The native American., 1838-10-20


fishers most confidently trust TO the enlightened the Vr-
tuons, and patriotic of our Native fellow citizens
When il considered that with population OF hnieen
a'ons Of people, there is but one publication l.ne VA
tive American, of Washington throughout our country
avowediy, or in fact devoted to purely AMERICAN Pr
cPles to the advocacy of Native Rights and our own
fondy cherished Liberties and Institutions, while there
are great numbers among consecated 10 The exclusive
interests of oregners-to foreign local. and political In
teigence, in which their feelings are most strongly ana
very naturally interested or to the dissemination OF Prlh
ciPles lmmneny dangerous to our liberties ana govern
men-Will not patriotic fellow country men come lot
ward to the support OF sincerely devoted 70 me"
feelings, their rights and their interests We think they
will.
Among the important political and national objects pro-
posed by the NATIONAL BANNER it will be its steady
purpose TO watch every step the advancement oi ioregh
intrigue and power and promptly to announce ana iear
essy 10 oppose every encroachmen upon our rhs ana
liberties Our principle of action will be TO preserve he
purity and permanency of Institutions and our
motto, "Onr country, our whole country, and nothing
but our country!"
Believing the time long since elapsed when as was
contemplated by our aws--f indeed, that time was
known at any period of historythat the lndscrlm
nate addition of aliens to population was virtually an
accession to power and OF happiness, we shall
show the mpolicy and danger-ay, the fatality and rum
OF their Introduction in such among us, and par
cnlary those nnumerable paupers and eions VINO are
deported from Europe by the public authorities TO rlu
themselves OF the burden of their support and society," or
their conviction and punishment well Also as the great
numbers who flee their country TO escape the justice due
to dishonesty and crime We shall assert the honor OF our
nation and the character of fellow counymen by OPP
posing the humlliatng practice o. appointing foreigners
to offices of authority US, and by sustaining the aoi
ties, the integrity, the judgment and intelligence OF our
own Native sons for every department of their own go
vernment and for every sphere OF enterprise genius and
learning We shall proudly point readers to every
development of countys resources, to our ma
tonal fountains of wealth. happiness and power and 10
the various distinguishing characteristics of people,
and of our Native Land. We shall at all times our
foil npHa
peculiar government, they, than any other people,
exposed from the well known determination Of foreign
poentates, and the secret Vaccinations of their base and
bigoed agents to crush free institutions; and we shall
with like fidelity point out 10 them the most certain and
honorable means to avoid such fatal results: while We
SHALL at the tme endeavor 10 inspire them with that
prudence caution, and sense of selfrespect, just and
so honorable to themselves yet so lamentably wanting III
their estimation of transatlantic pomp pageantry, and
power, and in respect TO every thing foreign Nor will
be less hope and ardent endeavor to Subdue modify
the violence and reckessness ofmodern party spirit which
frequently sacrifices at its shrne the best interests
and dearest privileges of our Native Citizens We shall
contend for amendment of Laws of Naturalization
so that the time shall be extended during which aliens
required to have erised in the United States, previ
to their becoming possessed of all the rights and i'm
munes OF American freemen. and the power to WELD
the destines of our country We shall enforce. with all
the facts and arguments abundanty furnished by the
subjects. the necessity of registration of voters the
only honest and efficient by which to put stop to
the gross and frequent frauds pracsed upon the Elective
Franchise, and the importance OF requiring of Foreigners
the ability, at least, to speak read language
TO be understood before being invested with the sacred
right Of our enlightened countrymen 1t will be
duty and purpose likewise to show that the power to
grant Certificates of Naturalization must be changed to
other Courts Legislative Bodies if would not base
y surrender, at Wholesale the most valuable gifts known
to Americans; well, also, as the great advantages
which would result to free institutions, safety,
happiness and pecuniary profit by requiring of Aliens
passport of character, Sc. their arrival in this country
We SHALL in fine, examine and discuss the various pol-
cal and general subjects Of the day with impa'a hon.
esty and independence and mainly, they may, 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 lis miscellaneous subjects-to be given
with like careful reference to their practical utility in
the various pursuits Of life their amusing spirited cha
racter, and the exposure Of erey species OF quacthose
illustrative OF, and promoting. .4erCan enterprise lite
rature, patriotism and virtue. will be conspicuous. In
tegence from Europe. and other parts OF the world, of
political. commercial and social character will be
mu mic. ted with similar views. and with the same stea-
Idly purpose Of aiorng, in condensed FORM the most
important information OIL all subjects to the American
general reader.
In the other great object proposed by this publication
journal OF popular Science and The Arts it will stand
alone there being weekly, and bnt Of the kind in
the United States. This department will embrace briefly
the and raiuabc discoveries and remarkable p'eaoe
ma The uarious branches useful science mental notua
and mechanical philosophy together h the lue inrenons
and mpoDem ets in The useful and ornamental arts as they
progressively developed in this country and in Europe
This branch of pleasing and important intelligence and
its applicability to the numc purposes of society b-
siness and life, is not, we believe generally app eciaed
Such being then, in general terms, the objects and de.
signs of the National Banner the publishers appeal the
patriotic and scientific. to Mechanics and Artists as well
the general reader for liberal patronage; assuring
them all tn ample resources Will be secured, and the
most ntrng exertons made to render it among the most
acceptable of the day.
The National BInner will be neatly printed on large
quaro sheet of eight pages fine paper and issued on
Sau day erenng of each week. at the low price of 2 per
annum, 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
its promises, 1t will be Isl ued whenever the number of
subscribers shall be sufficient to de ray its expenses; and
should its patronage Justify it will be published daily
LORING ID. CHAPLIN, Editor
New York, Sept. Is.
SArTIN VESTINGS, CLOTH PADDINGS, &c
- For Merchant Talor's use. We have to-day opened
10 pieces sx-quarter Super Scarlet Paddings,
do. English Satin Vestings,
so do Fig. Silk vestings.
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