Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-08
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
AMERICAN ORGAN
Daily and WsSkly Paper, published IN WasAing-
ton Osty, D. q, ty

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AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS.
"E have reached an important crisis In our pe-
~ ltical 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
A National Bank formerly an essential point Of diff
ference between rival parties has noo no advocates
fsotectsoe IdyW for the sake of protection, which
once divided parties and distracted National Coun
Oils has become obsolete, question Of party policy
simply because "rsoenue tafi67' affords incidental
protection 70 American Manufactures. A modfca-
tion Of the details Of our present tariff system s 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
party and the application of those proceeds solely in
aid Of the national Treasury claimed by the other
party have both yielded to compromise Of these
cting opinions, 30 far at least to sink these ques
formed ofa compound of "squatter sovereignty" Of
"gTaduaton," and Of Surrender to the States" in
which they lie, seems likely to withdraw the public
lands @ from the arena Of future party contests.
sional aid, on which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times has become less ques-
ton Of principle than Of local and sectional conest
grsss, upon that basis Of iberaiity 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
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do SO for the sake of the
spoils of potoer!
But new issues have arisen, having no referenc 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 term
nation, annhilate these two parties, which, for years
past have bated with alternate success, for political
| supremacy
A 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 Unon the of
the American people have spontaneously and simuta-
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE OF GOVERNING THEIR CouNrRYH This in
quiry is as universal as it is natural and pertinent
ciations springing up in all portions Of the United
States and resting on the single basis that tie natiys
born ctissns Of hais Union haus The capacity and Tie
rights which they haze i'aheritsd and 70 p1pFuats the
Shall we trace the of this spontaneous and
universal uprising Of the masses Of our countrymenf
The evils incident to the indscrimnate immigration
OF foreigners into our countrythe consequences Of
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right Of
sufrage-and the degrading effect Of elevating for
| ernment; all these have been seen and known to our
people for years past, and yet until nop with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed to be
blind to the progress Of toregnis in the land. We
prospectus TO the country, assign the for this
sudden and general manifestation of the purpose Of
the American people to take the reins Of govern
ment into their own hands; II is sufficient for the
object we have In view TO adte the undeniable
and obvious fact that such purpose erists.
We now come forward to present 10 our fellow
citizens the mode and means Of concentrating the
opinions and Of hsrmonxng the action Of those who
disposed TO unite in the formation of an Inner
icaa party whose purpose shall be TO find remedy
for h< m0Nifold svis phich haze upon US, and
sohsch drs yearly scredsing under tss disastrous ope
estabsh in conformity with the wishes OF thousspds
Of the citizens of this District and Of large number
Of cur friends in the differens States daily and
weekly paper. TO be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication win commence on the 18th day Of
November daily, and on the Goth weekly.
A daeh cspitol amply sufficient 70 commence and
70 continue the enterprise, has been subscribed and
secured TO be advanced by number Of wealthy and
sns ns. ar, sssr
lished In Washington city. The number Of our
weekly Subscribers will depend upon the enthusiasm
of our friends In the several States, but have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Mousdnds and that year will not trans
pire before our weekly list will Be swelled 10 more
than one hundred Msusand.
Our position at the seat Of the federal government
the centre Of our political system, where all the rep
reshtstvcs Of the States, and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically sojourn for many month"; Is considered
for the publication Of the ORGAN or rur AnrmcAs
PAkrY and II the most untring devotion 10 the ad-
vocscy Of the doctrines and policy of this party shall
give us claim 10 its sugporh we know we shall de-
serve and we trust we shall receive it.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis which the AnsNioan Organ is es-
tablshed than by presenting the following extract
os Sss ~ %sn o.
ton and published at st. Louis in February ls4l, 10
wit:
"TnI rrRrEruAnex or AErRcAN rRxxDox n ouR
osJror, ArxRIcAx RIeHrs OUR MOTTO, AND TEE AnxR-
IoAS rAxrr OUR ooeSoEN.'
Our position Ia thus defined. We shall advocate
slch measures win in our judgment IL carried out
pcrpetuate freedom and protect our native rights
nor shall we at any time deviate from the path OF
duty as the organ Of the american party, and the ad
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures en- the gro,fnd that they emanate from
Democratic or from Whig administration; bat we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor or prejudice toward the
present or any future administration Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
american 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 win 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 Organ, the tendency Of which would be 10
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the ct-
Of dny Of the States. Sc far a. the influence OF
this paper shall extend The constitutional rights Of
each, and Of all the States shall be maintained We
hold 1dt TIE iastution Of slavery belongs e1clusipslg
10 Goss States IN phioh u erss. Each of TIE States for
issL has The cole and ercJusics right 10 deterTnins
,ohsfhsr not slavery shaU erist tcittin s borders
We shall therefore oppess all agitation Of The question
Of slGcuy, either an Cbngress or oa Of w.
The "Amaioan Organ" will advocate the free and
rnfrom0e1ed exercise Of the rights Of eonscinoe on
all questions connected with religious faith but it
will BY all fair and respectful arguments, oppose for
eiGn donsnotion american cisens from whatever
quarter II may approach and well in matters eccle-
siastical as in matters political
A synopsis Of the proceedings OF Congress during
each session viii be from day 70 day presented.
General and local news will be gathered and pub
lished, IN order that patrons may have general
knowledge Of passing events
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