Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-27

can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish OF Sas Dean that there were an ocean Of lire
between this and the old world. PIX 1srson. 1a
At regular meeting of. the National Council, Of
the American Party, begun andA at Philadel-i
ph ia, on the 9TH of June, a. d., 1855, the fol-
loai,g vas adopted as 1,Ae. 4 Platform and Pyin-
ciples of the Organization. ss
The acknowledgment of that Almighty Be-
ing who rules over the Universe, who presidea
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.
1.-THE cultivation 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 ona existence; of veileraton, for
the heroism that prcciptated our Revolution and
of emulation of the virtue, wisdom, and patriotism
that framed our constitution and first successfully
applied its provisions. &sfW
III.-The maintenance Of the union of these
United States as the paramount political good or,
to Use the language of Washington, " the primary
beet of patriotic desire" And hence E8
lst. Opposition to all attempts to weaken or
subvert it. ssil s
Cd. Uncompromising antagonism to every prin-
cple Of policy that endangers it. vi
Sd. The advocacy of an equitable adjustment of
all political differences which threaten its integrity
or perpetuity.
4th The suppression ofsall tendencies to politi-
cal division, founded on geographical discrimi-
nations, or on the belief that there is real differ
cnce Of interests and views" between the various
sections of the Union. 1Y e
9Th. The full recognition of the rights of the
several States, as expressed and reserved in the
Constitution; and a careful avoidance, by the
General Government, of all interference with their
rights by legislative or executive action. l0 n
IV.--0bedience 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
stcadst resistance to the spirit Of innovation upon
its principles, however spccious the prctexts.
Avowing that in al doubtful CO disputed points il
may only be LEGALLY ascertaincd and expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States.
And, as corollary TO the above: r
!. A habit of reverential obedience to the law,
whether National, State, or Municipal, until they
are either repealed or declared unconstitutional by
tho proper authority.
O. A tender and sacred regard for those acts Of
statesmanshp, which are TO be contradlstinguished
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
from love of liberty hatred Of oppression, seeks
an asylum in the United States, friendly recep-
ton and protection. But unquali6edly condemn
ing tho transmission 10 our shores Of felons and
paupets. .Qen4+
vi, The essential modification of the Natural
izaton Lava ly
The repeal by the Legislatures Of the respective
States, Of all State laws allowing foreigners not
naturalized TO vote.
The repeal, without retroactive operation, Of all
acts OF Congress making grants Of land TO unnatu-
ralized foreigners, and allowing them TO vote In
the Territories. tt lhtf 8t ftf
vII--Hostility 10 the corrupt means by which
the leaders of party have hitherto forced upon us
our rulers and our political creeds
Implacable enmity against the prevalent demoral-
izing system OF rewards for political subserviency,
and Of punisbments for political Independence. 4
Disgust for the wild hunt after Office which char
actcrizes the age. r ~
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
Office should seek the man, and not man the Of
fce,n and Of the rule that the just mode Of ascer
tanning fitness for Office is the capabity, the faith
didate. - fsr5f.,5 3 Il
VIII.--Resstance 10, the aggressive policy and
cc.rupting tendencies Of the Roman Catholic
Church in our country by the Advancement TO all
political stations xecntive egisativ Judicial or
dplomatic--of those only who do not hold civil
allegiance, directly or indirectly, TO any foreign
power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, and who
Americans by birth, education and training-thus
fulfilling the maxim; |" AnrRrcASs ONLY SHALL
GOVERN AMERICA"
The protection Of all citizens in the legal and
proper exercise Of their civil and religious rights
AMI privileges !; the maintenance of the right Of
every TO the FULL unrestrained, and peaceful en-
jcynetd Of his own religious opinions and worship,
and jealous resistance of all attempts by any sect
denomination or church, TO obtain an ascendency
over any other In the State, by means Of any
special privileges or exemption, by any political
combination Of its members, or by division Of
their civil allegiance with any foreign power, po-
tentate, or ecclesiastic. s8rasa 81 I,H
IX.--The reformation of the character of our
National Legislature by elevating 10 that dgnified
and responsible position men of higher qualfca-
tions, purer morals, and more unsel6sh patriotism.
X--The restriction Of executive patronage, es-
pecially in the matter Of appointments to Office 30
lar as Il may be permitted by the Constitution and
consistent with the public good.
XI.--The education Of the youth of our country
in schools provided by the State (; which schools
shall be common to al, without distnctssf cree<