessity Of education but
nj tue same me he believed those OF whom he had spo
Ken by the process of participating in the government
which controls them, learn the manner and mode Of
governing themselves. The gentleman from Virginia
(Nr Dfomgoole) yesterday not only gave the gentle
man from Penn, (ir LEVIN an excorlation, but an
excarnatiop for he not only stripped the skn the
nesh, from his bones In conclusion he offered two
amendnens-cne to increase ths riaemen to two regi.
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establishment in Oregon and for the manufacture Of
iron for the advantage of emigans and the shoeing Of
the horses OF the rihemen
MIR GosDos was Of the opinion that the amendment
might defeat the bill and he expressed himselfin favor
OF one regiment of riaemen, mounted in whole in
part at the discretion Of the executive for the parcu
lar service indicated.
Mr. srAsroS explained, that he by no means designed
to embarrass the passage Of the bill
MIR Yell briefly opposed the amendment proposed
yesterday by Mr.. Brinkerhof
Mr. jews. of Tennessee, made few remarks, and
a n linn m I0h
be submitted to terminate the debate.
Mr. MccossELL-Ih hope not The subject ought to be
fully discussed want rig at II myself
committee refused rise
the gentleman from Pennsylvania r eLevn) and make
the whole regiment native born citizens because they
birth He proceeded to speak the opinions he enter
tanned on this subject and asserted that the
eIred more rights on aliens than native born citizens
Mr.. MCDONNELL arose and asked-I would inquire
what State is foul recIeant give more rights
to aliens than to citizens
Mr.. w. w. CAMPBELL explained, by saying that
young man Of eighteen had to perform military duty
until he was twenty lone, and before no became citi.
zen and in of war, would be compelled to fight:
but the foreigner alter being here Ave years without
having performed jury duty or military duty is imme.
diateiy admitted TO citizenship After enforcing his
views at some length, the floor was assigned to
Mr.. WoopRuFT, who supported the amendment of Mr.
Levin and in the Of his remarks he said it was
to fill he ranks Of army. He ventured to say that
II this Dill and amendment should be passed, he could
Americans men enough to iii every post in The res
ment; and though he was averse to military life he
would, if necessary make one of the glorious number.
he regarded a. utterly disgaceful for army and
navy to contain foreigners natives He incl
dentay gave his reasops for voting against the
ton OF Texas and for the sub treasury b and then
resumed the subject Of native Americanism, giving
way for questions and readily answering them
MIR. McCoNNELL asked whether the men who now
came here from abroad than their daddies
were, who lett Europe to establish in this country
MIR WoopRurr referred the gentleman to the Pilgrims;
he believed they were pure; but those, mostly, who
came here afterwards were nothing than adven-
urers He commended that men, to uphold the insttu
tons OF their country ought to know how read and
writes and expressed the hope that the effect Of egsIa
few more friends OF native Americanism.
Mr. McCoNrELL- God forbid!
Mr.. WOODRUFF concluded.
Mr. CHIrMAr viewed the amendment offered by Mr.
Levin that the officers and prvates Of the regiment pro-
posed shall be native born as the most dangerous and
ricansm was the result Of disappointed ambition with
out form, and void it was political humbug, worse
than animal magnetism and anti masonry, and at
with sound reason and judgments il as svanescent
as those VIII soon be- to popularity who advocate it,
no % buried IN the same grave with other humbugs
Pocai moral and religious and be among the things
which were The epitaph its tomb should be- in the
Language ofscripture "Mene, meme, Tekel" He spoke
OF our naturaiized citizens being industrious and
brave; and because the rirhman loves liberty, Re Is
hated by the modern native Americans.
Mr. MCDONALD arose and reminded his friend that
the natives" on the foor demolished-they were
not in their sests They had left the hall
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leve that he could convince tho native American gen.
uemen OF their error he believed with the old saying
"Persuade man against his will,
. He's OF the same opinion STILL
lie did not understand what native Americanism meant
we mast have new dictionary to define it. Our fore
ianers we're foreigners and came here to enjoy liberty
As to the naturalization law she would rather reduce
the term OF I've years, than extend it to twenty one
Our country had been surprisingly prosperous under
the present law and had increased from three 10
one millions, presenting everywhere prosperity
and happiness
Mo "a.
Mr. MCDOWELL arose, and spoke nearly az follows:-
Mr. Chairman, 1t Is not my purpose to make Speech
Tor mat ~ out OF my line OF business. But inte-
rested in the question before the House and if nobody
has common sense enough to anticipate what am going
vidual use, "a voice" GO it", am opposed to the
the biil toto ceo, and most particularly emphatcally
and Dramatically to the amendment Of tho gentleman
IRON pannsylvanis, (Mr. Levin) From my natural
conceptions and the uninterrupted current Of my
reflections will not counensnce any such proposition
nor beget occasion for it. particularly through the foul
hands Of native which is recreant to every
principle maintained by our revolutionary the
patile neld and who achieved liberty and ndepeu
dence aud formed the constitution which affords proec.
ton to the confederate States OF North America want
no bastard nor any proposition which will prevent
from enhsting those who are legtmately citizens And
this brings me down to the focal pointthe naturaza.
ton laws. passed under the constitution which was
to foreigners the OF the gentleman from
vania, Nr LEVIN should be rebuke to him The gem
and he descended from the Jews who crnc 6ed the
saviour. (Laughter) His mother was a Huguenot,
ana say THIS with all respect. ! do not wish
TO De personal, but personally | do say il, and
vouch for it. But come back to the original PROPOSE
tion. ! want my own ancestors to be vindcated I
thank God and am glad he spares to thank him whe
Their he eternally saves not that rishman
IN truth as far as blood is concerned around me
Frenchmen, Englishmen Scotchmen Irshmen, American
and Jews Much merriment) And as God is my Judge,
they are none the better for their native
Try Are veto 60 back and destroy tho Legislation Of
faction, and make our constitution CONFORM to their
crude, crooked and peculiar viewsl II so, this 10 an
penqueston and debateable. (Laughter) said when
iiiustrious niue who voted for the proposition Of MIR.
ramsey, Of Pennsylvania, with my frend-no. the
Der from Ohio (hr Gddngs for the whole Of Oregon
or none. Yes, nine-alI told! Q.nughter) Acting
under the Constitution would 20 for 81 40 and If l6l
~, would take all to the Russian lne would take