Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-21
PROSPECTUS
or THE Y8 t
ga M II RICAN ORGAN.O


"AMERICAN ORGAN
Daily and Weekky Paper published IN Washiag-
ton CITY, D,SU,Iy
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
WE have reached an important crisis in our pe
w tical 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. .A atFG 854AE -afst I4H
ference between rival parties has no,o no advocates
ffUteci0e Tariff for the sake Of protection which
once divided parties and distracted National Coun
cils has become obsolete question of party policy
protection to American Manufactures. A modifica-
ton OF the details Of present tariff system is all
that is demanded by the most strenuous advocates of
protection of to Americar Industry.
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
cting opinions 30 fur Ut least as to sink these ques
tons as Issues between Wings and Democrats. plan
formed OF compound of "squatter sovereignty" of
graduation" and ofa "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 Adr6vs and yTpers by congress
sional 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 Con-
gress, upon that basis Of fberality and justice de-
manded by the spirit Of age and the true interests
OF the country.
Other questions, Of minor Importance on which, at
different times the two prominent parties of the
try disagreed have now, by change circumstances
become obsolete. What, then remain us issues of
any theoretical practical Importance between Wings
ana ana DemocratsY we know Of none; and II these
they will do SO for the sake Of the
spoils of posoeri
But new issues have arisen having no reference to
the party organizations Of Wings and Democrats
issues which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the ceuntry-and which
issues must in their discussion, progress, and termi-
nation annihilate these two parties which, for years
past have battled, with alternate success for political
supremacy.
A new era is at hand--an era which will be char
acterzed in the future history Of these States as the
ERA OF PATRIOTISM! Throughout the length and
breadth Of this great and glorious Union the masses Of
the American people have spontaneously and smulta
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERIcASs
CAPABLE OF GOVERNING THEIR CouNrRYY" This in
quiry is as universal 1t is natural and pertinent
The response is being given in the thousands of
States and resting on the single basis that Tho ndtioe
born citizens Of this Union Aapo The capacity and the
aoM TO ddnninister their Government to protect Tie
rights aoh5ch they haze Snerited and TO pepetudte tie
freedom and Independence Of their natips land
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising Of the masses Of our countrymenY
The evils incident to the indiscriminate immigration
OF foreigners into our countryside consequences er
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the 1xight OF
sufrage-and the degrading effect Of aovating for
eigners to posts of honor and trust under our gov
ernment; all these have been seen and known to our
people for years past and yes 1sa h roe with lew
blind to the progress of f~eignisns in the land. We
need not the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus to the country, assign the causes for this
sudden and general manifestation of the purpose of
fha mi n tai srain a uoye
ment into their own hands; 1t is sufficient for the
object we have now in view to stGte the undeniabe
and obvious fact that such purpose ststs.
We now come forward to present to our fellow
citizens the mode and means Of concentrating the
opinions and Of harnonzing the notion of those who
are disposed TO unite in the formation Of an "Amcr
lean party" whose purpose shall be to find remedy
for DE manifold egils sclich haUe come upon us, and
sohich are yearly Increasing usdr tie disdsfos ope
ration Of cur hips of naturulsdtionl 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, daily and
9E THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication win commence on the 18th day OF
November daily, and on the Goth weekly.
A cash capital, amply sufficient TO commence and
10 continue the enterprise, has been subscribed and
secured 70 be advanced by q number of wealthy and
influential gentlemen; and we are insured a daily
circulation surprising that OF any paper now pub
lshed in Washington city. The number. Of our
weekly subscribers viii depend upon the enthusiasm
of our friends in the several States but we have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Thousands and that year will not trans
pire before weekly list win be swelled TO more
than one hundred nsusand.
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 sojourp for many months, Is considered
by us and by our friends as the most favorable one
for n of AMERICAN
PARTY; and IL the most untiring devotion TO the ad-
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
give us claim TO its support, we know we shall dc
serve, and we trust we shall receive IT.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis which the american Organ il es-
tablshed than by presenting the following extract
which we copy and adopt from an address Of former
President OF Ls Mssopri, Mathis american Associd-
ton, and published at St. Louis In February ls41, to
wit.
"Tu rERpxruArros or ArrnroAs YnRrpop rs ouR
oBJncr, AsERIcAs RroHrs OUR MOTTO, AND TEE AMER
IcAs PARTY OUR ooGSoxsS"
Our position is thus defined We shall advocate
such meosures as will in our judgment, II carried out
perpetuate our freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deviap from the path OF
duty the organ Of the Arerd1n party, and the ad-
vecate of american rtghts.
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures en- the ground that they emanate from
Democratic or from Wing administration |; but we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
ptTleCt IIeeuoIH lrofl lhfOf OF pftJuuictj pWhu
present or any future administration. Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
Anerican party, shall battle for those principles
and purposes while as independent journal, we
shall approve what we think is right and condemn
what we think is wrong in The principles Of all public
men and Of all political parties The editor Of the
American Organ will be Democrat Of the school OF
Jefferson and Madison progressive in bis 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 Orga1 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. We
hold that the irstieutioa Of Slavery belongs erclusioey
to hose Sdtes irpbtch IL eDsts Each Of The States, for
nse, has Tho cole and erclusige right 10 deterrnsae
Wlsar not slavery shall erist scitin its borders.
We shall therefore oppese all agitation Of The question
Of slavery, either IN Cbngress or ont Of "
The "Anerioan Organ" will advocate the free and
untramesd exercise Of the rights Of conscience. on
all questions connected with religious faith; but II
will by all fair and respectful arguments, oppose fov
egys domination our Aaeioan citizens from whatever
dnarter IL NAV approach and well In matters eccle