Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-24

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shielding ourselves from foreign influence POLITICAL
commercial in whatever form it may be attempted.
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
between this and the old world. =" 6srsos. n
At regular meeting of the National Council, Of
the Anssricam Party, begun and held at Philadsl-
phia, on the 9th Of June, a. d., 1855, the fol-
loacing ,oas adopted as The Platform and Prin-
ciples Of the Orqanization 4
1.-The acknowledgment Of that Almighty Be-
ing, who rules over the Universe, who presides
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. Z.
1.-The cultiv alton and development of a sem,
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 onal existence; of veneraton, for
the heroism that precipitated our Revolution and
of emulation, of the virtue, wisdom and patriotism
that framed our constitution and first successfully
applied its provisions ts. ai q 1.fH 5eR
lfI-The maintenance of the union of these
United States as the paramount political good; or,
to Use the language Of Washington, " the primary
object of patriotic desire." And hence
lst. Opposition to all attempts to weaken or
subvert il. ttl Eh
Cd. Uncompromising antagonism to every prin-
ciple Of policy that endangers IL. 73t
Sd. The advocacy Of an equitable adjustment Of
all political differences which threaten VS. integrity
or pcrpetuity.
lth The suppression Of all tendencies to politi-
cal division, founded ON geographical discrimi-
nations, or on the belief that there is real differ
ence of interests and views between the varions
sections of the Union. F46t-I
6th. The full recognition of the rights of the
several States, as expressed and reserved in the
Consultation; and careful avoidance, by the
General Government, of all interference with their
rights by legislative or executive action.
IV.--0bedience to tho Constitution of these Uni
ted States as the supreme law of the land, sacred
ly obligatory upon all its parts and members and
steadfast resistance to the spirit of innovation upon
It's principles, however spccious the. pretexts.
Avowing that in all doubtful &C disputed points it
may only be legally ascertsincd and expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States.
And, as corollary to the sbove
l. A habit Of reysrentid obedience to the law,
whether National, State, or Municipal, until they
are either repealed declared unconstitutional by
the proper authority. t}Hs fk
2. A tender and sacred regard for those acts Of
craftsmanship, which are TO be contradistnguished
from acts Of ordinary Legislation, by the fact Of
their being Of the nature Of compacts and agree
mcnts and 30, to be considered fixed and settled
national policy.
VA radical revision and modihc cation Of the
laws regulating immigration, and the settlement Of
immigrants Offering TO the honest immigrant who,
from love Of liberty or hatred Of opprcssie, seeks
an asylum in the United States, friendly recep-
ton aud protection. But unqualiaedly condemn
ing the transmission to our shores Of felons and
vi The essential modification Of the Natural
ixation Laws
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 unnstu-
the Territories.
VII. H.-Hostilty TO the corrupt means by which
the leaders of party have hitherto forced upon us
our rulers and our political creeds
Impacable enmity against the prevalent demoral-
izing system OF rewards for political subscrviency,
and Of punishments for political Independence.
Disgust for the wild hunt after Office which char
acterizes the age. a 4a.N .tDsa sle n
These on tlse one hand On the other -
Imitation Of the practice of the purer days Of
tho Republic; and admiration Of the maxim that
I" "ofice should seek the man. and not man the of
fce," and of the rule that the Just mode of ascer
tanning itaess for Office is the capabiity, the faith
fnlness, and the honesty Of the incumbenesr can
didate. { .slt.aa ~ III k5a-,iE
Nltt.-hetistance to TIE nHkftSsiNt pohcJ hfu
&C rupting tendencies of the Roman Catholic
Church in our country by the advancement TO all
political stations xecntive egislativ judicial, or
dplomatic--of those only who do not hold civil
allegiance, directly or indirectly, 10 any foreign
power, whether civil ecclesiastical, and who are
Americans by birth, education and training-thus
fulfilling tho maxim: "AnEnIcASs osIr SHALL
aovERS ANERIcA." .at.sH . B..-
Tho 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 man to the full, unrestrained and peaceful en-
cynerd ofhis 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 It's members, or by a Division of
their civil allegiance with any foreign power, po-
teutste, or ecccsiastc.
IX--The reformation Of the character Of our
National Legislature, by elevating TO that dignifed
and responsible position men of higher qualifica-
tions, purer morals, and more unselHsh patriotism
X.-The restriction Of executive patronage, es-
pecially in the matter Of appointments to office 90
far as Il may be permitted by the Constitution, and
consistent with the public good.
XII The education Of the youth Of our country
in schools provided by the State which schools
shall be common to al without dst-ctssf cree