Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-12-20
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Washington. These principles our readers
will perceive are different from the platform
published hitherto. We suppose them to be
correct. judging from the known ability and
standing Of the editors Of the paper which is
owned by an association Of gentlemen belong
lag to the American party" There are
now three great nationa! parties il the conn
try: the Democratic, the Whig, and the
American" The last is of bat recent
birth, hut from its successes and the promi-
neuce and known patriotism Of many Of its
members it Is a party by no means to
DC despised, aud one whose existence will not
be so short lived as was at first predicted. =
These are the principles, read and judge each
for himself.
On presenting The first number of the
american Organ" to the public, for its
patronage and support, we deem it proper to
announce, without reserve, the principles and
measures we intend to advocate
Referring to our prospectus in another
column, for The general reasons which in
dueed the establishment of this paper, and for
a general uieac of our political opinions, We
proceed to express, with precision aud clear
ness, The specific doctrines We shall maintain,
and the specific objects We seek to accom-
plish.
First: We shall advocate repeal Of the
laws Of naturalization. or if that cannot be ae-
complised, then such modification Of those
laws. as will prevent future immigrants from
becoming citizens, short of residence Of
twenty one years, after taking tie oath Of al
legauee to the United States, and Of a5ja-
ration Of all other powers, poteutates, aud
princes,
Second: We shall advocate the passage Of
a stringent law by Congress to prevent the
immigration bither of foreigners who are e.
ther paapers or criminals, and to send back
to the countries from which they come, all
such foreigners Of these classes as may in Vi
olation Of such law, hereafter reach our
ports; ard to require the President of the
| United States to demand from any govern
meut, which may send bithar such classes Of
I its subjects, immediate and ample satisfac-
ton fer sEch outrage, ard proper iodcm-
niiy against the REPETITION thereof
Third; We shrlI OPPOSE the election OF
appointment Of any foreign born citizen to
any office Of trust, honor or emolumeut, IN
der the Federal or State governments, or the
employment or enlistment Of sncb persons in
the army or navy in time Of ear maintain
ing, as we Do the opiaion, that the aafiee-
born citizens Of the United States have the
right to govern the land O. their bhth; and
that all immigrants from abroad should be
content with the chi ymeat lie, liberty and
property, under our Institutions without seek.
ing to participate 10 the enaetion, administra-
ton, or execution of our laws.
Fourth We Shall advocate and urge the
adoption of such 40 amended form Of an oati
10 support he Constitution Of the Uaited
! States and to be administered to all person:
elected appointed to any office Of trust, hon
or, or emolument. under the Federal or State
governments as viii etfeetually exclude from
such Offices, all persons who shall not di.
rectly and explicitly recognize the obligation:
and binding force of the Constitution Of The
United States, as paramount to all obligation:
Of adhesion or allegiance t. any foreign prince
power, potentate, Or authority whatever uu-
der any aud all circumstances.
Fifth: We shall maiptain the doctrine that
90 one of the States Of this Upicn has The
right to admit to the enjoyment Of free saf-
TRACE any person Of foreign birth, who has
not been first been made citizen Of thl
United States, accoraog to the uniform rule
Of naturalization prescsite3 by Congress I'M
der the provisions of the constitution.
Sirth; We shall oppose, now and hereaf-
ter, any union Of Church and STATE, - 10
matter what class Of religiooists shall seek tt
bring about such union.
Serersth: We shall vigorously maintainthe
vested rights of all persons, Of native or for
eign birth, and shall at ali times oppose the
slightest Interference with such vested rights
Eighth We shall oppose and protest
against all abridgment Of religions liberty
holding i. as cardinal maxim that religious
faith is question between each individual
and bis God. and over which no political gov
ernmeRt. or other human power, eau rightfnl-
ly exercise any supervision or control, at
any time, in any place, or in any form.
Ninth: We shall oppose all higher law
doctrines, by which the constitution is to
be set at nougbt. violated, or disregaraed,
whether by politicians, BY relgioaisiS, or by
the adherents or followers Of either, or by
any other class Of persons.