The native American., 1840-07-18
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble ind Constitution Of the Natipe american
Association of the United States.

Preamble ind Constitution Of the Natpe American
>. Association of the United States.
Whereas il is an admitted fact that all Governments
not only capable, but bound by all the principles OF
national preservation, TO govern their affairs oy he aSn
.cy of their citizens am believe the republican
form of our Government to be object oil fear and DIS
like to tn advocates OF monarchy in Europe,a tor that
reason if for other order to preserve our institu
tions pure and poaed We are inpsE'ivcly called up
on to administer peculiar system free OF all Foreign
influence al intefere"ce BY admitting the stranger
indiscrimn atey to the exercise of those high attributes
which constitute the rights OF The nav" born American
citizen, we weaken the attachment OF the native, and
gain naush bat the sordid a'lega Ge ct lhe orrsn1r
The shts Of the American which he holds under the
Co stituton of the Revolution, and exercised by him
as the glorious prerogative of his BIRTH calculated TO
stimulate to action, condense to strength cement III
sentiment and patriotic sympathy
Biag Ia n the right and duty to confederate on these
Nj i Truths We profess other object than the promotion
of native conotTy in all the walks ol private honor
public credit and national iaie? ?en1@nro; nv therefore
we maintain the right in its most extended form, OF The
native born American, and he only to exercise the var
duties incident to the ram''aons @ , Of me AVS exte
lowest 30 It Of the Governmcnad to obtain tins great
end we shall advocate the entire repeal OF tn" nanraza
ton laws by Congress Aware that the Constitution for
bids and even if it did not we have no wish to establish
er poa Ccto laws the action seek with regard to the
laws of naturalization is intended to act IN prospective
character. We shall advo:ate equal liberty to all VINO
were born equally ee to be so born constitutes when
connected with moral qualities. in our minds the arsoc
racy of human nature Acting under these generic pm
Further
we must be united one, bound together ty sympah'es,
the result ola common poca organ and to be natona
we must cherish the Native American sentiment, to the
entire and radical exclusion of foreign opinions aud doc
r;nas Introduced by fore gn panpers and European poll
tcal adventurers. From Kings our gallant ioFela'h"ts
won their liberties slaves OF Kings Shall not WIN
DeIionslv entertaining these sentiments, we as So
lemny believe that TIE day has arrived when the Anerl
cans should unite brothers to sustain the Strength ana
nuritv Of heir political Institutions We have reached
caI fOraSnen
the clear lighted apostles Of reede when danger threat
ems from every ship that floats on the ocean 10 our ores
,yhen ev ery wind that blows waits the ragged panrers
+o our cities bearing in their own persons and characters
the elements of degradation and disorder. 10 prevent
these evils called upon to unite our energies
To ,ht over this great moral revolution, the shadow OF
nr ,s revolt of glory will be the duty OF the sons OF
these wars, and must into the combat determined
to abide by country to preserve her hohor Tree ion
onapon: and her character as separate peops, h'gh
and above the engraftment Of monarchlcal despotsms.
ARr1 cLEs OF THE CONSTITUTION
First We bind ourselves to cooperate by all lawful
means with our fellow native citizens in the United
State, to procure repeal OF the naturalization laws.
Second We will ell proper and reasonable exer-
ton, tn excude foreigners from enjoying the emouments
or honors OF Office whether under the General OF o'ae
Governments. c,:
Third That we will not hold him guiltless of his coIn'
trys wrong who having the power, shall place oresn
er office whAe there is competent natiVe Wiling "
accept.
meet ourselves with the general local politics OF tie
colry, aor ail be the means of aiding, the cause
of any politician party whatsoever but win exclusive.
y advocate stand TO, and be separate aud aaepeadsM
party of native Americans for the cause OF the country
and rnon the principles set forth in the above ream
Bile ana hese articles. -
Fifth That we will not, in any manner whatever, con.
meet ourselves be connected with any religions sect
or nation leaving every creed to ITS own streSt
anJ every IA N una,n need in his own faith; adhen
for oursrves TO the sole OF the natives me es
tabnnent OF national character, and the pePe}ny or
our institutions through the means Of onr own couny@en-
Sirth That this Association shall be CO o'nected "l'H
and form part of such other societies throughout le
United States as may hereafter be established OH
the principles Of our political creed
Seventh. That this Association shall be styled .e VA
tive 4 nerican Association of the United States
Eiphth That the officers shall consist OF President
Vice President Council of Three, Corresponding secre-
tary Recording Secretary, Committee on Addresses
to consist of three members Treasurer and such Others
az NAV be required under any bylaws hereafter adoped
and whose duties shall be therein defined
NINTH That all the foregoing officers shall be elected
bv this meeting to for year, except the Com
ittee on Addresses which shall be appoia'ed by the
President. , a.. VII;
Tenth That the President, Or in his absence the wee
President or in the absence of both the Corresponding
or Recording Secretary is authorized to convene meet
ing of this Association whenever It may be deemed ne