Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-02
RlGHM0ND ENQUiRER.
GEN. sCorrs LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.

THURSDAY MONNlSS, a, ico~'
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S9 GEN. SCOrI.S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
only time yesterday cussory to express our opinion
of this extraordinary document plainly stamped with tn
impress of Sewardstn. Further reflection confirms
view that glarng eecticneering buletin framed il
accodance with the crafty schemes of the New York Arch
deccver for his distinguished and iacie pu
pill This letter is in such direct conflict with Gen. Scott
published "convc,ions questions OF public pocy-ls g
full of nconeruous opinions that will furnish rich Sub
ect for the commentaries Of the press To-day we shai
@have time only 10 dwell upon Of is features, taking
n Sgeneral view Of It's many contradictions 10 Gen. Scott
pas, declarations of sentiment What but the influence
Sewa.d tie leader of the gang Of Land reformers"
vo,o yourselves farm" men, could have induced Genea
Sco 10 travel beyond the Wing platform and himscI
for the policy of making disposition of tho public domain
favcrable TO actual sellers"7 This 'and relo'm is ont
the pet the n T. Tribune, the chief organ Of Sc
awardism-and Gen Scott throws bid conci
n late tiisi' support.
Again. there saring ccc,ionccring move
men ,han thai in which he that elected President h
shal ready o recommend approve Of single ae
rson naturalization laws, suggested by my military
#sxpsrence viz giving all foreigners the right OF citizen
@shp who shall faithfully in time of war one year o
ooa,d Of public ships, in our land fcces regular
suuntesr their receiving an honorable discharge IRON
EAthe setvice2'
81 How utterly does this policy conflict with his uaultcra
Native American" letter of Nov 10 l54 as follows
eH WAsAlSoros, Nov. 10, lS4l.
81 Dear Sir have the honor acknowledge your etie %
G 9Th instant, written you pleased 10 add IN oea!
several undr native American republicans oi fhladel
81 1hia.
81 Not con6denay bu, for publication, have already
reped letter from David ~ Stone ESQ., OF your city
Non the subject will write TO you In Ike manner anc
81 haste. This is the month when the pressure OF ohca
@5usiness is heaviest with meleaHng scarcely nme io
essep exercise must not, however, wholly neglect you
s. Scommuncaon
Should any considerable number Of w-countyme;
assgn me- desire give prominent posltion peos
Hhe public shall take time mehodize my views on us
questions you have proposed. Those views had he
orign in the stormy elections OF The spring of 1885, ano
confirmed week that the Harrison electors wer'
chosen in New York On both occasions was IN that c
and heard in the Streets Down with the natives II wa:
eard in almost group OF foreigner us the signal ioi
q rGiiying and outrage.
FisEp WITH IspasAr1oS two friends down with
n my parlor the House. November, l640 TO da"
S up an address, designed rally American party IN
day after the election act out for the South ana nave heSe
sknown precisely why our appeal not published Pfoha
by The election Of General Harrison rendered lis puocao
al that timo unnecessary in the opinion OF my Two Iends
now between extending the period of resdcnc.
before naturalization and total repeal OF al ac's % Con
sgress the sutject-my mind inclnes 10 the latter
8 Concurring fully IN the principles OF me ih,aueipna
movcmen; should prefer assuming the name OF American
9epubcans, in New York, or democratic Americans as
ST would respectfully suggest Brought up in the principles
4of the revoution-o Jefferson, Madison, &C. unoer wto
Gin youth commenced life have always been nave
ever professed mysea republican, or whig when WIN h
ewas the thing Democratic Americans would inc'uat
M GOOD NATIVE CITIZENS devoted 10 our country and hslu
g ons and would drive from ma uraizcd citizens VIC
by long residence have become Identified with us IN sehe
Eand interest.
am happy see BY Philadelphia National American
that religion is to be excluded party element Saunch
protestant as am, both BY birth and sa nss
ced be mingled with either II ehould always oe HeP
beween each Individual and his God except in ihe way o.
