Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-22

tn0 Q6y OF puDH sauOu. II
against the insidious wiles Of foreign influence
conjure you TO believe me, jeal-
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duen0e 10 Of the most banetul foes Of republican
government - Waskip0tos. ssss4,s t s
hope W may and some msaRs Y fut1Es ,;,;., e
commercial or in whatever form II may be attempted.
& can scarcely withhold myself from joining IN the
wish Of Sas Dean that tAsrs were ocean Of FIRE
between this and the old world esrson. II.L.-
At4 regular meeting Of The National Council, Of
the american Pdrty, begun and held at PhiLadel-
Ma, on the 5th Of Jane, a. d., 1855, the fol-
4 ioping asas adpsed as The Platform and Prin-
ciplss of the Organization. 3e
1.-The acknowledgment of that Almighty Be-
ing, who rules over the Universe who prcsdes
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
Providential agency, "a fae rs,e gpa
1.-THE cultiv ltion and development of 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 nat onal existence of veneration, for
the heroism that precipitated our Revolution and
OF emulation Of the virtue, WISDOM and patriotism
that framed our constitution and first successfully
applied its proviaonsi s. SAH
4 lll.--1ne mAlntenanCe OF Tile union OF tneSc
United States as the paramount political good or,
to Use the language Of Washington, J" the primary
object of patriotic desire" And hence "
lst Opposition to all attempts to weaken or
eubvert 1t. a. s} F5s ssh
I'd. Uncompromising antagonism to every prin-
ciple Of policy that endangers it. 2l q
Sd The advocacy Of an equitable adjustment of
all political differences which threaten its integrity
or perpetuity. a sa ,sa as
4th. The suppression Of all tendencies to polit-
cal division, founded on geographical discrini-
nations, or on the belief that there is a real differ
ence of interests and views" between the various
sections of the Union.
9Th. The slll 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, as the supreme law of the land sacred
ly obligatory upon all its parts and members /; and
steadast resistance to the spirit of innovation upon
ite principles, however specious the pretexts.
Avowing that In all doubtful or disputed points Il
may only be legally ascertain ed and expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States
And, AZ corollary TO the above:
i. A habit of reverential obedience to the law
whether National, State, or Municipal, until they
are either repealed or declared unconstitutional by
the proper authority. a 1850. litfif f.
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statesmanship which are TO be contradistinguished
froc acts Of ordinary legislation, by the fact Of
their being of the nature Of compacts and agree
ments anu 80, to be considered fixed and settled
national policy. ,,3l.,,o
VA radical revision and MODIFICATION of the
laws regulating Immigration, and the settlement Of
immigrsnts Offering 10 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 unqualifedly condemn
ing the transmission 10 our shores Of felons and
paupe,s. 80 $3.50. =, st.,
VII. The essential modification Of the Natural
ization Laws 81 ~ & s!as
The repeal by the Legislatures Of the respective
States Of all State laws allowing foreigners not
naturalised to vote. aA 9A
The repeal, without retroactive operation, Of all
scts Of Congress making grants OF land TO unnatu
fsized foreigners, and allowing them 70 vote la
the Territories. Vt.ss &I4h tttt ~ 2
Vu.--Hostlty to the corrupt means by which
the leaders of party have hitherto forced upon ns
Our rulers and our political creeds. ~ f5.,..
Implacsble enmty againstthe prevalent demoral-
zing system OF rewards for political subseryiency,
and of punishments for political independence.
Disgust fop the wild hunt after Office which char
acterizes the age. 7t4
These on the one hand On the other -
Imitation Of the practice Of the purer days Of
tho Republic and admiration Of the maxim that
once SnOuiu seek Tue m8H, anu not Indu but oi-
Rce,n and Of the rule that The just mode Of ascer-
tanning fitness for Office is the capability, the faith
fulness, and the honesty Of the incumbent or can
didate. y fE4E ft
VIIT.-Rcsistance TO the aggressive policy and
cc.rupting tendencies of the Roman Catholic
Church In our country by the advancement to all
political statonst xecutive, legslatv judicial, or
dplomatic--of those only who do not hold civil
allegiance, directly or indirectly, to any foreign
power, whether civil or ecclesastical, and who are
Americans by birth, education and training thus
fulfilling the maxim; AMERICANS ONLY sHALL
GOVERN AMERICA 1a .sa.t 5sn " 9
The protection Of all citizens ia the legal and
proper exercise Of their civil and religious rights
AMI privileges; the maintenance OF the right OF
every man TO the full unrestrained and peaceful en-
cymeh OF bis own religious opinions and worship,
and Jealous resistance Of all attempts by any sect,
denomination or church, 10 obtain an ascendency
over any other In the State, by means of any
special privileges or exemption, by any political
combination Of it's members, or by division Of
their civil allegiance with any foreign power, po-
tentate, or eccleaiastic.
K.-The reformation Of the character Of our
National Legislature, by eievating to that dgniaed
and responsible position men Of higher quali6ca-
tions, purer morals and more unselash patriotism.
X.--The restriction Of executive patronage, ea-
peciay In the matter of appointments to Office so
Tar M Il may be permitted by the CONSTITUTIONS and
consistent with the public good. y fEa M
XI.--The education Of the youth Of our country
In schools provided by the State which schools
shall be common TO sl without distinction Of creed