The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-18
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Preamble and Constitution Of the Natipe american
Ass ,ciation of the Unitcd States.

Preamble md Constitution of the Natipc american
Association of the Onited Stdfes
Whereas il is admitted fact that all governments
are not only capable, but bound by all the Princf'es OF
national 10 govern their affairs by the a5e
CIV of their own citizens ami believe the republican
form of Government to be an object Of tear and as
ike the advocates OF monarchy IN Europe,a Tor maj
reason Tor other order to preserve our lnstltn
tons pure and unpolued mpHrttiveiy cailednp
on administer peculiar system free OF all foreign
inAnence and interfere"ce BY admitting me stranger
indscmin ,.ey to the exercise OF those high attributes
which constitute the rights Of the native born American
citizen we weak the attachment of the native, and
gain naught hut the sordid a"ga ce OF the foreigner
The rights of the American which he holds under the
Constitution of the Revolution, and exercised BY him
as the glorious prerogatve of his birth, calculated to
Emulate 10 action, condense to strength cement III
-; ,ent and patriotic sympathy.
; then, the right and duty to confederate on these
ns.s profess other object than the promotion
~ atiys con, ntry in all the walk OF private honor
nubIc credit and "n a. Independence anu ~
tuo 80; ,ha ryht in its most extended form. OF the
49,; h m arican and he only, to exercise the vari'
,s at incident to Inc ramh" atoms OF the laws exec
nve Legislative. or ministerial. hon the hiShes! TO me
lowest post of the Government AID 10 ooaal s sea
end we shall advocate thu entire repeal o! "a"
ton laws BY Congress. Aware that the Cons h,h
bids and even if it did not we have no wIsh 10 es ~
er oos Eucto laws the action we seek win resa'o ~
Ia,rs ~ intended to act III prospective
character W4 shalt advocate equal liberty 10 an mn"
were born equally free to be so born consumes Mnen
connected with moral qualities in our minds' the
NJ human nature Acting under these generic pm
. ~ ns further hold that 10 be permanent people
we must be united one, bound together ny sympames
ys must cherish the Native American sentiment 10 the
entire and radical exclusion Of foreign opinions ana doc
trnes introduced by foreign panpers and European Po'
t;cal Adventures. From Kings our gallant iore'ames
on their liberties-the slaves Of Kings shall not WIN
Repiousy entertaining these sentiments, we as So
,.ny believe that the day has arrived when the Amer
should unite as brothers to sustain the strength anu
nurity of their political Institutions We have reached
that critical period foreseen and Prohesed Dy some o.
the clear sighted apostles of freedom, when danger threat
- from every ship that floats the ocean to our shores
when ey ery wind that blows watts the ragged panreTs
to our cities bearing in their own persons ana
~ elements of degradation and disorder 10 prevent
t evils, we are now called upon TO unite our energies
To yht over this great moral revolution, the shadow
nr frst revolt of glory will be the duty OF the sons
these wars and must go into the comoa. yer
- h;de bv our country preserve her honor Tree from
ont.pon and her character as separate people h'gh
and above the engraftment of monarchica' desposms
ARr1 Giles OF THE CONSTITUTION.
r., w. hind ourselves 10 cooperate, by all lawful
means with our fellow native citizens IN tne o"''eu
State. 10 procure a repeal Of the NATURALIZATION laws
Second We will use ell proper and reasonable exer-
,oos to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emonme"s
or honors Of office whether under the General or state
Third That we will not hold him guilt!ess OF his co"n
trvs wrong Who having the power shall place iorelg
Or in Office while there is competent natiVe Wiling 70
EurM That we will not in any form or manner con
anr.eves with the general or local politics OF the
country nor aid be the means Of aa'ng 'ne .use
f politician or party whatsoever but VIII exclusive
~ .dyocae stand to- and be separate and 'noePeae"
tv of native Americans, for the cause OF the country
and pon the principles as set forth In the ABOVE Ptea
Bile anG! hese articles. -
ETHb That we will not, in any manner whatever con-
.c n,seves or be connected, with any religious sec
~ denomination: leaving every creed 10 ts own sirehs'h
"a avery man untram nelled IN his own lah ahne'lhs
G ourselves 10 the sale cause OF the na'Ves 'e eS
+ah,;shmen of national character. and the pePe'ny OF
our institutions through the means ~ our oon couynen
g; rb That TINS Associ ,on shall be connected WIN
,J form mart of sue other societies throughout 'he
limited States may now or hereaer De vi
tho principles OF our political creed.
Serenh That this Assoc alton shall be sy'eo me Na-
.;uo nnsr;can ASSOCIATION OF the United States
E;chih That the officers shall consist OF ff'sar"'
VIZ. pres.,.n, Council Of Three, Corresponding seer
t.rv Recording Secretary. C'mnitee on Addresses
- consist o three nembers, Treasurer and shch Others
"a NAV b. required nnie any oy lays hereafter d." e"
anj wn,s. dues shall be therein defined
Ninth That all the foregoing officers shall De elected
nv this meeting to for one year. exctI' me ION
,nt,ee IN Addresses. which shall Dr. appointed oy Tue
President - - III; h,.o ,hs Viz.
As ~ i, N. absence both the Corresponding
- Recording Secretary is authorize! 10 convene aef'
inc Of this Association whenever It may De deemed ne
cessary. ----------
nInricE-Nuire 9mericun Cause and The Ndpe
~ "ane,;can,' Nswsp lper.- The Native American AS
49,, i, ms CIV ma, been IN existence nearly thrrt
I'D .,, IA anon. its members upwards OF teveh
, ~ ,,r,,n hun lred Of the Native citizens nj
the place.
~ Psueal The Lnps Of Naturalization and