The native American., 1838-11-17

| AND POLITICAL LlBERTlES, TO THE MEMS OF THE
| DAY, AND THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.
|
! .PkOFOSALS herewith issued for publishing, un-
"er e above iitle and with these declared objects
WEEKLY PAPER, for the success OF which, the pub
lshes most E!idrny trust 10 the enlightened, the vlr
luols ard patriotic OF our Native fellow citizens.
When It considered, that wha population of thirteen
matons Ct people, here but publication 1.-The Ma
i've American. Of Washington throughout our country
asoWedy, or III fact, devoted 10 purely AMERICAN prh-
cPts, 10 The advocacy OF our Native Rights and our own
iondly cherished Liberties and Institutions, while there
are great numbers among us consecraed 10 The exclusive
Interests oil loeignrrs-o foreign, local. and political IN
'egence in Mhch their feelings are most strongly and
fery naturally Interested TO the dissemination OF prin-
cpies mlnlnently dangerous to our liberties and govern
ment-" not our patriotic fellow country men come for
ward 10 the support OF sincerely devoted to Mcn
'eeihSs MeT rights, and MeH 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 the advancement oil foreign
intrigue and power and promptly to announce and fear
ssy 10 oppose every encroachnen upon our rights and
hpeles. Our principle OF action will be TO preserve the
purity and permanency of Institutions, and our
motto, "our country, our whole couny, aud nothing
but our country!"
Believing the time long since elapsed when, was
contemplated by our aws-, indeed, that time was
known at any period of our hisiorytat the indsclimi
nate addition OF aliens to population virtually
accession 10 our power and sources OF happiness, we Shah
snow the impocy and danger-Iay, the fatality and ruin,
l
hchlary those nnumerable paupcrs aud elons nho
reported IRON Europe by the public authorities to rid
themselves OF the burden of their support aud society,
Their conviction and punishment ell also TIE great
numbers WHO lice their country to escape the justice due
10 dishonesty and crime. We shall the honor OF
nation ana the character of our fellow contrymen by op
posing The Illuminating practice o. appointing foreigners
% offices OF authority u.s. and by sustaining the ab
les the Integrity the Judgment and intelligence Of
own Native sons tor every department Of their go
Ie'meh anu Tor every sphere OF enterprise genius, amt
learning we shall proudly point to ever,
new development OF our conntry's resources to
tona fountains OF wealth, happiness and power, and to
The various distinguishing characteristics OF our people
and OF our Native Land We shall at all times
leloW cZens Ct the dangers, 10 which, under their
peculiar government, they, than any other people,
are exposed from the we'll known determination foreign
potetates and the secret Vaccinations of their base and
bgoted agents 10 crush free Institutions and we shall
win Ike hdety, point out TO them the aud
honorable means TO avoid such fatal results: while we
shall at the same time, endeavor TO inspire them with that
prudence, caution, and sense OF sellrespect aud
so honorable to themselves, yet so amenaby wanting III
lheir estimation OF Transatlantic pomp, paseanry and
power, and IN respect 10 every thing oregn Nor VIII ii
De less our nope aud ardent endeavor 10 b'ue modify
e violence and reeklessness OF modern party spirit which
so frequently sacnces at It's shine, The best interests
and dearest privileges of Matt CiiiIrnS. We shall
contend for amendment OF our OF Naturalization
SO that the time shall be extended umg which aliens
are required TO have criSied in the med States eyi-
Gus to their becoming possessed Of all the rights and i'm.
muhtes OF American treemen. and the power wleu
The destnles OF our country. We shall enforce with all
the facts and arguments so abundanty furnished by the
Subjects the necessity of registration Of voters as the
only honest and efficient by which TO put a stop 10
the gross and frequent frauds practised upon tie Elective
ranchse, ana the importance OF requiring ct Foreigners
the ability al least, TO srnak lans,an so as
10 be understood, before being invested with the sacred
right OF our enlightened countrymen. 1t will be our
duty and purpose likewise 10 show that the power 10
grant Certificates OF Nat, aliZa,ion be changed to
other Courts or Legislative Bodies, if would
surrender, at Wholesale the most valuable gifts known
TO Americans; as WELL also, the great ad, antages
winch would result TO our free institutions safety
happiness and pecnnlary profit by requiring Of Aliens
passport of character, &c. on their arrival in this county
We shall, in ne examine and discuss the rolll-
cal and general subjects Of the day with impuraHy hon
esty and undergraduates and mainly as they NAV now or
hereafter, affect our National interest and the prosperity
of the American people. "
The National Banner will likewise embrace the gene
raj news OF the day, yet always the useful and pleas
ing. Among is miscellaneous subecs.-io be given
with like careful reference their practical utiil,y in
the various pursuits of life their amusing spirited cha
racter, and The exposure Of erey species of quuchcr-hose
illustrative or and promoting, .Imertcun ENTERPRISE lite
ra,ure patriotism and virtue. will be conspicuous In
telgence from Europe, and other parts of the world of
|ponca, commercial aud social character VIII be
muicated with similar views. and with the same sea-
Jay purpose OF alorllDg, in condensed form, the most
important information all subj ecls to the American
general reader.
In the other great object proposed by this publication,
as journal of popular Science and rts it will stand
the United States. This department will embrace, briefly
Me neo and ralaabc discoveries and remarkable pheuoe
IN The caious branches ofusct SCIENCE enu nuluraL
and mechanical phosophy together uh the lule nreions
and Improvements in the useful an ornamental arts. they
are progressively developed in this country and in Europe
Tins branch OF pleasing and important intelligence and
It's applicability to the numerous purposes of society, bn-
slness, and life, is not we believe, generally appreciated
Such being, ten 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 well
as the general reader, for liberal paonage; assuring
them all that ample will be secuted and the
most nnring exertions made tortner it among the most
acceptable OF the day.
The National Banner will be neatly printed on a large
quaro sheet OF eight pages, fine paper, and ISSUED on
Saturday ereng OF each week, at the low price OF s. per
annum, or 81 for six months payable the delivery Of
the second number.
n. B.-As the publishers pledge themselves that this
publication, when commenced, shall be continued in the
full prosecution Of all its objects and in conformity with
It's promises, 1t will be issued whenever the number of
subscribers shall he sufficient to delray its expenses and
should its patronage justify it will be published daily.
LORING ID. CHAPLIN, Editor.
New York, Sept Is.
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