The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-08-01

June, n, d. Ico9s
1.-The acknowledgment of that Almish-
~ Beinp who rules over the Universe. who
nresides oyes the Councils Of Nations, who
eon,Iuets the affairs Of men, aud who, IN ey-
ery step by which we have advanced 70 the
character Of an independent nation, has dis
tngaishsd us By some token OF trov'densial
agency.
1.-THE cultivation and development Of a
sentiment of pcrfoundy intense American
feeling of passionate attachment 10 our coun-
try. its history and its institutions OF ADM.
ration for the purer days OF our National ey-
istence of yeneration, for the heruism tina,
precipitated our Revelation and ofemuation
of the virtue, wisdom, and patriotism that
framed our Constitution and first successful
" applied its provisions.
IlI.-The maintainance Of the union o.
these United States as the paramount politi-
cal good or, to use the language of Washing
ton, +" the primary object Of patriotic desire.
And hence -
LIST. Opposition to all attempts TO weaken
or subvert it.
Cd. Uncompromisins antagonism to every
principle of policy that endangers it.
Sd, The advocacy OF an equitable adjust
ment Of all political differences which threa-
ten its integrity or perpetuity.
4th. The suppression oi all tendencies to
political division, founded on geographical
determinations, or on the belief that there IL
n real difference Of interests and view be-
tween the various sections Of the Union.
5th. The full recognition Of The rights Of
the several States, as expressed and reserv
ed in the Constitution and careful avoid
ance, by the General Government, of all in
reference with their rights BY Legislative or
executive action.
Iy.-Obedieaee 10 the Constitution Of
these United States, as tile supreme law Of the
land, sacredly obligatory upon all ITS parts
and members; and steadfast resistance to the
spirit Of innovation upon is principles. how
ever specious tie pretexts. AYowng that
in all doubtful or disputed points i may on.
" Be legally aseertainea and expounded by
the Judicial power nf the United States.
And. as a eorollary 10 the above;
/. habit of reyerential obedience 70 the
laws. whether National, State, or Municipal
until they are either repealed or declared
unconstitutional by the proper authority.
.. 4 tender and sacred regard for those
acts of Craftsmanship, which are TO be contra
distinguished from acts Of ordinary legisla
ton, by the fact Of their being OF the mature
at compacts and agreements and so, to b'
considered fixed and settled national poll
cy.
VA radical revision aud modification o
the laws regulating immigration, and the set
Element of immigrants. Offering to the no
nest immigrant who, from love Of liberty n
hatred of oppression, seeks an asylum 10 IN
limited States, a Friendly reception and pro
lection. But unqualifedly cundemnlng III
Transmission to our shores, oil ielons and pau
pers.
yI.-The essential modification Of tn
Naturalization Laws.
Tie repeal by the Legislatures Of the re
spectiye States. OF all State Laws lowing 10
rejgners not naiuraiiLed TO vote.
The repeal. without retroactive operation
of all acts OF Congress making grants Of lam
10 uunaturalized foreigners, and allowln,
them 10 vote IN tic Territories.
vIi.--Hostiiiiy 10 the corrupt means b.
which Tie Leaders Of party have hithertp fore
ed upon Us our rulers and our pelltic9
cteehs.
Inpiacable enmity against the prexalen
,lemoialjzing system 81 rewards ior p6lltica
sub.eryiency, and 81 paaishrsots Tor pol'tl
cal independence.
Disgust iar tie Wild hunt after oiilcc "hlc
thsraeieriLes the are.
These on Inc one band On the uthef,
Imitation ol the practice IF The purer daS
al ne Republic; sid admiration IL Tie max
in LAT " office .horld seek The man, and no
man lie Office" aud Of the rule that, The jos
mode II a.ceriaiHing fitness fnr once !. u
eapabilrtv, Ire faitfiuIness AMI the honest
IL the ineunhen, 0f candidate.
yIII.-Resi.tance II the aggressive polio
and corrupt tendencies II I've Roman Latholi
Cbafel IL oar country b. tie advancement t
All political stations---sxscutise. iegisiatir,
igdieisl n diplsms,ic--nf tiiase only SIN u
not hold civil allegiance. directly ur indirec
ly. 20 any iofei.a ppNer, whether tlrtl Or 6
eiesissti,a. aHj whp are Americans By brit
education anu training thus fgliiing ih
maxim. "AsfnicANs ONLY SHALL oorEns An
Fict.a
The protection Of 81 citizens u the leg
and proper exercise Of ihsir civil anA rel
Eioak rights aid privilege tie main'enaht
6f the right IT every nan 70 The toll, unr'
strained and peaceful enjoyment Of b. ow
religious opinions AMI worship, and jellni
resistance II III attempts by any sect, heni
mnatI1n Or tbarth 70 obtain an sseenda1s
over ahy a,bef in The state. b. means Of a.
spetisl privileges ~ exemption, By any pol
tieai combination 81 - members, OF by q q
vision d their ci,il allegiance With any I
reign porert puteutats, or eeeleslastle.
IY.-The reformation oi the character
our National Legislature by eleyating TO u
digi.gsd and responsible position men
higfsf qualifications, purer morals, and mo
Gbtelli.h patriotism.
A-The restriction of executive patrOi
especially in the matter oi sppoin
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