The native American., 1838-12-08
NArlsE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution Of The Natire .amsricou
5,s Association of the United Stafes

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Whereas il is admitted fact that all Government.
are mol only capable, but bound by all the prncples q,
national preservation 10 govern their affairs by the aeen
cy oi ner own ci'izens' and We teeve the republican
lorm oi our Governeht 10 be object of fear and s
like TO the advocates OF monarchy IN Europe and IT, ,h,
reason II Tor none other in order preserve or ns,
ons pure and unpollnted mperatiyely called mn.
on to administer our peculiar system free Of all ro
influence and interference By admitting Tho .tss s"
indscrninaiey 10 the exercise OF those hioh attr;h,
which constitute the rights Of the native born Amsa
ezam he we Measen me the native and gain
naught nnt Inc soTdd allegiance of the foreigner Tn.
rights OF The American, which he holds under the Cn,
tuition oftle Revolution, and exercised by him 40 ,h M
rious Prerogave Of his BIRTH calculated to smu.t.
and patriotic sympathy. s"'
Basng them the right and duty to confederate on b...
high truths We profess no other object than the promotion
of native country in all the walks Of nrvat hoso.
public credit, ard national independence. ana tbar
we MAINTAIN me right in its most extended form Of the
native born American and he only TO exercise tbs va
uu'es 70 ne ramihcations Of the laws exc
cuive legislative ministerial from the highest io tb
lowest post Of The Government and TO obtain this great
ehn we sa advocate the entire repeal of the naturaza
,on IA" by congress Aware that the Constitution for
bids and even If it did not, we have no wish 10 establish
er posi- Jaco laws the action we seek with regard =, ,h
laws OF Naturalization is intended to act in prospec,xs
character We shall advocate equal liberty 10 al who
uD,a & sg e 70 6e 50 born constitutes when
cracy OF human nature Acting under these generic
cPes we iuther hold that to be permanent people we
nus oe uned one bound together by sympathies the
result OF common political origins and 10 Be national -
must cherish the native American sentiment n bc snt;
and radical exclusion OF foreign opinions and doctrines in
0nurea Oy ,oTegn paupers and European political a
ventnres From Kings gallant foreathers won tbe;
iberes-the slaves Of Kings shall not win them bac,
again. 80 '"e"' Os'.-
ReligousIy entertaining these sentiments, we ), 40.
emnly believe that the day has arrived when 4b
cans should unite as brothers sustain the strength I
purity OF their political Institutions We have reached
a cs;eal and prophesied by some Of tie
from every ship that floats on the ocean to npr
when every wind that blows watts the ragged paupers To-
our cities, bearing in their persons and cbaracteT
he % o. degradation and disorder To prevent
evs we are now called upon to unite our energies
ngh over shis great moral revolution the shadoyv or
our hrst revolt Of glory will be the duty Of the sons Of
NOSE was, and we must go into the combat determined
TO abide by our country; to preserve her honor free f
contagion, and her character as separafe naon Nh
and above the engraftment of monarchical despotsms
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION. IA a.s...
Frs We bind ourselves to cooperate, by all lawful
means, with our fellow native citizens in The IJn;tad
States to procure repeal of the naturalization law
Second. we Will use all proper and reasonable exer.
tons to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emonment.
Or honors OF Office whether under the General or State
Governments $50
Third That we will not hold him guless Of bis coun. .
trys wrong who having the power shall place fore;pn
IN office while there competent native willing to
Fourth That We win not, in any form or manner con.
meet ourselves with the general local politics Of be
tho
Of any politician or party whatsoever, but Will eY
cluslyely advocate, stand to, and be separate ana
Independent party Of native Americans for the cause of
the country, and upon the principles as set forth in ~
above preamble and these articles. - Ne
Fyth That We will not, in any manner whatever con-
meet ourselves, or be connected with any religions acct
or denominations leaving every creed to its own strength
and every man hntrammeled in his own faith; adherng
for ourselves, to the sole Of the natives the 90
abshment of national character and the perneh,;tv
Of our institutions through The means Of our osgn countr
men, .tlt.t. ras istaf f@." @t"& 'itta ma - f~
Srth That this Association shall be connected with
and form part Of such other societies throughout he
United States as may now or hereafter be established
on the principles Of our political creed. ' n ="
Serenfh 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
iary Recording Secre tary, Committee on Addresse,
to consist OF three members Treasurer and such other
and whose duties shall be therein defined : 80
N,nM That all the foregoing officers shall he elected
by this meeting, to serve for year. except the Com
mittee on Addresses, which shall be appointed bv the
President. rf y "'o
Tenth That the President or, in his absence the viz.
President in the absence Of both the Correspon;ne
or Recording Secretary is authorized to convene meet
ing OF inns Association whenever it may be deemed me-
cessary. :. ,.s : ~