The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-16
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
. Preamble aad Constitution Of the Natiue american
Association of the United States
Whereas it is an admitted fact that all Governments
are not only capable but bound by all the principles of
national preservation govern their affairs by the agen-
cy of their citizens and we believe the republican
form Of Government TO be object OF fear and dis
Ike to the advocates OF nonarchyin Europe, for that
reason if for other order to preserve instu
tons pure and unpoluted we imperativey called up
on administer peculiar system free OF all foreign
influence and interference. BY admitting the stranger
the exercise Of those high attributes
which constitute the rights of the native born American
citizen, weaken the attachment of the native, and
gain naught but the soriid asga OF the foreigner
The ghts Of the American which he holds under the
Constitution of the Revolution. and exercised by him
az the glorious prerogatve of his BIRTH calculated to
stimulate ~ action condense to strength cement in
sentiment and patriotic sympathy
Basng them the right and duty to confederate these
high ruths profess other object than the promotion
!. our native country in all the walks OF private honor
public credit and national indie? endence; aud therefore
nsintain the right in its most extended form, OF the
native bora American, and he onI TO exercis" the var
Gus duties incident to the ramiticatons OF the laws exec
uve, Legislative, MINISTERIAL from the highest to the
lowest post of the Governmcn-aGd to obtain this great
end shah advocate the entire repeal Of the naraliza
ton laws by Congress Aware that the Consultation Tor.
dds and If it did not, have wish to establish;
&c cto laws the action seek with regard to the
laws Of naturalization is Intended to act N prospective
character. We shall advocate equal liberty to all who
were born equalLy free to be born constitutes, when
connected with moral qualities. in our ulnds tn. arstoc-
racy Of human nature Acting under these generic prin
cip es we further hold that, 10 be permanent people
we must be united one, bound together by sympathes
the result Of political organ; and to be national,
we mast cherish the Native American sentiment to the
entire and radical exclusion OF for-gn Opinions and doc
trines introduced by fore panpers and Erqp-an poll
teal adventurers. From Kings our gallant orefathers
won their bertes-the slaves of Kings shall not win
them back again. ... ...-... 80, - -,
Religons!y entertaining these sentiments, SO.
lemnly believe that the day has arrived when the Amer
cans SHOULD unite brothers to sustain the strength and
purity Of their political institutions We have reach d
that critical period foeseen and hrsied bv OF
the clear hd apostles OF freedom when danger threat
ems from every ship that floats the to shores
when ey cry wind that blows waits the ragged papes
To our cities bearing their persons and characters
the elements degradation and disorder To prevent
these evils called upon to unite our energies
tn IN; over this great moral revolution the shadow OF
our {, at revolt Of glory, will be the duty of the OF
the wars and must into the combat determined
10 ah. BY country to preserve her honor tree from
con,ayion and her character as separate peop'e nigh
and above the etgraftment OF monarchca des '.sms.
ARr1 Giles OF The CONSTITUTION.
First We bind ourselves cooperate, by all lawful
means with our fellow native citizens in the United
States to procure repeal Of the naturalization laws
Second We will use ell proper and reasonable exer-
tons to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emouinens
or honors Of Office whether under the General or Stale
Governments. -. ~ 49,.
try's wrong Who having the power, shall place foreign
er in office while there is competent native willing to
accept. -
FOURTH mat we VIII not, Ill any III " eoH-
meet ourselves with the general local politics of the
country aor aid nor be the Of aiding, the cause
of any politician party whatsoever but Will exclusive
ly advocate, stand to- and be separate and depeem
party of native Americans Tor the cause OF the country
and rnon the principles set forth in the above pream
BILE ann hese articles.
Fifth That we will not, in any manner Whatever con-
meet ourselves, be connected, with any religions sect
or denomination: leaving every creed to its own strength
and every untramnelled in his own faith adhe'ing
for ourselves to the sale cause OF the natives, the es
tablisnm mt OF national character and the perpeuy OF
our institutions through the means o our oWn counrymen
Sirth That this Association shall be connected win
md form part of such other societies throughout the
United States as may or hereafter be established on
the principles of our political creed. >
Seventh That this Association shall be styled the IVA
tive American Association OF the United States "
Eighth That the officers shall consist OF President
Vice President Council of Three, Corresponding Secre-
tary Recording Secretary, Committee on Addresses
tn consist Of menbersa Treasurer and snch diners
"a nav be required under any BYLAWS hereafter adopted
and whose duties shall be therein defined.
Ninth That all the foregoing officers shall be elected
by this meeting to for one year, the Com
mitt-e on Addresses which shall be appointed oy the
President. . :, w.
Tenth That the President, in his absence the wee
President or in the absence of both the Corresponding
or Recording Secretary Is authorized 10 convene meet
inc Of this Association whenever it may be deemed ne:
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i I'm ard 18th stree,s.-Mr. JAMES, SHAcKELFoRp
respectfully info the friends OF the homsoniah bola
mic system, and the Public in general that ne mas ne"
the above house lnrnary, where ne is now rea
DIV to receive PATIENTS Of both sexes, VINO may dese 10
20 through arors OF treatment. Having been s,cc-ss
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