The native American., 1838-07-21
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Preamble and Constitution Of the Matiue american
association Of The Unitea States
Whereas it is an admitted fact that all Governments
not only capable but bound by all the principles OF
national preservation, to govern their affairs by the agen-
Icy Of their own citizens; and believe the republican
tornOf Government to be object Of fear and dis
like TO the advocates Of monarchy Europe and for that
reason, if for other in order to preserve institu-
ons pure and unpoliuted, imperavey called up
influence and interference. By admitting the stranger
ndscrminatey to 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 sordd allegiance Of the foreigner The
rights of the American which he holds under the Const
tuition of the Revolution, and exercised by him the go
rous prerogave Of his birth, calculated to stimulate
to action condense to strength, and cement in sentiment
and patriotic sympathy. ao Q.sFf
Basng them the right and duty TO confederate these
high truths We profess no 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 in its most extended form, OF the
native born American and he only 10 exercise the vari-
Gus duties incident TO The ramicatons OF the laws
cuve. legislative ministerial from the highest TO the
lowest post Of the Governments and to obtain this great
end shall advocate the entire repeal Of the nataliza-
on law by Congress. Aware that the Constitution for
bids, and if it did not have wish to establish
ca post cto laws the action seek with regard to the
laws OF Naturalization is intended to act in prospective
character. We shall advocate equal liberty 10 all who
were born equally fee TO be born, constitutes, when
connected with moral qualities, in minds, the ariso-
cracy Of human nature Acting under these generic prin
cPes we further hold that to be permanent people, we
must be united one, bound together by sympahes the
result of political origin; and to be NATIONAL
must cherish the native American sentiment to the entire
and radical exclusion of foreign opinions and doctrines in
roduced by foreign paupers and European political ad-
venurers From Kings gallant orefathers won their
beltiesthe slaves OF Kings shall not win them back
again.
Regiousy entertaining these sentiments, we as SO
emny believe that the day has arrived, when the Amer
should unite brothers to sustain the strength and
purity OF their political Institutions We have reached
that critical period foeseen and prophesed by Of the
clear sighted apostles Of freedom when danger threatens
from every ship that floats the to shores
when wind that blows watts the ragged paupers to
our cities bearing in their own persons and characters
the elements of degradation and disorder To prevent
these evils, called upon to unite our energies
fight this great moral revolution the shadow OF
our first revolt of glory will be the duty Of the sons Of
those wais, and must 60 into the combat determined
10 abide by couy to preserve her honor free from
conagon, and her character separate people, high
and above the engraitment Of monarchca despotisms.
Articles OF THE CONSTITUTION.
First We bind ourselves to cooperate, by all lawful
means, with fellow native citizens in the United
States TO procure a repeal Of the naturalization law
Second We will use all proper and reasonable exer.
tions to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emonments
honors Of Office whether under the General or State
Governments.
Third. That we will not hold him guess Of his conn-
trys wrong who having the power shall place foreigner
I'm Office while there competent native willing TO accept
Fourth. That will not in any form manner, CON
meet ourselves with the general local politics Of the
country aid, be the Of aiding the cause
OF any politician or psty whatsoever, but will ex
clusvely 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.
FyM. That will not in any manner whatever con-
meet ourselves, be connectes with any religious
denomination: leaving every creed to its strength
and every unirammelled in his own faiths adhering
for ourselves to the sole Of the natives, the es
tablishment Of national character, and the perpetuiy
Of our institutions, through the means Of our country
men. a3a.S@a% %f #a
Sirth 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. as ifha'
tSrUssth. 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 by laws hereafter adopted
and whose duties shall be therein defined.
Naih That all the foregoing officers shall he elected
by this meeting, 10 for year. except the Com
IN ee Addresses, which shall be appointed by the
President. +s,s
Tenth. That the President or. in his absence the Vice
President or in the absence Of BOTH the Corresponding
or Recording Secretary is authorized to convene meet
ing Of this Association whenever il may be deemed ne
cessary. ~ .a IS