The native American., 1839-09-21
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble anil Constitution Of the NatiDe American
Ass relation of the Uaited States.


Preamble AMI Constitution of the Natiue american
Ass ,ciatioa Of the Uniied States.
Whereas il is an admitted fact that all Governments
are not only capable, bat bound by all me principles OF
n,o, presentations to govern their affairs by The agan
~ 8! their own citizens and we believe the republican
form of oar Government to be an object OF Tear ana ds
like 10 the advocates Of monarchy IN Europe ana or a
if for none other order to preserve our insu-
lions pure and nnpousd are mperatively called up
on to administer peculiar system iree Q, an foreign
;n1neoce and interference. by admitting the Stranger
,scr;mnatey to the exercise of those high attributes
which constitute the rights Of the native born American
Jill. n we weaken the attachment OF the native ana gam
nauph but the sordid allegiance Of the foreigner Inc
gfs of the American which he holds under the Const
triton Of the Revolution and exercised by him as the go
rons nerosative Of his BIRTH calculated to stimulate
TO actioa, condense 10 strehgh' ana cenie'' - 'e
and patriotic sympathy.
Basng then the right and duty to confederate on these
hh truths we profess other object than the promotion
our native country in all the walks OF private honor'
nhl;c credit and national independence; and therefore
We maintain the right in its most extended FORM OF the
native horn American, and he only to exercise the Va
ou duties incident the ramiticatlons OF the laws exc
t;ye lepislaye or ministerial from the highest to the
most of the Government; and to obtain this great
end we shall advocate the entire repeal OF the naturaza
ton law by Congress Aware that the.Consuu'ion lot
bids and even if it did not have no wish to establish
er post cio laws the action we seek with regard 70 me
laws Of Naturalization is intended to act IN prospective
character We shall advocate equal liberty 10 all VINO
we're born equally ee to be so born, constitutes when
connected with moral qualities in our minds the arlso-
Of human nature Acting under these generic prin
cples we further hold that to he permanent we
mps be united one bound together by sympathes the
result Of common political orign and to be national we
must cherish the native American sentiment to inc enre
and radical exclusion OF foreign ana al
troduced by foreign paupers and European poca, az
venturers. From Kings our gaan oreia,!e's Wo "a le,
lbertes-the slaves OF Kings shall not win them back
again. .:; t,aso se,tment. we az So
emnlv believe that the day has arrived, when Tie Amer
cans should unite brothers to sustain me sUehSh ana
sf,fSNn Ne
ha critical period foreseen and prophesed ny some OF the
clear SIGHTED apostles Of freedom when danger threatens
from every ship that floats the ocean to our shores
when eyery wind that blows waits the ragged 70
omr c;tes bearing in their own persons and characters
the elements of degradation and disorder. 10 prevent
these evils we called upon to unite cur
IT. Gbt over This great moral revolution, the shadow Oh
@ fst revolt Of glory will be the duty OF the sons OF
those wars and we must go into the combat determined
to abide by couaty to preserve her honor ee
contaoon and her character as separate people, nsh
and Above the engraftment Of monarchical desposms
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION.
Err, We hind ourselves to cooperate, by all Lawful
means, with fellow native cuzens "a Ie oh''ea
Second We will use all proper and reasonable eAeI
tons TO exclude foreigners from me
or honors of Office whether under the General OF state
ra That we will not hold him guiltless OF his coun-
trvs wrong Who having the power shall place foreigner
in Office while there is competent na.ve WING
Fourth That we will not, in any form or manner, con
meet ourselves with the general or local poucs OF tne
country nor aid nor be the of aiding the cause
Of any politician or party whatsoever, but Will ex
cine;velv advocate stand TO, and be separate ana
;adependent party Of native Americans for the cause OF
the country and upon principles as set forth IN the
above preamble and these articles.
Eyfb That we will not in any manner Wnatever' con-
ef ourselves or be connected, with any reHgios sec
r denomination leaving every creed to Its own s,teng
and every man untrammelled in his own ai!n aoerng'
Gor ourseyes to the sole cause OF the hauVes, le e.
Enlistment Of national character, and tue perPetany
20 ar institutions through the means OF oar o''n country
men. ... hall ha connected with
d form part Of such other societies throughout me
I1n;ted States as may hereafter be estapshea
IN tho principles of our political creed. ,, a.
SepenM That this Association shall De stylea J, 'he
!. Native American Association OF the United states:
E;gbM That the officers shall consist OF Fres,oen.'
vice President Council of Three, Corresponding
,,rv Recording Secretary, Committee on Aa'Iesses
- consist Of three members, Treasurer and such oes
40 nav be required under any bylaws hereafter aaoeo'
and whose duties shall be therein defined. ,
Min That all the foregoing officers shall he eee.ea
Nv ths meeting to serve for year. except te CON
;,,ee IN Addresses, which shall be appointed oy 'he
President. J.; Vic ,bsence the Vice
ps5ant or in the absence OF both, the corresponding
~ Recording Secretary, is authorized to convene NEE
inc Of this Association whenever itmay be aeemea ne
cessary. --