Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-20
WASHINGTON 2. 9, AFTERNOON JANUARY

The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted at mass meeting Of the citizens OF
washington, on the 9th day Of September
last present the general sentiments of the
American party" in this city, and viii doubt
less be read with interest by the friends Of
American principles throughout the country,
to wit; M M
L. Whereas, public meeting Of citizens Of Washing
ton was held at Carusi's Saloon the lsth instant
upon call made in and approved by the Executive
organ, the proceedings Of which, in the resolutions
said to have been adopted at that meeting and in the
speeches Of certain selected orators at subsequent
adjourned meeting are now spread before the public
eye In the columns Of said organ, and its kindred
presses with appreciation; and whereas said resou-
tons, however dressed up in abstract professions of
patriotism, asal principles dear TO the American
heart and necessary to the safety Of the constitution
and TO the peace and prosperity of country; and
Whereas the Executive is invoked therein to remove
nom public employment such 0fficehoders as enter
tain those principles thereby to perpetate ruthless
prescription of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference Of opinion therefore
hesotOed That mere professions Of love to the
stitution and TO civil and religious freedom, when
by actions cannot deceive the sensible
and vigiiant guardians OF American liberty, whose
apprehensions have been excited at beholding the
strides that have been made toward complete CON
troll Of our government by the subjects Of foreign
pctentate we-known al the avowed enemy Of our
whole American system, to whose overthrow they
are SOlemnly devoted.
Resolved That as ygilant custodians of that bene-
fcent system of civil and religious freedom bequeath
ed to us by the fathers of the republic 1t is our duty
TO meet and repe all insidious attacks upon lib
critics as well all open assaults and that view
with Indignation and alarm the assertion of prnci-
pies and purposes, the part Of the recognised
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church in the,Unted
states, subyersive Of our republican institutions,
which constitute aggressions of such 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.
Resot0ed That while in the past political divisions
struggled in honest conflict contested principles
and measures all Of which are now settled yet In
the present crisis Of danger to all that both parties
noa dear ssS T bury every sSs o. past
fortunes and our sacred honor net 70 cease our ex
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that new menace it.
Res0toed That proclaim, as the cardinal princi-
pies of 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 70 the success Of free government
ResolUed, That while we welcome to our country
the victims of tyranny from foreign lands, and offer
them place by our side under the shield Of con-
sttution, claim for Americans the right togovern
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government have our hearty consent to 60 elsewhere
in the pursuit of happiness.
Resolved That the fourth resolution of the meeting
at Caruss Saloon, recommending TO the President OF
the United States prescription Of all officers of the
federal government who may have thought fit to 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.
tive OF the United States proposes an alarming and
dangerous infacton of the principles of sslfgovern
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rebuke
of all the free citizens OF these United States, without
distinction of party, sect or creed. III
ResoI0ed, That every Protestant denomination In
the United States maintains the constitutional prin-
cple of separation of Church and State-in which
principle many American Catholics sincerely concur,
while on the other hand, the Papal Church abroad
openly, and always and everywhere maintains the
doctrine Of obedience Of the civil to the ecclesiastical
authority, both in Europe and America the sad and
ruineps effects Of which, in the one, are seen in
countless emigrants flying from It's tyranny and
misery TO our own happy land, and in the other, in
the ignorance and poverty Of the masses in the
wealth and vices Of the clergy and in the ceaseless
insurrections, massacres, and proverbisl instability
Of our Southern sister Republics.
Reso1ced, 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 exponent
of executive feelings from the Official positions Of
those who controlled the proceedings yet will still
hope that the President who alone has the power,
will arrest the prescription already begun Of faithful
TO entertain American and Protestant sentiments,
and will reject the mercenary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution of the meeting last week
as covert scheme 70 crafty the appetite Of Office
seekers at the expense ef many who zealously and
efficiently aided in his elevation 10 power and whose
removal under existing circumstances will 1x in
dehble stain upon him as man and a. the President
of the United States.
Reso,esd, That having seen the denunciations that
almost daily issue from certain presses against the
"fusionists" IF the North, who are denounced abb
sorbed in "the traitorous factions" which distract
those States, by which they after another be-
ing placed in opposition 10 the administration, we
were asonished 70 hear the pressing invton in the
second resolution Of opponents 70 men OF all po-
litical opinions, without regard 10 their political
antecedcnts,' 70 form "fusien' with them in their
future acton-an invitation broad enough 10 include
| Garrison, Abby Kelly and Fred. Douglas, besides
their soadjutors In the two houses Of Congress.
ResoIved, That we, TOO, appeal 10 all Americans
who lore the Union, which must be preserved, and
the copsttution which established and maintains H.
and the rights Of the States which compose IL, and
especially TO the religious, the moral and the order
loving classes, TO unite with us In effectng the re-
FIRMS necessary 10 the safety and prosperity Of our
country believing, do, that II Is high time the
career of Interested and interruptions demagogues
should be checked and the government be placed in
the hands Of men acquainted with its character and
spirit and who duly value its countless blessings.
And whereas we believe IN the competency ability,
and right Of Americanborn citizens 10 govern their
own country therefore
Resolued, That we win not vote for nor assist in
elevating foreigners BY birth 10 offices Of trust emo
ument, or honor under our government; nor win we
vote for assist in eleyating 10 such offices any
Amercanborn citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince, potentate power, or authority.
ResoJped That the naturalization laws ought 10 be
totally repealed materially altered and the term Of
residence before admission TO the rights Of oitizen-
ship be extended TO the period Of twenty-one years
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