The native American., 1838-03-31
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution of The Natire .dmatedn
Association of Me United States.


association Of The Uaaied States.
Whereas it is admitted fact that all Governments
not only capable, but bound by all the principles OF
national preservation TO 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 Tor that
reason, If for other in order to preserve nsu-
lions pure and unpouted mperatively called up
to administer peculiar system free OF all foreign
influence and interference BY admitting the stranger
ndiscrimnaey 10 the exercise of those high attributes
which constitute the rights Of the native born 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 Cons
tuition OF the Revolution and exercised by him as the glo
rous prerogatye Of his BIRTH calculated to stimulate
TO action condense 10 strength and cement in sentiment
and patriotic sympathy.
Basing them the right and duty confederate on 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
we maintain The right its most extended FORM of the
native born American and he only to exercise the var-
Gus duties incident to the ramicaons of the laws, exc
cuiive, legislative, MINISTERIAL from the highest TO the
lowest post Of the Government; and TO obtain this great
end we shall advocate the entire repeal Of the naaralza
tlon law by Congress Aware that the Constitution for
bids and if 1t did not, have wish to establish,
er post aco laws; the action seek with regard TO the
laws OF naturalization is intended 10 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 minds, the aristo
cracy OF human nature Acting under these generic prin-
cpieS we Iuter nou tat, 10 De permanent people, we
must be united one bound together by sympathies, the
result OF common political orign and TO be national,
must cherish the nave American sentiment to the entire
and radical exclusion Of foreign opinions and doctrines in
roduced by foreign paupers and European political adj
venturers From Kings gallant foreathers their
berties-the slaves OF Kings shall not win them back
again.
Religously entertaining these sentiments we as So
Iemny believe that the day has arrived when the Amer
should unite brothers sustain the strength and
purity Of their political Institutions; We have reached
that critical period oreseen and propesied by OF the
clear sighted apostles Of freedom when danger threatens
from every ship that floats the to shores;
when every wind that blows watts the ragged paupes to
our cities, bearing in their persons and characters
the elements OF degradation and disorder 10 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 60 into the combat determined
to abide by couaty to preserve her honor free from
contagion and her character separate people, high
and above the engraftmcnt Of monarchica despotisms
ARTICLES THE CONSTITUTION.
First We bind ourselves to cooperate, by all lawful
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
ons to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emonments
or Eonors of Office whether under the General or State
Governments @.
Third That will not hold him gultless of his coun-
ys wrong Who having the power shall place foreigner
in office while there is competent native willing accept
Fourth. That will not in any form manner con-
country nor aid nor be the means Of aiding the cause
OF any politician party whatsoever, but will ex.
clusively advocate stand 10, and be separate and
Independent party Of native Americans, for the
the country and upon the principles set forth in the
above preamble and these articles.
Fifth That we will not, in any manner whatever
meet ourselves be connecte with any religious sect
denominations leaving every creed to its strength
and every man unrammelled in his own faith; adhering
for ourselves, to the sole Of the natives the
tabishment of national character and the perpetuy
Of our institutions, through the Of our country
men,
Srth 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.
SeUenM. 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-
tary, Recording Secretary, Committee on Addresses
to consist of three members Treasurer and such others
may be required under any bylaws hereafter adopted
and whose duties shall be therein defined.
Ninth. That all the foregoing officers shall he elected
BY this meeting TO for year. except the Com
mittee Addresses, which shall be appointed by the
President.
Tenth. That the President orr 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 ii may be deemed ne
cessary.