The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-11
NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Pfcauble anil Constitution Of The Natire american
dissertation of The Uniied Siaies

.75SJctuttoa OF ne UHueh oi1teS
Whereas il is an admitted fact that all Governments
an. not only capable, but bound by all the principles Of
national preservation 10 govern their affairs By the agen
cy of their citizens and believe the republican
form of Government TO be object OF Tear and DIS
ike the advocates OF monarchy in Europe, Tor thai
reason, if for other in order preserve our nstitu
pure and unpolIuted imprratvely called up
on to administer peculiar system free OF all foreign
influence and interference. BY admitting the stranger
indscminatey TO the exercise Of those high attributes
which constitute the rights Of the native born American
ci'!z:n weak.n the attachment OF the native, AMI
gaia nalght Bat the sorid all ga OF the foreigner.
The rights Of the American, which he holds u,d,f tim
Constitution of the Revolution and exercised by him
as the lorous pTerogave of his BIRTH calculated to
stimulate 10 acton condense to strength, cement III
sentiment and patriotic sympathy.
Basng them the t and duty to confederate on these
high truths, profess no other object than the promotion
of our native country in all the walks OF private honor,
public credit and national ndep Evidence; and therefore
we maintain the right in its most extended form, OF the
native born American, and he only to exercise the varl
Gus duties incident to thu ramcations OF the laws, exec
utive laeisatiy., minsteral from the highest TO the
lowest post of the Governmcntand to obtain this great
end shall advocate the enerepeal ." fhe naturallza'
ton laws by Congress- Aware that The Constitution Tor.
bids and even il it did not have no WIZ 70 establish
post cto laws the action we seek with regard to the
laws OF naturalization, is intended TO act IN prospective
character. We shall advocate equal liberty 10 an VINO
were born eglly free: to be born constitutes, when
connected with moral az es in our minds tn" 'rIstoc.
racy of human nature. Acting under these generic pr
cipcs, further hold that TO hr permanent prnpl"
we must united one, bound together ty synpafhies
the result Of political organ and to b" NATIONAL
we must cherish the Native American sentiment, to the
entire and radical cXcnslon of foreign opinions aud doc
trines introduced by foreign panpes and Erop an poll
teal adventures. From Kings our gallant lore!athers
won their brGtcs-he slaves OF Kings shall moi win
them back again
Reljaiously entertaining these sentiments,
lemny believe that tue day has arrived when the Aneri
cans should unite brothers to sustain the strength and
,nuritv of their political Institutions We have reached
that critical period foesecn and Pohesed by some Of
the clear hcd apostles of freedom when danger threat
ems from every ship that floats the ocean to our shores
when every wind that blows waits the ragged panpers
to our cities bearing their persons and
the elements of degradation and disorder 10 prevent
these evils called upon to unite our energies
our first revolt of glory will be the duty of the OF
these wars and must into the combat determined
to abide by country to preserve her honor tree from
contagious and her character separate people, high
and above the engIaftmen OF monarchlcai "esotlsns
ART1 Giles OF CONSTITUTION.
First We bind ourselves TO CO operate by all lawful
MEANS with our fellow native citizens In the United
States to procure repeal Of the naturalization laws
Second. We will use all proper and reasonable exer-
lions to exclude foreigners from enjoying the emouments
or honos Of Office whether under the General or State
Governments. " -, -,
try's wrong who having the power shall place foreign
er in Office while there is competent native wiling 10
accept. "
meet ourselves with the general local politics of the
countrv nor aid nor be the Of aiding, the cause
of any politician or party whatsoever but will exclusive
" advocate stand to, and be separate and independent
narty of native Americans Tor the cause OF the country
and upon the principles set forth in the above peam
BILE amt hese articles.
Fifth That we will not, in any manner whatever, con.
crt or"iyes be connected, with any religious sect
ar nv u,natio leaving every creed to Its own strength
and every man untrammeled IN his own faith aihe!nS
for ourselves the sole cause OF the natives, HE es-
Punishment Of national character and the perpety Of
our institutions, through the means Of our o0n couafymr@
Sirh That this Association shall be connected W!h
and form part Of other societies throughout me
Tinted States as may hereafter be established on
the principles of political creed
Sepenih That this ASSOCIATION shall be styled ,he Ma
tive Amcrican Association Of the United States !"
Eie1h 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
40 NAV be required under any bylaws hereafter ado pied
and whose duties shall be therein defined.
Ninth That all the foregoing officers shall be elected
NV this meeting serve for year, except the Com
;ttee on Addresses which shall BE- appointed by The
sn3 That the President, in his absence the Vice
pslent or in the absence Of BOTH the Corresponding
o Recording Secretary is authorized TO convene meet
inc of This Association whenever may be deemed ne
cessary. --------
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