Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1852-09-18
Cen. scott and NatITlsm.

the only hope of she Locofoco party was GEN.
ssrsd il the grand idea of arraying the for
eiRn vote against Gen. Scott, on the pretenee
thai he il in favor Of the projects of the Ma
tive American party, and opposed to the nat
uralixation of foreigners With desperation
Induced and sharpened by the prospect ofa
aotal and disastrous route in the nation, the
papers Of that party are using every effort
20 keep alive thai exposed and exploded
humbug We have frequently had occasion
10 demonstrate the faisisy of this charge.
We now propose to present Gen. Scott's
Views on this subject as they appear in his
speeches and letters abest which there is no
doubt or dispute.
About the 18th Of May, ls4s, Gen. Scott
arrived in New York on his return from Mex
ico The Mayor and city authorities gave
him magnificent public reception and well
come home Morris Franklin, President of
she Board of Aldermen made the welcoming
speech to the victorious Hero. His res
-,ponse was happy and appropriate We quote
that portion which referR te the conduct of our
adopted citizens in the army. and We ask, for
It the special attention ofour foreign popula-
ton;
~You have been pleased, sir. 10 allude 20
our adopted citzens can say that the Irish.
the Germans, the Swiss, the French, the Brit.
ons. and other adopted citizens, fought in the
same ranks, under she same cOlors, side BY
aide, with native born Americans xhibiting
like courage and efficiency, and uniting al ev-
cry victory in the same enthusiastic shouts in
honor Of our Gag and country. From Vera
Cruz 70 the Capital Of Mexico. there was one
generous rivalry in heroic daring and brilliant
,aehievements. Let those who witnessed that
career Of yalor and patriotism say, If they can,
what race, according to numbers. contributed
most TO the general success and glory Of the
campaign. % the many hardfou9ht battle, ,6eld
ahere was no room for invidious Distinction
Al proved MemsslVss tie faithful sons Of
oar beloved country, and no spectator could
.yaz to dismiss any iSneginGry prejUdies he |
might have entertained az to the comparative /
msviss Of Amerieaps By birth and Anasrieans
By adoption.
As The honered representative Of all. re-
9ura aaaong you, to bear testimony IN favor of |
my fellow soldiers in the field 1.-The army of
Mexico-and congratulate you and them, that
the common object Of their efforts, and Of
your hopes, che restoration Of peace, is in
all probability now attained"
About the same time. w. E. Robinson, an
intelligent and patriotic Irishman, wrote let /
ter to Gen Scott, stating the stories that had
been put aAoatfor the purpose of creating
prejudice against him. and requesting Gen.
Sect to state bis views on the subject Of our
naturalization laws In his letter to the Gen
rel. Nr Robinson sass:
"A large portion of your fellow citizens.
1ho yieId 70 none IN their admiration ofyour
bravery and Humanity IN war, as well as your
palrctism aad prudence 10 peace, have been
sold that ycu faver the principles Of the so
called .NafrF party. Frem al extensive :
and acquaintance with citi-
zens Of this class. learn that many feel {
grieved that snch principles should be attri-
buted 10 yon.
Did they know you as do. they would see
that great injustice is done yOa. l know your
Kind aud liberal views toward the naturalized 6
citizens. Iremember the grateful emotions
my heart when first read the account of
POUR reseuing from British power AID British 1
prisons. tvpaty.t,OO Ofmy counsryman. made {
of war while fighting under the 9
American flag. You. sir. was the first to :
assert and maintain the perfect equality Of !
adopted and native citizens" DC. s
To this letter. Gen. Scorr. on the 2ssh of
Nay, l34e. returned the following answer:
Washington May s9 ls4s
DxAR. SrR: In reply 20 your kind lester OF a
he 18th inst, | take pleasure in saying that. a
grateful for the too partial estimate son place O
m any public services. you do me no mose c
han justice in assuming that entertain kind q
md liberal views towards our naturalized ciii-
Isns" Certainly it would be impossible for $
ne 30 recommend or support any measure in o
ended 10 exclude them from Just and full y
participation in all civil and political rights r
low secured 10 them 10y our Republican laws q
nd institutions
u is true, shat in a case Of unusual excite
nenk years ago, when both parties complained
{ fraudulent practices in the naturalization of
and when there seemed to be dan q
,sF that native and adopted citizens would be t1
arrnyed against each other in
ostile factions | was inclined - concur in ol
heopinion. then ayowed BY leading statesman d.
has some modification Of she naturalization e.
,ws might be necessary in order 10 prevent y
buses, allay strife. and restore harmony be- y
Reea The different classes ofour people. But re
ltov experience and reflection have entirely re- el
losed this impression. and dissiPated my ap- y
Eeheuaions. "a
I In my recent campaign in Mexico. very
IFRe portion Of the men under my command n
ere your counErymen--ITish. Germans. DC. to
Witnessed with admiration their yea, fidelity ri
nd vaIor in maintaining our Gag in the face eli
every ianger.s yising with each other and so
" native born soldiers in patriotism, constHn- pc
I and heroic daring. was happy 90 call fr,
lem brothers in the field, as shall always lol
0 happy 30 salute them as countrymen at it