Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-22

dt regular Drceting of the National Council, of
the american Party, begun and held at Phiiadel-
phja, on the 6th Of june, A. d., 1885, the Jot-,
iocing ,cas adopted as The Platform aud Pris-
ciples Of the Organization
1.-The acknowledgment of that Almighty Bo-
ing, who rules over the Uniyerse,-who presides
over the councils of nations,- who conducts the
affairs Of men, and who, in every step by which
we have advanced to the character Of an indepen-
dent nation has distinguished us by some token of
Providential agency. ,hs
1.-THE cultivation and development Of sem
timent Of profoundly intense American feeling OF
passionate attachment to our country, its history
and its institutions; Of admiration for the purer
days of our nat onal existence of veneration, for
the heroism that precipitated our Revolution; and
Of emulation Of the virtue wisdom, and patriotism
that framed our constitution and first successfully
applied its provisions. sae,s.f-F
iII.-The maintenance of the union Of these
United States as the paramount political good or,
to Use the language Of Washington, the primary
object Of patriotic desire" And hence s
slst Opposition TO all attempts 10 weaken or
subvert It. 1ihgs 54aa' e 80
I'd. Uncompromising antagonism TO every prin-
ciple Of policy that endangers 1t.
Sd. The advocacy Of an equitable adjustment Of
oil political differences which threaten It's integrity
or perpetuity. 'rea.1l
4th. The suppression Of I'll tendencies 10 polti-
cal division, founded geographical discrirni-'
nations or on the belief that there is real differ
ence OF interests and views between the various
sections Of the Union.
9Th. The suil recognition of the rights of the
several States, as expressed and reserved In the
Constitution; and a careful avoidance, by the
General Government, Of all interference with their
rights by legislative or executive action.
fIy.--Obedicnce 70 the Constitution Of these uni
ted States, as the supreme law Of the land, sacred
afltt oad
eteadst resistance TO the spirit Of innovation upon
It's principles, however specious the pretcxts.
Avoving that In all doubtful or disputed points IL
NAV only bc legally ascertaincd and expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States
And, as a corollary TO the above:
l. A habit Of reverential obedience TO the law,
whether National, State, or Municipal until they
are either repealed or declared unconstitutional By
the proper authority. Efs1 .'8a
O. tender and sacred regard for those acts Of
statesmanship which are to be contradistinguished
from acts of ordinary legislation, by the fact of
their being Of the nature Of compacts and agree
ments; and 80, TO be considered fixed and settled
national policy. 18.ft. -
VA radical revision and MODIFICATION Of the
laws regulating immigration, and the settlement of
immigrants. Offering 10 the honest immigrant who,
from love Of liberty or hatred of oppression, seeks
an asylum in the United States, friendly reccp-
ton and protection. But unquali6edly condemn
ing the transmission TO our shores Of felons and
psupe,s.
vi The essential modification Of the Natural
izstion Laws. - s
The repeal by the Legislatures Of the respective
States Of all State laws allowing foreigners not
naturalized to vote t
The repeal, without retroactive operation, Of all
acts OF Congress making grants Of land TO unnatu-
rallied ,oreigners, and allowing them TO vote in
the Territories. 8ar f So.
VII. Hostility to the>corrupt means by which
the leaders Of party have hitherto forced upon us
our rulers and our political creeds.
Implacable enmity against the prevalent demoral-
izng system Of rewards for political subserviency,
and Of punishments for political Independence.
Disgust for the wild hunt after Office which char
scterizcs the age.
These on the one hand. On the other -
Imitation OF the practice Of the purer days Of
tho Republic; and admiration of the maxim that
office should seek the man, and not man the Of
fee" and OF the rule that, the Just mode Of ascer
tanning fitness for Office Is the capabilty the faith
f,ilness, and the honesty Of the incumbent or can
didate.
VIIf.--Resistance to the aggressive policy and
&C rupting tendencies of the Roman Catholic
Church In our country by the advancement to all
political stations xecutiye, legslatv jndical or
diplonatic-~of those onlr who do 4 hold civil