Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-08-30
RICHMOND WHIG.o
rRosrrcrus OF rHs
AMERICAN ORGAN y

ngton City, D.. C., by Association Of Native Ams
ricans. 49,
we have reached an important crisis in our political
history Ihe Two leading parties u our country hitherto
separated by broad lines either Of D, ncplc or or pocy
aher now, scarcely in any thing but in ramea.
Hdf'onal Ba"k, formerly an essential point Of dif
ference. between rival pariies has noe no advocates
P'o'eefre fdrW Tor the sake Of protection which once
parties and distracted our National Couacis has
e''"a oosoete' a. question Of party policy simpiy
eaAe a Te.e"He tariff" 'f'rds iueideDesa. .Rrosectiou
To- American Manufactures. A modification 1S>>s..
ans o our present tariff system, Ia all that \.
y the most strenuous advocates O: pro,se,;., =, A.
In u ~,
ihs s'fribs'ion Of the proceeds of tho ppbl;c l., ,
oongst tho revera States, f.rmsrly cI.imed h, one
y' and the oppeaion OF those proceeds so,e, m aid
'ne Naoaai uessnrJ ss claimed by the other parry.
We both yielded to compromise OF the conflicting
'ph'0ns 20 lar, at least, to snk these Question, az
''"e' between Wbiss and Democrats plan formed NJ
compound OF "squstter sovereignty Of graduation
ID OF surrender to the Sti:ss" 10 which tbey lie
ems likely 10 ~thdra~ the public lands from IN. 49,.
u'ur- pry contests.
The Improvement OF hsrbors and rivers hv Cono,.,
ona and, on which political parties have bither,o s
i at different tines has now become leg, 4. or..,;.
rucple than Of local and sectional contes and ~,
'ab'i,ss be adjusted by the Congress unon ,h".
thaa
ne age ard the true interests OF the countrv VI
other questions Of minor Importance ON which :. Az
'ent times the two prominent parties OF the conn,,
sagreed, have now, by a change Of circumst.ncas
,me obsolete. What then remains "a isn.. ~ @ W
eore;icai or practical importance, between Wbig, .
democrats? We kno~ &C none: AID IL tt.se h;rha,
val peru shsi maintain their respective organic, tons
ey viii DO so Tor The sake of the spos of no,~'
But new issues have arisen, having no refererc to IN
ry organizations OF Wings aud Democr,,.- -is.nas
'hieh are vastly important their bearing upon the uurs
lar Ehi
iiscusson, progress and termination aunibate
arties which, for years past have baed vith .,srr,
success for Political supremacy.
A new era is al hand an era which will n. ch.,..
ed in the future history of these States as the yp,
PArRIoTIsN Throughout the length and bre,d,h - ~
great and glorious Union, the OF the American
Jeopie have spontaneously aud s.,tad ,b
inquiry, Are not Americans capable Of goycr,;rs
heir country. This inquiry universal as l. pst
al and pertinent The relponse is being given 10 The
7onsnnds OF associations spnging up in All portions NJ
the United States and resting on the bass ,h, h
native born citizens Of this Union have the capae;rv and
vii 10 administer their government-to protect
;he rights which they have Inherited aud to
the freedom and independence Of their native land
Snail trace the causes of this spontaneous and uni
versal uprising ot the Of counlrymenp Tba
:vils incident the ndiscimnate Immigration of
ers into our Countrywide consequences Of permittn,
uch immigrants to enjoy the right of sufraee-.nd ,h
leg aiding effect OF eleyang TO posts of bono-
and known to people for years past aud vet nm
al now, wRh lew EXCEPTIONS the American peopls have
.eemed TO be blind to the progress of foreienism IN the
land We need Eot on the occasion Of presenting this
cular prospectus to the country assign the canses n,
this sudden and general manifestation Of the purpos, of
the American people 10 take the regns of poyarnm.pt
into their own hands, is sufficient for the object We
ave now III view, to state the undeniable and obyious
icr rhat such purpose exists.
We now come forward to present our fellow cti,.oa
the mode and means Of concentrating opinions and
of harmonizing the action OF those who are dsnosed N
unite 10 the formation Of american partv vbo.o
sh. be, TO find remedy for the ms fold evils
which have come upon and which yearly increas
ng under the disastrous operation laws OF Natprs.
