Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-29


NAJ E have reached an important crisis in our Pc.
Wv htical 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
terence between rival parties, has advocates.
ProteGttge Ia'iF for the sake Of protection, which
once divided parties and distracted our National Coun-
els has become obsolete question of party policy,
simply because repeaue tariff" affords incidental
protection to American Manufactures. modifca-
on OF the details of our present tariff system is all
at IS demanded by the most strenuous advocates OF
protection TO American Industry.
Inc dStf7otta of the proceeds of the public lands
among the several States, as formerly claimed by
party and the application of those proceeds solely in
and OF the national Treasury, as claimed by the oer
party have both yielded 10 compromise of these CEN
cting opinions far at least as to sink these ques-
lions az issues between Wings and Democrats plan
formed of n compound Of "squatter sovereignty" of
which they lie, seems likely to withdraw the public
lands from the arena of future party contests
The improvement Of har6rs and rioers by congress
sional aid, which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times, has now become less ques-
ton of principle than Of local and sectional contest
and II will doubtless be adjusted by the next Com
gress, upon that basis of liberalty and justice de-
manded by the spirit Of the age and the interests
of the country.
Other questions, Of minor Importance, on which, at
different times, the two prominent parties the coun-
try disagreed have now, by change circumstances
become Obsolete. What, then, remain as issues of
any theoretical or practical importance between Wings
and Demscratsf We know of none; and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do SO for the sake of the
spoiks Of popef!
But new issues have arisen, having no referenc to
the party organizations of Wings and Democrats
issues which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare OF the ceuntry-and which
issues must in their discussion progress and terlni-
nation, annihilae these two parties which, for years
past have battled with alternate success for political
supremacy.
new era is at hand-an era which will be char
acterzed in the future history of these States as the
ERA OF PATRIOTISM! Throughout the length and
breadth Of this great and glorious Unon the of
the American people have spontaneously and simulta
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERICANS
CAPABLE OF GovERNrNa THEIR CoUHrRY?" This in
quiry s as universal it is natural and pertinent
The respoase is being given in the thousands of
cations sprlnglng up in all portions of the United
States, and resting on the single basis that The fdiUe
born cizeaS Of this Union hare the capacity and tie
ei1 10 administer neir Gooeraneat 10 protect tie
rights eohtch they haze inherited, and to srpeate tie
freedetn and tndepsndeace Of their natioe landi
Shall We trace the c1Rses of this spontaneous and
universal uprising of the masses of our countrymenY
The evils incident TO the ndiscrminate immigration
OF foreigners into our countrythe consequences of
permitting such immigrants t0 enjoy the right Of
suffrageand the degrading effect of elevating 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 ao,o, with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed to be
blind to the progress of f0rsiynism 10 the land. We
need not the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus to the country, assign the cases for this
sudden and general manifestation of the purpose Of
the American people 70 take the reins of govern
ment into their own hands; it Is sufficient for the
object we have new in view TO state the undeniabe
and obvious fact thar such purpose eriste.
We now come forward TO present 10 our fellow
citizens the mode and means of concentrating the
nfln az has 4aszfr
are disposed to unite in the formation of Afaer
cdR rurty," whose pa,rpOse sha be 10 find remedy
for Tie mdniold eols phich hare come upon u.s. Ind
aoich are yearly increasing under tho disastrous ope
ration Of our lGaos OF ndtuaJization We propose TO
establish in conformity with the wishes of thousands
of the citizens Of this District and Of large number
of friends in the diiIsrens States, . daily and
weekly paper, TO be called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The publication will commence on the 18th day of
November daily, and on tho Goth weekly.
A cdsh capital, amply sufficient 10 commence and
70 continue the enterprise has been subscribed and
secured 10 be advanced by number of wealthy and
influential gentlemen; and insured daily
circulation surprising that of any paper now pub
lshed In Washington city. The number OF our
weekly subscribers will depend upon the enthusiasm
OF our friends in the several States, but have such
assurances that we cannot doubt we shall commence
with many Thousands; and that year will not trans
pre before weekly list will be swelled TO more
than one hundred Hsusdnd
Our position at the seat Of the federal government
the centre of our political system where all the rep
resenatves Of the States and Of the people annually
assemble, and where prominent men OF all parties
periodically soiourn for many months is considered
by us and by our friends, as the most favorable
for the publication Of the ORGAN OF THE AMERICAN
PARTY; and if the most untring devotion 10 the sd
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy of this party shall
give US claim 10 its support, we know we shall de-
serve, and we trust we shall receive il.
We cannot perhaps more distinctly and concisely
define the basis which the american organ is es-
tablished than by presenting the following extract,
which we copy and adopt from an address Of former
PresidcHt Of Hs Aisao1i Noirs .41nericdn dssocia-
tio and published at ST. Louis in February ls4l 10
wit:
"THs rBRPEruArIes OF AMERICAN FAEEDoN Is OUR
OBJECT, AMERICAN RI0HTs OUR MOTTO, AND THE AMER
ICAa PAETY OUR CoGNoMEN."
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
suc measures viii in our Judgment if carried out
perpotuate freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deviate from the path OF
duty the organ Of the ARertcd pdrty and the ad-
vocate Of AypeytcaR rights.
We shall neither sustain nor oppd 20 any political
measures on the ground that they emanate from a
Democratic or from Wing administration; but we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor or prejudice toward the
present OF any future administration. Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes OF the
di1oric1u p11ty, we shall battle for those principles
and purposes, while as independent journal, we
shall approve what we think is right and condemn
and of all political parties. The editor Of the
American Organ viii be Democrat of the school of
jefferson and Madison progressive in bis notions Of
public policy, yet consistent in his advocacy Of the
rights Of the States
No essay or editorial shall ever appear in the
d1aetSeqn Orgaa, the tendency Of which would be to
prejudice the rights wound the feelings OF the cti-
Of any of the States. Sc far the influence OF
this paper shall extend the constitutional rights Of
each, and Of all the States shall be maintained. We
hold that the institution Of sbaDerg beongs ercJusiUey
to those Stass in ,Dich IL ei5ts. Zach o The States f
itse'f has The sole and eDcJusiUe right 70 determine
aOtetbcr or nat sIyevy sIaA erit t0ilin lis bords.
We shaN therefore oppose all dgitGton Of tie qusetSo,s
Of sldDarY either in C6agress or ont Gf IT,
The "AncriOaH Orgdn" will advocate the frte and
untrdmmetd exercise Of the rights Of conscience,
all questions connected with religious faih but ii
WILL by all fair and respectful arguments, oppose for
eign Illumination american citizens, from whatever
quarter II may approach and well in matters ecce-
siastical as in matters political.
A synopsis of the proceedings Of Congress during
each session will be from day TO day presented.
General and local news will be gathered and pub
lshed in order that our patrons may have general
knowledge ofpassng events.
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