Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-28
From The New ! ork IrIbme.
Citizens Of Irish Birth in New York, Brooklyn
and williamsburg, to the Public.

We the undersigned residents and voters OF the
City OF New York, Brooklyn and Williamsburg
natives OF Ireland have seen, with some surprise,
the attempt made by certain parties in this City.
who ne, ther citizens nor voters, 10 dictate To
us, older, and we presume quite as well informed
residents o. this Metropolis, how we should vote
III the coming Presidential Election
We be- to say that we place no reliance in
statements put forth by one who is cot even him
sell Citizen, speaking through neutral paper,
whose columns have been purchased for that pnr-
pose, and impudenty assuming TO speak for the
naturahzed citizens of New York.
Now vve beg to say that will vote for WIN
FIELD -coTT, and against Gen. Pierce, for the fol-
lowing among other reasons. which plaiI
10 commend themselves to the approval of ey-
cry citizen.
Winfield Scott is in favor Of principles laid
down aud advocated in Ireland BY such men as Lu-
cas-. Swift, Grattan. q ConneIl and Medgher; in
Iavor Of Protection to Home Industry while f.
Pierce Is in favor of the doctrines of The Loadon
Times. which would follow the Celt whom ne had
hunted from house ard home, from the island OF
his birth mo this country, and here. beneath the
very wings Of the American Eagle, make ma
chine for consuming British manufactures, and
thereby make him sustain the very policy which
had hunted him from his home
Because Winfield scott Is in favor Of. and Frank
Pierce IS opposed 10, Internal Improvements, by
WHICH ne idBOEtI can MAKE LIOHef Win 0AtCl
to commence the world AMI OF such disposition
of the Public Lands as viii secure comfortable,
free and independent homes for honest laborer.
That Wiuked scott mas been for forty years be-
fore the public, distinguished alike IN peace and
war the great benelactor and most beloved OF sol
diers both by naturalized and native citizens =
while Franklin Pierce has never done anything to
endear him to the country or 10 It's citizens either
native or adopted
We shall vote for Winfield Scott because ne has
proved himself the friend of his couufry and alt
ITS citizens no matter on what soil they born
OF from what nation sley came
His noble conduct on the prison ship at Quebec.
when British mInions assumed the right to execute
lrishmen Tor beng found in arms against England.
especially endears him 10 every Irishman who has
an honest heart IN his bosom.
Who thai claims "a b an AHse nc an citizen does
not point with pride 10 that page in the History
OF the United sta es made glorious by the courage
and bravery OF the faithful soldier
Fer ourselves We feel thatit IS ol,lv 70 snch r.4n
as Wlnheid cott Ihat the Nation ean. look with
safety IN her hour Of trial and danger-a man who
has proved his prowess bY coping successfully with
England N her day Of pride and POKER. and whose
whole life has been devoted 10 the service Of bis
country,
We viii vote for Winfield Scott becanse he has
always respected the religious opinions OF those
WIN whom lie came in contact ard always used
hls power and .haence 70 protect the affairs o.
all creeds from desecration. In this respect the
life Of Winfield Scott stanis OF III bold relief q.