The native American., 1837-09-23
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Consultations III ldhe Washisgfon City
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Preamble and COnstitatiss eflcfhe Washisgfoni Cts
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Whereas, II is admitted Fact that all Governments
are not only capable, but bound by all the principles
Of national preservation to govern their aairs by the
agency of their own citizens; and we believe the re-
publican form of our Government to be an object Of
fear and dislike the advocates of monarchy in Eu
rope, and for that reason for none other in order Il
preserve institutions pure and unpoluted we are
imperatively called upon to administers our p,cnlia,
system free of all foreign influence and interference
BY admitting the stranger indiscIminatey 10 the ex.
ercise of those high attributes which constitute the
rights Of the native horn American citizen, weaken
the attachment of the native, and gain naught but the
sordid allegiance Of the foreigner. The rights of the
American, which he holds under the Constitution o
the Revolution, and exercised by him as the glorious
prerogative Of his BIRTH calculated stimulate to
action, condense to strength, and cement in sentiment
and patriotic sympathy.
asing, then, the right and duty to confederate on
these high truths profess other object than the
promotion Of our native country in all the walks Of
private honor, public credit, and national independ-
ence aud therefore we maintain the right in its mos,
extended form, of the native born American, and he
only. to exercise the various duties incident to the
ramfcatons of the laws, executive. Legislative, oil
minsteria from the highest TO the lowest post OF the
Government; and to obtain this great end, we shall
advocate the entire repeal Of the naturalization law by
Congress. Aware that the Constitution forbids, and
even if it did not we have no wish to establish, ex
post tac0 laws, the action seek with regard the
laws of naturalization is intended to act in prospec-
tive character We shall advocate equal liberty to all
who were born equally FREE; to he born constitutes
when connected with moral qualities, in our minds.
the aristocracy human nature. Acting under these
generic principles, we further hold that to be per-
manent people, we must be united one, bound to-
gether by sympathies the result Of a common political
origin; and to be national, we must cherish the ma
tive American sentiment, to the entire and radical
exclusion Of foreign opinions and doctrines introduced
ny foreign paupers and European political adventure
ers. From Kings gallant forefathers won their
liaeres-the slaves Of Kings shall not win them
back again.
Religiously entertaining these sentiments, we as
solsmniy beeEe that the day has arrived when the
Americans should unite brothers TO sustain the
strength and purity of tn r political institutions. We
have reached that critical period foeseen and prophe-
sled by of the clear-slghted apostles of Freedom
when danger threatens from every ship that floats
on the ocean to our shores, when every wind that
blows waits the ragged paupers 10 cities, hearing
in their persons and characters the elements Of
degradation and disorder TO prevent these evils,
are now called upon to unite our energies. TO fight
over this great moral revolution, the shadow Of our
first revolt Of glory, will be the duty Of the of
those wars, and must 90 into the combat determn-
ed to abide by country; to preserve her honor free
from contagon, and her character separate peo-
pie high and above the engraftment of monarchical
despotisms.
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION.
FIRST. We bind ourselves to cooperate, by all law
ful means, with our fellow native citizens in the
United States to procure repeal of the naturalization
law.
Second. We will use all proper and reasonable ex-
erons to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emolu-
ments or honors Of Office whether under the General
or State Governments.
Third. That we will no: held him guiltless Of his
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foreigner in Office while there is competent native
willing to accept.
Fourth. That we will not. in any form or manner,
connect ourselves with the general local politics Of
the country, aid, nor be the Of aiding, the
cause Of any politician party whatsoever, hut will
exclusively advocate, stand to- and be separate and
party Of native Americans for The case Of
The country, and upon the principles set forth in
he above preamble and these articles.
rim. That we will not, in any manner whatever,
connect ourselves, be connected with any religious
sect denomination, leaving every creed to its own
strength, and every man untrammelled in his
aith, adhering for ourselves to the sole Of the
1atives the establishment Of national character, and
he perretnity of our Institutions, through The means Of
,ur oDn eorntrynlen.
b Srth. That this Association shall be connected
With and form part Of such other societies throughout
he United States as may now or hereafter be estab-
ished on the principle. Of our political creed.
Mr.. 3. X. M,rsrN moved to amend the foregoing by
some amendments, were adopted.
Isl. That this Association shall be styled the q Ma
i've American association Of the United Saies.'
I'd. That the officers shall consist Of President
Vice President, Council Of Three, Corresponding
Recording Secretary. Committee on Adj
lresses consist Of three members, Treasurer, and
'uch others may be required under any bylaws
,ereafter adopted, and duties whose shall be therein
lefned
Sd. That all the foregoing officers shall be elected
" this meeting TO serve for year, except the
Committee on Addresses, which shall be appointed by
he President.
4th That the President, or in his absence, the
Vice President, or in the absence ofboh the Cores
,onding or Recording Secretary is authorised to
rene meeting of this Association whenever it may
,e deemed necessary.
OF TIE NATIVE AMERICAN.
Under the auspices Of the "Native American As
ocation Of the United States, the subscriber pro-