The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-17

10 adopon-in most without certificate as without
record All-yery nearly all-had earned general cit-
zenship. An army OF patriot heroes had been recently
dlsbanded lar from their native homes. aud many were
still unsettled Ia any residence Hence The language
OF the constitution. she citizens OF each State shall be
t&c citizens OF the several States" That clause was
swseping adoption recognition. II called nation OF
AMERICANS into existence and fixed their united being
Their descendants. and those since adopted with their
children, the present AMERicARsthe PEOPLE oil the
United States
Il may perhaps, be objected 10 any bill like that pro-
posed-What would be lis binding force should il be.
law Particular States might still. al their pleas
ure ( may be sad permit aliens 10 vote for all unc
tionafesSa,e and federal Immediately coming, for
the first time within the threshold Of the State The
only isoaus registered in heaven. earth.
II these cannot bind, then there is end 10 all human
society or government The constitution of the United
States, in the name OF the whole people, commands
''This constitution. and the laws of the United States
which shall be made in pursuance thereof, si be The
supreme law Of The land and the Judges eusry State
shall be bound thereby anything in The consu.ion
iatos State TO the contrary Notwithstanding Also,
" the members of tie several STATE legislatures and all
tine and Judicial officers shall be bound By oath afma
ton TO support this consulion."-(Art 6, sections
and 81
But have not time for defamation or polish, and
have had but little to cite principles press arguments
have only written notes. Much support nigh, be de-
rived from the equally judicous distribution OF power
the militia between federal and State authorities
The analysis and application are left to ADLER hands
They will find that what required uniformity given
TO one side all that allowed to dsconormity left the
other The reasons were the in the OF c
zenship.
II is not probable that the proposed bill will have the
good fortune conciliae the general favor OF either
native Americans wings. The leading democrats will
doubt reject ii attempt upon their "spos" Yet
yhv fha lhera nf the three mar les
support the More cannot be attained, if more
desirable, without an alteration of the constitution
and something less would not be accepted by those
who are already more than satisfied with undue advan
tages But the wings yet surely under unmeried de-
feat and the natives flushed with the first fruits OF their
young endeavors. The green tree waves its branches
and the foliage TO the breeze, and looks with the
fdence Of nexpeence TO the returning No nip
ping frost hasever scared its hopes Yet this party stands
on the "unsteadfast footing OF spear, or, at least,
narrow ishmus, which the first wave Of success coming
from either eide, may forever wash from under its feet
Triumph would indeed, be more fatal to its existence
than defeat AS yet 1t has no concerted system OF prn
cples or measuresor has proclaimed onefor carrying
forward the business and the development OF this con-
crete and mighty republic My humble advice 10 all
around US is. 10 revive your spirits 10 moderate the in
toxcaon OF victory, to look to the constitution serve
your country in sobeness and faith, and scorn to be
the slave Of party or the tool Of demagogues.
aMERlCUS.
Erroa of The Letter accepting the Baltimore Nomination
Of june 1882
WASHINGTON, June "a, 1859.
The political principles and measures laid down in those
resolutions broad that but little is left for me
add therefore barely suggest in this place, that should
by the patalty of my countrymen be elevated TO the
chief magistracy of The Union, shall be ready, in my
connection with Congress- TO recommend approve oil
in regard TO The management oil the public DO
MAN, SO TO early settlement OF the same
favorable TO actual settlers but consistent, nevertheless
with due regard TO the equal rights of the whole Amer
lean people in that vast national inheriance and also
recommend approve OF single alteration in
ralzaion laws suggested by my military experience
giving TO all foreigners the right of citizenship who
shall faithfully serve time of war, year board
of public ships or in land forces. regular vol
nneer their receiving honorable discharge from
the service
have the honor to remain, sir. with great esteem your
most obedent servant
WINFIELD SCOTT.
To the Hon. j. G. CHAPMAs, President Of the Wing
National Convention
Democratic Ratification and Pierce and King