Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-06
PROSPECTUS
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~AMERICANO ORGAN.o

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AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS.
w litical history, The two leading parties in our
country hitherto separated by broad lines either Of
principle Or Of policy, differ now scarcely In any thing
National Bank. formerly an essential point Of DIFF
ference between rival parties has noio advocates.
Protectirs Tariff for the sake Of protection, which
once divided parties and distracted onr National Coun
ca has become Obsolete as question Of party policy,
simply Discourse "reccnue fat-w" affords incidental
protection To American Manufactures modifca-
ion Of the details Of our present tariff system 10 all
that v demanded by the most strenuous advocates Of
protection TO American Industry
Tbs distrttion Of the proceeds Of the public lands
among the several States as formerly claimed by
party and the duplication Of those proceeds solely in
aid Of the national TEasury, US claimed by the other
party have both yielded 10 compromise Of these
cting opinions, far at least as to ssh these ques-
tons AZ tssues between Wings and Democrats. plan
"gradustion, and Of surrender TO the States" in
which they lie seems likely to withdraw the public
lands from the arena Of future party contests.
The improvement of harbors and ripas BY congress
sionai aid on which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times, has become less ques-
ton Of principle than Of local and sectional contest
and il will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress upon that basis Of hberalny and justice de-
manded by the spirit Of the age and the true interests
Of the country.
Other questions Of minor Importance, ON which, at
different times, the two prominent parties of the coun-
try disagreed have now by change circumstances
become obsolete. What then, remain as issues Of
any theoretical or practical importance between Whgs
and Demecratsf We know Of none; and If these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do for the mere sake of the
spoik of pososrl
But new issues have arisen, having no referenc to
the party organizations of Wings and Democrats
issues which are vastly important In their bearing
upon the future welfare of the ceuntry-and which
issues must in their discussion, progress and terni-
nation, annhlate these two parties which, for years
past have batted with alternate success, for political
supremacy.
A new era is at hand--an era which will be char
acterzed in the future history Of these States the
ERA OF PArRIorIsx Throughout the length and
breadth OF this great and glorious Union, the Of
the American people have spontaneously and simulta
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE or eovERNNe THEIR COUNTRY !" This in
qury 10 as universal as 1t s natural and pertinent
The response is being given in the thousands Of
cistions sprnging up In all portions Of the United
States, and resting the single basis that Tie nasipe-
born citisens of tbs Union hare thS capacity and Tie
MI 70 administer their oscn GopHnnl, 70 project Ns
rights WAicA hey haze inherited, and 10 prIetaIats ths
fscdom and Independence Of their nasivs la;.df
Shall we trace the dGlses of this Spontaneous and
universal uprisinG Of the masses Of our countymeni
The evils incident to the sindscrimipste immigration
VI t0foGn6fb ntO Our cOuntTy-tne COlhc@uenccB Oh
permitting such Immigrants to enjoy the right Of
outrage the degrading effect Of elevsting for
elgnerB 70 posts OF honor and trust under gov
Srnmentj all thsss have been sssn and known 70 our
people for years past and yet until nos0 with few
blind 70 the progresa ef foyi9nism in the land. We
need not the occasion Of presenting this circular
prsPrts 70 the country, assign the osrses for this
sudden and general manifestation Of the purpoS Of
The American people to take the reinn Of govern
msnt into their own hands, Il Is suiHcient for the
ohect wo have now In view TO state the undensbls
and obvious fact thar sIch pxrposs s7ssts 81
We npw come forward 70 present 70 our fellow
ctixens the mode and means OF concentrating the
opinions and Of harnonizing the action Of those who
are disposed to unite In the formation Of an Amer
SoGn party" whose purpose shall be 70 fnd remedy
for tie MANIFOLD eris aohioh haze o0ns upon US, and
sohsch are ysdrty iaeasin9 und~ ns assastro1 ope-
ruts0n Of losos of ndtwdlisatoni We propose TO
establish In conformity with the wishes of thousands
of the citxens Of this District and OF large number
Of our frends in the diHerens States, daily and
weakly paper, TO be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication will commence ON the 18th day OF
| November daily, and on the Goth weekly.
| A oash oapitaI amply sufficient 10 commence and
secured y BE- advanced BY number Of wealthy and
| inaugntd csntemen; and We are insured daily
Sitsg.eoa sasyssaing that Of any psper now pub
lshe!. n Msshington city. The number OF our
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fsuf fssds IN the several States but We have such
asearances that We cannot doubt we shall commence
With snny Aousonds and that year win not trans
grS bsiors our weekly List win DO sweled 70 more
Our position at the seat Of the federal government
the osntre Of cur political system where sill the rep
ressntatves of the States and Of the people annually
| assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically soourn for many months, Ia considered
by us and by our frisnds as the most favorable one
for ths publication Of the ORGAN or rHE AnHRIcAx
rAETY; and II The most untirng devotion 10 the ad-
vocasy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
give ns claim 10 It's suppcf, We know We shall de-
ssrve. and we trust we shall receive IL
| We cannot perhaps more distinctly and ooncisely
define the basis on which the Ameriodn Organ Is &C.
ablishcd than by presenting the following extract
which copy and adopt from an address OF former
| Presdsnf o.; rn AissoMi hdtsps American Assooia-
non, and published at t Louis in February, is4l, 70
wit: E.l
"Tnu PnRrEfuArreN or AnERokr FREEDOM m OUR
osJscr, ArERIoAs RIGHTS oUR MOTTO, AND rms AMER
roAs PARrr ouR ooeSoHEF"
Our position ia thus defined. We shall advocate
spcA pseasr AZ will In our Judgment IL carried out
perpctuste freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deviste from the path sf
duty the organ Of the american party and the sd-
vocste Of dpssrioan righfs. a5
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures en- the ground that they emanate from .
Democratic or from Wing administration; bat wc
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from fsvor or prejudice toward the
present or any future administration. Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
american party we shall battle for those principles
and purposes while as an independents journal, we
shall approve what we think Ia right and condemn
what think Ia wrong In the principles Of all public
men and Of all political parties. The editor Of the
American Organ viii be Democrat Of the school Of
Jefferson and Madison, progressive in his notions Of
public policy, yet consistent In his advocacy Of the
rights Of the States. a#
No essay or editorial shall ever appear In tb,
Ime~ioon Organ, the tendency Of which would be 70
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the cit
sens of ony Of the States Sc far az the influence Of
this paper shall extend, the constitutional rights Of
each, and Of all the States, shall be maintained w,
hold pat hs iestituon Of slavery belongs erolusivels
to ho~ States in sohioh ac~s. Zach Of s States 10,
itssH has ~ cole and enclusips right 10 dst~m1,
tohether not slavery shaH epist soitin Is bordrs
We sA1U therefore oppess al agitation Of p< question
Of sov~y, either W On0res or ont Of ".
The American Oygan' viii advocate the Jres ana
1ntrommsAd exercise Of the rights Of COINCIDENCE on
all questions connected with religious faith but II
WILL BY all fair and respectful arguments, pposs f
sgH domination american oitisens, from whatever
quarter Il may approach and well in matters eocle
siastical a. in matters political
A synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
each session win be from day 70 day presented.
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