Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-11

Al reg,tlar meeting of The National Council, Of
the american Party, begmsa and held al Phalaaet-
phia, on the 9th of June, n. D., 1855, The fol-
io,oing aoas adopted as The Platform and Pria-
ciples Of The OrqaniSatiom.
THE acknowledgment of that Almighty Be-
ing, who rules over the Universe,-who presides
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 indepen-
dent nation, has distinguished us by some token of
Providantial agency.
1.-THE Guilty ,tion and development of a sem
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 nat onal existence OF, veneraton, for
the heroism that precpitated our Revolution; and
Of emulation Of the virtue, wisdom, and patriotism
that framed our constitution and first successfully
applied its provisions.
lH-The maintenance of the union of these
United States as the paramount political good; or,
to ,se the language of Washington, the primary
oh, ect Of patriotic desire" And hence
lst. Opposition TO all attempts to weaken or
aubyert It.
I'd. Uncompromising antagonism to every prin-
ciple of policy that endangcrs it.
Sd. The advocacy of an equitable adjustment of
all political differences which threaten its integrity
or perpetuity.
4th The suppression Of all tendencies to pofti-
cal division, founded on geographical discrimi-
nations, or on the belief that there is 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.-Obedience to the Constitution of these Uni
ted States az the supreme law of the land sacred
ly obligatory upon NIL its parts and members and
steadast resistance TO the spirit Of innovation upon
its principles, however sr"cious the pretexts
Avowing that in all doubtful &c disputed points it
may only be legally ascertai1sd and expounded by
the judicial power of the United States.
And, as a corollary to the above:
l. A habit Of reverential obedience 10 the law,
whether National, State, or Municipal, until they
are either repealed declared unconstitutional by
the proper authority.
2. 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 so, to be considered fixed and settled
national policy
VA radical revision and mobilization 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, friendly recep-
ton and protection. But unquali6edly condemn
ing the transmission to our shores Of felons and
panpeif.
ization Laws.
The repeal by the Legislatures Of the respective
States, OF all State laws allowing foreigners not
naturulized 10 vote.
The repeal, without retroactive operation, Of all
acts OF Congress making grants Of land to unnatu-
rallied ,oreigners and allowing them to vote in
the Territories.
VIT-Hostility TO tho corrupt means by which
the leaders OF party have hitherto forced upon US
our rulers and our political creeds.
Implacablc ennity against the prevalent demoral-
izing system Of rewards for political snbserviency,
and Of punIshments for political Independence.
Disgust for the wild hunt after Office which char
acterizes the age.
These on the one hand. On the other -
Imitation Of tho practice Of the purer days Of
III Republic and admiration Of the maxim that
"ofico should seek the man, and not man the Of
fcep and Of the rule that the just mode OF ascer-
tanning fitness for Office ia the capabiity, the faith
falness, and the honesty Of the incumbent or can
didate.
vIIT.-Resistance to the aggressive policy and
&C rupting tendencies Of the Roman Catholic
Church IN our country by the advancement TO all
political stations legislative, judicial or
diplomatic 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: "AMERIcAss ONLY SHALL
aovKRN AMERICA"
Tho protection Of all citizens In the legal and
proper exercise Of their civil and religious rights
ar privileges; the maintenance OF the right oi
every man to the fun unrestrained end peaceful
joy netd of his own religious opinions and Worship
nd Jealous resistance Of all sttempts by soct
denomination or church, 10 obtain an ascend lcy