The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-10-24

mind incining to the slter who had 10 the same year
elevated Hector Orr, the native American printer the
same level with great revolutionary statesman and
patriot. Benjamin Franklin; this same Individual, in
is4s declares 10 Mr. Robinson that he had formerly
been merely inclined 10 concur In the opinion then
ayowed by leading statesmen, that some modification of
the naturalization laws might be necessary"
'oh what fall was there, my countrymenF"
And what caused this sudden. this almost miraculous
change OF opinion Why, iorsooh, in his recent cam
pagn in Mexico the Irish and the Germans had fought
bravsly in maintaining flag in the face OF every dan
ger But had they not fought with equal bravery
throughout revolutionary struggle, and throughout
our last with Great Brilanl General Scott could
not possibly have been ignorant OF this fact Chippewa
and Lundys Lane both attest their gallant daring IN de-
fence OF the stars and stripes OF our country.
The General now seems determined, il possible. to
eace from the memory OF man that ne had ever been
native American His present devotion TO fellow
citizens OF foreign birth knows no bounds He is de-
ermned 10 enlist them under his banner, he formerly
enlisted the anti Masons and native Americans.
Official business, il seems, required him 10 visit the
Blue Licks OF Kenucky but yet is passing that
be chose 10 proceed from Washington TO that place BY
The crcutous route of the great northern lakes This de-
Walton from direct military line between the point OF his
departure and that of his destination has enabled him
meet aud address his feow-cizens the way, at
Harrisburg, Psbug. Cleveland. Cincinnati, and other
points both IN Penns .ania and Ono Should The pub
shed programme OF his route be earned into effect, he
WILL on his return Washington from the Blue cks,
pass through Buffalo, and throughout the entire length OF
the Empire State. Nobody, however, can Tor single
moment suspect-ihs would be Observation-Disclosures his
visit the small and insignificant States OF Pennsylvania,
Ohio, and New York, when merely on his way from
Washington city TO Kentucky could al this particular Pc
Iiod have had any view to the presidential election Far
be it from 10 indulge such suspicion and yet il is
strange that General Scott. throughout his whole route
speaks and just General Scott would have done had
he been on eleclioneering tour he has everywhere
bestowed especial favor upon adopted fellow citizens;
but at Cleveland he surpassed himself and broke out into
rhapsody nearly violent as that IN which he had m
duged favor of Hector Orr the native American print
err AT Cleveland an honest lrishman in the crowd
shouted welcome to Gen. Scott Always ready to seize
the propious moment, the General instantly exclaimed
remember noble deeds of Irsbmen. many OF whom have
led battle and to victory" The General has yet to
learn that my fathers connymen, have ever fetpoud
of my descent from Irshman, though they sometimes
do baney others are vet hard to be baneyed themselves
especially out OF their democracy. The General, unless
greatly mistaken, will discover that Irish democrats,
however much, in common with Us ALL they may admire
his military exploits, will never abandon Their political
principles and desert their party, for the sake OF elevalng
him or any other wing candidate to the presidency.
Oae other remark: Were it within the limits OF pos
sibili,y to imagine, which il is not that our Washing
TONS our Jeersons Jacksons, could have set out
eeotioneeng for themse yes when candidates
for the presidency, ask would they have met and ad
dressed their fellow citizens such TOPICS and IN such
STYLE General Scott has selected! No. friends and
fellow citizens gravity, soemnlty and the discussion OF
great questions OF public policy affecting the vital inter-
ess OF the country, would have illustrated and marked
their progress
General Scott in his political opinions, is prone to
tremes Not content with having renounced native
Amercanism satisfied TO occupy the broad, Just and
liberal platform in favor OF naturalization which the
democratic party have stood since the origin OF The
government-he leaves this tar behind In his letter &C
cepting the nomination OF the Wing Convention, he de-
clares himself in favor OF such alteration in nau
razaon laws would admit foreigners to the rights
OF citizenship who in time of war had served a single
year in the army navy. This manifess strange,
an unaccountable Ignorance of the federal consu-
ton Did he not know that the power OF Con-
gress was confined TO the establishment OF "a uni
form rule OF naturalization Uniform" Is The word
Congress have no power 10 make exceptions in IA
OF any class OF foreignersno power to enact that
one man shall be naiurazed after residence OF sn
gle year, and that another shall reside i've years be-
fore he can attain this privilege. What uniformity
would there be in requiring five years RESIDENCE from the
honest and industrious foreigner who remains usefuly
employed home and in dispensing with this requstoni
favor OF the foreigner who has enlisted and served for
year in The army navy Gen Scott in order 10
accomplish his object must resort TO fourth amend,
nent of the constitution. He would make this sacred
instrument mere of wax 10 be twisted and turned
and bent in any direction which The opinion caprice OF
the moment might dictate.
After this review, ask you, fellow .czens, what
confidence can be reposed the political opinions OF Gen
Scott Is there anything in them OF that firm, stable
consistent and enlightened character which ought TO dis
ingush the into whose hands you are willing TO IN
trust The civil desnles OF our great glorious, and pro-
gressye country What security have our adopted cti-
gems that he may not tomorrow relapse into native
Americanism For twelve long years--and this TOO, at
period OF lie when the judgment ought 10 be mature
party, giving II all the encouragement and support
which his high character and influence could command
and he only deserted il in lS4S, the approach oil
the Wing National Convention. And what opinion
must the native Americans hold OF the man who after
having been long OF their most ardent and en,hu
sac leaders, abandoned them al the time OF their utmost
need Above ALL does Winfield Scott possess that calm
and unerrng Judgment that far seeing sagacg and that
prudence never 10 be thrown of its guard, which we
ought 10 require in a President OF the United States
That General Scott great military man, the people
OF this country will gratefully and cheerfuily ac
knogleJge History teaches us however that but few
men whose pfot sson has been arms and arms alone,
from early youth, have possessed the civil qualifications
necessary wisely TO govern free people VI this we have
have had experience the OF General Taylor,
who was both honest man and pure patriot but, like
General Scott had always been soldier and nothing but
soldier II is true that few favored mortas, emaHcpa
ting themselves from the military letters by which hey had
Napoleon BonapaTie is the most remarkable example OF
this class but his craftsmanship unfortunately dis
played in the skill with which he forged letters for his
country.
As American citizen. proud OF the military exploits
OF General Scott, wish from my soul he had never be-
come a candidate for the presidency. The defects in his
character as statesman, which il has become an
imperative duly 10 present 10 The people oil the country
would Then have been forgotten and forever buried in
oblivion But for this he would have gone down 10 pos
teriiy without cloud upon his glory And even now,
IL is fortunate for his future fame well for the best
interests OF his country that he be elected Pres
ident OF the United States.
A fsw words on the subject Of General SCOTS con-
neKion with The ffee-soilers, and shall have done.
And, in the first place, let me cay that do not believe
and therefore shall assert that lie is himself Free
soiler. On the contrary freely admit, have salts.
factory proof, that whilst the compromise measures were
pending before Congress- and afterwards he expressed
hi nt.t,n rft hem huth nuIy In