Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29

ton Osty, ID. u, by
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
WYE have reached an important crisis in our po-
w iitcal 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
National Bank formerly an essential point Of diff
ference between rival parties has advocates.
A Py0ectsUe Tariff for the sake Of protection, which
once divided parties and distracted National Coun
simply beoduss "repsnne tariff affords incidental
profession TO American Manufactures. A modiHca-
non o. the details Of present tariff system is all
that is demanded by the most strenuous advocates Of
protection to American Industry. R9
The disri6aso Of the proceeds Of the public lands
among the several States, formerly claimed by one
Part ana the appoation Of those proceeds solely in
aid o. the national Treasury, as claimed by the other
iicting opinions 80 far at least to sk these ques-
uons as sssues between Wings and Democrats. A plan
formed Of compound of 1squatter sovereignty" Of
graduation" 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 0 h0yb0rs and riveys by congress
sonal aid, on which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times has now become less
ton OF principle than Of local and sectional contest
and It will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, upon that basis Of iberalty and Justice de-
manded BY the spirit Of the age and the true interests
Other questions, Of minor importance, on which al
different ms. the two prominent parties Of the coun-
try disagreed have now by change Of circumstances
become obsolete. What, then, remain as issues ol
any theoretical Of between Wings
and Democratsf We know of none; and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do 30 for the sake Of the
spoils of poa0er 5.t,<,
But new issues have arisen, having no reference to
the party organizations Of Wings and Democrats-
issues which arr vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the country--and which
issues must i1 their discussion, progress and termi
nation annihilate these two parties, which, for years
past have bsttled with alternate success for political
supremacy.
A new em is at hand--an era which will be char
acterzed IN the future history of these States as the
ERA OF EArIorIsxi Throughout the length and
the American people have spontaneously and simulta-
neously started the inquiry" Arm Nor AMERICANS
cAPAsLJ or GOVERNING THEIR CoUNTRYY This in
qury il a. universal 1t is natural and pertinent.
The yeonse is being given in the thousands of
Citations sprnging up in all portions Of the United
States and resting the single basis that the ndtiUe-
born citizens Of tbs Union haze tho capacity and the
scU = adsinster their o,Dn Gorernseni to protect The
sighb s0oh they haze Inherited and to pespetdte the
freedom and Independence Of their natiUe land!
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising of the masses Of our countrymen
The evils incident to the indiscrmnate immigration
Of foreigners into our country-the consequences Of
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right of
sufrage-and the degrading effect Of elevating for
egners TO posts of honor and trust under our gov
ernment; all these have been seen and known to our
people for years past, and yet until nno, with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed to be
blind to the progress of toegnism in the land. We
need NOT, on the occasion of presenting this circular
prospectus to the country assign the causes for this
sudden and general manifestation of the purpose Of
the American people TO take the reins of govern
ment into their own hands; it is sufficient for the
object we have in view to state the undeniable
and obvious fact that such purpose erists.
We now come forward to present to our fellow
citizens the mode and means of concentrating the
opinions and Of harmonizing the action Of those who
are disposed TO unite in the formation Of an Amsr-
lean pdrgyn whose purpose shall be to find remedy
for he manifold eoils schich haze upon u.s. and
sah,ch are yedf1g increasing under he disastrous ope-
ration Of our aus Of naturalizationl 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 different States, daily and
weekly paper, TO be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication will commence on the 18th day Of
November daily, and on the Goth weekly.
cdsh capital, amply sufficient 10 commence and
to continue the enterprise has been subscribed and
secured 10 be advanced by number of wealthy and
influential gentlemen; and we insured daily
circulation surpassing 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 the several States but have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
pire before weekly list viii be swelled to more
than one hundred hsusand.
Our position at the seat Of the federal government
the centre Of our political system where all the rep
resentatves Of the States and of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically sojourn for many months, is considered
by US, and BY our friends, the most favorable one
for the publication of the ORGAN or THE AEKRIoAs
Panty and II the most untiring devotion 10 the nd
vocacy of the doctrines and policy of this party shall
give us claim 10 it's support, we know we shall de
serve, and we trust we shall receive it.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisey
define the basis on which the american Organ is es.
tablished than by presenting the following extract
which we. copy and adopt from address OF former
President ot 0s Msso1i Aatire Aya@icdn Associa-
son and published at St. Louis in February, ls4l 10
THE pERrrruAreS or AMERICAN FREEDOM rs oun
osJrcr, AMERICAN RIGHTS OUR MOTTO, AND THE AxKR-
IcAr pARry our coGSonKr."
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
suoh naeasures as will in our Judgment If carried out
perpctuate our freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deviate from the path OF
duty the organ Of the american pdrt and the ad-
vecste Of american rights.
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any political
measures the ground that they emanate from a
Democratic or from Wing administration; but we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor or preiudce 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 an independent journal, we
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. 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
dDaerioan Organ, the tendency Of which would be TO
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the c
zens Of any Of the States So far as the influence Of
this paper shall extend the constitutional rights Of
each and Of all the States, shall be maintained We
hold aat he insttraion Of slapery belongs exclusively
to Aos Sotes IN schich eriss Zach of he States for
nssH has As cole and encsusips rigft 10 determins
schher or nat siapey staA esist witip its borders
We shaA therefore oppose all ogitation Of the question
of slavery, either in Obngress or out Of II.
The "American Organ" viii advocate the free and
untvuneed exercise Of the rights Of conscience on
all questions connected with religious faitA but IL
wl by all fair and respectful arguments oppose for
egn domination american cSieens from whatever
quarter it may approach, and well in matters eccle
sastical as in matters political
A synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
each session will be from day 10 day presented.
General and local news viii be gathered and pub.
lished in order that our patrons may have general
knowledge Of passing events.
The daily Daper will he publiahed pvprv affernoon