Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-16
PROSPECTUS
"AMERICAN

"AMERICAN ORGAN
A Daily and Weekly Paper published in Washing
ton 0sty, D. O.,
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS.
"TEAavs reached an important crisis in our po-
~ htical 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 advocates.
"A Pr0tsaics Tariff for the sake Of protection which
once divided parties and distracted National Coun
simply 5scouss assvenue ts,IT' affords incidental
protection, 10 American Manufactures, A modfca-
ti0n Of the details Of present tariff system is all
that Ia demanded by the most strenuous advocates of
protection TO American Industry. tI
The distribaaon Of the proceeds Of the public lands
among the several States, formerly claimed by
party and the application Of those proceeds solely in
aid of the national Treasury as claimed by the other
hctng opinions, so far at least to sink these ques
ltions issues between Wings and Democrats A plan
formed Of q compound Of "squatter sovereignty Of
/" graduation" 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 HORRORS and ripes by congress
sional aid, which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times, has now become less ques
on Of principle than Of local and sectional contest
and 1t win doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, npon that basis of iberality and justice de-
anded 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 practical Importance between Wings
and Democratsp We know of none; and III these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do 30 for the mere sake Of the
spois Of Po'bsri
But new issues have arisen, having no reference to
fha marty of IVbtra and
issues which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the country--and which
issues must in their discussion, progress, and term
nation annhilate these two parties which, for years
past have battled with alternate success for political
supremacy.
I new era is at hand--an era which win be char
acterzed in the future history of these States the
breadth Of this great and glorious Unon the masses Of
the American people have spontaneously and smulta-
ne0usly started the inquiry" ARR NOT AMERICANA
CAPABLE OF eevEKxINa THEIR CouNrRYY This in
quiry Is universal ii is natural and pertinent.
The reonse Is being given in the thousands Of asso
ciations springing up in all portions of the United
States and resting on the single basis that The natioe
born citizen: e tsis Union hare Tho capacity and Me
rights snhicA they haps INHERITED and % pepetaats e
freedom and Independence Of heir nasips laiadi
Shall we trace the cdusss Of this spontaneous and
universal uprsing Of the masses Of our countrymens
The evils incident to the indiscriminate immigration
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right Of
suffrage -and the degrading effect Of elevatng for
dgners TO posts of honor and trust under our gov
ernment; az these have been seen and known to our
people for years past, and yet until noc, with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed 10 be
blind to the progress Of foragaism in the land We
need not on the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus 70 the couutry, assign the causes for this
sndden and general manifestation Of the purpose Of
the American people to take the reins Of govern
ment into their hands; it is sufficient Cor the
object we have now in view 10 state the undeniable
and obvious fact that such purpose erists
We now come forward to present to our fellow
citizens the mode and means Of concentrating the
opinions and of harmonixing the action Of those who
are disposed TO unite In the formation Of an "ADaer
ican party" whose purpose shall be TO find remedy
,ohioh yearly saoreasag under The disastrous ope-
ration Of cur larcs Q naturalization We propose TO
establish in conformity with the wishes Of thousands
Of the citizens Of this District and Of large number
Of our friends in the different States q daily and
weekly paper. TO be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication viii commence on the 18th day Of
November daily, and on the Goth weekly.
oah capital, amply sufficient TO commence and
TO continue the enterprise, has been subscribed and
secured 10 be advanced by number OF wealthy and
influential gentlemen; and we insured daily
circulation surprising that Of any paper now pub
lished In Washington city. The number of our
weekly subscribers viii depend upon the enthusiasm
O1 our enus IN tne bevcrui Statcs Dut we nave bucn
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Aousdnds and that year win not trans
pire before weekly lst will be swelled TO more
than one hundred Nousdad.
Our position at the seat Of the federal government,
the centre Of our political system, where all the rep
resenatves Of the States, and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all partes
periodically sojourn for many months Is considered
by US, and by our friends the most favorable one
for the publication Of the ORGAN OF rHx AMERICAN
PARTY; and IL the most untiring devotion TO the adj
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
g1ve us claim 10 it's stRporf, we know we shall de
serve, and we trust we shall receive It.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis on which the 1n1ioaR Organ is es-
tablished than by presenting the following extract
which copy and adopt from an address OF former
Iresideut Of he AssouvT AdtfUs AperIcdn dssccia-
son and published at st. Louis In February 1s41, TO
wits
"Tx rsRPrruxros or ASgHcAN FREEDOM ~ ovn
OBJECT, AsERIoAs RIGHTS our MOTTO, AND THE AMER
loan PARrT OUR ooesosEE.'
Our position Is thus defined. We shall advocate
perpetuate freedom and protect our native rights
nor shall we at any time deviste from the path OF
duty the organ Of the dnseriodn party and the adj
vecate Of Amerioan right.
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures On the ground that they emanate from
Democratic or from Whg administration; but we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor or prejudice, toward the
present or any future a0mfnittrhUOn. heepinE AZ
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
dmerfooa party shall battle for those principles
and purposes while as an independent Journal, we
shall approve what we think Is right and condemn
what think s 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 An his advocacy Of the
rights Of the States.
No essay or editorial shall ever appear In the
Anaerioan Organ the tendency Of which would be 70
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the cit
zens Of any OF the States. So Ear the influence OF
this paper shall extend, the constitutional rights Of
each and Of all the States, shall be maintained We
hold at ne institption Q slavery belongs ercipsigeiy
10 hose States IN mhica sgss. Zach Of he Stotes for
1self, has Ms cole and erc5usips vga 70 determine
,olsAer or not slavery shall erst pithin Us borders
We .loU therefore opposs az agitation Of ne question
of siaUery, either "a Oongyvss or o,a Of H.
|. The /" Aperican Organ" viii advocate the fres and
pntranneled exercise Of the rights Of oonscienoe
all questions connected with religious faith but il
WILL by all fair and respectful arguments, cppos fer
s1n doplin1fionepsr american cifizens from whatever
quarter II may approach, and well in matters eccle
sastical as in matters political
A synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
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