The native American., 1838-07-14
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution of the Nafire american
association of The United Siates.

Preamble and Constitution of the Nafire american
Association Of The United States
Whereas il is admitted fact that all Governments
not only capable, but bound by all the principles o.
national preservation 10 govern their affairs by The agen-
cy OF their own czens and believe the republican
form of Government to be object OF fear and dis
like to the advocates Of monarchy in Europe and for that
If Tor other order to preserve our nstitu-
lions pure and unpouted inperatvely called up
TO administer our peculiar system free OF all foreign
influence and interference BY admitting the stranger
nscrimnateiy to the exercise of those high attributes
which constitute the rights of the native born American
citizen, weaken the attachment Of the native and gain
naugh but the sordid allegiance Of the foreigner The
rights Of the American which he holds under the Const
tuition Of the Revolution and exercised by him as the go-
rous perogative of his BIRTH calculated to stimulate
action, condense TO strength and cement in sentiment
and patriotic sympathy.
Basing them the right and duty TO confederate these
high truths, profess other object than the promotion
Of native country in all the walks OF private honor,
public credit ard national Independence and Therefore
maintain the right in its most extended folm, of the
native born American, and he only TO exercise the yai-
ons duties incident 10 the ramfcatios OF the laws, exc
eutlve Legislative, ministerial from the highest to the
lowes post OF the Government: and to obtain this great
en shall advocate the entire repeal OF the natallza
ton law by Congress Aware that the Constitution for
bids and even if it did not, have no wish to establish
posi- dco laws; the action seek with regard 10 The
laws OF Naturalization il intended TO act in prospective
character We shall advocate equal liberty TO all who
were born equally FREE to be SO born constitutes, when
connected with moral qualities in our minds, the aflsto-
cracy OF human nature. Acting under these generic prin
cles, further hold that TO be pei naneht peoples we
iGs be united one, bound together by sympahies, the
result Of political orgin and to be national
must cherish the native American sentiment to the entire
and radical exclusion OF foreign opinions and doctrines in
tioiicrd by foreign Paupers and European political adj
,enturrrs. From Kings gallant orefathers their
the slaves Of Kings shall not win them back
again
keligously entertaining these sentiments, we So
lemny believe that the day has arrived, when the Amer
should unite brothers TO sustain the strength and
Ipury OF their political Institutions We have reached
that critical period foeseen and prophesied by some Of the
clear sighted apostles Of freedom when danger threatens
from every ship that floats on the ocean to our shores;
when every wind that blows watts the ragged paupers to
our cities, Learng IN their persons and characters
the elements Of degradation and disorder To prevent
these evils, called upon to unite energies
To fight this great moral revolution, the shadow Of
our first revolt Of glory, will be the duty Of the OF
those wars, and We must go into the combat determined
10 abide by couy TO preserve her honor free from
contagion, and her characters separate people, high
and above the engratment Of monarcica despotisms.
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION.
First. We bind ourselves to operate, by all lawful
means, with fellow native citizens in the United
States TO procure repeal of the naturalization law.
Second. We will use all proper and reasonable exer
tons to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emolnments
or honors Of office, whether under the General State
I Governments.
Third That we viii not hold him guless Of his co,n-
office while there's competent native willing oaccept
FOURTH That We vi i'll not, in any form or manner,
nect ourselves WIN e genera or local HollcS o The
country, nor aid, be the Of aiding the
lot any politician patty v Whatsoever but will
clusivrly advocate, stand 10, and be separate and
independent party Of native Americans. for the cause OF
the country, and upon the principles SET forth in the
above preamble and these articles.
4 Fifh That We will not, IN any manner whatever con-
meet ourselves be connected, with any religious sect
or denominations leaving every creed TO its strength
and every un,ramelled in his faith; adhering
for ourselves, to the sole Of the natives, tile es-
tabshment Of national character, and the perpetuy
Of our institutions, through the Of country
men.
i Sirih That this Association shall be connected with
and form part Of such other societies throughout the
United States may hereafter be established
on the principles of our political creed
i Srrenh That this Association shall be styled the
i : Native American Association Of the United States.
Eighth. That the officers shall consist of President,
Vice President Council of Three, Corresponding Secre.
tary, Recording Secretary, Committee on Addresses
10 consist Of three MEMBERS Treasurer and such others
may be required under any laws hereafter adopted
and whose duties shall be ther-, defined.
Ni,h. That all the foregoing officers shall he elected
ny this meeting, to for year. except the Com
mlttee Addresses, which shall be appointed by the
| President.
Tenth. That the President or IN his absence the Vice
President, in the absence Of both the Corresponding
or Recording Secretary, is authorized TO convene meet
ing Of this Association whenever il may be deemed ne
cessary.