Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-04
WASHINGTON, D. q, THURSDAY AFTERNOON JANUARY A 1855

The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted at mass meeting of the citizens Of
Washington, on the 27th day Of September
last, present the general sentiments Of the
american party" in this city, and win doubt
less be read with interest by the friends OF
American principles throughout the country,
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Whereas, q public meeting Of citizens Of Washing
ton was held at Carusis Saloon, the 10th instant
upon a call made in and approved BY the Executive
organ, the proceedings Of which in the resolutions
said 70 have been adopted at that meeting and in the
speeches Of certain selected orators at subsequent
adjourned meeting, now spread before the public
eye in the columns Of said organ, and its kindred
tons however dressed up in abstract professions Of
patriotism, asjal principles dear to the American
heart and necessary to tho safety of the constitution
and 70 the peace and prosperity Of country; and
whereas, the Executive s invoked therein to remove
from public employment such oiliceholders as enter
tain those principles thereby to perpetrate ruthless
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference of opinion: therefore,
stitution and to civil and religious freedom, when
contradicted by actions, cannot deceive the sensible
and vigilnnt guardians of American liberty, whose
apprehensions have been excited ut beholding the
strides that have been made toward complete con-
troll Of our government by the subjects Of foreign
potentate well-known as the avowed enemy Of our
whole American system, to whose overthrow they
are solernnly devoted. M
Resolped THAT, as viQilant cusodians Of that bene
Gcent system Of civil and religious freedom bequeath-
ed TO by the fathers Of the republic II is duty
TO meet and repe all insdious attacks upon our lib
critics as well as all open assaats and that we view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of prnci-
pies and purposes, the part of tho recognised
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church in the United
States, subyersive Of republican institutions,
which constitute aggressions Of such a character
that if not now resisted will lead at no distant day,
to the overthrow Of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment Of despotism.
RssolSed That while in the past political divisions
Of the country, as Wings and Democrats, we have
struggled in honest conflict over contested principles
and measures, all of which are now settled, yet in
the present crisis Of danger to all that both parties
hold dear we will bury every remembrance Of past
opposition, and pledge to each other our lives, our
fortunes, and our sacred honor net to cease
ertionB until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace 1t. s;14 m
RssoIUed That we proclaim as the cardinal princi-
pies 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,
for the diffusion Of intelligence, sanctifed BY an open
Bible as the rule of faith and practice, holding as
established principle that intelligence and virue are
essential to the success Of Q free government
RssotUed, That while we welcome to our country
the victims Of tyranny from foreign lands, and ofer
them place by side under the shield Of our con-
stitution we claim for Americans the right 10 govern
their own country; and those who do NOT M cnz
government have our hearty eonssnt 70 80 saswhers
in the pursuit of happiness -l. .s.s.l.s ss
Resolved That the fourth resolution Of tho meeting
at Carusis Saloon, recommending to the President O
the United States prescription Of all officers Of the
federal government who may have thought ft 10 be-
come members of the association Of Know Knoth
ings-a Recommendation which, before its adoption
had been recognised and acted upon by the Execu
o sas y an ng and
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebuke
distinction Of party, sect, or creed.
Reso5Ued, That every Protestant denomination In
ciple of separation Of Church and Stste-in which
principle many American Catholics sincerely concur,
while on the other hand. the Papal Church abroad
doctrine Of obedience Of the civil 70 ths ecclesiastical
authority, both In Europe and Americas the sad and
ruineus effects Of which, in the one, are seen in
countless emigrants flying from IL tyranny snd
the ignorance and poverty, o1 Is. nasses In de
wealth and vices OF the clergy, and In TIE ceaselcss
insurections, massacres and provGbiAl instability
of our Southern sister Republics
from the opinions, whose proclamation has osassi
this meeting, TO the people of The Uniked 6fa1ss
and, although we might infer they are IN exponsnt
Of executive feelings, from tho oiApiel poe1ts q
those who controlled the proceednGa ys(We viii stn
hope that the President, who alono kas ~ power,
will arrest the prescription already begun q hfal
ofhceholders, both Democrats and Wh3Es ~ 6ktihS
70 entertain American and Protestant ssntmsu1s,
and viii reject the merccnary suggestion urged en
him by the fourth resolution Of the meeting t wsek
as covert scheme 10 crafty the appetite Of o2cs
seekers at the expense Of many who zcalously and
efficiently aided in his elevation TO power and whose
removal under existing circumstances win Ak an IN.
dcihe stan upsn him as man and a. The Prcsidcn,
Of the United Sts4ss. " e3f eska,k - 5l
RssoIee5 Thss having sssn shs dsuunsisaons thal
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"fasionstso II the North. who sfs Aspounssd - 81
sorbed in "the tratorous factions" which distract
those States, by which they one afcr another be-
ing placed in opposition TO the administration, w
second rcsolnton Of our oppcssnts % of all po
itcai opinions without re4ard 10 their "politioA
anteoedents."ts - form 'fusienn with them in their
future action an uyitaton broad enough 70 includs
Garrison, Abby Kelly, and Fred. Douglas, bcsidcs
their eoadiutors in the two houses Of Congress
who love the Union, which must be preserved" and
the constitution which established and maintains IL
and the rights Of the States which compose IL, and
especially 70 the religious the moral, and the order
loving classes 10 unto with US in enecting the
ferns necessary 10 the safety and prosperity Of our
osrser q nssrestd Il and unserapuioss Semagoeuss @
should be checked, and the government be placed in
the hands of men acquainted with iss character and
spirit and who duly value its countless blessings
And whereas we believe in the competency, ability,
and right Of Anerican-born citizens 10 govern their
own country therefore , s5 ~
Rssotred, That we viii not vote for nor assist In
elevang foreigners BY birth 70 Offices Of trust emol
ument or honor under our government; nor viii we
vote for assist in elevsting 10 such Offices any
Amercanborn citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince, potentate, power, or authority. 81 81
RsAlped, That the naturalization laws ought TO be
totally repealed materially altered and the term Of
residence before admission 70 the rights OF citizen
ship be extended TO the period Of twentyope years.
tE PERSONS residing in the First and
Second wards desiring to subscribe 10 the Anxnr.
CAN 0ReAs," viii leave their names ct William y.