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Massachusetts, Charitable Mechanic .Associa-
fion-This association, deservedly one of the
most popular Of its kind in this country, has
lately had under consideration the question of adj
mitting as members none but Native-born Ame-
ricans, and have decided against it. This is as
it should be, for, having admitted foreigners, by
the process Of naturalization, to equal share Of
our privileges and rights, are bound to place
them in all things on an equality with ourselves
There is considerable error existing in regard to
the real objects of Native Amercanism Ii is
thought by many, and by those particularly, who
have never taken the trouble to examine the te-
nets of our cause, that Native Americanism is in
tended to curail the privileges of natralized ct-
zens. 1t is no such thing. As much as we de-
plore the present nature of onr naturalization
laws, we would not attempt to take away one lot
or title of the rights they have conferred. Our
Objects to reform those laws, and have others
adopted more IN consonance with the security of
our Institutions. Atpresent they are dangerously
deficient and our voice will not cease to call for
repeal and RECOMMENDATION .american.