The native American., 1838-12-01
NATIVE AMERICAN AssocIAr
Preamble and Constitution Of he Natipe auericou
dissertation Of Lhe United SlnLcs

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Whereas il is admitted fact that all Gov.,
are no. oy capable D bound by all the princjpes at
hauoha preservation, 10 soverniheir affairs by the agen
cy Of their own citizens; and we beieve ,ha
iorm oi our Government 10 be an obect oc ~:
ike 10 lhe advocates ol monarchy in Eurone ana M H.,
reason ior none oiher in order preserve opr ns
lions pure and unpolluted We are imuerava 80
on to administer peculiar system res ~ az uP
influence and Interference BY admitting tbe CO., hn
to the exercise Of those high attrhne.
which constitute the rights OF The native bor 'loues
citizen, we weaken the attachment OF The native
naught but the sordd allegiance OF the fore;g ~ guh
rights OF le American, which he holds under he Co's,
tulion OF 'he Revolution and exercised by him 90 ~
rious prerogave OF his BIRTH are calculated 70 e gIo
20 acno eondense to strength and cement in senti,ns
and patriotic sympathy. = SSn'eht
Basing then the right and duty to confederate ~ ,b.
high truths We profess other object ,han a
OF our native country in all the walks Of privat ho
Puolic credit ard national independence; and tbererar
we MAINTAIN me right, IN its most extended form nc h
naive born American and he only 10 exerc;sa IL 49,:
Gus dulles incident to the ramifcaons of the law, 80
euae leg.sa've or MINISTERIAL from the highest 10 the
lowest post OF the Governments and 10 obt,; az; ~ % m
end. we shall advocate the entire repeal Of tha
hon law by Congress Aware that the Constitution for
Dds and even It did not, have no wish 10 establish
er post Jaco laws the action we seek win reoaI - ~
avs OF hairalzaon is intended to act in . prosn,; @
character We shall advocate equal liberty 70 IN ,h
were born equally free; TO be so born constitutes hao
connected with moral qualities in our minds 1ha ;t
cracy OF human nature. Acting under these pe mari; ~;
c'pes, we iuherh hold that to be permanent nenl ~
mus, oe united one, bound together BY sympabies the
result q common political origin; and to be national we
hus' encrSh ue hatve American sentiment TO tho entire
ana raoca exclusion OF opinions and doctrines in
ve"re oy ores1 paupers and European political adj
reh.ies. FROM Kings our gallant forefahers won he
ibe!es-the slaves of Kings shall not win them h.n,
again. w." "'en oacl
KeIgous'y entertaining these sentiments, we as so
cans should unite brothers to sustain the s,rena,h
purity OF their political institutions We have reachad
a critical period foreseen and prophesed BY some Of the
clear sighted apostles of freedom when danger ,braan
from every ship that floats on the ocean tn our shn
when every wind that blows watts the ragged banners IL
our our ees bearing in their persons and characters
these eees eu;is o. aegrada0n and disorder To prevent
10 hght over This great moral revolution the shadow o
our hrst revolt of glory will be the duty Of the sons Of
~ hd VAS u.s. anu we must 80 into the combat determined
apue oy our country: TO preserve her honor free from
contag'on, and her character as separate neonla XIX
and above the engraftment Of monarchca despotsms
!, ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION. ...
rHsi we bind ourselves to cooperate, by all lawful
Sa. WIN our ieloW native citizens in the United
o'aes s 70 procure repeal of the naturalization law
second we will use all proper and reasonable exer
lons 10 exclude foreigners from enjoying the emoment.
or honors of office, whether under he General or Stta
Governments ..... M. s"'0
! Third That we will not hold him pnilt,ess &c ~,
wrong who having the power shall place foreiena
ID once Wie mere competent native willing to accent
@ roa.m. nat We VII not IN any form manner con-
meet ourselves with the general local politics of tba
country, nor aid be the means of aiding the c.se
o, any politician or party whatsoever, but will ex
.u'i'ey a"'ocdte, stand 10, and be Separate and
.aaependent party of native Americans for the case nf
inc country and upon the principles as set forth in the
above preamble and these articles - - " "', 80 +
fYm mat we will not, in any manner whatever. con-
meet ourselves, be Connected with any RELIGIONS set
or leaving every creed to its own strength
ana every man unlramneed in his own faith. adher;nr'
ior ourselves, TO the sole Of the natives th
adjustment OF national character and the pernetu;tv
OF our institutions through the means Of our on ep,n,,,
men. 8#. &s"tN4 ba 0NA@ e5 .GNT = ~ 80 soO"""y-
Sirth. That this Association shall be connected Nth .
ann orin part OF such other societies throughon ba
ohnea ota'es as may now or hereafter be esfabshed
on me pilnclpes OF our political creed 0 '
ofv'mh That this Association shall be stved H.
Naive American Association OF the United States "
Laghm That the officers shall consist Of Pres;don+
wee PRESIDENT Council of Three Corresponding Secre
.a'y, recording Secretary Committee on Addresse,
20 consist OF hree members Treasurer and such Others
as may De required under any laws hereafter adntod
ahG NV whose m duties shall be therein defined 80
NanM. That all the foregoing officers shall be ec,.d
oy inns meeting, TO serve for one year excent the Cn
m''Iee on Addresses which shall be apponted bv .L
1enh That the President or in his absence tba w.
PRESIDENT or IN the absence of both the CorresnonJ;n
or Recording Secretary, is authorized TO convene aa
ing OF t Association whenever it may be deemed ne.
cessary. - = Neu ne