The native American., 1838-09-15

AND POLITICAL LIBERTIEs, TO THE NEWS OF THE
DAY, AND THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.
| PROPOSALS are herewith issued for publishing,
der the above title. and with these declared objects
WEEKLY PAPER, for the success Of which. the pub
fishers most confidently trust TO the enlightened, the viz
tuous, and patriotic Of our Native fellow citizens.
When tits considered, that with population Of thirteen
millions ct people, there Is but one publication 1.-THE Ma
tive American. of Washington throughout our country
avowedy, in fact, devoted purely AMERICAN prin-
cPes, TO the advocacy of our Native Rights and
ondly cherished Liberties and Institutions, while there
great numbers among to the exclusive
interests of foreigrrsto foreign, local. and political i'll
elligence in which their feelings most strongly and
pery nutrny interested or to the dissemination of prin
clpes lmIneny dangerous TO Liberties and govern
ment-w not our patriotic fellow countr, men come for
ward to the support OF sincerely devoted to their
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 10 watch every step the advancement OF foreign
intrigue and power and promptly to announce, and fear
essy 10 oppose every encoachnen upon rights and
liberties. Our principle OF action will be to preserve the
purity and permanency of Institutions and
motto, "Onr country, our whole country and nothing
but our country!"
Believing the time long since elapsed when, rs was
contemplated by laws-it. indeed, that time
known at any period Of his,orythat the indscrm-
nate addition of aliens to population virtually
accession to power and sources Of happiness. shall
show the impoIcy and danser-nay the fatality and ruin,
Of their Introduction in such among u.s. and par
ticnlary those innnnerabe paupers and feons who
depored from Europe by the public authorities to rid
themselves OF the burden of their support and society,
their conviction and punishment well also the great
numbers who flee their country to escape the justice due
dishonesty and crime We shall the honor of our
nation and the character of fellow countrymen by op
posing the Illuminating practice Of appointing foreigners
to Offices of authority u.s. and by sustaining the abi-
ties, the integrity the Judgment and intelligence Of our
own Native sons for every department of their own go
yernment and for every sphere Of enterprise genius, and
learning. We shall proudly point readers to every
new development of country 8 resources. ma
tona fountains OF wealth. happiness, and power, and 10
the various distinguishing characteristics of people,
and OF our Native Land We shall at all times warn our
fellow citizens of the dangers to which, under their
peculiar government they, more than any other people,
are exposed from the well known determination of foreign
potenates and the secret Vaccinations of their base and
bgotrd agents 10 crush our free institutions aud we shall
with like fidelity, point out TO them the certain aud
honorable means to avoid such fatal results: while we
SHALL at the same time endeavor TO inspire them with that
prudence caution, and of self respect so inst and
so honorable to themselves yet amentaby wanting in
their estimation OF TRANSATLANTIC pomp. pageanry and
power, and in respect TO every thing foreign Nor will it
be less hope and ardent endeavor subdue or modify
the violence and reckessness omodcrn party spirit which
so frequently sacrifices at its shrine the best interests
and dearest privileges Of Native Citizens. We shall
contend for amendment of our Laws Of Naturalization
that the time shall be extended during which aliens
required to have ersed in the United States previ-
Gus to their becoming possessed of all the rights and i'm
munities Of American freemen and the power to WELD
the destinies of our country We shall enforce with all
the facts and arguments abunhany furnished by the
SUBJECTS the necessity of registration Of as the
only honest and efficient by which 10 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 as
be understood before being invested with the sacred
right Of our lghtened countrymen 1t will be our
duty and purpose likewise TO show that the power to
grant Certificates of Naturalization must be changed to
other Courts or Legislative Bodies, if would not base
y surrender, at wholesale, the most valuable gifts known
to Americans; as well, also, the great advantages
which would result to free institutions our safety
happiness, and pecnniary profit by requiring of Aliens
passport OF character &c their arrival in this country
We shall in fine examine and discuss the various polt-
cal and general subjects Of the day with impartiav hon.
esty and independence, and mainly, they may 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 suhjerts-to be given
with like careful reference to their practical utility in
the various pursuits Of e their amusing spirited cha
racer and the exposure Of trey species of quacethose
Illustrative Of and promoting .2mercan enterprise lite
eligence from Europe and other parts Of the world of
political, commercial and social character will be COM
nuncated with similar views and with the same stea-
dy purpose Of aordng, in a condensed FORM the most
important information on all subjects to the American
general reader.
the other great object proposed by this publication,
as journal of popular Science and the Arts it will stand
aone there being weekly and but one OF the kind in
the United States. Tis department will embrace briefly.
The nen and ual4abe discoveries and remarkable henome-
ma IN the rartous branches science mental natural
ana mechanical philosophy together u the late intentions
and improvements in the usfu and ornamental arts they
are progressively developed in this country and in Europe
This branch of pleasing and important intelligence, and
us applicability to the numerous purposes Of society, bu
sness, and life, not believe generally appreciated
Such being then. in general terms, the objects and de.
Signs Of the National Banhe the publishers appeal TO the
patriotic and scientific to Mechanics and Artists well
as the general reader for liberal patronage assuring
them all that ample resources will be- secured, and the
untiring exertons made to render among the
acceptable Of the day.
The National Banner will be neatly printed on large
Sardav erenng of each week. at the low price of AZ ner
annam 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
its promises u VIII be issued whenever the number of
subscribers shall be sufficient to defray its and
should its patronage justify it will be published daily
Sept. Is.