The native American., 1838-11-03


DER the above title and with these declared objects
WEEhLY PAPER, for the success OF which, the pub
ishefs most confidently trust 10 the enlightened, the VIZ
tuous, and patriotic Of our Native fellow citizens.
When it is considered that with population OF thirteen
millions Of people, there 10 but publication 1.-THE Ma
i've Amefican of Washington throughout our country
avo"ediy, or IN fact devoted 10 purely AMERICAN pm
ciples TO the advocacy of Native Rights ard our own
iondy cherished Liberties and Institutions, while there
are great numbers among cunsecraed TO he exclusive
interests oi ioregners-lo foreign, local. and Foca IN
legence IN which their feelings are most strongly ana
pery naturally interested TO the dissemination OF pn-
cples imIninenty dangerous 10 liberties ana govern
meh-"lil not our patriotic eIoWeountrN men come ol-
Maia 70 me support o one sincerely devoea 10 meH
feelings, their rights and their interests? We think they
will.
Among the important political and national objects pro-
posed by the NATIONAL BANNER 1t VIII be It's steady
purpose 10 watch every step in the advancement OF foreign
intrigue and power, and promptly TO announce ana lear
tssy 10 oppose every encroachment upon our rights ana
hoeines Our principle OF action Will be 10 preserve lhe
purity and peruianency OF our Institutions ami our
motto our country our whole county, and nothing
but our country!'
Believing the time long since elapsed when, rs was
contemplated by laws-il, indeed, That tune Was
known at any period of our hstory-tla the lndiscrim
nate addition of aliens 10 population was virtually an
accession TO our power and sources OF happiness shall
snow the impollcy and danger-ay the fatality and rum
oil their introduction in such among US and par
ucnlary those nnumerabe paupels and ielons who are
depored IRON Europe by the public authorizes to ild
themselves OF the burden of their support aud society,
'eif CONVICTION and punishment, We'll Also as tie = cal
numbers who flee their county escape the justice
10 dishonesty and crime. We shall assert the honor OF or
haon ana the character OF our fellow conhtyHeh hl o
posing the Illuminating practice appointing lorrlgnels
10 offices OF authority us aud BY sustaining the ADi
lies, the Integrity the Judgment and uIestncr o our
own Naive sons Tor every department Of Their Owl. go
Hefnnen and for every sphere OF ENTERPRISE seIus and
iearnlns We shall proudly point readers to every
new development of our countrys resources to our ma
uona fountains OF wealth, happiness, and power, ana TO
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and of our Native Land We shall at all times
fellow citizens of the dangers, to which, under tner
peculiar government, they, than amy other peoPie
are exposed from the well known determination OF ioelsn
potenates and the secret Vaccinations of their base and
bgoted agents 10 crush free insttutlons and shalt
with like fidelity, point out TO them he o ceala and
honorable means TO avoid such fatal results While We
sha at the same time, endea,or TO inspire them with that
prudence, caution, and OF sell rect Just
so honorable to themselves, yet so ainenaby wanting
Their estimation OF transatlantic pcmp, paseantr, and
power and III respect 10 every thing i0ietgA No viii j;
be less our hope and ardent subdue modify
the violence and reckessness modern parry spirit winch
so frequently sacrifices at its shrine, the best interests
and dearest privileges of Native Citizens. We sh II
contend tor an amendment OF our Laws OF Naturalization,
so that the time Shall be extended during which
required to have eriSied in the United States pew
Gus to their becoming possessed OF all the ghts and
munitles OF American treemen, and the power 10 we4d
the destnies of country. We shall enforce, with all
the facts and arguments abundantly furnished by the
subjects. the necessity OF registration of the
only honest and efficient means by which TO put stop to
the gross and frequent frauds practlsed upon Elective
Franchise and the importance OF requiring OF Foreigners
the ability al least, TO speak read language
10 be understood before being invested With The sacred
right oi our own enlightened countrymen. 1t will be
duty and purpose likewise to show that the power to
grant Certificates OF Natu. azation must be changed
other Courts, Legislative Bodies, il would base
y surrender at wholesale, the most valuable gifts known
to Americans; WELL also, the great al. alages
which would result our free institutions our safety
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passport OF character &c on their arrival in this country
We SHALL IN fe examine and discuss the various poltl
cal ana neral subjects OF the day with impatiaH hon.
est and independence, and mainly, they may now or
hereafter affect National interest and the prosperity
OF the American people.
The National Banner will likewise embrace the gene.
raj OF the day yet always the useful and pleas
ing. Among is miscellaneous subjects-to be given
with like careful reference to their practical utility in
the various pursuits of life, their amusing spirited cha
acter and the exposure OF erey species OF quachythose
illustrative or and promoting, .1inercan enterprise lite
rature patriotism and virtue. will be conspicuous. In
telgence from Europe, and other parts OF the world OF
POLITICAL commercial and social character viii be COM
muncaed with similar views. and with the same stea-
dy purpose of atioding, IN condensed form, the most
important information Oh all subjects to the American
general reader. ...
In the other great object proposed by this publications
Journal of popular Science and The Arts will stand
alone; there being weekly, and but OF the kind in
the United States. This department will embrace briefly
The new and raaabe discoveries and remarkable phenome
U w We oW touS OuheS y HSc|ut scteHce mcHGt, natfd
and mechanical phioscpy, together uh the lie nretions
and Improvements in The useful amt ornamental arts as they
progressively developed il this country and in Euope
This branch OF pleasing and important inrlgence and
It's applicability TO the numerous purposes Of society, bu-
siness and lte is not we believe, generally appreciated
Such being, them in general terms the objects and de
signs Of the National Banner, the publishers appeal 10 the
patriotic and scientific to Mechanics and Artists as we'll
as the general reader, for liberal paronage assuring
them all that ami lie resources will be secured and the
most nntrng exerions made render among the most
acceptable OF the day.
The National Banter will be neatly printed on large
quarto sheet of eight pages, fine paper, and ISSUED on
Saturday erenHg OF each week, at the low price Of 50 per
annun, or ST. for six months, payable line delivery of
the second number.
N. Bias the publishers pledge themselves that this
publication, when commenced shall be continued in the
full prosecution of all It's objects and in conformity with
its promises, 1t will be issued whenever The number of
subscribers shall be sufficient deray its expenses and
should its patronage Justify it will be published daily.
.~. LORlNG d. CHAPLIN, Editor.
New York, Sept l5
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