Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-27

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The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted at q 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 viii doubt
less be read with interest by tho friends Of
American principles throughout the country,
to wit: n. gs 80. ss4s.
Whereas public meeting of citizens OF Washing
ton was held 1t CarlsB Saloon, the 10th instant
upon call made in and approved BY the Executive
organ, the proceedings Of which, in the resolutions
speeches Of certain selected orators At subsequent
adjourned meeting are now spread before the public
eye in the columns Of laid organ, and its kindred
presses, with appreciation; and whereas said resou
ions 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 remove
from public employment such oniceholders as enter
tain those principles thereby TO perpetrate ruthless
prescription of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference Of opinion, thereisre-- NJ
aoEls In
stitution and to civil and relgions freedom. when
contradcted by actons cannot deceive the sensible
and yiglant guardians Of American liberty, whose
apprehensions have been excited at beholding the
strides that have been made toward complete con-
troll of our government by the subjects Of foreign
potentate wellknown as the avowed enemy Of our
whole. American system, to whose overthrow they
are solemnly devoted
Resoped, That as vigilant custodians Of that bene
fcent system Of civil and religious freedom bequeath-
ed to by the fathers Of the republic 1t is duty
to meet and repel all insdious attacks upon our lib
critics as well as all open assaults; and that We view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of prnci
pies and purposes the part Of the recognised ex
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church In the United
which constitute aggressions of mch . character
that If not now resisted viii lead, at no distant day
TO the overthrow Of the American Consultation and
the complete establishment Of despotsm. a3f
Reso4psd That while in the past political divisions
of the country, as Wings and Democrats, we have
struggled in honest conflict contested principles
ind measures, all Of which are settaed, yet in
the present crisis Of danger 70 a that both parties
hold dear will bury every remembrance Of past
opposition, and "pledge TO each other our lives our
fortunes, and sacred honor net to cease our ex
ertons until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that now menace it.
ResoSped That we proclaim, as the cardinal princi-
Piles Of political and moral creed, sacred regard
for the constitution in all its provisions upon which
are based our glorious American principles
of speech freedom Of opinion freedom Of conscience,
freedom Of the press, together with school system
for the diffusion Of intelligence sanctifed by an open
Bible the rule Of faith and practice, holding as an
established principle that integence and virtue are
essential TO the success OF free government
Rsrstped, That while welcome 10 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 10 govern
their own country; and those who do not like csr
government have our hearty consent 70 20 elsewhere
IN the pursuit Of happiness. 80
Rssolcsd That the feurth resolution of the meeting
ut Carusis Saloon recommending 10 the President of
the United States prescription Of all officers Of the
federal government who may have thought fit 70 be-
oomc nembers Of the association Of Know knoth-
ingsTs recommendation which, before its adoption,
had been recognised and acted upon by the Execu-
tive Of the United Statesproposes alarming snd
dangerous nfracton Of the principles Of sefgovsrn
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebuke
oil all the free citizens OF these United States, without
dstincton Of party sect or creed
Resoiped, That every Protestant denomination in
the United States maintains the constitutional prn
ciple Of separation OF Church and Stats in which
principle many American Catholics Incsrsiy copcur
while on The other hand, the Pspal 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
ruineus effects Of which, in the one, are seen in
countless emigrants flying from its tyranny and
misery TO our own happy land, and In the other IN
Tho ignorance and poverty Of the masses, in the
'T 1s sna proverbs. rp 81 III nsS ussssiss
Of eur Southcrn sister Republics.
Rssesesd, That upon these principles we appeal
from the opinions whose proclamation has e.used
and. shcasG We might % ipisr they T AZ. s an exponent
Of executive feelings from the Official positions N
those who controed the proceedings, yet will st
viii arrest the prgscription already begun of faithful
ofiiceholdcrs both Democrats and wings for daring
70 entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and will reject thc mercenary aggression urged upon
covert scheme 70 GRITTY the appetite Of .ofRce-
seekers At the expense sf many who seplously and
efficiently aided in his elevation 70 power, and whose
removal under existing circumstances will fr an IN
delible stain upon him as man and "a the President
Of the United States. ~. : a.s.. ~. ...5-
Rssoloed, That having seen the dcnunciations that
almost daily issue from, certain presses against the
"frsionists" ef the North, who denounced alb
sorbed in "the tratorous factions' which distract
those States, by which they altar smother be
ing placed in Opposition 10 tho administration We
were astonisbed 70 hear the pressing invton in TIE
feey'"e$o" " ollN'ncuer " ineH VI MI
liical opinions without regard W their political
anteoedsnts," 70 Form 'fnsien with them in their
future action invitation broad enough TO include
Garrison, Abby Kelly and Fred. Douglas, besides
their ecadjutors In the two houses Of Congress-
Resoson7, That we, too, appeal TO all Americana
who love the Union, which 'nust be preserved, and
the constitution, which estabshed and maintains IL
and the rights Of the States which compose II and
especially 70 the religious, tho moral and the order
loving classes, TO unite with in effectng the
FIRMS necessary 70 the safety and prosperity Of our
country, believing, we do that II is high lime the
career Of Interested and unscrupuious dernagogncs
shoud b checked, and the governnent be plaoed in
the hapds OF men acquainted with its character and
spirit and who duly value its countless bIessings.
And whereas we believe in the competency, ability
and right OF American-born citizens TO govern their
own country: therefore
Resolosd, That We win not vote for nor assist in
elevating Foreigners by birth 10 Offices Of trust emo
ument or honor under our government; nor win we
vote for or assst IN elcvaiing 10 such Offices any
American-born oitisens who recognise or hold thes-
selves under any allegiance whsteyer 70 any foreign
prince, potentste, power, w authority. 4 1
Resatced That the naturalization laws ouxht 10 be
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