The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-10


Resolved, That the principles Of the Native Anne.
rican party, laid down in lS45, are full and sui-
fcient, and that this convention desires no change
The resolution, after n sharp debate, was with
drawn.
Mr. Folwell moved that u committee OF five be
appointed to prepare business for the convention.
DR.. Folwell moved an amendment, 30 IA to APP
point from each State, which was accepted by
the mover Of the original motion, and adopted.
The President appointed the following commit
tee: DR.. Coates, Of New Jersey; w. D. Baker, of
West, of Ohio; C. w. Carroll, Of Maryland; G. La.
born, of Virginia; w Bene, of Massachusetts.
The convention then adjourned until TO- morrow
morning at ten o'clock.
SECOND DAY
TRENTON, July 6, 1882.
The Native American National Convention as
semblcd this morning at 10 o'clock. After roll
call and minutes read
The committee appointed to prepare set Of
principles Cor platform) made their report. Some
portions of it were signed by all the members OF
the committee, and other portions were signed by
only part of the committee.
After the reading of the report, on motion, the
resolutions ordered to be taken up separately.
The first resolution changes the name from the
" Native American Party to the " american
Party"
The resolution debated for some two hours;
after which the yeas and nays were called, and
the motion was carried by two third vote.
The convention then adjournd till 2 O'Clock.
The following the names Of the delegates
which are in attendance from the different States:
NassachussttS.-John Terry, J. M. Oxtcn, WIN.
Beale, James d. Vialle, P. Coffin, and w. C. Den
nison.
Ne,o Jersey Senatorial D.l,gatss.-Dr. r. Coates,
John Pacher, John X. Middleton, David Lane.
seph Ames. Edward Morris. W. B. McCrain, j.
Fox, J. E. King, r. simpkins, J, B. Wood, John
H. Jones', and II. A. Bolts.
Penn.ylvania Senatorial Delegates at Large
~ ~,I - Arnth fufp pfpp for
Hon. L. C. Levin, L. l.. Clifford. Henry L. Smith,
P. Shultz, Samuel Osborn, v. Short, A. Wadlow,
r. w. Kensil. X. s. X Andrews, II b, Swift, Col
John s. Warner, Jacob Broom, John N. Hender
son, F. Folwell, William Rhienor, o. D. Jenkins,
G. Barget, George Ephusa, A. Larer, J. Green
ough, ". Mays, T. A. Rckerts, J: J. Gumgper'
L. Y. sutphin, J. s: Paynter, c. Williams, w. n.
w. }. A. Birkey, J. C. Hamilton, J. s. Young, A.
A. Gregg, Harmed, D. H. Harper. S. G. Will
Its, W. d. Baker, F: Grebls, F. c. Philpot.
Dela,pare.--A. McClan Robinet.
Maryland-C. w. Carroll.
Virgini1.-J. Laborn.
Oh,o.-W. II. West.
Ainoi.:- e. NJ: Davis. R; Miller. w. l. Cliff
Bishop.
afternoon Session.
The American National Convention met at
O'Clock The secretary read the minutes and called
the roll Of members.
On motion, it ordered that J. J. Gumpper,
of Pennsylvania, act assistant secretary.
The convention then took up the resolutions re-
ported by the Committee on "Patorm," which
were adopted as follows, viz:
Rssolred That we arc a national political party,
for the radical reform of abuses and the prcserva
ton of our institutions and liberties, under the
name of the American party.
!. That, as Americana, we cannot consent TO
give political sutlragcs to any other than those
born our soil and nurtured among our instu
tons.
2. That we will never aLate our efforts until we
shall have succeeded in obtaining an extension Of
the existing naturalization lave, and throwing in
surmountable checks and restraints around the
American ballot box to secure it against fraud
and corruption, and such legislation will pre-.
vent the importation of foreign convicts to such
extent the Congress of the United States may be
induced to warrant in correction of the evils OF un
limited immigration.
g. That the Bible. as the only basis of pure
Christianity, lies at the bottom of all true liberty
and equality; and thus, as the cornerstone OF
our free institutions, should be freely read by all
l. That the interests, the honor Of the nation,
well the real welfare of all parties, require that
| subordinate party questions should be made to
yield to the great principles for which we are con-
| tending.
S. That organizations of American associations
should be established in all the townships and
| wards Of cities throughout the United States.
| 6. That the rule of the appointment of delegates
| for National Conventions be two persons from each
Congressional district
l. THAT we hold it to be the duty Of all true
| Americans TO give their suffragcs to those only
| who subscribe heartily to our principles, and will
| maintain them.
| g. That as Americans VIC hold il to be our duty
to take high moral ground on all subjects; to Crap
| pie with the principle Of right, oil truth, and OF
justice without regard TO mere questions Of availa
| bity.
g. That while every constitutional effort should
| be made TO guard against the deleterous conse.
quences Of u rapidly increasing immig ration, Ivy
| the enactment Of the most efficient laws, for the
accomplishment of that all important object still
generous magnnnimity requires that those aliens
who arc may become inhabitants OF the United
States should be kindly received.
/ 10. That as Americans will foster and de-
fend all the great interests Of countryits ag-
riculturc, it's commerce, lite mechanics, and manu-
| iacturcs, navigation, mining, and science, fine
arts, and literature, against the world.
| II. That do advocate the passage of laws
| imposing upon all foreigners coming hiiher for
purposes of permanent residence n capitation-iax,
sufficiently large to prevent theexcessive influx Of
vicious and pauper cmigrants, any .other emi-
grants, in such numbers to perceptibly reduce
the value OF labor, so to deprive the American
! sovereign of Il OF knowledge which Ia necessary to
the wise performance Of his high duties, and that
leisure and exercise which required for the full
deves ment Of his physical powers, his comfort and
that Of his consort and his children; and we pledge
ourselves, in all positions, to push this measure 10
the utmost practical extent consistent win the
principles Of the American Constitution.
| H. That we urge the promotion and fostering
Of all means of moral and intellectual culture, by
permanent provision for general education be-