The native American., 1838-06-30
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution Of The Naiirc American
Association Of The United STATES
Whereas il is an admitted fact that all Governments
are not only capable but bound by all the prncPes OF
national preservation, 10 govern their affairs by he ageh
cy oi their own citizens; and we believe the repupeah
iorm oil our Government to be object OF lear ana s
like TO the advocates of monarchy in Europe and or maj
reason, II for other in order TO preserve our ns
lions pure and unpoluted, mperatvey called mp
influence and interference. BY admitting The stranger
ndscrminatey 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
hanght but the sordd allegiance of the foreigner The
rights OF the American which he holds under the Cons
tuition OF the Revolution, and exercised by him the glo
rous prerogave OF his birth, calculated to stimulate
10 action, condense TO strength, and cement in sentiment
and patriotic sympathy.
Basng. then the right and duty to confederate on these
high trnhs we profess other object than the promotions
OF our native country in all the walks OF private honor
public credit, ard national Independence and therefore
we maintain the right in its most extended FORM of the
native born American, and he only, to exercise The va
Gus duties Incident to the qualifications OF the laws
cut;ve, legislative ministerial. from the highest TO The
owes' post of the Governments and TO obtain this great
end we shall advocate The entire repeal Of The naraiza
lion law by Congress. Aware that the Constitution for
bids. and even il il did moi, have wish TO establish.
ca post cio laws the action seek with regard to the
laws OF Naturalization is intended to act in prospective
character. We shall advocate equal liberty 10 all Who
were born equally Free 10 be born, constitutes, when
connected with moral qualities in minds, The aristo
cracy OF human nature Acting under these generic prin-
cipes, we further hold that to be pei people,
must be united one. bound together by sympahies the
result Of common political origin and to be national,
must cherish the native American sentiment TO the entire
and radical exclusion o foreign opinions and doctrines in
odnced by foreign pauprrs and European political adj
yenturers. From Kings our gallant oreiathers their
ibertesthe slaves OF Kings shall not win them back
again.
Reigioisly entertaining these sentiments we as so.
Tho AnP
cans should nniie as brothers 10 sustain the strength and
purity OF their political institutions We have reached
that critical period loresecn and prophescd by of the
clear sighted apostles Of freedom when danger threatens
from every ship that floats the to our shores;
when every wind that blows watts the ragged paupcrs TO
our cities bearing IN their own persons and characters
the elements of degradation and disorder To prevent
these evils, called upon TO unite energies.
To fight over :hs great moral revontion the shadow Of
our first revolt OF glory will be the duty Of the OF
those wa,s, and must 60 into the combat determined
10 abide by our cou1y to preserve her honor free from
leonagon, and her character separate people, high
and above the ensraltment of monarchca despotisms.
ARTICLES THE CONSTITUTION.
First We bind ourselves to cooperate, by all lawful
means, with oir fellow native citizens in the United
States TO procure a repeal OF the naturalization law.
Second We will use all proper and reasonable exer,
tions to exclude foreigners from enjoying the cmonments
honors of office, whether under the General State
Governments.
Third. That we will not hold him gness of his coun-
trys wrong who having the power shall place foreigner
IN oicc while there competent native willing oacccpt
Fourth. That we will not, in any form manner, con-
meet ourselves with the general local politics of the
country nor aid, nor be the means Of aidng the
OF any politician party whatsoever, but will ex
clusrely advocate, stand 10, and be separate and
independent party Of native Americans, for the cause
the country and upon the principles set forth in the
above preamble and these articles.
FiM. That will not in any manner whatever, con-
meet ourselves be connecte with any religious sect
or denominations: leaving every creed to its strength
and every nntranmelled in his faith; adhering,
for ourselves to the sole Of the natives, the
iablishment of national character and the perpety
Of our Institutions, through the Of country
men.
Sirh. That this Association shall be connected with
and form part of such other societies throughout the
United States as may now or hereafter be established
OF the principles of our political creed.
Srrenfh. That this Association shall be styled the
Native American Association of the United States'
Eighth That the officers shall consist Of President,
Vice President, Council of Three, Corresponding Secre.
fary, Recording Secretary Committee Addresses
to consist OF three members Treasurer and such others
as may be required under any bylaws hereafter adopted
and whose duties shall be therein defined
NinM. That all the foregoing officers shall he elected
by this meeting, to for year, except the Com
nee on Addresses, which shall be appointed by the
President.
Tenth. That the President or in his absence the Vice
President, in the absence Of boh the Corresponding
or Recording Secretary, is authorized to convene meet
ing OF this Association whenever may be deemed
cessary.