Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-26
At regular mecting Of the National Council d
, the American Party begun and held at PAiladel


At a regular meetimg Of the National Council, Of
the American Party, begun and held at Philadel-
hjG, on the 9Th Of juno, "A. d., 1856, the fol-
lo,ci,,g 0as adopted as The Platform and Prin-
c;plcs Of the Orqanization.
The acknowledgement of that Almighty Be-
u ing, who rules over the Universe,-whO prcsides
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 indcpcn-
don't nation has distinguished US by some token Of
Providental agency.
1.-THE cultivation 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 national existence; Of yeneraton, for
the heroism that precipitated our Revolution; and
of emulation of the virtue wisdom, and patriotism
that framed constitution and first successfully
applied its provisions.
IH.-The maintenance of tho union of these
United States as the paramount political good or
to use the language Of Washington, !" the primary
object Of potriotc desire" And hence
lst Opposition to all attempts to weaken or
subvcrt 1t. ..~.,
3D. Uncompremising antagonism to every prin-
ciple Of policy that endangers it.
Sd. The advocacy Of an equitable adjustment of
oil political differences which threaten its integrity
or perpetuity. ~
4th. Tho suppression of all tendencies to politi-
cal division, founded on geographical dscrimi-
nations or on the belief that there is q 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 to the Constitution of these Uni
ted States, as the supreme law of the land sacred
ly obligatory upon all its parts and members and
steadst resistance to the spirit Of innovation upon
its principles, however spccious the prctexts.
Avowing that in all doubtful or disputed points it
may only bo legally ascertained and expounded by
the judicial power of the United States.
And, as a corollary to the above .
1. A habit of reverential obedience to the law,
whether National, State, or Municipal until they
are either repealed declared unconstitutional by
the proper authority. g@
Q. A tender and sacred regard for those acts Of
craftsmanship, which are to be contradistingushed
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. t
Va radical revision and modification Of tho
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 tho United States, friendly recep-
ton and protection. But unqualifedy condemn
iHB Tue Gduoliibniou w Ouf buoFoo VI icious anu
paupets.
vi 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 70 vote.
The repeal without retroactive operation Of all
acts OF Congress making grants of land to unnatu-
ralized foreigners, and allowing them to vote in
tho Territories.
VH-Hostility to the corrupt means by which
the leaders OF party have hitherto forced upon us
our rulers and our political creeds.
Implacable enmity against the prevalent dcmoral-
izing system OF rewards for political subservency,
and Of punishments for political independence.
Disgust for the wild hunt after Office which char
sctcrizes the age .FHEte ye
These on the one hand. On the other -
Imitation Of the practice Of the purer days OF
tho Republic; and admiration of tho maxim that
"oficc should seek the man, and not man the Of
ace" and Of the rule that, the just mode of ascer-
tanning ftncss for Office is the capabity the faith
fuIness and the honesty Of the incumbent or can
didato
VHL-Resistance TO the aggressive policy and
&C :rupting tendencies Of the Roman Catholic
Church In our country by tho advancement TO all
political stations xecutve, legislativ judicial
diplomatc--of those only who do not hold civil
allegiance, directly or Indirectly to any foreign
power whether civil or ecclesiastical, and who are
Americans by birth, education and training--thus
fulfilling the maxim: AMERICANS ONLY SHALL
GOVERN AMERICA"
The protection Of all citizens in the legal and
proper exercise Of their civil and religious rights
AMI privileges; the maintenance OF the right oil
every man to the full unrestrained and peaceful en-
jeynct fhis own religious opinions and worship,
and jealous resistance Of all attempts by any sect
denomination or church, to obtain an ascendency
over any other in the State, by means Of any
special privileges or exemption, by any political
combination of its members, or by a division of
their civil allegiance with any foreign power, po-
tentatc, or ecclesiastic.
IX--The reformation of the character Of our
National Legislature, by eevating to that dignifed
and responsible position men Of higher qualifca-
tions, purer morals and more unselfsh patriotism.
X-The restriction Of executive patronage es-
pecialy In the matter of appointments TO Office, so
far as It may be permitted by the Constitution and
consistent with the public good
M.--The education Of the youth Of our country
In schools provided by the State; which schools