Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-16

The following preamble and resolutions,
adopted at mass meeting Of the citizens ol
Washington, on the 9th 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,
to wit: s'sf
Whereas, public nseeting Of citizens Of Washing
ton held at Carusis Saloon, the 10th instant
upon call made in and approved by the Executive
sdd 10 have been adopted at that meeting and in the
speeches Of certain selected orators ut 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, asla4l 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
from public employment such oficeholders as enter
tain those principles thereby TO perpcratc ruthless
prescription Of both Wings and Democrats for an
honest difference Of opinion: therefore
Reotved, That mere professions of love to the con-
stitution and TO civil and religious freedom, when
contradcted by actions, cannot deceive the sensible
and vigilant 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
potentate wellknown as the avowed enemy Of our
whole American system, to whose overthrow they
are solemnly devoted.
fcent system Of civil and religious freedom bequeath
ed to by the fathers of the republic it is our duty
to meet and repel oil insidious attacks upon our lib
critics as well as all open assaults; and that view
with indignation and alarm the assertion Of princi-
pies and purposes, the part Of the Recognised
ponents Of the Roman Catholic Church in the United
States, subyerslve of our republican institutions,
which constitute aggressions of such character
mt IL
70 the overthrow Of the American Constitution and
the complete establishment Of despotism
Resotced, That while, in the past political divisions
q the country, as Wings and Democrats, we have
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 "pedge to each other our lives our
fortunes, and sacred honor net to cease cx-
ertions until our country shall be freed from the
dangers that now menace it.
Rssotved, That we proclaim, as the cardinal princ-
pies Of our political and moral creed sacred regard
nor 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
Tor the diffusion Of intelligence sanctihed by an open
established principle that intelligence and virtue
essential to the success of free government
Resolved, That while we welcome to our country
the victims Of tyranny from foreign lands, and offer
oAAuA>A
sttution, claim for americans the right TO govern
their own country; and those who do not Like our
governments haye hsarty consent TO 90 elsewhere
Rssoscsd That tie fourth resolution Of the meeting
at Caruss Saloon, Recommending 70 the President Of
the United States prescription Of all officers Of the
federal government who may have thought fit 70 be-
ings-a Recommendation which, before its adoption,
had been recognised and acted upon by the Execu-
tive Of the United proposes an alarming and
dangerous infacton of the principles Of ssgovern-
ment and calls for the prompt and decisive rsbuke
Of all the free citizens OF these United Staes without
distinction OF party, sect or creed ~
Resotoed, That every Protestant denomination in
the United States maintains the constitutional prin-
ciple Of separation of Church and State-in which
while on the other hand, thu Pspal Church abroad
openly, and always, and everywhere maintains the
doctrine Of obedience Of the civil 70 the ecclesiastical
snthsrity both in Europe and America; the sad and
Countless emigrants flying from its tyranny and
misery 70 our own happy land and IN he othsr, in
the ignorance and poverty Of the masses, ia the
wealth and vices Of the clergy, and m the cesselsss
OF our Southern sister Republics.
ResoIpsd, That upon these principles we appeal
rom the opinions, whose proclamation has caused
and Although mi sIps r shss ' are ss an s.psnss Ss
Of executive feelings, from the official positions Of
those who controlled the proceedings yet win still
hope that the President who alone has The power
oficeholders, both Democrats and whigs for daring
10 entertain American and Protestant seutiments
and will reject the mercepary suggestion urged upon
him by the fourth resolution Of the meeting last weak
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efficiently aided in his elevation to power and whoss
removal under existing circumstances win Az an In
delble stain upon him man and ~ the President
Of the United States.
fesolped That having seen the demonstrations that
almost daily issue from certain presses against ths
"fusionsts' Of the North, who are denounced a. alb
sorbed IN "the traitorous factions" which distract
those States, by which they afer another be
ing placed IN opposition 30 the administration, We
were asonished 70 hear the pressing nviton 10 the
second resolution OF opponents 70 Of all po
htical opinions, without regard 70 their "politca
antecedents," to form 'fusienD with them In their
future acton-an invitation broad enough 70 include
Garrison, Abby Kelly, and Fred Douglas, besides
their eosdiuiors In the two houses Of Congress.
Resotped, That we, TOO, appeal TO all Americans
who love the Union, which must be preserved, spd
the constitution which established and maintains IL
and the rights Of the States which compose IT, and
especially TO the religious, the moral and the order
loving classes 70 unite with us in eecting the re
FIRMS necessary TO the safety and prosperity Of ON
career Of Interested and INSCRIPTIONS demsgogues
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 believe in the competency, ability,
and right Of American-born citizens TO govern their
own country; therefore
Resolvsd, That we viii not vote for nor assist in
eevating foreigners by birth 10 Offices of trust emol
ument or honor under our government; nor win we
vote for assist In elevatng 30 such Offices any
Americanborn citizens who recognise or hold them
selves under any allegiance whatever 10 any foreign
prince, potentate, power, authority.
Reeofoed That the naturalization laws ought 10 be
totally repealed materially altered and the term Of
residence before admission 70 the rights Of citizen
ship be extended TO the period Of twentyone years