EatioIi We propose to establish in conformity with tho
wishes OF thousands Of the citizens Of this District and ~
large number ef our friends in the different States
isily and weekly paper, to be called THE AMERICAN
ORGAN. The publication ul commence on or before the
LIST day OF January next
cash capital, amply suficien. to commence and In
continue the enterprise has beea subscribed and seemed
to be advanced, by number of wealthy and influential
gentlemen; and We ensured daily circulation sur
)assing that OF paper published in Wasbipoop
ity The mum Der OF our weekly subscribers will depend
pon the enthusiasm OF our friends in the several States
bit have such Assurances that we cannot dohbt vo
shall commence with many thousauds and that wear will
not trsnspire before our weekly list will be sve!ed to
n"-s than one hurdred thousand.
Our position At the seat OF the Federal Government the
entire OF our political sysen, where all the representa-
Ives OF the States and OF the people snnusly assemble
aud where prominent men, Of all parties periodic,v
for many months, considered by US and nv our
ienis as the most favorable for the publication of
the organ OF the American party ant f the most nntir
and no
thu party, shall give claim its support we know
Ee shall deserve, aud We trust shall receive IL
We cannot perhaps distinctly and conci.ey dedre
re Ga-is which the American Organ is e.tablished
IN by presenting the following which We copy
'nd adopt from address Of former President of The
sour Native Amerca' ASSOCIATION, and published AZ
~. Louis 10 February, 1871 to wit D
TIE pJrpelu iiiou of nerican freedom Ia our obisc,
uericsn rights our motto and the American parry our
gnomen -
Our position /. thus defined We shsl, advocate .pch
"a will in mr. rintst
our freedom, aud protect na i've tights nor shall
at time devate from the path Of duty as tho o,e,n
the American party, and the advocates of American
shrs.
We shall neither sus,au nor oppose any pol,ic.I m..
res on the ground tia. they einste from democratic
from whiS administration but shall discuss all DO.
teal questions with the perfec. freedom from f,-
or prejudice towards the present sny fu,ure i'd
nistratior. Keeping always in the principles aud
nposes OF the American party, shall battle for those
rnpipes and purp>aes Ehils ind pendent iJurna
shall approve wis. think IS ght aui Condemn via.
think is ng. in tn principles OF all public men end
all political arties The itUr Of the American Organ
b. democ Of tn scho of Jefferson aud M,jison
oppressive n his notions OF public policy yet consist.
his advocscy Of the rights Of the Ststes
No esss o. orial sllsll appear the american
'rgan, ih tendency Of ich 10 I'D be- prejudice the
ght wouni the ing cir the States
far a. the influence Of ID PIPER shall extend the con-
utionh rghs Uf esch and Of all ih- s, aes shall bs
snainsd We hold that the Institution OF Slavery be-
ngs exclusively 70 tho1e States ch u exists Each
he Sste- TO self hu the 20 all inclusive tight TO
eterm wh'het avery shall eIis thin its bor-
isrs We shl Therefore opPosr a agitation Of the ques.
ior OF slavery, either 10 Congress or out Of IL.
The american 0rgln' will advocate the free and un
trsmmcled Of ths rights OF conscience on all
rres'iona connected with gous itb but IL WILL by all
fair aud respectful rgumen oppose foreign domination
over Americas citizens from whatever quarter Il may ap
proach, aud well 10 matters ecclesiastical in matters
political
synopsis OF the proceedings Of Congress, during each
session, will be from day to day presented.
Geuer, and local news will be gathered and published
in order that p irons m,y have general kno~edRs
Of passing events The daily paper viii be published every
afternoon, Except Sundays sni delivered to subscribers
At 10 cents per week. mailed to subscribers at f5 per
year. PAYABLE IN advance.
The weekly paper will DO published every Mondsy
morning. at " per year 70 single subscribers. piysbs Ia
advance Clubs Of ten will be furnished st so
zach per year. f sent 70 any post oee payable ia
advance.
Advertising is solicited, at the usual rates. and the
Organ" will have extensive circulation, 10 viii Afford
the most desirable medium In this respect
Subscribers viii please remit their subscriptions
btfor the Let day Of December next, directed to
FRENCH 8. EvANS
Agent Of the Association, At Washington City, D. d.