The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-08-10
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble anil Constitution Of the Nltive american
Association of the Ualed States.


Preamble anil Constitution ofM Nu!ive american
q. Association Of the Uailed States
Whereas il is an admitted fact that all Governments
moi only capable, but bound by all the principles of
national govern their affairs by the asen
cy Of their citizens. and we believe the republican
form of our Government to be object OF lear and dis
like TO the advocates OF monarchy III Europe and Tor maj
if for none other in order to preserve our lnsitu
tions pure and unpouted nperatively called up
on TO administer peculiar system Tree OF all foreign
influence and interference BY admitting Inc stranger
ndiscrminaely the exercise of those high attributes
which constitute the rights OF the native norm American
citizen we weaken the attachment Of the native and gam
nausht but the sordd allegiance OF tue ioelgner. me
rights of the American which he holds under the Cons
tuition of the Revolution, and exercised by him as the go
rious prerogave Of his BIRTH are calculated to stimulate
TO acton condense TO strength and cement IN sentiment
and patriotic sympathy.
Rising then the right and duty to confederate these
hyh truths profess other object than the promotion
our native country in all the walks OF private honor
pnblc credit ard national independence; and therefore
maintain the right in its most extended FORM OF the
native born American and he only to exercise the va
GUS duties incident to the ramlcatlons OF tue laws exc
cutive legislative ministerial from the highest 70 me
loves, most of the Government: and to obtain this great
end we shall advocate the entire repeal OF the natiraza
tion law by Congress Aware that the Constitution for
bids and if it did not we have no wish TO esaosh
er pos cto laws; the action seek with regard to the
laws Of naturalization is intended to act in prospective
character We shall advocate equal Liberty to all VINO
we're born equally free; to be SO born constitutes "nen
cracy of human nature Acting under these generic prn-
cipes we further hold that to be permanent people, we
must be united one bound together by symPahles he
result of common political origin; and to be national, we
must cherish the native American sentiment to tho entire
and radical exclusion OF foreign opinions and doctrines N
troluced BY foreign paupers and Euro2ean pocal az
yanturers From Kings gallant oraathers won their
liberties-tEe slaves OF Aihss shai nv WIN '"s
again: ,,..o sont;,nonts We as 40.
lemnly believe that the day has arrived when the Amerl
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purity of their political institutions we nave reacheo
that critical period oeseen and prophesed 10y some OF Tue
clear sighted apostles OF freedoms wheh danger
from every shin that floats the ocean to our shores;
,vhen every wind that blows watts the ragged pa7e 70
our cities bearing in their own persons and characters
the elements Of degradation and disorder. 10 PreVem
these evils we are called upon to unite orr energies
o fght over this great moral revolution the shadow OF
our first revolt Of glory, will be the duty OF the sons OF
those wars, and must go into the comoa' determined
r. abide by our country to preserve her honor Tree from
contagion, and her character as separate people sh
and above the engratment Of monarchical despotsns
ARTICLES OF TIE CONSTITUTION.
Farst We bind ourselves to cooperate by all 1aWiu
means with our fellow native citlzens IN lne oh'eo
States TO procure repeal of the naturalization law
Second. We will use all proper and reasonable cxer
tions to exclude foreigners from ENJOYING me emoimrns
or honors Of office, whether uncer the oehefa OF state
Governments. . 49,, ~. -
Third That we will not hold him gnil'!ess of his conn
try. wrong who, having the power shall place foreigner
in Office while there is competent naive Wiling 'oaceel.
n.ct ourselves with the general or local politics OF the
country nor aid, be the means OF aiding the cause
ol any politician or party whatsoever, but VIII eX.
clusiyeIy advocate stand to, and be separate and
independent party of native Americans Tor me cause OF
tic country and upon the principles as set iorh IN the
above preamble and these articles.
Fifth That will not, in any manner whatever con-
meet ourselves or be connece with any reS'ons sec'
or denomination: leaving every creed 10 us own Strength
ana every man unramneed in his own allh; adheilng'
ror ourselves to the sole cause OF the natives me es
enlistment of national character, and the perpetuly
f onr institutions through the means Of our o'oa country
men. . .,u !. .,,aotol Nth
.rd form mart Of such other societies throughout me
United States as may hereafter be established
IN inc principles Of our political creed
Scpenfh. 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 oecre
,arv Recording Secretary, Committee on Addresses
- CONSIST o three members Treasurer, and such others
as NAV be required under any bylaws hereafter aooP'eo'
and whose duties shall be therein defined
Ninth That all the foregoing officers shall ne elec'ea
~ this meeting TO for one year, except me Co
nffee or Addresses, Which shall be appointed oy the
President. , ~, Wa
Tenth That the President in his absence, the wee
presdent or in the absence Of BOTH the Corresponding
~ Recor ng Secretary, is authorized TO convene meet
inc of this Association whenever 1t may be deemeo ne
cessary