Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-15
WASHINGTON, D. g, MONDAY AFTERNOON,

The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted At q mass meeting of the citizens OF
Washington, on the 9th day Of September
last present the general sentiments Of the
!" American party" in this city, and will doubt
less be read with interest by the friends Of
American principles throughout the country,
to wit
ton was held at Carusis saloon, on the l9th instant
upon call made in and approved by the Executive
organ, the proceedings of which, in the resolutions
said 70 have been adopted ut that meeting and in the
speeches Of certain selected orators at subsequent
adjourned meeting are now spread before the public
eye In the columns of said organ, and it's kindred
presses, with appreciation; and whereas said Fesolu
tons however dressed mp in abstract professions Of
patriotism, asSal principles dear 10 the American
heart and necessary the safety Of the constitution
and 70 the peace and prosperity Of our country and
whereas, the Executive is invoked therein to remove
nom public employment such officeholders as enter
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference of opinion therefore E
ResoJvsd That professions Of love TO the con-
stitution and TO civil and religious Freedom when
and vigilant guardians Of American liberty, whose
apprehensions have been excited at beholding the
strides that have been made toward complete con-
troll Of our government by the subjects Of foreign
dVOW0Q
whole American system, to whose overthrow they
are s0lemny devoted.
Res0sred, That rs vigant custodians Of that bene-
cent system of civil and religious freedom bequeath
ed to by the fathers of the republic it is duty
TO meet and repel all insidious attacks upon lib
critics as well as all open assaults; and that we view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of princi
pies and purposes the part Of the recognised ex
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church in the United
States, snbyersivo Of our republican institutions,
which constitute aggressions of such q character
that not now resisted, will lead at no distant day,
to the overthrow Of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment of despotsm.
RssolUed, That while, in the past political divisions
Of the country, as Wings and Democrats, we have
struggled in honest conflict contested principles
and measures, all Of which are now settled, yet in
the present crisis Of danger to all that both parties
hold dear we will bury every remembrance Of past
opposition, and pledge to each other our lives, our
fortunes, and our sacred honor not to cease
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace it.
ResolDed That we proclaim, as the cardinal prnci-
pies OF our political and moral creed, sacred regard
TOR the constitution in all its provisions, upon which
are based our glorious American principles-freedom
Of speech freedom of opinion, freedom of conscience
freedom Of the press, together with school system
for the diffusion Of Intelligence saDctied by open
Bible the rule Of faith and practice, holding
established principle that intelligence and virtue
essential to the success Of free government.
Rssolped That while we welcome to our country
the victims of tyranny from foreign lands and offer
them place by our side under the shield Of our con-
stution, claim for Americans the right TO govern
their own country; and these who do not like our
government have hearty consent to 60 elsewhere
II the pursuit Of happiness.
Resolved That the fourth resolution Of the meeting
At Caruss Saloon, recommending to the President Of
the United States prescription Of all officers of the
federal government who may have thought ft to be-
come members Of the association Of Know KDoth-
ings-a Recommendation which, before its adoption,
had been recognised and acted upon by the Execu-
al
dangerous nfaction of the principles of sefgovern-
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebuke
of all the free citizens Of these United States without
distinction Of party, sect or creed.
the United States maintains the constitutional prin-
cple of separation of Church and State-in which
principle many American Catholics sincerely concur,
while on the other hand, the Papal Church abroad
openly, and always, and everywhere maintains the
doctrine of obedience of the civil to the ecclesiastical
both in Europe and America; the sad and
ruinous effects Of which, in the one, are seen in
Is ssns Hyng from II aGd
the ignorance and poverty Of the masses, in the
wealth and vices Of the clergy and In the ceaseess
massacres, and proverL instability
Resoissd, That upon these principles we appeal
from the opinions, whose proclamation has caused
this meeting to the people OF the United States
and, although we might infer they are an exponent
Of executive feelings from the official positions Of
those who controlled te procecdings yetwe will still
hope that the President who alone has the power,
will arrest the prescription already begun OF faithful
ofiice-holders both Democrats and Whigs for daring
to entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and will reject the mercenary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution Of the meeting last week.
a. covert scheme to grstify the appetite of Office
seekers at the expense Of many who zealously and
efficiently aided in his elevation 70 power and whose
removal under existing circumstances will FIX in
delbe stain upon him as man and as the President
OF the United States. n Z .ff
Rssolped, That having seen the denunciatons that
fsionstsS Il the North, who are denounced as ab.
sorbed in "the traitorous factions" which distract
thoss States by which they after another be-
ing plsoed In opposition 70 the administration we
were ss.onsnsd 70 y hear the pressing nrOp n the
itcal opinions, without regard TO their "poiftcal
antccedents" to form "fhsienv with them In their
future actionan invitation broad enough 70 include
Garrison. Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas. besides
who love the Union which must Be preserved" and
the constitution which establshed and Hantains II
and the rights Of the States which compose II, and
especially to The religious, the moral snd the order
loviuR classes 70 unite with in cfectiDg the re-
vms necessary 10 the safety and prosperity Of our
country, believing - we do, that Il is high time the
sbould be checked, and the government be placed in
the hands Of men acquainted with its character and
spirit and who duly value its countless blessings.
And whereas we believe IN the competency, ability
and right Of Amcrcan-born citizens 10 govern their
own country therefore s1 rgH M s9
Resolped, That we win not vote for nor assist in
elevating foreigners by birth TO Offices Of trust emo
ument Or honor under our government; nor % will we
American-born citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince potentate. power, or authority.
Resolved Tint tho naturalization laws ought TO b
totally repealed or materially altered and the term Of
residence before admission 10 the rights Of citizen
ship be extended to the period of twsty-oue years.
T PERSONS residing In the First and
Second wards desiring TO subscribe to the AHEnI-