Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-28
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
"AMERICAN ORGAN.o


a Daily and Weekly Papa, published IN Washing
ton Cstg ID. u, By
AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS.
wv Il have reached an important crisis in our pe-
w Itical history The two leading parties in our
country hitherto separated by broad lines either of
principle or OF policy, differ now scarcely in any thing
but in names.
National Bank. formerly an essential point Of diff
ProtectiUs Tariff for the sale Of protection which
once divided parties and distracted National C6un
cils has become obsolete question Of party policy
simply because "reueaue tariff" affords incidental
protection TO American Manufactured modifca-
ton of the details Of our present tariff system is all
that Is demanded by the most strenuous advocates of
profession TO American Industry
The distribution of the proceeds Of the public lands
among the several States formerly claimed by one
party and the application of those proceeds solely in
aid OF the national Treasury, claimed by the other
party have both yielded to compromise Of these con-
cting opinions far at least to sink these ques-
tons a. issues between Wings and Democrats. plan
graduation, and Of surrender to the States" in
which they lie seems likely to withdraw the public
lands from the arena Of future party contests.
The snPrepement Of har6ors and ricers by congress
sional aid, which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times, has become less ques
ton Of principle than Of local and sectional contest
and it will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress, upon that basis Of berality and justice de-
Of the country
Other questions, Of minor Importance, on which, at
different times, the two prominent parties Of the
try disagreed, have now by change circumstances,
become obsolete. What then, remain as issues of
any theoretical practical Importance between Wings
and Demecrats2 We know Of none and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations, they will do so for the mere sake of the
spoiIs of po,oeri
But new issues have arisen, having no reference to
the party organizations of Wings and Democrats
ssues which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare of the ceuntry-and which
issues must, in their discussion, progress, and term
nation, annhate these two parties which, for years
past have battod with alternate success for political
supremacy.
a new era is at hand--sn era which will be char
acterzed in the future history Of these States the
ERA OF Patriotism Throughout the length and
breadth Of this great and glorious Union the masses of
the American people have spontaneously and simuta
neously started the inquiry" ARs xoT ANERIcANs
CAPABLE or GOVERNING THEIR CoUNrRrw This in
quiry is as universal II Is natural and pertinent
The response is being given In the thousands Of
Citations springing up in all portions Of the United
States, and resting the single basis that the natipe
born cstizsns Of this Union haze the capacity and tho
scU TO administer their Goperanen} 10 protect the
rights which then haze Inherited and to perpetuats the
freedom and independence Of their nosips landl
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising Of the masses Of countrymeni
The evils incident TO the indscriminate immigration
of foreigners into our countryside consequences of
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right Of
suffrage the degrading effect OF elevatng for
eigners to posts of honor and trust under our gov
ernment; all these have been seen and known to our
people for years past, and yet until nOsc with few
exceptions the American people have seemed TO be
blind to the progress of foragnis in the land. We
need not on the occasion OF presenting this circular
sudden and general manifestation of the purpose Of
the American people 10 take the reins Of govern
ment into their own hands; it is sufficient for the
object we have now in view to state the undeniable
and obvious fact that such purpose srists.
We now come forward TO present to our fellow
citizens the mode and means of concentrating the
opinions and Of harmonxing the action Of those who
are disposed to unite In the formation Of an ADsv
iean Pdrfg whose psrposs shsll be % hnd remedy
Dhich are yearly Increasing xsder Tie disasfros or
ration Of latos of naturdlzdsoaf We propose 70
establish in conformity with the wishes of thousands
of the citizens Of this District and Of large number
weekly paper, TO be called W.
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication will commence on the 18th day Of
November daily, and on the goth weekly.
A cash capital amply sufficient to commence and
10 continue the enterprise has been subscribed and
secured to be advanced by number Of wealthy and
gentlemen; and We are insured daily
surpassing that Of any paper now pub
lished In Washington city. The number OF our
weekly subscribers will depend upon the enthusiasm
of friends in the several States, but have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commsnce
with many Housdnds; and that year will not trans
pire before our weekly list will be swelled 10 more
than one hundred thousand.
Our position at the seat of the federal government,
the centre Of political system, where all the rep
resenatves Of the States, and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically sojourn for many months, is considered
by us, and by friends, the most favorable one
for the publication Of the ORGAN OF THE AMERICAN
PARTY and II the most untiring devotion 70 the adj
yooacy Of the doctrines and policy Of this party shall
give us claim TO its support, we know we shall dc
serve, and we trust we shall receive IT,
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis on which the american Organ is
ablisbed than by presenting the following extract
which copy and adopt from an address OF former
Presidspt of A< Mssonri Aatipe american dssooia-
to and published at St Louis in February, 1841 10
wit:
"THu rERrsruArIeS oy AMERICAN yKxEDoH our
oBJxcT, ANMoAs RIGHTS oUR MOTTO, AND THE AMER
loan PARTY OUR coesoEES.'
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
such will in our Judgment IL carried out,
perpetuate freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we AT any time deviate from the path OF
duty as the organ Of the american party, and the ad
vecate of american rights.
We shall neither sustain nor opps 80 any political
measures en- the ground that they cmanate from
Democratic or from Whig administration; but we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor or prejudice, toward the
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
Anerioan party, we shall battle for those principles
and purposes, while an Independent journal, we
shalf approve what we think is right and condemn
what think is wrong in the principles Of all public
men and Of all political parties. THIS editor Of the
American Organ will be Democrat Of the school Of
Jefferson and Madison progressive In his notions Of
public policy yet consistent In his advocacy Of the
rights OF the States.
No essay or editorial shall ever sppesr IN the
american Organ, the tendency Of which would be 70
prejudice the rights wound the feelings Of the ct
zens of any Of the States SO far as the influence OF
this paper shall extend, the constitutional rights Of
each, and Of all the States shall be maintained We
hold that The iastitution Of slavery belongs ercIusiuey
to hoss States IN piich IL eriss Each Of ne Stdtes for
nssH, has The sole and erctusive right 10 d>termine
sohether not slavery shou erist toitin is bordrS
We shall therefore oppose all agitation Of The question
of sLapvy either IN Cbngress or ont of u.
The "dp,uicdn Organ" will advocate the free and
untrapneed exercise Of the rights Of conscience on
all questions connected with religious fdiN but Il
WILL by all fair and respectful arguments Ppose for
sign domination Ar,ecsn citisens from whatever
quarter il may approach, and well in matters ecce-
siastical as in matters political
A synopsis OF the proceedings Of Congress during
each session win be from day 10 day presented.
General and local news will be gathered and pub
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