Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-07-15

and political rights row secured TO them by
republican laws and institutions,
1t is true that in case Of unusual excite
ment, some years ago, when both parties
complained Of fraudulent practices in the
naturalization Of foreigners, and when there
seemed to be danger that native and adopt
ed citizens would be permanently arrayed
against each other in hostile factions, | was
inclined to concur in the opinion then avow-
ed by leading statesman, that some modfca-
tion of the naturalization laws might be ne
cessary in order TO prevent abuses, allav
strife, and restore harmony between ihe dii'-
ferent classes Of our people. But later ex-
perience and reflection have entire removed
this impression, and dissipatcd my appre-
tensions.
In my recent campaign in Mexico. very
large portion Of the men under my command
were your countrymen-Irish, Germans,
sc. | witnessed with admiration their zeal.
fidelity and valor in maintaining our flag IN
the face of every danger. veing with each
other and our native born soldiers in the
same ranks, in patriotism, con>tancy. ana
heroic daring. was happy to call them
brothers in the field, as shall always be
happy to salute them as ccuntrymen at
home.
l Iremain, sir, with great esteem, yours
truly,
WlNFILD SCOTT,
w. F. RoBGgsoy, Esq.
This letter which answers all the obiec-
tons Of our opponents, and places Gen.
ScD+t ,,.baro oil ,,.bo 1.,,C, ~. "a e. ,rI I..,,.
his liberal and generous nature known he
ought TO be. But this is not the only OK
preston we have feeling entertained BY
Gen. Scott towards our naturalizcd citizens.
On his return from Mexico. though he had
declined public reception IT New Orleans,
and had taken private vessel TO his home
in EIizabethtown, the city Of New York.
Immediately after his arrival at Elizabeth
town, despatched committee to ollcr him
a public reception by the city Of New York
He accepted and was addressed by Mr..
Franklin, President of the Board of Alder
man. In his reply to the speech Of Mr.
Franklin, Gen. Scott made n speech, from
which we take the following paragraph:
"Iou have been pleased, sir, to alude to
our adopted citizens. can say that the
Irish, the Germans. the Swiss, the French.
the Britons, and other adopted citizens,
fought in the same ranks. under the same
colors, side by side, with native-born Ameri-
cans-exhibitlng like courage and efficiency
and uniting at every victory in the same
enthusiastic shouts in honor Of our flag and
country. From Vera Cruz to the Capital
Of Mexico, there was one generous rivalry
in herioc daring and brilliant achievements.
Let those who witnessed that career of valor
and patriotism say, if they can, what race,
according TO numbers, contributed most to
the general success and glory OF tie cam
paign. On the many hard-tought battles,
there was no room for invilious distinction
Ill prorcI Themselves the fGiHd sons Of ou,
ba'orod country, and no spectator .tHied t
dismiss any imaginary Tryudice ho nigh
hare entertained as 10 the comparative merits
of .9mericcns by birth and .lmer.cans By
adoption.'
Our Locofoco contemporaries will decline
to let their readers know what changes time
and better acquaintenancc with our natur
allied citizehs have made in the opinion,
of Gen. Scott; but insis; that he shall he helC
/ TO the views he mad haNtlIy adopted sever
years before. We will see whether any con.
siderable portion of our foreign population
will be so foolish and unreasonable as 10 re-
iect the later views of the Hero Of Chippe,
wa and oppose him on account OF let.el
written under cxcusablc excitement. Sey
eral Of the more unscrupulous OF the Loco
foco newspapers have the first OF the above
letters at the head Of their columns, 0nc
have scarcely alluded to the fact that Gen
Scott has written subsequent letter. or eX
pressed a change of views in any other 'Tay
We are quite willing, however, 10 trust thi
matter to the intelligence ofour raturalizeo
citizens, confident that they will judge Gen
Scott fairly and honestly in regard TO thi
question, and whcn they have SO judged vii
not hesitate to cast their votes for the her
Of three wars and the victor in ten battles.