Artifact
Newspaper Decries Nativism and Anti-Catholic Sentiment (1 of 2)
A reprinted editorial characterizes the principles of Nativism as "disgraceful to American character, and philanthropy," violating the spirit of the Revolution. (2 of 2)
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Artifact Date
June 29, 1884
Topic(s)
- Civil Rights
- Politics
- Religious Liberty
The author likens Nativism's anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant attitude to "the old spirit of tyranny which concocted the 'Alien and Sedition Laws.'"
