Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-19
PROSPECTUS
or THE
SA ME RICAN ORG AN.O

A Daily and Weekly Paper, published IN Wasain0-
ton OEty ID. O., By
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
NV have reached an important crisis in our pe-
w litical 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 noso no advocates
Iyotectsos 1a,T for the sake of protection which
once divided parties and distracted our National Coun
cis has become Obsolete question of party policy
protection TO American Manufactures A modfca-
ton OF the details of our present tariff system is all
that is demanded by the most strenuous advocates Of
protection to American Industry.
Inc dsstrsotson 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 as claimed by the oe
party have both yielded toa compromise Of these cen
actlng opinions so far at least as to sink these ques
tons as sssues between Wings and Democrats. plan
formed OF Q compound of "squatter sovereignty" Of
graduation" and of Surrender I'd the Statesn in
which they lie, seems likely to withdraw the public
lands nd from the arena Of future party contests.
The improvement of hd,6ors and riUers 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 1t will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, upon that basis Of fberalty 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
try disagreed, have now, by change of circumstances
become obsolete. What, then remain as issues OF
any theoretical practical importance between Wings
and Democrats? We know Of none; and If these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
they will do so for the sake of tho
spoils of poaoer!
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 ermi-
nation, annihilate these two parties which, for years
past have bated, with alternate success for political
supremacy.
new era is at hand-an era which win 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 smula-
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERIcAss
CAPABLE or GOVERNING THEIR Country p This in
quiry is as universal il is natural and pertinent
The response is being given in the thousands of
ciatons springing up in all portions of the United
States md resting on the single basis, that the natire
born cittgens Of this Union hdge the capacity and The
soiU 10 ddnaiaistr their Goparnsen3 10 protect tie
rights 1dich they haze inherited and TO poretuate TIE
freedoms and Independence Of their nativs lon1i
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising Of the masses OF counrymen?
The evils incident 10 the indscrimnatc immigration
OF foreigners into country-thc consequences Of
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right of
suffrage land the degrading effect Of eleyating for
eigners TO posts OF honor aud trnst under our gov
ernment; al these have been seen and known TO our
people for years past and yet until noao, with few
exceptions the American people have seemed 10 be
blind 70 the progress Of Ioreigaism in the land We
need not on the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus 70 the country, assign the cxaSes 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 now in view TO state the ondenable
and obvious fact that such pae7ose eDists.
We now come forward to present to our fellow
citizens the mode and means Of concentrating the
opinions and of harmonzng the action of those who
are disposed TO unite IN the formation Of an "ADser
ioan party, whose purpose shall be TO find remedy
for The manifold ecls whicA hqre upon as, and
sohch yearly Increasing under khe Disastrous ope
ration Of eur lars Of adtHrutizGtiosi We propose 20
establish in conformity with the wishes of thousands
of the citizens of this District and Of large number
Of our friends in the different Statcs, a daily and
weekly paper, 10 be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication will commence on the 18th day Of
November daily, and on the Goth weekly.
AcQAA capital, amply sufficient to commence and
10 continue the enterprise has been subscribed and
secured TO be advanced by number Of wealthy and
gentlemen; and we are insured daily
circulation surprising that Of any paper now pub
lished In Washington city The number OF our
of our friends in the several States but we have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Gousdnds and that year win not trans
pire before weekly list will be swelled 70 more
than one hundred thousand.
Our position at the seat Of the federal government
the centre OF our political system where all the rep
rcsentatves Of the Sates and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all partes
periodically sojourn for many months Is considered
by U.S. and by our friends the most favorable one
for the publication Of the ORGAN or THE AMERICAN
PARrr; and II the most untring devotion TO the ad.
yocacy Of the doctrines and policy Of This party shall
give a claim 10 its support we know we shall de-
serve, and We trust we shall receive IL
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis which tho dnaa-ioda Organ Is
tsblished than by presenting the following extract
President Of as Mssoa,i Adtips AmeIcan lssocid.
ton and published at St Louis in February 1s4l, 10
wits
"Tnr PxRpEruArIoN OF AsKRIcAN TnEEDoE Is oUR
OBJECT, AxKncAs RIGHTS oUR MOTTO, AND THE AVER
IcAS PARTY our cooronEE.'
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
such will in our Judgment IL carried out,
perpetuate freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deyiate from the path OF
duty as the organ Of the american party, and the adj
vecate Of american rights.
We shall neither sustain oppts 10 any political
measures the ground that they emanate from
Democratic or from Whig administration; but we
shall discuss all political questions with tho most
perfect freedom from favor prejudice, toward the
present or any future administration. Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes Of the
Asnerioan party we shall battle for those principles
and purposes, while as an independent Journal, wc
shall approve what we think Is right and condemn
what think is wrong In the principles Of all public
men and Of all political parties Tho editor Of tho
American Organ will be Democrat Of the school OF
Jefferson and Madison, progressive in his notions OF
public policy yet consistent In his advocacy Of tho
rights Of the States.
No essay or editorial shall ever appear In the
american Organ, the tendency Of which would be 70
prejudice the rights or wound the feelings Of the ct
zens 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 hat s insfitution Of slavery belongs ercJsiUey
TO those States IN sohich srsts Each Of ne States for
itselG has The sole and encJ1stpe Si2M 10 d>t~mine
t0hether not slavery shall erist s0itin is borders.
We shall therefore oppose al agitation Of he question
Of SLAVERY, either IN Obngress or ont Of ~
The american Organ" will advocate the free and
utrammsLed exercise Of the rights Of conscience,
all questions connected with religious faM but II
will by all fair and respectful arguments, oppose for
egn domination oUe A61iodn citireas from whatever
quarter il may approach and well in masters ecce
sastical as in matters political.
synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
each session will be from day 70 day presented.
General and local news will be gathered and pub
lished in order that our patrons may have general
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