Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-27
PROSPECTUS
PROSPECTUS
"AMERICAN ORGAN.o
Daily and Weekly Paper, pubIisaed m WaSAin0-
ton Gty, d. O., By

AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS.
VNE have reached an important crisis in our ps-
~ 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
but in names.
A National Bank, formerly an essential point Of diff
ference between rival parties, has noso no advocates
PvotectiOe Tariff 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 modifca-
tion of the details Of present tariff system is all
that Is demanded by the most strenuous advocates Of
protection 70 American Industry.
The distribution Of the proceeds of the public lands
among the several States 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 con-
ncting opinions so far at least TO sink these ques
tons ~ issues between Wings and Democrats. plan
formed Of compound of "squatter sovereignty" of
graduation" and Of Surrender 10 the States" in
which they lie seems likely to withdraw the public
lands from the arena of future party contests.
The improvement of Adrbors and riOers by congress
aiona 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 II will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, upon that basis Of Hberality 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
try disagreed, have now by change ofcrcumstances
become obsolete. What them remain as issues of
any theoretical or practical Importance between Wings
and Demecratss We know Of none; and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will for the sake Of the
spoils of potper
But new issues have arisen, having no referenc to
the party organizations Of Wings and Democrats
issues which vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the csuntry-and which
issues must, in their discussion progress, and term
nation, annhate these two parties, which, for years
past have batted with alternate success for political
supremacy.
new era is at hand-an era which will be char
acterzed in the future history of these States as the
ERA or PArmoTIsn Throughout the length and
breadth Of this great and glorious Union the of
neously started the. inquiry" ARE NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE OF GOVERNING THEIR COUNTRY" This in
quiry s as universal II is natural and pertinent
The raspoass is being given in the thousands Of
States and resting on the single basis that The natiue
born ctisens of this Union hG0s the capacity and the
piu 20 ddn.iaistv their otcn Government to protect The
rghts tnhch thy haOs Inherited and 70 perpetuats the
freedom and independsncs Of their natios landi
Shall we trace the causes Of this spontaneous and
universal uprising of the masses of our countrymenp
The evils incident 10 the indiscriminate immigration
Of foreigners into our Countryside consequences of
sufiageand the degrading effect Of elevating for
egners TO posts Of honor and trust under our gov
ernment; al these have been seen and known TO our
people for years past and yet until noac, with few
blind to the progress Of foragnism in the land. We
need NOT on the occasion Of presenting this circular
prespefas 10 the country assign the for this
sudden sod general manifestation Of the purpose Of
the American people 70 take the reins Of govern
ment into their own hands; II 10 sufficient for the
object We have new In view 10 state the undeniabe
and obvious fact that such purpose artists.
We now come for.ard 70 present to our fellow
opinions and Of hsrmsni1ng the action Of those who
are disposed TO units IN the formation Of an Amer
ioan party" whose psrpoas shall be 10 find remedy
for Gs manifold epils tphioh haps come upon u.s. and
ras;oa ef s~ ia. eS sas1ra,;ssa.on We propose % to
establish In conformiv with the wishes Of thousands
of the citizens Of this District and Of large number
Of our friends In the diferent States, 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.
oash capital amply sufficient TO commence and
TO continue the enterprise has been subscribed and
secured 10 be advanced by number Of wealthy and
influential ecntlemsn; and we are insured daily
circulation surprising that Of any paper now pub
lished in Washington city. The number Of our
weekly subscribers will depend upon the enthusiasm
Of our friends In tho several States but We have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Iousands and that year will not trans
pire before weekly list will be swelled 10 more
than hundred Thousand.
Our position at the seat Of the federal government
the centre Of cur political system, where all the rep
resentatves Of the States and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically sojourR for many months, is considered
by us, and by friends the most favorable one
for the publication Of the ORGAN or rHK AnERIoAs
PARTY; and IL the most untirng devotion 10 the ad
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
gTve a claim 10 its support, know we shall de-
serve, and we trust we shall receive j.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis which the Aflerioan Organ 10 es-
tablished than by presenting the following extract
which we copy and adopt from address OF former
President Of l< Mssoui MATHIS American 4ssocia-
ton, and published at ST Louis In February, ls4l, 70
wit
OBJECT, AMERICAN KIGHrs our MOTTO, AND TILE AskR-
roAr PARTY OUR co0NoExS."
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
such as will in our Judgment IL carried out
nor shall we at any time deviate from tho path Of
duty the organ Of the dr0ioan purity and the ad-
vecate OF american right
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures the ground that they emanate from
Democratic from Whig administration; but 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 independent journal, we
shall approve what we think Ia right and condemn
what think ia 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 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 b. 10
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of tho ot-
zens Of any Of the States Sc 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 nstution of slavery belongs erclusipely
TO ose States IN ohich episs Each Of ne States for
itssH, has The sole and ercblsiVs righ 20 dstvrsins
,ohsther or not savery shall eris witlin its borders
Ws shou therefore oppose all agitotion Of The question
of slavery either IN Cbngress or out Of u.
The "dmNican Organ" viii advocate the free and
untrammeed exercise Of the rights Of Coincidence on
all questions connected with religious faith but II
will by all fair and respectful arguments oppose for
eign domination Ans,ioan otiseas 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 will be from day 70 day presented.
General and local news will be gathered and pub
lshed in order that our patrons may have a general