reason and gentle persuasion in families chnchcs ao
attendance (aer yec!b VI
.ScreIion,) or reciprocal cans'nt
a Wishing success 10 the GREAT WORK WHICH you ua oe'
have set or luoi,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
3 To GEORGE WAeHse-oS REED, Esq, and Others Phlla-
s delphia
Tie whole tone OF this letter procans The aver
sion of the writer the adopted citizens In the language o
the Union the ardor of expression the bitterness OF Ian
rusnc and tho wholesale recommendation OF the abolition
of the laws prove that General Scott indaged
the mos, bgoted and uncomp!omisng feelings upon "a nc
wrote So far does he carry his views the SUBJECT ha ne
warmly suggests the organization OF party based upon inc
mos, rcpusiye ideas of Native Amercuns, and even pro-
ceeds 10 suggest the name by which should be called
Acr long years of observation after the most deoeac
and earnest examination and reflection, his n'nc aeciaca
incnes o The total rep.ao all of Congress on the sub
ject of the naturalization Of oregnes He also thorough
endorses the Philadelphia movement which led TO the ter
rihe md tssrace riots in that city If the doctrines o.
ter were to rcan unrecanted Seward Co. saw tha'
the whole OF the adopted citizens would scout The ticSe J
therefore, TO secure that vote have induced Gen. Sco 10 cal
up his words and go owsio beyond any one else IN
coung their support The unon with great sagaciy re-
before the of Gen. Scos acceptance
y The spectacle will be presented OF "hg canooaa 10 .e
soace of few wears committing himself 10 the most direct
y oppose opinions and feelings question Vaiy aeci-
ing and fundams rights OF millions ri ms le
citizens General Scott committed to all me worst
docnes of Navism strongly and as aeoeratey as ne
ca ever commit himself anything IL e now tdHeS mem
oil bock-msnfesy cectoneering e1pedent 10 eaten
votes which he has justly oriciiedthen we ask "ha'
Care General Sco,s commitments good fer and WHAT me
of his present suddenly poiessed adhesion 10 te wing
Epa;forml
How fully is this view verified by the appearance OF Ge-
Scos letter of acceptance, wherein no recommends
he laws be changed IN only ono
and that Is by relaxing hen give the right OF citizenship
in spccial case after residence Of one yea That IN
this eleconeerng appeal Gen. Scott has mistaken e les-
and spirit Of the Constitution, s made evident oy inc
fuowing interesting correspondence between efss oe5
mur Of New York and NcLanahan of Pennsylvania pub
lished in the Union II strikes being clear that any
oec.l law 50 far conflicting with The present law, as 10
cvc csm TO cl,zeushipin privileged special would
the provision Of the Constituton which requires
sConaress 10 udopt ia uniform rule Of na,uraizaon
g WAsRlSe7os, JuSE q, 1882.
y S1R:-In common with many OF my constituents ana
.rge numbers citizens throughout inc country
ri cncr,an high appreciation Of the talents ana heroic e.
orts OF Thoma. f. Meashe the distinguished ris paIo
Sanow exile in this country .,,. -; ;,
81 With view of m,rkne his patriotism more distinctly WIN
he public appreciation, it has been proposed IN many guar
that law he passed by Congress or lhe speca PuPo
of comforting upon him the privileges OF an American c
g5Zen. r.,
a BY resolution passed meeting OF The clzens OF Inc
cty OF Troy 10 my district this subject has been pressed
Aupon my particular consideration their representative As
some have been expressed of The consutlonay o.
desire PROFOUND TO you as the legal organ o
House Of Representatives Tho inquiry whether Congress
HAS the power 10 pass this law
AS American citizens al feel proud of citizenship
md arc wing do my thing which shall tend in the
10 entrench upon those provisions Of our constitution
laws which guard this sacred boom There genera
providing regulations for the naturalization OF all those
who come to our shores and here publicly declare before
cour, of justice ,he intention Of becoming citizens OF The
enubc But surely here in the Roman republic who's,
was 30 honorable there may be other
nr in their nature affecting of such high and ex.
aed character tina, made exceptions 10 the general rule
hey will serve rather mpar dignity and strength thar
o impair lis force refer TO those men "ho having IKE
Emmet half century since and Mesgher OF late, stouo
orlh in their native acknowledged champions y:
9berty have tor that been compelled TO oSpatat.
themselves and to seek asylum here such men heeo
sinrc ND