Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-16
AMERICAN ORGAN.


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The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted at mass meeting of the citizens Of
Washington, on the 27th day Of September
last present the general sentiments of the
American party in this city, and will doubt
less be read with interest by the friends Of
American principles throughout the country,
to wit:
Whereas, a public meeting of citizens of Washing
ton held at Carusis Saloon, the 18th instant,
upon call made in and approved by the Executive
said to have been adopted at that meeting and in the
speeches of certain selected orators ut subsequent
adjourned meeting, are now spread before the public
eye in the columns Of said organ, and its kindred
presses, with appreciation; and whereas said resolu-
tons however dressed up in abstract professions OF
patriotism, assail principles dear to the American
heart and necessary to the safety of the constitution
and 70 the peace and prosperity Of our country and
whereas the Executive is invoked therein TO
from public employment such ofiiceholders enter
tain those principles thereby to operperate ruthless
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference Of opinion: therefore
ResoIced That mere professions OF love to the con-
sttution and to civil and religious freedom, when
contadicted by actions, cannot deceive the sensible
.
apprehensions have been excited Mt beholding the
strides that have been made toward complete con-
troll Of government by the subjects of foreign
potentate welknown rs the ayowed enemy OF our
are solemnly devoted.
Resoloed That, as viglant custodans of that bene-
fcent system Of civil and religious freedom bequeath-
ed TO us by the fathers of the republic it is our duty
to meet and repe all insidious attacks upon lib
critics well all open assaults and that view
with indignation and alarm the assertion of prnci-
pies and purposes on the part Of the recognised sx
States, subversive Of our republican institutions,
which constitute asgressions Of such character
that if not resisted viii lsnd, at no distant day,
to the overthrow Of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment of despotism.
Resolosd That while IN the past political divisions
of the country as Wings and Democrats we have
struggled in honest conflict over contested principles
the present crisis of danger to oil that both parties
hold dear we will bury every remembrance Of past
opposition, and "pedgee TO each other our lives. our
fortunes, and sacred honor" not to ex-
ertions until country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace it.
Rsso1Ued, That we proclaim, as the cardinal princi-
pies Of our political and moral creed sacred regard
for the constitution in oil its provisions upon which
are based our glorious American principles freedom
speech freedom Of opinion, freedom Of conscience,
freedom Of the press together with school system
bible the rule of faith and practice holding as an
established principle that intelligence and virtue
essential TO the success Of free government
Resotued, That while we welcome to our country
the victims Of tyranny from foreign lands and offer
them place by side under the shield of our con-
stitution claim for Americans the right to govern
their own country; and those who do not like our
government have our hearty consent to 60 elsewhere
IL the pursuit OF happiness.
Rssolved That the fourth resolution Of the meeting
at Caruss Saloon, recommending TO the President Of
me United states prescription OF all officers Of the
federal government who may have thought fit TO be-
come members Of the association Of Know Knoth-
ings--a recommendation which, before its adoption,
had been recognised and acted upon by the Execu-
dangerous infacton Of the principles Of sefgovern-
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebuke
Of all the free citizens Of these United States without
distincnon Of party, sect, or creed
Fssolced That every Protestant denomination in
the United States maintains the constitutional prin.
ciple Of a separation OF Church and Statein which
principle many American Catholics sincerely concur,
while on the other hand, the Papal Church abroad
openly, and always, and everywhere maintains the
doctrine Of obedience Of the civil to the ecclesiastical
authority, both in Europe and America the sad and
countless emigrants flying from its tyranny and
misery TO our own happy land and in the other, in
the ignorance and poverty of the masses, in the
wealth and vices Of the clergy and in the ceaseless
instructions, massacres, aud proverbial instability
Of our Southern sister Republics.
hesotoed That upon these principles we appeal
from the opinions, whose proclamation has caused
this meeting TO the people Of the United States
Of executive feelings, from the official positions OF
those who controlled the procecdings yet will still
hope that the President who alone has the power,
will arrest the prescription already begun of faithful
ofice-holders, both Democrats and Wings, for daring
TO entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and will reject the mercenary suggestion urged upon
covert scheme 10 crafty the appetite of Office
seekers at the expense Of many who zealously and
efficiently aided in his elevation TO power and whose
removal under existing circumstances win fix in
Jalal
Of the United States.
Reselued That having seen the denunciations that
almost daily issue from certain presses against the
"fnsionists' Of the North, who denounced alb
sorbed in the traitorous factions" which distract
those States, by which they after another be-
ing placed in opposition 10 the administration, we
were astonished to hear the pressing nviton in the
% opnons without q % e
antecedents," TO form fusion with them In their
future acton-an invitation broad enough 10 include
Garrison. Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas, besides
their coadiutors in the two houses of Congress.
ResotUed That we, too, appeal TO all Americans
who love the Union, which "must be preserved and
the constitution, which established and maintains IT
and the rights Of the States which compose IL and
especially TO the religious the moral and the order
loving classes, 10 unite with us in efcctina the re-
ferns necessary 10 the safety and prosperity of our
country os,,erins IS I'VE we do that + high time the
should be checked and the government be placed In
the hands of men acquainted with its character and
spirit and who duly value its countless blessings.
And whereas we believe In the competency, ability,
and right Of Americanborn citizens TO govern their
own country: therefore
Resolued, That we win not vote for nor assist in
elevatng foreigners by birth TO Offices Of trust emol-
umcnt, or honor under our government; nor win we
vote for or assist In elevating 10 such offices any
Amercan-born citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
That nssupan"oS 1a fusGos sr. ought to be
totally repealed or materially altered and the term Of
residences before admission 10 the rights Of citizen
snip De extended 70 the period Of twensy-one years.
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