Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-21
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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 win doubt
less be read with interest by tho friends Of
American principles throughout the country,
to wit: aH ta
Whereas public meeting of citizens of Washing-
ton was held ut Caruss Saloon, on the 10th hstant
% ss il and q y ha the
sqd to have been adopted at that meeting, and in the
speeches of certain selected orators at 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
whereas, the Executive is invoked therein to remove
from public employment such oficeholders as enter
tain those principles thereby to perpetrate ruthless
prescription of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference ofopinion therefore
Resot0ed That professions of love to the con-
stitution and to civil and religious. freedom, when
contradcted by actions, cannot deceive the sensible
and vigiant guardians of American liberty, whose
apprehensions have been excited at beholding the
strides TINT 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
are solemnly devoted.
Resolved That as vigilant custodians Of that bene
fcent system Of civil and religious freedom bequeath-
ed to by the fathers Of the republic il is our duty
to meet and repel all insdious attacks upon lib
critics well as all open assaults; and that we view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of princ-
pies and purposes on the part Of the recognised ex
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church in the United
States subvcrsive Of our republican institutions,
which constitute aggrcssons Of such a character
that If not resisted will lead, at no distant day
to the overthrow of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment of despotsm. l
Resotped That while, in the past political divisions
of the country, 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 our sacred honor not TO cease our ex
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace II.
Resoluel That we proclaim, as the cardinal princ-
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
of speech freedom Of opinion freedom Of conscience
freedom Of the press, together with school system
for the diffusion Of intelligence, sanctied by an open
BlDie the rule OF m1tn ana pracuce, nOfuinR
established principle that intelligence and vrtne nre
essential 10 the success Of a free government
RssoSred, 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
stituton, claim for Americans the right togoyern
their own country; and these who do not like onr
government have hearty consent 10 go elsewhere
II the pursuit Of happiness t.m.-e
at Carnss Saloon, recommending 10 the President OF
the 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 recognized and acted upon by tho Execu-
tive OF the United Statesproposes an alarming and
dangerous infacton Of the principles Of selfgcvern
Of ali the free citizens q these United States without
distinction Of party, sect, or creed. y tta'
R>soiped That every Protestant denominatio In
the United States maintains the constitutional prin.
cple Of a separation of Church and Stats-in 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 70 the ecclesiastical
authority, both in Europe and America; the sad and
ruinous effects Of which, in the one, sre seen IN
countless emgrants flying from its tyranny and
misery TO our own happy land and In the other, An
wealth and vices Of he clergy, and in the eeaseess
insurrcctions massacrcs and proverbia instability
Of our Southern sister Republics.
Resolced, That upon these principles we appeal
iIOH tne OpnlOnS, WuUst pTVCtaifhhou nhb CAtiscu
this meeting, to the people of the United States |;
and, although we might infer they are an exponent
Of executive feelings from the official positions Of
those who controlled the procecdings yet we will still
hope that the President who alone has the power,
win arrest the prescription already begun Of faithful
of6ceholders both Democrats and Wings, for daring
10 entertain American and Protestant sentiments
and will reject the merccnary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution Of the meeting last week.
. 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 viii tx an in
delible stain upon him as man and as the President
of the United States ffet 81 fHaf4
Reso,psd, That having seen the denunciations that
almost daily isspc from certain presses agains. % the
sorbed in "tbe traitorous factions" which distract
those States BY which they after another be-
ing placed in opposition 20 the administration, wc
astonished 70 hear the pressing invton In the
second resolution Of opponents 70 Of all po-
hical opinions without regard 20 their "political
antecedents" u form 'fusen'' with them In their
future acton-sn invitation broad enough TO include
Garrison, Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas. besides
their coadjutors in the two houses Of Congress.
Rssoited, That we, too, appeal TO sll Americans
who love the Union, which must be preserved" and
the constitution, which established and maintains y
especially to the religious, the moral and the order
loving classes, to unite with us in efectng the re
fns necessary TO the safety and prosperity Of our
esrsq Z 0susvn .ns Semaposs
should be checked, and the government be placed in
the hands of men acquainted with ts character and
spirit, and who duly value its countless bessngs.
And whereas we believe ia The competency ability,
and right of Anerican-born citizens TO govern ihcir
own country: therefore .2n tAN
Resotped, That we win not vote for nor assist in
olevating Foreigners by birth TO offices Of trust eno
unent or honor under our government; nor viii we
vote for assist In eevating TO such Offices any
American born citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince potentafe, power, or authority.
R<solred, That the naturalization Jaws ought 10 be
totally repealed or materially altered and tho term Of
residence before admission 70 the rights Of citizen
ship be extended 10 the period OF twsnfyon years
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