Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-21
Our Principles.

Frst. We shall advocate repeal Of the
laws of naturalization, or if that cannot be ac-
complished, then such modification of those
laws, as win prevent future immigrants from
becoming citizens, short Of residence Of
twsnty-one years, after taking the oath Of ale
glance to the United States, and Of a6juration
Of al other powers, potentates, and princes.
Second. We shall advocate the passage Of q
stringent law by Congress- to prevent the i'm
migration hither Of foreigners, who are either
psuprs or criminals, and 10 send back to the
countries from which they come, all sssch for
eignsrs Of these classes as may, in violation Of
such law, hereafter reach our ports; and to
require the President Of the United States TO
demand from any government, which may
send hither such Glasses Of its subjects, imme-
date and ample satisfaotion for such outrage
and proper indemnity against the repetition
thereof
Third We shall oppose the election or ap-
pointment Of any Jorsign-born citizen to any
Office Of trust honor or emolument, under the
Federal or State governments, or the employ
ment or enlistment Of such persons in the army
Or navy IN time Of oGr maintaining, as We
do the opinion, that the natips-bo4n citizens Of
the United States have the right to govern the
land Of their birth; and that all immigrants
from abroad should be content with the enjoy
ment OF life, liberty and property, under our
institutions without seeking to participate In
the cnaction, administration, or execution Of
our laws
Fourth We shall advocate and urge the
adoption Of such an amended form of an oath
20 support the Constitution of the United
Statss, and to be administered to all persons
elected or appointed TO any Office Of trust honor,
or emolument, under the Federal or State gov
ernments, as win effectually exclude from such
offices all persons, whe shall not directly and
erptioitty recognise the obligations and bind
ing force Of the Constitution of the United
States, as paramount to all obligations of adhe-
sion or allegiance To any foreign prince, power,
potentste, or authority whatever, under any and
all circumstances
FVth. We shall maintain the doctrine that
no one Of the States of this Union has the right
to admit to the enjoyment of free su6raqe any
person Of foreign BIRTH who has not been frst
made citizen Of the United States, according
70 the uniform rule" Of naturalization pre.
scribed by Congress, under the provisions Of
the constitution.
Sirth We shall oppose, now and hereafter.
any "union Of Church and State,n no matter
what class Of religionists shall seek to bring
about such union.
Seventh. We shall vigorously maintain the
oested rights Of all persons, Of native or foreion
birth, and shall at all times oppose the slightest
interfereace with such vested rights.
Eighth. We shall oppose and protest against
au d6ridsment Of religious liberty, holding
II ss cardinal maxim, that religious faith IL 4
question between each individual and his God.
and oyer which no political government, or other
human power, can rightfully exercise any su-
pervision or control, at any time, in any place,
or in any form.
NintA. We shall oppose all "higher law
doctrines, by which the constitution is to be set
at nought, violated, or disregarded, whether by
politicians, by rsligionists, or by the adherents
or followers Of either, or by any other class Of
'persona
Tenth. We shall maintain and defend the
constifution as II stands, the Union az IL ex-
ists and the rights Of the States, without di-
minution AZ guaranteed thereby: opposing at
all times, and TO the extent of our ability and
influence. all who may ssssil them, or either ol
them.
Eleventh. We shall oppose no man. and sus-
tain no man, on tho ground Of his Opposition
TO, or his support Of Democratic measured ar
Whig measures; but we shall oppose those who
oppose our doctrines and sustain those who
sustain our doctrines.
Hoslfth And lastly, we shall use our utrnoet
exertions to build up an " "Amerioan porfv. =
whose maxim shall be-:
AMERICANS SHALL RULE THEIR CousTRyi