Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-19

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The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted at mass meeting Of the citizens Of
Washington, ON the 9th day Of September
last, present the general sentiments Of the
aAmcrican 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 citxena Of Washing
ton was held at Caruss Saloon, the 18th instant
call made II and approved y The EssSatvs
said to have been adopted at that meetng and in the
speeches Of certain selected orators at subsequent
adjourned meeting, are now spread before the pubhc
eye in the columns Of said organ, and its kindred
presses, with appreciation; and whereas said resou
tons however dressed up in abstract professions of
patriotism, assail principles dear TO- the American
heart and necessary to the safety Of the constitution
whereas the Executive is invoked therein to remove
from public employment such oiceh0lders as enter
tain those principles thereby operpetrate ruthless
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference Of opinion therefore
Resolved That professions Of love TO the con-
stitution and to civil and religious freedom, when
contradcted by actions cannot deceive the sensible
and vgilant guardians of American nDerty, Wnose e
strides that have been made toward complete con-
troll of our government by the subjects OF foreign
potentate wellknown as the ayowed enemy OF our
whole American system, TO whose overthrow they
ara acolp doyntqd
Resolped That as vigilant custodans of that bene-
fcent system of civil and religious freedom bequeath-
ed to US by the fathers of the republic 1t is our duty
to meet and repel all insidios attacks upon our ib-
critics as well as all open assaults; and that we view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of princi-
Piles and purposes the part OF the recognised ex
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church IN tne United
States, subversive Of republican institutions,
which constitute aggressions Of such 9 character
that If not resisted, will lead at no distant day,
TO the overthrow of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment Of despotism. 1
Resoloed, That while in the past political divisions
of the country, as Wings and Democrats, we have
struggled In honest conflict over contested principles
and measures, all Of which are now settled yet in
the present crisis Of danger TO all that both parties
hold dear we will bury every remembrance OF past
opposition and "pledge TO each other our lives, our
fortunes and sacred honor not 70 cease our ex-
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace it.
ResolDed That we proclaim, as the cardinal princi-
pies Of our political and moral creed sacred regard
for the constitution in all its provisions upon which
arc based our glorious American principles freedom
of speech freedom Of opinion freedom Of conscience
freedom of the press together with school system
for the diffusion Of intelligence sanctifed by open
Bible the rule Of faith and practice, holding as nm
established principle that intelligence and virtue are
essential TO the success of free government
ResolDed That while we welcome TO our country
the victims OF tyranny from foreign lands and oner
them place by side under the shield OF our con-
stitution we claim for Americans the right govern
their own country; and those who do not like our
government have our hearty consent 10 20 esewhere
il the pursuit Of happiness.
Rssoloed That the fourth resolution OF the meeting
at Caruss Saloon, recommending to the President Of
the United States prescription OF all officers OF the
federal government who may have thought ut 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 Execr.
tive Of the United States--proposes an alarming and
dangerous nfsction Of the principles OF sefgoyern-
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive re6uke
of all the free citizens OF these United States, without
distinction Of party, sect or creed.
Resolpad That every Protestant denomination In
the United States maintains the constitutional prin-
ciple Of separation OF Church and State-in which
while on the other hand the Papal Church abroad
openly, and always, and everywhere maintains the
doctrine of obedience Of the civil 10 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 ceasciess
instructions, massacres and proverbial instability
of our Southern sister Republics.
Resoloed, That upon these principles we appeal
from the opinions, whose proclamation has caused
this meeting to the people OF the United States
and, although we might infer they exponent
Of executive feelings, from the official positions Of
those who controlled the proceedings yetwe will still
hope that the President who alone has the power,
viii arrest the prescription already begun Of faithful
oflice-holders both Democrats and Wings, for daring
10 entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and viii reject the mercenary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution Of the meeting last week,
covert scheme TO crafty the appetite OF Office
seekers at the expense ef many who zealously and
efficiently aided in his elevation 10 power and whose
removal under existing circumstances will FIX an in
deiibe stain upon him as man and az the President
Of the United States.
kesoSesd, That having seen the denunciations that
almost daily issue from certain presses against the
"fusiousts' Of the North, who are denounced as alb
sorbed in "the traitorous factions" which distract
those States, by which they after another be-
ing placed in opposition 10 the administration we
astonished 10 hear the pressing nviton in the
cs h ~ oa, 70 % hsr %eo o.
antecedents,n tn form fusion with them in their
future acton-an invitation broad enough 10 include
Garrison, Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas, besides
their coadjutors In the two houses Of Congress.
Resotced, That we, TOO, appeal to all Am,ericsns
who love the Union which "nust be preserved" and
the constitution, which established and maintains II
and the rights Of the States which compose IT. and
especially to the religious, the moral and the order
loving classes to unite with in ehecting the re-
frs necessary to the safety and prosperity OF Our
country believing ms we do that il is high time the
career OF Interested and unscrupulous demagogues
should be checked, and the government be placed In
the hands of men acquainted with is character and
spirit, and who duly value it's countless blessings.
And whereas we believe in the compeiency, ability,
and right Of American-born citizens to govern their
. own country: therefore ~
Resolred, That we win not vote for nor assist In
elevating foreigners by birth 10 Offices Of trust crno
ument, or honor under our government; nor will we
vote for or assist in eevatng 30 such Offices amy
American-born citizens who recognise hold them-
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince. potentate, power, authority.
ResoEped That the naturalization laws ought 10 be
totally repealed or materially altered and the term Of
resideucs before admission 70 the rights of citizen
ship be extended 10 the period o. twentyene years