Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-10

VQO6loNotL
ton Clty, D. q, By
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
NM II have reached an important crisis in our po-
Wv 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
but in names.
National Bank, formerly an essential point of diff
ference between rival parties has nolo no advocates
Pyotectiue Tariff for the cake of protection which
once divided parties and distracted our National Coun-
cils has become obsolete question of party policy
simply because "yscsaae ttff'' affords incidental
protection 70 American Manufactures A modifica-
ton of the details of our present tariff system Is all
that is demanded by the most strenuous advocates Of
protection TO American Industry.
The distribution of the proceeds of the public lands
among the several States as formerly claimed by one
party and the application of those proceeds solely in
aid Of the national Treasury as claimed by the other
party, have both yielded to compromise of these cen
ficting opinions far at least as TO sink these aues-
tons as issues between Wings and Democrats. A plan
formed Of a 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 harbors and riUers by congress
sonal aid, on which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times, has now become less ques-
ton OF principle than Of local and sectional contest
and it will doubtless be adjusted by the next Com
gress upon that basis of liberality 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 practical importance between Wings
and Demecrats2 We know of none and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do 80 for the sake of the
Spoas OF p0,Der
But new issues have arisen having no referenca to
the party organizations of Wings and Democrats
issues which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the country-and which
issues must in their discussion progress and termi-
nation, annhate these two parties which, for years
past have bated with alternate success for political
supremacy.
new era Is at hand-an era which will be char
acterized in the future history Of these States the
ERA OF PATRIOTISM! Throughout the length and
breadth Of this great and glorious Union, the Of
the American people have spontaneously and smulta-
neously started the inquiry" AaH NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE or eovERSrsG THEIR CouErRYg" This in
quiry s as universal as 1t is natural and pertinent.
The response ID being given in the thousands Of
cations springing up in all portions of the United
States and resting on the single basis, that e natiue-
born citizens o is Union haoe Ms capacity and Tie
soiU to adRiaister their Gooer7saent TO protect the
rights so1ch Mg haze Inherited, and 20 Pepetnate Re
freedom and Independence Of their native sandi
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising Of the masses of our countrymenY
The evils incident to the indisoriminate immigration
OF foreigners into our countrythe consequences Of
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right of
suiffage-and the degrading effect Of eevating for
eigners TO posts of honor and trust under gov
ernment AZ these have been and known TO our
people for years past, and yet until nor, with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed to be
blind to the progress of foregasna in the land We
heed not on the occasion of presenting this circular
prospectus 10 the country, assign the causes for this
sudden and general manifestation Of the purpose OF
the American people to take the reins of govern
ment into their hands; il is sufficient for the
object we have new in view to state the undeniable
and obvious fact that such f,as,poss ~sisfs.
We now como forward to present TO our fellow
citizens the mode and means of concentrating the
opinions and of harmonizng the action Of those who
are disposed 10 unite in the formation of an Anae
iodn purity" whose purpose shall be 10 find remedy
for De mnaifold egiLs tohSch h9Ue upon u.s. and
sohich yearly Increasing under Ae disastrous ope-
ration Of eur Ldtps of 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, a daily and
weekly 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 capital, amply sufficient to commence and
TO continue the enterprise, has been subscribed and
secured TO be advanced by number Of wealthy and
influential gentlemen; and we are insured q daily
circulation surprising that Of any paper now pub
lshed in Washington city. The number OF our
weekly subscribers will depend upon the enthusiasm
Of friends in the several States but we have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Mousands and that year will not trans
pre before our weekly list will be sweled TO more
than one hundred thousand.
Our position at the seat OF the federal government
the centre Of our political system where all the rep
resentatves of the States and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men Of all parties
periodically sojourn for many months, Is considered
by us, and by friends the most favorable one
for the publication Of the ORGAN or THE ANxMcAs
PARTY; and If the most untiring devotion TO the adj
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
give us claim TO its sRRport we know we shall de-
serve, and we trust we shall receive IL.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis on which the Anqariodn Organ Is es-
tabshed than by presenting the following extract,
Which we COPY and adopt S@ % an address Of former
toa, and published at St Louis in February, ls4, to
wit:
"Tnx PERPETuArIeS or AMERICAN TEEEDor Is ouR
oBJEoT, AMERICAN RIGHTS OUR MOTTO, AND TIE AkKR-
IchS PARTY our coGNoEEN."
Our position is thus defined We shall advocate
such measures as will in our Judgment II carried out
perpetuate freedom and protect our native rights
nor shall we at any time devate from the path OF
duty the organ Of the american party and the ad
vecate Of american rights.
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures en- the ground that they emanate from a
Democratic or from Whig administration; but we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
present or any future administration Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
Afaerican party we shall battle for those principles
and purposes, while as an independent journal, we
shall approve what we think is right and condemn
what think is wrong in the principles Of all public
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.
No essay or editorial shall ever appear in the
american Organ, the tendency Of which would be 10
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the cit
Of any Of the States So far the influence OF
this paper shall extend the constitutional rights Of
each and Of all the States, shall be maintained. W.
hold hat The asttution Of Siduery belongs eDcsipey
10 those Sdtes IN aohichh epists Each Of Tie States for
hselG, has the sole and epcIusipe right 20 det@mins
foheher or not slavery shall ert acithin ~ borders
We shall therefore oppose all agitation Of the question
Of slavery, either n@Cbn0ress or opt Of u.
The " dnerican Organ" win advocate the free and
untranneed exercise Of the rights Of coHsciece, on
all questions connected with reJigious fait but II
will by all fair and respectful arguments oppose FIR
egn domination oper american otissns from whatever
quarter il may approach and as well in matters eccle
siastical MS in matters political.
A synopsis of the proceedings Of Congress during
each session will be from day 70 day presented.
General and local news viii be gathered and pub
shed, in order that our patrons may have general
knowledge of passing events.