Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-25

100 - oLlIZENR.


in the hFsi Naturalization Law passed BY Congress
in 1890, and signed by Gsnsral Washington, then
President Of the United States occurs the following
language, Any allen, being free ri1e person
may become citizen by complying with the require
meuts hereinafter named In the law Of 1870 It IS
declared, "free rhje person may become CHI
zen" This language is used in all The Naiuraiiza-
ton Laws from the foundation Of the Government,
yet the Republican press pretend TO regard the laie
decision Of the Supreme Court, this point, as lay
ing down a new doctrine The first Naturalization
Law was passed by the men who made the Constitu-
tioa, without question either-a fact which shows
how they interpret it. If negro native equally
with the white BY virtue Of his birth is aeitizen why
should the distinction Of color always have been
kept up in the Naturalization Laws
AT the time Of the adoption Of the Constitution
there we're various classes Of personalities, In
dams and sayes-each Of which was recognized as
distinct IN the Constitution they designated,
respectively as citizens free persons, Indians
and other persons.
From this speciality and difference in designation,
it perfectly evident that the trainers Of the Const
tuition intended to con6ne the term citizen to a por
ton only Of those Inhabitants Of the United States
CAMPBELL MlvsrRELs.-Neyer in the recollection
Of our oldest play-goers has the Theatre been 50
dcnsely packed, as during the first performance Of
this excellent company. Even the Jenny Lind ez-
element some years ago. did not attract larger
number Of persons, than were within the walls Of
the Theatre, Monday evening.
The Campbells are one Of Il e institutions which
are everywhere successful whether in the Sunny |
South or the extreme Northern portions Of eur IT.
public. from Maine to Louisana-from New York to /
Munesota-they are confirmed favorites and no such
word as fail is written in their professional des
tiny. Negro Nlinstresy is not Of recent origin As
an has now existed some eighteen years.
It's progress and success has been identified with
people although some few bands have been to Europe
meeting with limited success. It is purely nation
al entertainment in sentiment and design and we /
are pleased to chronicle its increasing success.
An the minor minstrel bands which infested our
country for years back, have met with an uncondi-
tional DEATH and there are but three organiza-
tons in existence which are entitled to crediable
position Amongst them, the Campbells are fore
most, and every year is adding laurels and in
creasing SUCCESS to their eIertions. From natural
pictures Of negro life, the CsmPbes have formed
fund Of mirth and olity which never fails Of rails
ing the human heart to enjoyment. Their songs,
too, so paintive simple and appealing alike charm
the ear and understanding As a modest, natural
and moral amusement, the CampbelIs entertain
ments are particularly deserving Of patronage.
Tonight great bill is advertised Matt Peele is
prolific in his line and NewcOmb, Rumsey, Keene
and other talented gentlemen promise many new
items Of attraction. Secured seats, understand, /
Fan be had al the box-ofice.