The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-02
The Designs Of FOreigners-Democratio Testimor


Extract from a speech of Mr. Smith, of Alabama,
delivered in the United States House Of Reprenta
tives, January 10Th, 1855. Mr.. Smith is and has
always been d leading Democrat.
Mr. Smith said Propositions have been already
made In this Hail. and at the other end OF the cap
itol 70 repeal modify the Naturalization laws. The
question is assuming proportions of considerable
magnitude. In fact, sir, it is becoming the great
question of the age. The time has come when
American Legislatures will be forced, by the voice
OF the people, 10 take stand upon this subject and
before this question, which in itself embodies the
grand idea OF American nationality, all mere party
organizations will have to give way and retire In
timatcly connected with this question, is the rise
and progress of new order Of men, whose name
and designation are as yet unknown, but whose
existence, however shadowy and mysterious, is
nevertheless fixed fact aud whose power in this
country, for good or evil has made itself felt from
one end OF the Union TO the other
Against this party the vtuperations Of the press
have been levelcd. They behold in this new order
nothing that is good but some shadowy giant; some
fabulous Troublesome head and bloody
bones, going about seeking whom he may devour.
Sir, who compose this partly SO far as the public
know and so far as il is admitted the party consists
of native American citzens.-And how can an
American citizen behold in an organization Of his
countrymen such extravagant eaormities? Who
will say that an association of native Americans is
less worthy Of confidence than association Of
mixed Americans and foreigners.
Foreigners can come by millions and there is
nobody TO exclude them or say nay. is there any
other country properly organized upon the face OF
the earth, that admits influx Of foreigners with
out any restrictions whatever None.
Forget if you choose the German and the Irish,
and turn your eve TO the West. Behold the millions
of Pagans whose eyes are sparkling with the CLEAN
ing waters of California.
How long will ii be, sir, before a million Of Pa
gans with their disgusting idoatres will claim the
privilege of voting for or against the American
Christianss How long before Pagan will present
his credentials in this Hall with power TO mingle in
the councils Of this governments There is no Law
tSsprevent it. The American party demands a Law
TO preyentit.
Mr.. Chairman, contend that the mass offoreign.
ers who come TO this country, are incapable OF
approaching the policies Of our government; they
do not sufficiently understand our institutions Tho
foreigner believes that AmeFica is she natural
devious Of all exiled patriots aud disafIected aud
turbulent persons OF the eRrth and the rest OF man
kind. Well, let Us sec if there is any truth in these
Suggestions.
Here are the solemn resolutions Of the German
social Democratic Association Of Richmond Viz
gina-an association existing in the centre OF the
Old Dominion, IN the heart of the home of the
Presidents. Reform In the laws OF the general
government vel as those OF the State.
: ''We demand: /. Universal suffrage. q The
election Of all officers by the people. 3. The
abolition Of the Presidency. 4. The abolition Of
the senate. S, The right of the people TO recall
their representatives casher them) their pleasure
6. The right OF the people 10 change the eonstitu.
ton when they like. Z. All law suits 70 be
conducted without expense. s. A department Of
the government TO be set apart Tor the purpose Of
protecting immigration. 9. reduced term for
acquired citizenship
81. Abolition Of all neutrality. 2. Interven-
ton in favor Of every people struggling for liberty.
Abolition Of laws for the observance Of the sabbath
Abolition Of prayers IN Congress; Abolition Of
oaths on the Bible. The supporting of the slave
emancipation eKertioRs Of Cassius N. Clay by Con.
gressional laws. Abolition Of the Christian system
OF punishment, and introduction Of the human anne.
Iteration system. Abolition Of capital punishment
Let every American read this carefully and
candidy. Il is bat fair sample Of the Foreigners
idea Of liberty.