Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-07-14
C0yEfgv0R J0HN<Os AND THE JORDAN
HATCHER CAsE--sGAtN-

So utterly inconsistent with every princi
pie Of justice Of law, and humanity IS the
doctriue IL the Democratic Governor Of Vir
GINA. as given in this case, that it cannot be
TOO frequently held up to paohc eoademna-
ton. In the cpiaion Of the House Of Dele
gates. it tended 10 produce spirit Of insa5-
ordination and public mischief" That
doctrine Is not retraeted in the Governors
second message when he quailed under the
storm Of public Indignation that it is but
manslougkter in slave to kill white man
when classified - that TO infict the penalty Of
death in such cases rs against the spirit O
our latcs and Of the age"-aad that there
fore be committed the punishment Of death,
Whitehead been ordered.
1t is not to be overlooked that the party
which according to the opinion Of some, can
alone save the country-from Aboltionism--
the Democratic party had large majority
in the Legislature that the Democratic lea
ders in the House Of Delegates voted against
the resolution OF censure--and that in the
Senate. largely Democratic. il reeeiped but
fire notes from that party Yet this may be
all right--members Of Southern Legislature
may do that which in its practical eonsequen
res is worse than the Abolitionism Of Seward
and Giddings Southern Democratic mem
bers of Congress may vete against the Com
promise, as did thirty one ofthem. and against
resolutions affirming their fnality. as did sir-
teen Of them. Northern Democratic Adolf
tionists, such as Martin Pan Buren Robert
Raatoul. John Fan Buren, B. F. Hallett,
Preston King. Dir and Others; the '-Euen
ing Post Tire "dibaay Atlas," and other
Abolition papers may sustain the nomination
of Pierce. yet the leprosy is all with the
Wigs, aud tho Union is not safe in their
hands.
SCOTT aud the NATURALIZATION LAWS.
Taking the Wind Ont Of a Democratic Sail.
The following letter. written as far back as
1913. utterly refutes the charge that he is
hostile to foreigners On the contrary bis
feelings--and naturally So are of the most
friendly character to them:
WAsnIScros, May 30. 1s4S.
Dear Sir: In reply to your kind letter Of
the 9Th instant, take pleasure in saying
that, grateful for the too partial estimate
you place on my public services, you do me
no more than justice in assuming that en-
terrain kind and liberal views toward onr
naturalizcd citizens" Certainly, it would
he impossible for me to recommend or sup
port any measure intended to exclude them
from Just aud full participation in all civil
and political rights bow secured to them by
our republican laws aud institutions.
1t is true that in season of unusual ex-
citement, some years ago. when both parties
complained of fraudulent practices III the nat
uralizatipn of foreigners, and when there
seemed to be danger that native and adopted
citizens wouli be permanently arrayed against
eaeA other in hostile factions ! was Inclined
" ConCui III euc hpWi'i SHSh "'""NN ny
many leading statesmen that some modifica-
tion Of the naturalization laws might be ne.
cessary in order to prevent abuses, allay
strife. and restore harmony between the diff
ferent classes of our people. But later ex
pericncc and reflection have entirely removed
this impression and disslpatcd my appre-
tensions.
In my recent campaign in Mexico, very
large proportion Of the men under my COM
mand were your countrymen (lrish.) Ger
mans, &c. witnessed with admiration their
zeal. fidelity and valor in maintaining our
flag in the face Of every danger Vyng with
each other and our native born soldiers in
the same rauss in patriotism, consistency, and
heroic daring | was happy to call them broth
ers in tie field, as shall always be to salute
them as countrymen at home.
remain, dear sir, with great esteem. yours
truly,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
WM. E. RoBISsoT. Esq.
SERIOUS OBJECTION REMOVED.