The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-24
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES.
Preamble sal Constitution Of me Natirc .fnericaH
-fss,eiafion Of ths United States.


-fss,eiatioa Of hs Uaild States.
WHKsEa,, Il is an admitted fact that all Government
are not only capable, but bound by all the ptiHci
pies Of national preservation. 10 govern their affairs
BY the agency oil their own citizens and We believe
the republican form Of our Government 70 be an
osjcct Of fear and dislike to the advocates Of mon.
srchy in Europe, ~ for that reason, IL for none
and nnroated we are imperAtiveIy called upon L.
administer peculiar sys.em.free OF all foreign
influence and interference. Py admitting the
stranger Unfortunately to the exercise Of those
high attributes which constitute the rights Of The
asfve born American citizen, we weaken the al.
tachInsnt Of the native, and gain naught bat the
s,rdid ailsga. Zee Of the foreigner. Tho rights Of
The American. which he holds under the Consti-
luton Of the Revolution, and exercised by him
~ the srserogative Of his birth, are calcu
lated to stimulate to action condense TO strength
and cement ia sentiRsnt and patriotic sympathy.
Basiny then. the right and duty to confederate on
these i truths, profess 40 other object than the
promotion of nafive country in all the walks oil
private honor. public credit. and national indepen
Jsnce; and therefore maintain the right, in its
most extended form, of the native born American,
snd he only 10 exercise The various duties ncden,
b the ramiGcat;ons Of the laws executive, legisla-
tive. or ministerial from the highest to the lowest
post Of The Goyernment--aEd to obtain this great
end, shall advocate the entire repeal Of the natu-
ralixaton lass b. Congress. Aware thatthe Consii-
taton forbds. and even il il did not, we have no wish
. establish post tacfo laws:-the action we seek
with regard 10 the laws OF Naturalization intended
10 act in prospective character. We shall advocate
equa liberty 10 all who were born equally free to
- % born, constitutes, when connected with mora
ss.li,ies in our minds, che arstocracy Of human
tuse. Acdag ander these generic principles, we
further bold that TO be permanent people we mns
- united one, bound together by sympathies. the
result Of Common political organ and to be nation
a. We maA cherish the Native American sentiment.
. the entire and radical exclusion OF foreign opn
lons aud doctrines introduced by foreign panpers and
Rsrep.an political adventures. From Kings our
Rslsnt tsrefsfhers won their iberes-the slaves OF
Kia.s shsi not win them back again.
RsiiSuiisiy entertaining these sentiments, we as
smn!y believe tina, the day has arrived, when the
ADersaiis shssld unite as brothers to sustain the
strength and purity Of thef- political institutions
We Esvs reached that critical period foreseen and
pss,h~sied by some Of the clear sighted apostles OF
&Seden, when danger threatens from every ship that
0aais on the ocean to our shores-when every wind
NAT Nows wafs the ragged panrers TO our cities,
hearing IN their own persons and characters the ee
osnts Of degradation and disorder. To prevent
these evils are called upon TO rnite'our en-
.ssEies. To & .it this great moral revolution
tAe shaiow Of first revolt Of glory, will be the
laty Of the sons Of these wars, and we must 20
iato tie Combat determined to abide by our coun-
Try 10 preserve her honor free from cspsagion, and
hss Character separate people, high aud above
see eugraltmcEt of monarchical despotisns
First We bind ourselves to cooperate. by all law.
S1l means. with our fellow native citizens in the
Usited States 10 procure repeal Of the naturaliza
lion laws.
Sscsnd. We viii use all proper and reasonable ex.
ertions to exclude tsregners from enjoying the emol
aDea:s or honors Of Office, whether under the Gen.
eral or State Government.
Third. That We win not hold hin gniess Of his
csGntrys wroag, who. having the power shall place
ssoreigner in et6ce. while there competent ma.
tive willing To- accept.
Fourth. That We will not, in any form or manner
connect ourselves will! the general local politics
Of the country. aid. be the means Of aiding,
the eaa,e Of any politician party whatsoever, but
viii exclusively advocate, stand to, and be separate
xad sdepeAderf party Of native Americans, for the
OF the country, and unon the principles as set
nsts IN the above preamble and these articles.
Fifh That we will not, in any n anner whatever,
epohsct ourselves or Disconnected, with any relgi
IS sect or denomination leaving every creed 10 its
swn strength anil ereE" man untramnelled in his
swn faith! ai:ieing fer ourselves 10 the ole, cause
" the natives. the establishment Of a national char
sat~s. and the perpe'uity OF cur Institutions through
~ scans RI or countrymen.
Sir!h. That this Association shall be connected
with and form part Of such other societies throug-
hsut the United States may hereafter be |
established on the principles Of our political creed
&ere,dh. That this Association shall be styled the
sNAsive American Association Of the United States y
Eighth. That the officers shall consist of Presi.
dent, Vice President. Council Of Three, Correspon-
&nS Secretary, Recording Secretary, Comm tee
% Addresses. TO consist Of three members, Trea
ssrrr aud such others mag he required under any
.-sass h~r~afer adopted. and whose duties shall be
6er~in defn.d.
NaA. That oil the foregoing officers shall be cleo
- ~ this meeting To serve for one year, except
he Con.nitise on Addresses. which shall be appon-
~ nv th~ President
1safh. That tn. President, or, in his absence the
Vice President. 10 the absence Of both the Cor.
responding .: Recording Secretary il authorized TO
oenvens . meeting Of this Association, whenever il
nay be ..emsS necessary.
Washinztes City, 1880.