The native American., 1837-08-10

ponding Recording Secretary, is authorised to con-
yene meeting of this Association whenever it may
be deemed necessary.
On motion, the Chair was directed to appoint a
committee of three nominate officers to serve for
one year, as provided by the second amendment of Mr..
Morse
Whereupon the Chair appointed as such committee
the following gentlemen: G. II. w. Wharton, B. X.
MoTsell and Henry ]. Brent. By nomination the
chairman OF the meeting was added to the committee.
After some time spent by the committee in delbera-
lion, the names of the following gentlemen were Ie-
turned ('rhe gentlemen of the committee nominated
dissenting from the return Of their names.)
Henry M. Morft, for President.
Roger e. Weightman for Vice President.
Joseph II. Bradley,1
John y. Mondel, For members Of the Council.
Jacob A. Bender,
Henry j. Frent, Corresponding Secretary.
Edward Insle, Recording Secretary.
G. w. Boteer, Treasurer.
nees we're present not, and it appearing to be the
sense of the meeting that not in attendance
ought to be nominated, the name Of General Weight
man was Withdrawn, that gentleman having baen abb
sent from sickness nh his family, and Colonel William
Doughty reported by the committee for Vice
President in his place.
Whereupon, the vote having been taken upon the
nominations separately, they unanimously con-
iirmed, TO serve in the respective stations assigned
them, for one year.
The President then announced the appointment by
him Of the following members Of the Committee on
Addresses: Josiah F. Polk, Charles II. w. Wharton,
John Wilson.
Mr.. Bnneman offered the following resolutions,
which were ably and elo9uently supported in an ad-
dress by Richard X. Cralle and received the unani-
nous assent Of the assembly, followed by deep and
enthusiastic applause
Whereas it is proper that there should be press in
this city, by which the voice of the native Americans
may be spread through the land, and their cause and
the maintenance of national character be promoted
BE therefore reeolred, 1st. That we will use all
reasonable endeavors and proper eXerons towards the
support Of such press.
I'd. That in order TO engage -countrymen
in this cause, and also collect the means necessary
to establish apermanent and Independent press at
central point of the country, the seat of the General
Government the President be, and he is hereby, au-
thorlsed to appoint committees of two members for
each of the cities Of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York. Boston, and other cities Of the Union, who shall
be fully empowered in the of this Association to
ask and collect donations and subscriptions for the
support of such paper, and be furnished by the Pres
dent with the necessary credentials for that purpose
3D.. That the said committees be paid such per
diem may be just and proper, out Of the moneys
that may at any time be in the hands of the Treasurer
aud that the amount of the collection be fixed by the
Committee on Addresses.
4th. That the said Committee on Addresses shall
prepare an appeal to the native Americans Of the
United States. setting forth the purposes of this As
sociaon, and calling upon all brethren to unite in the
holy and patriotic cause, and that such address be
placed in the hands Of the committees for collections
after being approved by the President and Council,
and by them presented to such other citizens or asso
Citations in the United States already or may be
formed for purposes similar to those of this Associa
ton.
5th. That the Corresponding Secretary be, and he
is hereby authorised prepare and send addresses
different parts of the Union inviting the formation of
native associations, and their union with Such
addresses SHALL however, be first approved by the
President and Council.
On motion, it was Resolued, That our countrymen
throughout the United States be, and they are hereby
invited to form associations, to unite with this without
delay, and without waiting for formal request through
our officers and committees.
1t was Resoired, That the general meetings of this
Association shall be held the 22d of February, and
on the 18th Of July in each year; also,
That all Editors in the United States, friendly to
this cause be requested publish the proceedings
this meeting.
The following ode, by the late lamented Drake was
sent the chair, and the reading of it called for. The
chairman placed it in the hands Of Mr.. Henry ].
Brent by whom it was read, and while the address
commanded that deep silence which amounts to sa-
cred solcmnity, lis effect announced by burst of
enthusiasm that rang loud and long the ear.
TO The AMERICAN FLAG.
When Freedom from her mountain height
Unturled her standard to the air,
. She tore the azure robe of night,
And set the stars Of glory there!
She mingled with its gorgeous dies
The milky baldric of the skies,
Aud striped its pure celestial white
v Ih strcakings from the morning light
Then, from his mansion in the SUM-
She called her eagle bearer down,
And gave into his mighty hand ... Ill.,
The symbol OF her chosen land
Majestic monarch of the cloud
Who rcar'st alot Thy regal form,
10 hear the tempest tusmpmg loud,
And see the lightning lances driven, @&
When stride the warriors Of the storm,
Aud rolls the thunder.drum of Heaven
Child of the sun to thee is given
To guard the banner OF the free
To hover i'll the sulphur smoke,
10 ward away the battle stroke,
And bid its blessings shine afar,
Like rainbow, the cloud of war,
The harbinger Of victory ..a.
Flag of the brave thy folds shall fly,
The sign OF hope and triumph high
When speaks the signal trnmpct's tone,
And the long line comes cleaning
Ere the life blood, warm and wet,
Has dimmed the glistening bayonet,
Each soldiers eye shall brightly turn
To where thy meteor glo, les burn,
And, as his springing steps advance,
t.t.h.. Irnn thy lana