Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-01

KEY wEsr (FLA.,) May "A, 1866.
DEAR Sin: The object of a free government like
ours Is TO secure the safety and advantage OF the
whole community of which It Is composed, and
since the government extends the arm Of protec-
ton over every member, II becomes the reciprocal
duty of the members TO raise the shield and ward
of the blow that may threaten 10 overthrow the
country. Now viewing the number and daily in
crease Of foreigners, the facility with which they
participate In the political privileges of the land,
and the subsequent influence they exert, the ques.
ton arises whether, through them, danger Is not
threatened the Government. If so, II Ii evidently
the duty Of the citizen TO investigate the subject
and do his utmost TO remove the danger. Those
who contend for the existence Of this danger, and
advocate remedy In repeal or revision Of our
naturalization laws, have, am aware, to contend
with the opinions and prejudices Of many persons
by whom the American doctrine Is opposed. l
propose, In the further discussion of this subject
to notice as preliminary, some of the leading OBJ
jections brought against our principles and aims.
The first Of these is founded on the proposition
held by some that an equality In the political priv
ileges of the country Is an unalienable and not q
political right. 1t will not require much time TO
refutc this idea or rather to display it's absurdity
Before man enters into society he possesses natu-
raj liberty. When he becomes member, he re-
signs a part Of this liberty, that his unaliensble
rights may be better secured. This principle forms
the basis Of all Legislation, and Is doubtless cor
rect.
Since, then, the principal right which man re-
signs when he becomes a member Of the social
compact, is that of being governed, all tina re-
lates directly to this subject comes under the class
Of political rights and are subject to legislation
Thus II has been viewed by all the nations Of the
earth. Not single elective government can be
found where the privileges Of Foreigners are not
in some degree abridged But small minority OF
those who seek home beneath the American
flag have ever, in their native country, enjoyed
what they call equal privileges Most Of them
have not even been allowed to vote. fthey have
their votes have been controlled by the lords of
the land. Notwithstanding It's boasted freedom,
and the loud voice of opposition which Is raised
when single privilege is denied the foreigner,
who comes here to enjoy more perfect liberty; !
say, Notwithstanding this parade, the government
makes an invidious distinction in extending polit-
cal privileges to foreigners while at the time
It refuses the right to Its fair ones, whose infancy
and mature years have been spent under the
shade Of the eagles broad pinions, and whose
hearts are filed with love of free institutions.
But where viii the man be found who holds
the opinion that the fair sex Is unhappy, or their
rights unsafe, because they are denied an equal
participation in the equal privileges Of the land
The conclusion Ia unavoidable, that granting to
foreigners political privileges is favor not essen
tial, and extending to them privilege he has no
natural right to demand. ! shall continue this
subject in my next and now conclude this letter
by giving YOU little local intelligence, which to
most Of your readers will, presume, be more in.
teresting
On the 18th instant commences our circuit
court, Judge Finley Of the western circuit presi-
ding. During the term, some novel and extraor-
binary scenes took place, one Of which, as it re-
lates to subject now so much agitated, will en-
deavor to relate. Mr.. James Flor, foreigner,
and merchant Of this city, who also holds the
high position Of State Senator from this district
was indicted by the grand jury for bribery, in Of
fering to brbe man to vote for him at the cleo
ton last fall At his trial upon this Indictment,
his counsel, the Hon. Mr.. Mallory being principal,
knowing the hopeless character of the case, II
forced to rest their defence on the facts and merits
to be disclosed by the evidence used all their nge-
nuity In the selection Of jury. BY the greatest
exertion and the freedom with which they were al
lowed the right OF challenge, they succeeded in get
ting jury composed without one exception, entire
ly Of foreigners. With snch jury II not diff
cult to obtain verdict Of acquittal That you may
judge of the character Of the speech made to the
jury on this occasion by the honorable Senator
above named | will give You his opening remarks,
they were as follows:
"Genhemen Of the jury--You are all adopted
citizens; Mr.. Flor, the accused, Is also an adopted
citizen.
"You came from the land from which we have
received the common law, the language of Shak-
speare and the religion of the Biblen In his speech
he endeavored to array one portion Of the people
against the other. Warning the jury that there
was a deep laid conspiracy throughout the coun.
try TO deprive them Of their Just rghts and calling
upon them to show, by their verdict, their sbhor-
renee TO the American party and their principles
These efforts of counsel, as you may well suppose
were successful.
But such victory must be regretted by every
one, who has any regard for the just and impartial
administration Of the laws.
That the design OF those who were engaged In
this defence was defeat the ends OF justice and
screen the guilty, will not pretend to say; but
such certainly was the effect OF the course pursued
In the above trial II IL true, we hail from the
land Of the free and are located within the ursdic
ton Of these United Statcs, but virtually VIC are
under foreign rule. Yet we trust the time will
come when we shall be at liberty, without mourning
either danger or odium to say, | am a native born
American citizen. NATIVE AMERICAN.
AccoNAc CoUSrr, Va, May 20.
Mr. Flournoy has carried Accomac--Mr. wise's
native county-by a majority Of Ill, and the
whole American ticket for county officers has sue
ceeded triumphantly. At one OF the precincts Mr..
Flournoy's vote was nearly nnanimous-Mr. Wise
receiving but votes.
Truly Sam Is 10 our midst and has put 10 silence.
al his opponents. Sam thinks that writer 10 the
Richmond Enquirer, who estimated that Mr. Wise
would carry Accomac by 800 majority, and who
knew OF It's Withdrawals, must now have very
poor opinion OF his own Judgment; and Sam advises
him to take mathematical course In some Collegi-
ate Institution.
Accomac has hitherto supported Mr.. Wise In
every political contest In which he has engaged,
and az man Of talent she honers and respects
him yet but she prizes her liberty, and may be
Influenced by argument, but not forced into
measures. II.
Assos CouSrr, On. CD Nay 80, 1855.
The friends OF Sauiyep are In fine spirits
throughout our Congressional district, and WIN be
prepared 10 show Hon. Burton Craige their way
Of operating next August The gentleman win