The native American., 1840-07-04
EArIvE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Pleem5le and Constitution Of the Native american
Association of the United States.
Whereas it is admitted fact that all Governments
only capable but bound by all the principles Of
atora preservation, 10 their affairs by the agen
'cy OF their citizens, ami we believe the republican
MoR of Government TO be object of fear and dis
like TO the advocates Of monarchy in Europe for that
reason if for other order to preserve our nsu
lions pure ani nupouted mpAratiyey called up
10 administer peculiar system free of all foreign
influence and intererece BY admitting the stranger
indiscrmnatey to the exercise Of those high attributes
which constitute the rights of the native born American
citizen, we weaken the attachment of the native, and
gain naugh bnt the sotd alagia Of the fore gner
The rights of the American, which he holds under the
Constitution of the Revolution, and exercised by him
as the glorious perogatve of his birth, calculated to
stimulate to action, condense to strength, cement IN
sentiment and patriotic sympathy - ..
Basing then, the right and duty to confederate on these
high truths profess other object than the promotion
n oar native country in all the walks OF private honor
public credit and national Independence and therefore
we maintain the right in its most extended FORM of the
native born American and he only to exercise the var
Gus duties incident to the ramicaons of the laws &xec
uve legislative ministerial, from the highest " the
lowest post of the Governmcnand to obtain this great
end shall advocate the entire repeal OF The nalraZa
ton laws by Congress. Aware that the Constitution for
bids and if it did not, have no wisht establish
er post f1co laws the action we seek with regard to the
law, Of naturalization is intended to act in prospective
character We shall advocate equal liberty 10 all VINO
were born equally free to be born, constitutes when
connected with moral qualities IN our MINDS the arsoc
racv of human nature Acting under these generic prln
cip,es further hold that, TO be permanent people,
we must be united one, bound together oy sympahes'
the result oa common political organ ana te be haona',
we must cherish the Native American sentiment TO The
entire and radical exclusion of foreign opinions and doc
tnes introduced by foreign panpers and Enrop'an poll
Atical adventures. From Kings our gallant orefathers
,von their Iiberesthe slaves of Kings shall not win
lem back again. ..
RelgiouslV entertaining these sentiments, we as So
amnv believe that the day has arrived when the Amer
nita hr0the
purity Of their political institutions We have reached
that critical period foreseen and prohesed BY some Of
the clear sighted apostles OF freedom when DANCER 'rea
ems from every ship that floats the ocean TO our shores
when ev cry wind that blows waits the ragged paupers
to our cities bearing in their persons and characters
the % " called upou to unite our
To fight over this great moral revolution, the shadow OF
our first revolt of glory wibe the duty of the sons OF
these wars and must into the combat determined
to abide by country to preserve her honor free from
contagion and her character as separate people, hgh
and above the engrament of monarchicai despotlsms
ARTICLES OF CONSTITUTIONS.
First We bind ourselves to cooperate, by all lawful
means, with fellow native citizens IN the United
States to procure repeal Of the natural zaton laws
Second. We will use all proper and reasonable exer-
tons exclude foreigners from enjoying the emounens
or honors Of Office, whether under the General or State
Governments. -
Third That we will not hold him guiess Of his
try's wrong who, having the power shall place foreign
er in Office while there is competent native wiling 70
accept.
FOURTH That we will not, in any form or manner, con-
meet ourselves with the general or local politcs OF the
country aid, be the means OF aldng the cause
of any politician party whatsoever, but VIII exclusive
ly advocate stand to- and be separate and tndepeaaen
party of native Americans, for the cause OF the country
and unon the principles set forth in the above pream
BILE ana hese articles. ....-
Fifth That we will not, in any manner whatever, con.
meet ourselves or be connected with any religious sect
or denomination leaving every creed to ITS own sirehSh
and every man untram neled in his own faith adheng'
for oars lives to the sale cause of the natives, the es
tabisnnent of national character and the pepetuy OF
our institutions through the means Of our own counfrymen
Sirth That this Association shall be connected WIN
and form part of such other societies throughout the
United States as may hereafter be established Oh
the principles Of our political creed
Seuenh That this Association shall be styled me IVA
tive American Association Of the United States
EghM That the officers shall consist OF Fresldent
Vice President Council of Three Corresponding secre-
tary, Recording Secretary, Committee on Addresses
to consist of three members Treasurer and such others
as may be required under any laws hereafter aaoPea
and whose duties shall be therein defined. ,
Ninth That all the foregoing officers shall be elected
bv this meeting for year, eXcept the Con
mttee on Addresses which shall be appointed by the
President. :. a., vi
Tenth That the President, or, in his absence the vice
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
cessary.