Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-05-23
From the Washington Union
ForeiSn.B Bern Citizens in the Americas Bevo-
luton.


Is. than six generations were kso natives of this
country This circumstance Will tend to snow that
he have natural bias or prejudice IN favor'e1
foreigners. In common with other native cltizens'
he has sometimes heard with regret of newly-arrlV-
ed foreigners interfering with, assuming an undue
Importance in, elections, and lacking that mod
est Difference to Intelligent natveborn citizens that
common sense urges as due to them, and which is
also due to certain extent, to the intelligent Tor
eisn>borfa citizens Of long residence among u.s. But
IN it prudent just for this cause to JON IN gen
ca and indiscriminate crusade against all foreigh
aers2 AS regards the prudence OF such course;
Rre we not suffering now, the high prices OF an
kinds of edible products for the want OF thousands
of brawny arms to subdue our almost countless acres
of uncultivated land? And, regards its justice,
arc we not morally bound to look to our history and
to reflect that this a country which, with the ex-
ception Of few Indian tribes is made up OF emil
grationof Penn and his peaceful celonsts to Penn
Sylvania.; of the Pilgrim Fathers, driven to Ply
mouth Rock of Calvert and ms followers, seeking
religious liberty on the shores of Maryland; OF the
IIuguenots, taking refuge in South Carolina and OF
innumerable companies of colonsts ever since, fee-
ing from religious and political prosecutions and
finding an asylum in this hitherto happy country
In the language of Hezekiah Niles patriotic song
'.'Tis my now native land, happy land of the free
IT'S the last hope of all men-of sweet ibertyl"
Ycsl the liberty of conscience the liberty OF speech,
and the liberty of participating in the pursuit OF
happiness" SO long there is nc trenchlng on the
rights of a neighbor
But do not propose to enter into an argument
on the propriety of general disfranchisement OF
foregners-a subject which has already been ably
argued as to leave those who favored extreme dis
qualification with hardly any ground to stand upon
but simply to show how large debt we had con-
tracted towards persons of foreign birth for the lib
erty we now enjov-liberties achieved by those gal
LIANT spirits, mostly native, but many of them for
eign who in our revolutionary war batted for Amer
lean independence and the rights Of civil and reli-
gous freedom.
] have no Immediate means of determining what
e liant me bOr al
the sword and shoudercd the musket in our revolu-
tonary contest; bat ne man can read any history OF
that important period Of national existence with
out being satisfied that there thousands so en-
gagged. We have, however, abundant evidence to
show that many Of those persons rendered them
selves illustrous by their heroic deeds and that the
record of " the times that tried mems souls " has
woven for them imperishabe chapet. Will cite
The names of few:
Commodore John Barry, born in the county Of
Wexford, Ireland commanded the ship Black Prince,
that converted into vessei-ot-war, and subse-
qaenty he was appointed by Congress to command
the brig Lexington, of 16 guns then the Raleigh,
of 80 guns then the frigates Alliance and the Uni
ted States; and in number of actions shed lustre
the young flag of America.
Judge George Bryan, born in Dublin, Ireland
His father having given him sufficiency to estab-
lsh him in mercantile business, at the age of p he
embarked for Philadelphia, where he remained until
his death. He delegate to Congress in 1915,
in which he became known for his advocacy OF pet-
tions and rc;nonstrances against the arbitrary meas
of Great Britain. Soon after the Declaration
of independence he elected Lieutenant Govern
of Pennsylvania, and afterwards Governor of that
State. Subsequently he was member OF the Leg
islature, and then Judge of the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania-such was then the gratitude of the
American people for the services of foreign-born
citizens.
Captain James Chrystie born in Edinburg, Scot
land in l777, was promoted to the command of
company, which he held until the end of the war.
On the discovery of Arnold's plot at West Point,
lin hrUcfio For
service and said to him Captain Chrys-
tie, you to receive written orders from me
The business is that you proceed with all possible
expedition to West Point, and examine particularly |
the state of that garrison in every respect and to
visit all the intermediate posts for the purpose
Make this known to one but the commanding of |
ficer at each post; and you are to enjoin on them
the secrecy of the grave; commit nothing to writ !
ing" Here the General paused. Has your excel |
lency any farther orders :" inquired Captain Chrys
tie. g. Yes replied the General lone, and a very |
serious one that is, Captain Chrystie, that this
occasion you are not to let me hear of your being
fectly weH," replied Captain Chrystie, "you shall
not hear of that event." Captain Chrystie proceed
cd alone, and executed this commission in salts
factory manner, and made such report as set the
mind of General Washington perfectly at
Charles Clinton, born in Ireland Gather of George
Clinton, afterwards Vice President of the United
States died in 1878, in the SD year of his age
uring his in his last moments to stand by the
lOertleS OF their country.
Major William Croghan, born in Ireland, was en-
gagged in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown,
and Monmouth. He the father of Col. George
Croghan, the gallant defender of Fort Sandusky in
our second war with Great Britain.
Colonel William Richardson Dayie, born in White
Haven, England, commanded battalion of dragons
With much credit during the revolutionary war and |
to great eIninence at the bar in
North Carolina and sent ambassador to France
oy the elder President Adams.
Major General Horatio Gates, born in England,
was called from his retirement in Virginia and re-
to Congress by General Washington
His great services especially at Saratoga, have made
lis name household word.
Major William Gwnn, born in Ireland Joined the
evolutionary army in 1776, and served with credit.
lie died in Baltimore county in 1873, in the 10th
rear of his age.
Jroix, in the West Indies distinguished through
he revolutionary war for his high qualifications in
military scence-especialy at Yorktown-and was
ur first Secretary of the Treasury.
General William Irvine, born in Ireland, Joined
he revolutionary army in 1774 and an active
member of public meeting recommending Congress
o assemble denouncing the Boston port bill, ex-
PRESSING sympathy with the sufferers and declar-
ng their willingness and determination to make any
acrifces necessary for the support of American
lights. He was appointed a colonel of o regiment, |
n command of which he captured in an attempt
0 surprise vanguard of the British Army After
he second Pennsylvania brigade.
Andrew Irvine brother to the foregoing, was
lieutenant in the revolutionary war.
Colonel afterwards GcneraD james Jackson, born
n Devon. England, distinguished for his militia
in he Soufhd fho |