The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-28
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution Of The Nntiuc american
Association of The United States.

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution Of the Nntiuc american
Association Of The United States
Whereas it is an admitted tact that an Governments
ara not only capable but bound by all the rn cples Of
n,,;nn,, presentations govern ''i' 4. by he agen
~ Of their own citizens and we believe the republican
c, ~ our Government 10 he All OBJECT OF tear and DIS
like to the advocates OF monarchy - Enr'pa and Tor ma
reason if for other nraer TO Pf"sei" our ,hs'
ions ~. and unpoluted, o are nperaN",y caieo up
a. to administer our pee system rec Of all foreign
influence and intererenula cby admitting me stranger
which constitueto the exercise OF those high attributes
tyen we weak the rights of the native horn Americas
nanpht hut the sen the attachment OF the native and gam
shts of the Anordid allegiance of the foreigner me
tuition of the Reprican which he holds unaer the consul
rous and exercised by MN as he GO
IN actou condee Of his birth, calculated to stimulate
and patriotic syase strength and cement IN sentiment
Basing then. mpathy
brh truths we the right and duty to confederate on these
= AIR native profess other OBJ ect than the promotion
nubic credit country in all The walks OF private honol
we maintain ard national independence; and theeIors
native borrhe right in its most extended lorn OF te
one du,ies american and he only to exercise the vail
cuye legincdeut the ranilca'ions OF the laws exc
lowest Slave ministerial, from 'he hignes. 70 me
nd we sh Of The Government; and TO obtain hs great
mon au all advocate the entire repeal OF the natnfaiha
bids, an by Congress. Aware that the CONSTITUTION or
o. most even if it lid not, have no wish TO esansh
laws ofaco laws the action we seek win regard 20 .ie
har,c naturazaon is intended to act in prospective
we're ter w. shall advocate equal liberty TO all VINO
connebon equally fee TO be SO born, constitutes When
,faII
ma Of human nature Acting under these generic prn
sts we further hold that to be permanent people, we
result he united one, bouad together by sympates 'he
mustt Of common political orig'n aha ~ 70 e.o'' ~
and cherish the native American sentiment to the enure
troaraca exclusion of foreign opinions and doctrines IN
yeuced by foreign paupers and Enrooeah Pohllcai az
inlrers. From Kings our gaiaht lofeiaieis won 'e
harties-he slaves of Kings shall not win them back
oReyiously entertaining these sentiments we as So
lemny believe that the day has arrived when me amer
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nnrv Of their political institutions. We have reached
that critical period oreseen and prophesed by some OF me
clear sighted apostles of freedom when danger threatens
fon evnrv shin that floats the ocean 10 our Stores
when every wind that blows watts the ragged Paupers TO
orr cities bearing in their own persons and characters
The elements of degradation and DISORDER 10 PreveM
thee evs we are now called to unite our energies
IT. faht over This great moral revolution the SHADOW OF
our Grs revolt of glory will be the duty OF the sons o,
those wars and we must 80 into the c'moa oecer.heu
tn abide by our country; to preserve irf hcnor ee ron
,ar;on and her character, as separate people, high
and above the engraftment Of monarcncai desponsns.
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION
FIRST We bind ourselves to cooperate, Dy All IaWlu
means with fellow native citizens ~ lie oni.eu
States TO procure repeal of the naturalization law.
Second We will use all proper and reasonable exeI
lions to exclude foreigners from enjoying .he M
ar honors Of Office whether under the Generai OF state
Governments. :,,fh; or,
trys wrong yho having the power shall place foreigner
IN office while there competent native wiling oaccept
Fourth That we will not, in any form or manner con
meet ourselves with the general local politics OF the
country nor aid nor be the means OF aiding the cause
OF any politician or party whatsoever but VIII ex,
clusvsy advocate, stand to- and be separate ana
ndepeadent party of native Americans for the cause OF
the country and upon the principles as set iofh IN the
above preamble and these articles
Fifth That we will not, in any manner "haeeVe', co'
nect ourselves be connecte', with any reSio SEE
ar denominations leaving every creed to US own Strength
and every man untranmelied in his own lai!l; aeths
tor ourselves to the sole cause OF the natives t@ es
enlistment Of national character and The perpetul'y
f onr ;nstituons through the means OF our oarn country
,u - ,onnootod With
Sirtb That this Association shall be connected WIN
aud form mart of such other societies throughout Tue
limited States as may or hereafter be estaoshed
on the principles of our political creed a..
Senenh That this Association shall De svieo .he
..Nat;ve American Association OF the Tinted states.
Eirblh That the officers shall consist OF PRESIDENT
Wire President Council Of Three Corresponding oecre
tarv Recording Secretary, Committee on addresses
10 consist Of three members Treasurer, and such oleI
ga NAV be required under any bylaws hereafter adopted
ana whose duties shall be therein defined
N;nh That all the foregoing Officers shall, ne eiece"
nv This meeting, for one year. excep. 'ne I'm
,tea on Addresses, which shall be appointed ny the
President , . -, ho,ce the yice
pr.a;ept or IN the absence Of both the Corresponding
or Recording Secretary, is authorized to convene NEE.
i,r Of this Association whenever IT may De aeemea ne