It  is  true,  that  in  a  season  of  unusual  excitement,  some  years  ago,  when  both  parties
complained  of  fraudulent  practices  in  the  naturalization  of  foreigners,  and  when  there
seemed  to  be  danger  that  native  and  adopted  citizens  would  be  permanently  arrayed
against  each  other  in  hostile  factions,  I  was  inclined  to  concur  in  the  opinion,  then
avowed  by  many  leading  statesmen,  that  some  modification  of  the  naturalization  laws
might  be  necessary  in  order  to  prevent  abuses,  allay  strife,  and  restore  harmony  between
the  different  classes  of  our  people.  But  later  experience  and  reflection  have  entirely
removed  this  impression,  and  dissipated  my  apprehensions.
In  my  recent  campaign  in  Mexico,  a  very  large  proportion  of  the  men  under  my
command  were  your  countrymen  (Irish),  Germans,  &c,  &c.  I  witnessed  with  admira-
tion their  zeal,  fidelity,  and  valor  in  maintaining  our  flag  in  the  face  of  every  danger.
Vieing  with  each  other  and  our  native-born  soldiers  in  the  same  ranks  in  patriotism,
constancy,  and  heroic  daring,  I  was  happy  to  call  them  brothers  in  the  field,  aa  I
ehall  always  be  to  salute  them  as  countrymen  at  home.
I  remain,  dear  Sir,  with  great  esteem,  yours  truly,

Win.  E.  Robinson,  Esq.  Winfield  Scott.
WHIG  NATIONAL  CONVENTION.
The  Whio-  National  Convention  assembled  at  Baltimon  ou
the  16th  of  June,  1852,  nominated  Winfield  Scott  to  be  sup-
ported by  the  Whig  electors  as  their  candidate  for  Presiuent
of  the  United  States.
The  illustrious  statesman,  Daniel  Webster,  and  the  model
President,  Millard  Fillmore,  were  also  candidates  for  nomi-
nation before  the  Convention.  When  the  choice  fell  on  Win-
field  Scott,  the  delegation  from  each  State  rose  in  succession
and  pledged  a  warm  and  cordial  support.  The  nomination  was
declared  to  be  unanimous,  and  was  received  with  bursts  of  en-
thusiasm.
