Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-20
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AMERICAN ORGAN.

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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
American party" in this city, and viii doubt
less be read with interest by the friends Of
American principles throughout the country,
to wit:
Whereas public meeting of citizens of Washing
ton held at Carusi's Saloon the 10th instant,
upon call made in and approved by the Executive
organ, the proceedings OF which, in the resolutions
sad TO have been adopted at that meeting and in the
speeches of certain selected orators alta subsequent
adjourned meeting, now spread before the public
eye in the columns OF said organ, and its kindred
presses, with appreciation; and whereas said resou-
tions however dressed up in abstract professions Of
patriotism, assail principles dear to the American
heart and necessary TO the safety of the constitution
and to the peace and prosperity of our country and
whereas, the Executive is invoked therein TO rere'ye
from public employment such oiiceholders as enter
tain those principles thereby to perpetrate ruthless
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference Of opinion therefore
Resolved That mere 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 ut beholdlng the
strides that have been made toward complete CON
troll of our government by the subjects OF foreign
potentate well-known as the avowed enemy of our
whole American system, to whose overthrow they
are solemnly devoted.
Resolved That as vigilant cstodians of that bene-
fcent system Of civil and religious freedom bcqueath
ed to by the fathers of the republic 1t is our duty
10 meet and repel all insdious attacks upon our lib
critics well as all open assaults and that we view
with indignation and alarm the assertion OF prlnci-
Piles and purposes the part of the recognised ex-
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church In the United
States subversive of our republican institutions,
which constitute aggressons of such a character
that if not now resisted will lead, ut distant day,
10 the overthrow of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment Of despotsm.
Resolged 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 win bury every remembrance Of past
opposition and "pledge TO each other our lives our
fortunes and sacred honor not TO cease our ex-
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace it.
Resoloed, That we proclaim, the cardinal princ
piles Of our political and moral creed sacred regard
for the constitution in all its provisions, upon which
based our glorious American principles
speech, freedom of opinion, freedom of conscience
freedom of the press, together with school system
fur the diffusion Of intelligence, sancthed by an open
Bible the rule of faith aud practice holding as an
established principle that intelligence and virtue
essential 10 the success Of a free government
Resolped, 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
situtios, we claim for Americans the right to govern
their own country; and those who do not like our
government have hearty consent TO go elsewhere
IL the pursuit Of happiness
Resolved That the fourth resolution of the meeting
Mt Carusis Saloon recommending TO 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 recognised and acted upon by the Execu-
dangerous infracon Of the principles of selfgoyern-
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebukc
of all the free citizens OF these United States without
distinction Of party, sect or creed.
ResoJued, That every Protestant denomination in
the United States maintains the constitutional prin
ciple Of separation of Church and State-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 TO the ecclesiastical
authority both in Europe and America; the sad and
ruinous effects of which, in the one, are seen in
countless emgrants flying from its tyranny and
misery 70 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 ceaseess
insurrections massacres and proverbial instability
Of our Southern sister Republics.
Resoired, That upon these principles We appeal
from the opinions. whose proclamation has caused
this meeting, 10 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 proceedings, yet tive viii still
hope that the President, who alone has the power
viii arrest the prescription already begun of faithful
ohice-hoders both Democrats and Wings, for daring
to entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and will reject the mcrrcnary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution of the meeting last week.
as covert scheme 10 crafty the appetite Of Office
seekers at the expense Of many who zealously and
efficiently aided in his elevation 10 power, and whose
removal under existing circumstances will fix an in
delible him n a and a the President
of the United States.
Reselped, That having seen the denunciations that
almost daily issue from certain presses against the
"fusionists Of the North, who are denounced abb
sorbed in "the traitorous factions which distract
those States, by which they after another be-
ing placed in opposition TO the administration we
were astonished 10 hear the pressing nyion in the
second resolution of opponents 10 men of all po
Htcal opinions, without regard 10 their political
antecedents," to form fusion" with them In their
future action invitation broad enough to include
Garrison, Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas, besides
their coadjutors in the two houses Of Congress-.
hesotred, 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 it, aud
especially 70 the religious the moral and tho order
loving classes 10 unite with in effecting the re-
rms necessary the safety and prosperity of our
country believing as 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 its character and
spirit and who duly value its countless blessings.
And whereas we believe in the competency, ability,
and right Of Amercan-born citizens TO govern thor
own country: therefore
ResoIred That we will not vote for nor assist in
cevntng foreigners by birth TO offices Of trust emol
ument or honor under our government; nor will we
vote for assist in elevating TO such offices any
American-born citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever to any foreign
prince, potontate, power, authority.
Resoiged That the naturalization laws ought 10 be
totally repealed or materially altered and the term Of
residence before admission 10 the rights Of citizen
ship be extended TO the period Of tweny-onc years.