Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-03

WaAregttlar meeting of the National Council, Of
,;s.s 4merican Parry, 6eg,sn and held at Phiiadel
49,, on the 5h Of lJpne, a. d., 1855, the fol-
,hay scas ad pted az The Platform and Prin-
. of the, ,Ovqdnizafion. sa iaf aa1Af Y
BALLle acknowledgment of that Almighty Be-
and othsrules over the Universe, who presides
Eagle CSouncils Of nations,--who conducts the
good evidhen, and who, in every step by which
been, indetanced to the character of an indepen-
being in suhas distinguished US by some token of
pected on agency. N Il. *. 4 sdrr
Eagles cultivation and development Of a SEN
ready to pdpfoundly intense American feeling, OF
passionate attachment to our country, its history
and its institutions of admiration for the purer
davs Of our nak onal existence Of veneration, for
the heroisin thr\t prccptated our Revolution and
Of emulation ofSthe virtue, wisdom, and patriotism
that framed our tconstituton and first successfully
applied its provisions. He9 ~ ae leA9s
iII.-The maintenance of the union of these
United States as the paramount political good or,
70 rse the language Of Washington, the primary
object Of patriotic DESIRE" And hence
lst Opposition to all attempts TO weaken or
subvert IL. ~ II 1880
I'd. Uncompromising antagonisnA to every prin-
cple of policy that endangers it.
sd. The advocacy Of an equitable adjustment Of
M political differences which threatenft integrity
or perpetuity. II. n 81. ,,A.asis
/ ith The suppression Of all tendencies to polt-
cal division, founded on geographical .dscrimi-
nations or on the belief that there Is a 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
Consultation and a careful avoidance, by the
General Government OF all Interference with their
rights by legislative or executive action.
1v.-0bedence 10 the Constitution Of these Uni
ted States, as the supreme law Of the land, sacred
l. ,fo ,hara.
steadhst resistance to the spirit Of innovation upon
les principles, however specious the pretexts
Ayowing that In all doubtful tr disputed points Il
may only be legally ascertained and expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States.
And as a coroIlary to the above: 4
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are either repealed or declared unconstitutional by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. Ae b'F Nl#a
2. A tender aud sacred regard for those acts Of
statesmsnshp, which are to be contradistinguished
from acts OF ordinary legislation, by the fact Of
their being Of the nature Of compacts and agree
ments; and 80, to be considered fixed and settled
national policy.
VA radical revision and MODIFICATION of the
laws regulating immigration, and the settlement Of
immigrants. Offering to the honest immigrant who
from love Of liberty or hatred Of oppression seeks
an asylum in the United States, a friendly recep-
ton and protection But unqusliRedly condemn
ing the transmission TO our shores Of felons and
paupets
VII. The essential modification Of the Natural
ization Laws.
The repeal by the Legislatures Of the respective
States, Of all State laws allowing foreigners not
naturalized 10 vote. ol IS be@fs
The repeal, without retroactive operation, of all
acts OF Congress making grants OF land to unnatu-
razed foreigners, and allowing them to vote In
the Territories. 4.s sf@ssf
VII.--Hostity TO the corrupt means by which
the leaders Of party have hitherto forced upon us
our rulers and our political oresds.
Impacable enmity sgsinstthe prevalent demorsl-
izing system OF rewards for political subserviency,
and Of punishments fovpoitcal independence.
Disgust for the Wild hunt AFTER Office which char
acterizes the age.
These on the one hand. On the other -
Imitation OF the practice Of the purer days OF
tho Republic and admiration Of the maxim that
"ofsce should seek the man, and not man the Of
6ce" and Of the rule that the just mode Of ascer-
tanning 6tness for Office is the capabty, the hith-
fnlness, and the honesty Of the incumbent or can
didate.
vIIr.-Resistance 10 the aggressive policy and
cc .rup6ng tendencics Of the Roman Catholic
Church In our country BY the advancement 70 ali
political stations Legislative, judicial OF
diplomatic--of those only who do not hold civil
allegiance, directly or Indirectly, 70 any foreign
power, whether civil or ecclesiastical and who are
Alnericsns by birth, education and trainng--thus
fulfilling the maxim: "AxrkfoAss ONLY SHALL
GOVERN ANEmcA." ....agEs
The projection Of all citizens In the legal and
proper exercise Of their civil and religious rights
anil privilege; the maintenance OF the right o
every man TO the fnll unrestrsined end peaceful
Nynefa OF his own religious opinions and worship
tnd Jealous resstspce Of Al attempts BY hnv snct
denomination or church, 70 obtain an ssoendv ncy