Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-23


AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS.
NV II have reached an important crisis In our ps-
w htical history The two leading parties in our
country hitherto separated by broad lines either Of
principle or policy, differ scarcely in any thing
National Bank, formerly an essential point Of diff
ference between rival parties has noso advocates
Protectsos 7drF for the sake of protection, which
once divided parties and distracted our National Coun-
ellis. has become obsolete, question of party policy
simply because "rspeaue tyaf" affords incidental
protection TO American Manufactures A modifca-
lon OF the details of our present tariff system is all
thatis demanded by the strenuous advocates Of
protection 70 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 as claimed by the ot1r
party have both yielded to compromise Of these
hictng opinions, 80 far, at least to sk these ques-
tions as issues between Wings and Democrats. plan
"graduatiop," and Of Surrender to the States in
which they lie, seems likely to withdraw the public
lands from the arena Of future party contests.
The improvement Of hayboys and ripes 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 It will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, upon that basis Of berality 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
and Democrats? We know Of none; and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
they will do SO for the mere sake of the
sToils Of poaoer!
But new issues have arisen, having no referenc to
the party organizations Of Wings and Democrats
ssnes which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the ceuntry-and which
in md
nation annihiate these two parties which, for years
past have battled 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 PATRiorIsHl. Throughout the length and
breadth Of this great and glorious Union the masses of
the American people have spontaneously and smulta
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE OF GOVERNING THEIR CouNrRY?' This in
quiry is as universal as it is natural and pertinent
The response is being given in the thousands of asso
ciatons springng up in all portions of the Unitod
States, and resting on the single basis that tie native
born citSsns of tbs Union haus Tie capacity and the
,cW 10 administer their Goeeamei to protect tie
rghts aehsoa AeY Aaoe inherited and to pepetuae the
freedom and i'sdspaadoacs Of their ndtips land!
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising OF the Of our counrymcnP
The evils incident TO the indscriminate immigration
of foreigners into our countryside consequences Of
permitting such immigrants 70 enjoy the right Of
suffrage and the degrading effect Of elevating for
eigners TO posts OF honor and trust under gov
ernmept; az these have been seen aud known TO our
people for years past and yet uetR saose with few
exceptions the American people have seemed % be
blind 10 the progress OF fofegnism in the land. We
need not on the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus To the country assign the c9uses for this
audden Hnd general manifestation of the purpose of
the American people 70 take the reins Of govern
ment into their own hands; Il is sufficient for the
object we have now in view 10 state the nndcniable
and obvious fact thar asca pasycse esrists.
We now come forward to present 10 orr fellow
ciiizers the mode and means Of concentrating the
spiniopa and Of harmonizng the action Of those who
are disposed 10 unite IN the formation Of an 4pSr-
scoa party" whose pevpose shall be to find remedy
FOR ga aadRfod otis Solioh haze upon ps, and
folch Yearty Increasing Under The disastrous 0J
ration Of or lars Of ndtugdEqtioa We propose TO
establish, in conformity with the wishes Of thousands
of the citizens Of this District and Of large number
OF our friends in the diterent States, daily and
weekly pR2er, 70 be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The pubhcsnpn wiii commence on the 18th day ~
November daily, zsid on The Goth weekly.
c1sA capital, amply sufficient 10 commence and
% continue the enterprise, has been subscribed and
secured 10 be advanced by a number Of wealthy aud
influential gentlemenj and insured daily
circulation SURPRISING that Of any paper now pub
lished in Washington city. The number Of our
weekly subscribers viii depend upon the enthusiasm
Of our euda In the several States but we have such
with many tsonaa'ds and that year will not trans
pre before our weekly bst Win be sweled TO more
than ono huHdred AeusyxLd
Our position at the scat of the federal government
the centre Of eur political system where all the rep
resenatives Of the States and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically scjourr for many months, is considered
by US, md by our friends as the most favorable one
for the publication Of The opeAS or rHr AxrHIcAS
PARTY; and II the most Hntiring devotion 10 the ad-
vocacy ef the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
give ua claim 70 its sUPporf, we know shall de
serve, and wo trust we shall receive II.
We cannot perhaDe uorp diatinctly and oouciaaiv
define the basis which the d,Bsicun Organ ia es-
tabished than BY presenting the following extract
which we copy and adopt from address Of former
President Of Ds Kissoa-i AdtiUe american Assoca-
toz and pabhshed at st. Louis in February, ls41, 10
wit:
"TaE FKRrErUkTfsn or AEEnIcAN YRKxpon IN ouR
oBJEcT, AMERICAN RIaHrs our MOTTO AHD rHE AkER-
icAs PARTY ouR coaSonKs."
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
sach DaadsVr0 will in Judgment IL carried out
perpetuate freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we st any time deviato from the path ot
duty as the organ Of the ADl7oaa party and the ad
vecate Of dDsetioan ,1ghh.
We shall neither sustain nor opp< sc any political
measures en- the ground that they emanate from
Democratio OF from Whg administration; bat we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor prejudice, toward the
present any future adninistraton. Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
dnalo1n party, shall battle for those principles
and purposes, while independent journal, we
what We think s wrong in the principles OF all public
men and Of oil political parties The editor Of the
American Organ win 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
draaioan Orgda, the tendency of which would be 70
prejudice the rights wound the feelings OF the ci-
Of ary Of the States. So Ear the influence OF
this paper shall extend The constitutional rights Of
each, and Of all the States, shall be maintained We
hold that tss insttioa Of SLAVERY belongs eJoiusipey
% those St1tes IN 10ic ersts. Edch Of ne States for
tsel6 has Ms s0L and t1cl,sirs right b dsey7nins
ioiethsr not sl0verg shsR erist tcahin i bordrs
We shall therefore oppose al agitation Of pS question
of slavery, either in Cbn5ress or ont Of H.
The "d,nerioan organ" will advocate the free and
nntrammsted exercise Of the rights sf conscience on
all questions connected with religious fuith but II
will, by all fair and respectful arguments, oppose for
sgn donotion oDer dHaeriodH citizens from whatever
quarter il may approach, and well in matters eccle
siastica 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 our patrons may have general
knowledge OF passing events.
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