Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-23
PROSPECTUS
OF rHE
AMERICAN ORGAN"
Duly and Weekly Paper, published in Washin9-
ton Gty, ID. q, By
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS

ton 0itH ID. q, By
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
"E have reached an important crisis in our pc
w htical history. The two leading parties in our
country hitherto separated by broad lines either Of
but in names
National Bank, formerly an essential point Of diff
ference between rival parties, has advocates
A Protectlpe 1ayG for the sake of protection which
once divided parties and distracted National Coun
cis has become obsolete question of party policy
projection to American Manufactures. modifca-
ton Of the details of present tariff system Is all
that Is demanded by the most strenuous advocates Of
prosection to 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 toa compromise Of these
hicng opinions far at least TO sink these ques-
tons as issues between Wings and Democrats. plan
formed of compound of "squatter 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 of hdrbOrs and ripers 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 II will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, upon that basis Of lberality and justice de-
manded by the spirit Of the age and the true interests
Of the country.
different times the two prominent parties of the
try disagreed have now, by change Of circumstances
become obsolete. What, then, remain issues Of
any theoretical or practical importance between Wings
and Demecratsf We know of none; and If these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do SO for the mere sake of the
sp0iIs of posDeri
But new issues have arisen having no reforenc 10
the party organizations of Wings and Democrats
issues which vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the ceuntry-and which
issues must in their discussion, progress, and term
nation annihate 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
acerized in the future history of these States the
breadth of this great and glorious Union the masses Of
the American people have spontaneously and smula-
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE OF GOVERNING THEIR COUNTRY J" This in
qury Is as universal IL is natural and pertinent
The repoase is being given in the thousands Of
Citations springing up in all portions of the United
States and resting on the single basis that the natge
born citissss Of tbs Uaioa have tho capacity and ne
rights tOaieh they haze inerised ind % P1pstuase the
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising of the Of countrynen?
The evils incident TO the indiscriminate immigration
Of foreigners into our country-the consequences of
permitting such immigrants TO enjoy the right Of
suffrage land the degrading effect of efevating for
eigners to posts Of honor and trust under our gov
ernment; all these have been ssen and known to our
people for years past and yet until non, with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed 70 be
blind TO the progress Of fo7signisn in the land We
need not on the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus to the country assign the for this
sudden and general manifestation Of the purpose Of
the American people 10 take the reins OF govern
ment into their own hands; il 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
loan party whose purpose shall be to find remedy
for Gs manifold evils whiah hdUe upon us, and
tohih are yearly incredsing under The DISASTROUS ope-
ration Of oar tIos Of saturalisationi We propose TO
establish In conformity with the wishes Of thousands
Of the citizens Of this District and of large number
Of eur friends in the differeni States, daily and
weekly paper, TO be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication win commence on the 18th day Of
November daily and on the goth weekly.
10 continue the enterprise has been subscribed and
secured to DO advanced by number of wealthy and
influential gentlemen; and we are insured o daily
circulation surpassing that Of any paper now pub
hshed 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
with many aousdnds and that year will not trans
than one hundred Thousand.
Our position at the seat of the federal government
the centre Of political system where all the rep
rosentatives Of the States and of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically sojourn for many months, s considered
by us, and by friends, the most favorable one
for the publication Of the ORGAN OF rHH AMERICAN
PARrY; and If the most untiring devotion TO the sd
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
give us claim TO its suppof, we know we shall de-
serve, and we trust we shall receive IL.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and ooncisely
define the basis on which the American Organ In es-
tablsbod than by presenting the following extract
which we copy and adopt from address OF former
Preident OF ns A;ssouri Natipe 1Dssrican Associa-
hon and published at st. Louis in February, 1e4l, TO
wits
oBJEcT, AMERICAN RIaErs our MOTTO, AND TIE AMER
IcAS PARTY OUR cooNoNEN
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
such npeasur@ as will in our judgment II carried out,
perpetuate freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deviate from the path OF
duty the organ Of the american pdrTu and the adj
vecate OF Afneflcdn rights.
We shall neither sustain nor oppose any. political
measures the ground that they emanate from
Democratic or from Wing administration; bat we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor prejudice, toward the
present or any future administration. Keeping nl-
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
american party shall battle for those principles
and purposes, while as an independent Journal we
shall approve what we think Is right and condemn
what think Is wrong in the principles Of all public
and Of all political parties. Tho 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 be 10
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the citi-
Of any of the States. 80 far the influence Of
this paper shall extend the constitutional rights Of
dofa tho 2tota hall he mai IL
hold that he iastitution Of Slavery belongs erolusiDey
10 oes States IN pich erists Each of The States for
itse, has the sole and eroJusiUs right 10 dsternline
,ohetter not saooy sadW eDist tcittin is borders.
We shaH therefore oppose al agitation Of The question
of slavery, either IN Oongress or out Of H.
The "dm~ican organ" viii advocate the free and
untrarmeed exercise Of the rights Of conscience on
all questions connected with religious faith but II
will by all fair and respectful arguments oppose fer
eign domination Arerican citizens, from whatever
quarter IT may approach and well in matters ecce
siastical us in matters political.
A synopsis OF the proceedings Of Congress during
each session will be from day TO 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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