Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-03
WASHINGTON D. G. AFTERNOON JANUARY 8 1856

The following preamble and resolutions
adopted at a mass meeting of the citizens O
Washington, on the 9th day Of September
last present the general sentiments Of the
American partyp In this city, and viii doubt
less be read with interest by the friends q
American principles throughout the country,
to wit;
Whereas, public meeting Of citizens Of Washing
ton was held At Caruss Saloon, the 10th instant
organ, the proceedings Of which, in the resolutions
sad 70 have been adopted ut that meeting and in the
speeches of certain selected orators at subsequen
adjourned meeting, arc now spread before the public
eye In the columns of said organ, and its kindred
presses with appreciation; and whereas said resolu
Hons however dressed up In abstrsct professions o
patriotism, aalail principles dear TO the American
heart and necessary to the safety Of the constitution
and TO the peace and prosperity Of our country and
whereas, the Executive is invoked therein to remove
from public employment sych ofiiceholders as enter.
tain those principles thereby to perpefate ruthless
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference of opinion: therefore s,g 4
ResoIued That mere professions of love to the con-
sttution and to civil and religious freedom, when
contradicted by actions, cannot deceive the sensible
and vigilant gnardians Of American liberty, whose
apprehensions have been excited at beholding tie
strides that have been made toward complete con-
troll OF our government by the subjects of foreign
potentate wel-known as the axowed enemy Of pIr
whole american system, 70 whose overthrow they
RssoIoeS, That as vieant custodians Of that bene.
6cent system Of civil and religious freedom hequeath
cd TO us by the fathers of the reptbc, It is our duty
70 meet and rcpe all insidious attacks upon our lib
critics as well all open assaHts and that we view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of princi
pies and purposes on the part Of the recognised ex-
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church in the United
States, subyersive Of our republican institutions,
which constitute aggreSsiOns Of such character
that II not now resisted, will lead at no distant day,
to the overthrow of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment Of despotsm,
Efsotgsd H That While in the past political divisions
struggled in honest conet over contested principles
and measures, all of which are now settled Vet ia
the present crisis Of danger to all that both parties
hold dear we will bury every remembrance Of past
fortunes, and sacred honor net to cease our ex-
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that pew menace it, 4es B,;8a 9
Resol0ed, That we proclaim, as the cardinal princ-
Piles Of our political and moral creed, sacred regard
for the Constitution In all its provisions, upon which
are based our glorious american principles freedom
Of speech freedom Of opinion, freedom Of conscience
freedom Of the press, together with school system
for the diffusion Of intelligence sanctifed by open
Bible as the rule Of faith and practice, holding as an
established principle that intelligence and virtue are
essential to the success of free government
Rssolced, That while we welcome to our country
the victims OF tyranny from foreign lands, and offer
them place BY our side ndef tie shield Of ouf
stitutio we claim for Americans the right TO govern
their own country; and those who do not like our
goyefnment have our hearty consent to 90 elsewhere
Resolusd That the fourth resolution Of the meeting
at Caruss Saloon, recommending to the President d
tho ,,,,, States prescription Of all officers Of the
federal government who ny nsve .sonant Mt 70 be-
come members Of the association of Know knotn-
ings-a recommendation which, before its adoption,
bad been recognized and acted upon BY the Execu.
tive Of tie United Shtss- ptoposes an alarming and
dangerous nfraction of the principles Of sefgoyen-
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebuke
distinction Of party, seSl u etceX nm Il
Resol0ed, That every Protestant denominaton II
the United States maintains the constitutional prn
cipleof q separation Of Church and State-in which
while on the other ham, the PspAl Church abroad
openly, and always, and every WHERE rsiptains The
doctrine Of obedience Of the civil to the ccclesiastca
authority, both in Europe and America; the sad and
countless emigants flying from its tyranny and
misery TO our own happy land, and in the other in
wealth ssi ssss D III ' ] ssa \ 81 ss.sssss
insurrectons, massacres, and prcverbial instability
Rsolssd, That upon these principles we appeal
from the opinions, whose proclamation has caused
this meeting, TO the people of the United States
and although We might infer they are an snponent
those who controlled the proceedings yef Rs tili sti
hops that the PRESIDENT who alone has the power
will azrcst the prescription already begun Of faithful
oficsholders both Democrats and Wings, for daring
70 entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and viii reject the mcrccnary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution of ne msstng last week.
as covert scheme 70 crafty the appetite Of ONCE
seekers at The expense 81 many who seaiousiy and
efficiently aided in his elevation 10 power snd whose
removal under existing circumstances win III in
dslbh stain upen Him as man and a. the President
Of the United Statss RF f.ggt ssn Ak.
hssoised, That having seen the denunciations that
almost daily Issue from certain presses against the
"msionistsn sfthe North, who are Aenoassed ~ alb.
sofbe in the traitofous factionsp Hhish distract
those States, by which they are after another be-
ing placed IN opposition 70 the administration, we
we're astonsbed 10 hear the pfessing invitiou IN he
second resolution Of our opponeuts 70 msn Of al po
litical opinions, without regard 10 their "potical
antecedents' ~ form "fisien" with them in their
uturc sctionan invitation broad enough 30 include
Garrison, Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas, besides
their eoadiutors in the two houses Of Congress.
Resotpsd, That We too, appeal 70 All Americans
who love the Union, which must be proserved" and
the constitution, which established and maintains II
and the rights OF the States which compose IT. and
especially TO the religious, the moral and tho order
loving classes, 70 unite with us in eGecting The re-
forms necessary TO the safety and prosperity Of our
country, believing we DO that y ia high tmc the
career Of interested and unscrupalous demagorues
shos11 y checked and the government be plsced in
the Of men acquainted with its character and
sptnS md who duly value its countless blessines.
4nn whereas we believe IN the competency, ability,
and right of Anerican-born citizens 10 govern their
own country: therefore
R~sased That We viii not vote for nor Assist in
ssvaxng foreRnes by birth " Offices Of trust emol-
unent OF honor under our governmeutj nor viii we
vote for or assist In elevatng TO such Offices any
Americsn-born citizens who recognise or hold them.
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince, potentate, power, or authority.
Resotved That Che naturalization lsws ought 10 be
totally repealed materially altered and the term Of
raeidence hcfre Admission to thu rnhta Of citxaI,-
ship be extended 70 the period Of twenyone years.
EE PERSONS residing in the First and
Second wards desiring 10 subscribe TO the AnKRI-
CAN oReAS,' will leave their names at William II,
Hiten's, Agent No. se5, Eleventh street betweenll
sylvanis avenue between Twentieth and Twenty.
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