The native American., 1839-02-23
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble 0rd Constitution of the Natirc american
Association of the United StuieS.

.d"s'ctUioh ~ We ChHe0 pioieS
Whereas it is admitted fact that all Government.
not only capable, bnt bound hy all the principles
national preservation. 10 govern their affairs by the agrn
cy OF their own citizens and we be'i"ye the reruhlca
form OF Government to be object OF fear and dis
ike 10 the advocates Oh monarchy in Europe, and Tor ila
reason, if for other, in order 10 preserve our s
tons pure unpoued. iInperavely called NJ
administer peculiar system hee OF all foreig
influence and interference. By admitting ne stfne"
insc,i Intimately 10 the "N-!cis u these nigh "1t'i"
which Constitute the hts If the native horn A,neha
citizen weaken the attachment %! tie native, and aga
nanght but the soriih aeg Of the foreigner. The
rights of the American, which he holds under the Constr
tuition Of the Revolutions and x"rcsed by him as the Clio
rious perogave OF his birth calculated to siimnat,
to actiou, condei,se Strength and cement sen,uen
and patriotic sympathy.
high truths. profess oil object than The promotion
of native couAt,y in al! The walks Of private ono
public credit, ard nalionaI independence; and therefor.
MAINTAIN The right in its most extended lorin OF tn
native born American. and he only TO exercise the va,
duties incident to the ramtca ors of the laws, exc
cune, legislative, ministerial from the highest TO III,
loWest post Of the Government and to obtain this grea
end. shall advocate the entire repeal of the naturaza
ton law by Congress- Aware that the Constitution for
bids. and even If it lid no" "e have no wish to es hsl
post facio laws: the action seek with regard 10 Tho
character We shall advocate equal liberty 10 all VII,
born equally fire.; to be so born, constitutes whel
connected with moral qualities III our minds, tie asto
crazy OF human nature Acting under these generic prin
a
must be united one bound together by sympaties thu
result of political origin and to be- rational
must cherish TIE ratve American SENTIMENT tn the rntir,
and radical exclusion OF foreign opinions and doctrines in
roducod by foreign paurers aud Enropt political ad
venlrprs. From Kings gal!an, fore fathers le
beItics-tEe slaves OF Kings shall not win them acl
again.
Regiously entertaining these sentiments, so
cmy believe that the day has ARR, ed, when the Aner
should unite brothers TO sustain. the strength
purity of their political institutions. We lave 'each"t
that critical period Ioreseen and prolhesied 10y OF m
clear sighted apostles Of Freedom. when danger threatens
from every ship that floats Oh the to shores
when every wind that blows waits the ragg.d paufers
cities, bearing III their persons aud character
the elements Of degradation and disorder. 10 proven
these evils we are now called upon unite energies
To fight this great neral revolution. the shadow
first revolt of glory, will the duty OF the
those wais aud we must 90 into the combat determined
to abide by our couatry to preserve her hoor flee iron
cotagon, and her character, separate people, hgE
and above the engrament Of monarchical despotsms.
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION. r..
Fars We bind ourselves to cooperate by all Lawful
means, with our fellow native citizens IN The Unit
States 10 procure repeal OF the "a' aIiza1ion law.
Second We Will use all proper and reasonable extr
tons to exclude foreigners ir"m enjoy ing tie enoInm"nt
or honors OF office, Whehtr t,e the General or State
Governments. &"..
Third That we will not hold him guiIlcssof his coun
trys wrong VITO, having til" power. shall place fore gr
in office while there competent native Hing accept
Fourth: That sill not, in any form manner, cen
meet ourselves with the general local politics of tn,
country, aid, be the means OF aiding, the
OF any politician party whatsoever, but will
cInsively advocate, stand to, and he separate an,
Independent party of native Americans, for the
the country and upon the principles set forth in the
above preamble and these articles
Fifth. That will not in any manner whatever, con
meet ourselves. be connectei, with any religious
denomination: leaving every creed to lis own strength
and every untrammelled IN his own iaiih adherng
for ourselves to the sole Of the natives the
TAXI 0{ nafIn fpItt
Of our Institutions through the of country
Sixth. That this Association shall be connected will
and form part of such other societies hroug hou the
United States may now or hereafter be estabishe,
on the principles Of our political creed.
Scp.nh. That this Association shall be- st Wed til,
"Nativr American Association 81 the United States"
Eighth. That the officers shall consist Of President
Vice President. Council OF Thee, Corresponding S"cre
tary, Rrcor' Secretary Committee on Addrcsse!
to consist Of three members, TREASURER and snch other
may BIZ required under any b' laws hereafter adopted
and whose duties shall be therein defined.
Nanh. That III 1ht for .ou, rire,s shall rr ii! c:e,
bv this meetings ioI year except the Com
mtee on Addresses, which shall be appointed by til.
President.
Tenth. That the President. or in his absence the Vice
President in the ab>.nce at both the Correspondent.
Recording Secretary, is authorized 10 convene me-
cessary.