Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-28

n regular meeting OF tire Ndtfofidt Couactt, 0I
The american Party, begun and held at Phitadel-
phia, on the 9th of June, n. d., 1855, the fol-
lossi,sg ,oas ad,pted as The Platform and Prin-
eipics of the Oroanisation.
The acknowledgement of that Almighty Be
nr. who rules over the Universe, who presides
over the councils Of nations,---who conducts the
affairs of men, and who, in every step by which
we have advanced to the character OF an indepen-
dent nation, has distinguished US by some token Of
Providential agency. Ha
1.-THE GUILTY. atom and development Of a sen.
timent of profoundly intense American feeling Of
passionate attachment TO our country, its history
and its institutions of admiration for the purer
days OF our nat onal existence; of veneration, for
the heroism that precipitated our Revolution and
Of emulation of the virtue wisdom, and patriotism
that framed our constitution and first successfully
applied its provisions. astA n
lU--The maintenance Of the union Of these
United States as the paramount political good or,
10 Use the language Of Washington, +" the primary
beet OF patriotic desire" And hence
lst. Opposition to all attempts to weaken or
subvert IT,
I'd. uncompromising antagonism to every prin-
cple Of policy that endangers 1t.
Sd. The advocacy of an equitable adjustment Of
al political differences which threaten its integrity
or perpetuity. ~
4th. The suppression Of all tendencies to polhi-
cal division, founded ON geographical .discriml.
nations, or on the belief that there is real differ.
ence OF interests and views" between the various
sections Of the Union.
9TH The full recognition Of the rights Of the
several States, as expressed and reserved in the
Constitution; and careful avoidance, by the
General Government, Of all interference with their
rights by legislative or executive action.
IV.-0bedience 10 the Constitution Of these Uni.
"A t.ao lar uaffh fhal and a.
" obligatory upon all its parts and members and
steadfast resistance to the spirit Of innovation upon
its principles however srccious the pretexts.
Avowing that in all doubtful ~ disputed points il
may only be legally sscertai7ed and expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States 81 l
And, as corollary to the above:
l. A habit Of reverential obedience TO the law,
whether National, State, or Municipal, until they
are either repealed or declared unconstitutional BY
the proper authority.
O. A tender and sacred regard for those acts Of
statesmanship, which are 10 be contradistnguished
from acts Of ordinary legislation, by the fact Of
their being Of the nature Of compacts and agree
meuts; aud 80, TO be considered fixed and settled
national policy. NH W ai
VA radical revision and MODIFICATION OF the
Mws regulating immigration, and the settlement Of
immigrants. Offering 70 the honest immigrant who,
from love Of liberty hatred Of oppression, seeks
an asylum in the United States friendly recep-
ton and protection. But unquali6edly condemn
ing the transmission 10 our shores Of felons and
paupeis. a8
VII The essential modification Of the Natural
ization Lava.
The repeal by the Legislatures Of the respective
States, Of all State laws allowing foreigners not
naturalized 20 vote.
The repeal, without retroactive operation, Of al
acts OF Congress making grants Of land 20 unnatu-
ralzed ioreigncrs, and allowing them to vote in
the Territories tt
vII.-Hostility 10 the corrupt means by which
the leaders Of patty have hitherto forced upon US
our rulers and our political creeds.
Implscable enmity againstthe prevalent demoral-
king system Of rewards for political subserviency,
and OF punishments for political independence.
Disgust for the wild hunt after Office which char
acterizes the age. ~ H
These on the one hand. On the other -
Imitation OF the practice Of the puret days Of
tho Republic; and admiration Of the maxim that
Office should seek the man, and not man she Of,
fce,p and Of the rule that the Just mode Of ascer
tanning fitness for Office Is the capability, the faith
fuluess, and the honesty Of the incumbent or can
didate. s haa
VIIT.-Reslstance TO the aggressive policy and
&C rupting tendencies of the Roman Catholic
Church IN our country by the advancement TO ali
political stations legislative, judicial or
diplomatic--of those only who do not hold civil
allegiance, directly or indirectly, 70 any foreign
power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, and who are
Americans by birth, education and training---thus
fulfilling the maxim: "AxrmoAss oNIr sHALr
eovERN AxEHcA.n 4sHf
The protection Of all citizens In the legal and
proper exercise Of their civil and religious rights
ani privileges; the maintenance Of the right oi
every man to the full unrestrained, 'nd peaceful en-.
icy mont Of his own religions opinions and worship,
nj jealous resistance Of all sttempte bysny soct
denomination or church, 10 obtain an sscendf acy