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Editorial
July 24, 1869
The Union Democrat
Sonora, Tuolumne County, California
What is this article about?
Editorial exposes Republican Party's use of the 'Great Register' during their convention to check candidates' nativity and exclude naturalized citizens, as seen in the rejection of J. T. Davies of Hanover in favor of native-born C. L. Metzger.
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Explained.-For some days before their Convention, the Republicans were frequently examining the "Great Register," the reason for their doing so was not made apparent until J. T. Davies, of Hanover, dared raise his head for a nomination over a native born. When he did so off came his "cabeza," for C. L. Metzger, a native. No other naturalized individual contesting a nomination, no further use was made of the Great Register during that Convention. It was evidently examined to ascertain the nativity of Republican candidates, that no time might be lost in throwing foreign borns out in the cold.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Immigration
What keywords are associated?
Republican Convention
Great Register
Nativity Check
Naturalized Candidates
Nativism
Hanover Nomination
What entities or persons were involved?
J. T. Davies
C. L. Metzger
Republicans
Hanover
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Exclusion Of Naturalized Candidates In Republican Convention
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Nativist Bias
Key Figures
J. T. Davies
C. L. Metzger
Republicans
Hanover
Key Arguments
Republicans Examined Great Register To Check Nativity Of Candidates
J. T. Davies Rejected For Nomination Due To Being Naturalized
C. L. Metzger Selected As Native Born Alternative
No Further Checks After No Other Naturalized Contenders