Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-26

We recommend to the careful pc
rusal Of our readers, and more especi
ally our German population, the fol-
lowing extract from the Pe"nsyf'a-
MAN. 1t teaches us in measure,
what will be the practical result of this
late outrage upon the rights of white
men, though it would be impossible to
enumerate in 80 short space, one
tenth part of the evil that will be felt
in consequence Of this accnrsed devel-
opment, the sectional, prescription and
bigoted spirit Of Black Republicanism
in Massachusetts,. And what is true
of the party there is true elsewhere
the instincts Of the party are the same;
the prejudices are the same-the coun-
try over. But read the following:
The practical working of the Two
Years" amendment adopted by the Black
Republicans OF Massachusetts, can be seen
by reference to few facts. On Friday last
there arrived at New York, three thousand
and seventeen immigrants, men, women and
children, oil from northern Europe-all be-
longing to the labering classes. who are ac-
customed to hard work and frugal living.
and therefore. just the people needed in our
Western States and Territories, to fell the
trees, build the log cabins, break up the
virgin soil, and thus add to the Fealth of
the nation. More than this. These immi-
grants did not come empty-handed to our
shores. Each one brought small amount
Of money, the savings Of years of patient in
dustry, and this will be expended in pro.
curing agricultural Implements, and other
articles needed by those men and women
who have chosen this wide land as the
home for themselves and children. Ii We
estimate the mere value OF the labor Of this
number of migrants for the first year. it
will amount to more than three hundred
and seventy one thousand dollars, while
each succeeding year it will be increased,
owing to the increase Of means to make
that labor productive.
Now look at the operation of the Two
Years" amendment upon this class Of pro
ducers. They settle in one Of the States.
become citizens Of the same, accumulate
property by their industry and frugality,
are honored and trusted by the people of
that Commonwealth Business calls them
to Massachusetts, yet unless two years shall
have elapsed since they became citizens,
they are classed az aliens, and are not a.
lowed to vote in that State, or exercise any
Of the rights of citizens. And why Upon
what basis does this exclusion rest? Not
upon q want OF intelligence, for a stupid
msQyo can vote in Massachusetts, after one
years residence, while white man, not born
on the soil. must undergo a preparatory
term Of double that length. Any one of the
male immigrants who landed at New York
on Friday last, may settle in Connecticut,
become citizen, vote there; but if he re.
moves over the line into Massachusetts
before TIVE years shall have elapsed from
the time of getting his first naturalization
paper, he again becomes an alien, and loses
his rights % an American citizen.
This 10 the practical working of the 1.-TWO
year. amendment. It not only infracts the
plain meaning and intent Of our whole sys
tenn Of naturalization, but it is calculated to
prevent that class Of immigrants coming to
our country, which 10 90 beneficial to its in
dustrial development. To the idle, the in
dolent, the thriftless, citizenship is not &C
important matter. But to men Of intelli
Rencs, of industrious habits, men who wish
70 become . part Of the great American
people, and have . voice In making those
lava which are to protect their persona
rights - well - rights Of property, citizen
ship 10 everything. If they are to be kept
in subjectien, II their rights are TO be at the
mercy Of political demagogues, II negroes are
to be lifted into citizenship before them
the result will be that We will lose the
most valuable portion Of our immigrants
Lose their labor, which 10 20 much needed
In Oil the Northern and w estern States. and
thus lose the wealth which flows from II
into the Golfers Of the nation.
The sectional and bigotsd spirit which
Black Republicanism has infused into q
majority Of the people of Massachusetts, i,
working itself out in parctical results, and
the 1.-Two Year, amendment 10 fair spec
linen. II h pointed ct the equality o.
ssNDs men under the Constitution, and III
effects will be to inflict serious blow upon
the prosperity and welfare Of the country
BY depriying 10 Of eur yearly influx O
hardy, industrious population. will such Z
meveunt payf lsit wiss 10 allow . Sec
tional party ct the same time to drive FROM
10 the trade Of the South, and reduce tn,
revmm q the North and w ct bv shorten
~ The supply oflabersrs? live are pru.
At peep1e We will not, but looking At IN
49, II which the 1.-TWO year, amend
100 IN work, combine to crush out The
eeelielal proseriptivs party. Who, for PAL
49, purpesss, are willing 70 sndangsr tn
ssaohCftH q he Union. and undermine i,
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