The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-07-04
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nizatt0n,

Adontsd al Regular Meeting Of the
NATIONAL CouNoIL OF THE AMERICAN PARTY,
begun and held at Philadelphia, on the 9Th Of
June, A. D. 1863.
1.-The acknowledgment Of that Almigh-
~ Being, who rules over the unlyerse,-who
rresides over the Councils Of Nations,-
conducts the affairs Of men, and who, in ey-
ery step bv which we have advanced TO the
character Of an independent nation, has DIS
tinguished US by some token oil Providentlal
agency.
The cultivation and development Of a
sentiment Of pcrfoundly intense American
feeling ofpassionate attachment to our coun-
,ry. its history and its Institutions OF admi-
ration for the purer days OF our Rationale
istence Of veneration, for the heroism that
preciuitated our Revolution sand ofemulation
of the virtue, wisdom, and patriotism that
framed our Constitution and iirst successful.
lyapplied its provisions.
IiI.-The maintenance Of the union Of
these United States as the paramount politi-
cal rood or, to use the language OF Washing,
ton, :" the primary object OF patriotic DESIRE
And hence:-
LIST. Opposition TO all attempts to weaken
or subyert it.
ID. Uncompromising antagonism to every
principle Of policy that endangers II.
Sd. The advocacy Of an equitable ADJUST
ment of all political differences which threa-
ten its integrity or perpetuity.
4th. The suppression Of all tendencies TO
political division, founded on geographical
determinations, or on the belief that there is
a real difference of interests and view" be.
tween the various sections of the Union.
5th The full recognition Of the rights OF
the several States, as expressed and reserv.
ed in the Constitution and careful avoid
ance. by the General Government, of all in
reference with their rights BY legislative Or
executive action.
W.-Obedience 10 the Constitution OF
these United States. as the supreme law OF the
land, sacredly obligatory upon all its parts
and members; and steadfast resistance 10 the
spirit Of innovation upon It's principles. how
ever specious the pretexts. Allowing that
in all doubtful or disputed poirtsit may on
" be legally sscertained aud expounded by
the judicial power Of the United States.
And, as c0rollary 10 the above:
l. 4 habit of reyerential obedience to the
Laws. whether National State, or Municipal,
until they are either repealed or declared
unconstitutional By the proper authority.
:. A tender and sacred regard for those
acts Of craftsmanship, which are to be contra
distinguished from acts OF ordinary leglsla-
ton. by tie fact Of their being of the nature
II eompacis and agreements and so. to be
considered fixed and settled national poll
cy.
VA radical revision and modification Of
the laws regulating immigration. and the set
Element Of Immigrants. Offering 10 the ho-
nest immigrant who, from 1--we Of liberty or
hatred Of oppression, seeks an asylum in the
United States, friendly reception and pro
tec,iou. But unqualifedly eondemning the
transmission 10 our shores, Oi fel0ns and pau
pers. :.
yI.-The essential modification OF tn
Naturalization Laws.
Tie repeal BY The Legislatures Of the re.
spective States. If all state laws allowing 70
re,yners not naturaized to vote.
The repeal, without retroactive operation
Of all acts Of Congress making grants Of Lana
to unnataraIized foreigners, and allowin:
them 10 vote in tie Territories.
yfi.-IlostIIItg to The corrupt means b,
which tie leaders Of party have hitherto fore
ed upon Us our rulers and our politica
ereeds.
implacable enmity against the preraien
demoralzng system Oi rewards for politlca
.abseryienev, and Of pHnishments for polit
cal independence.
~ r 4 Nlfg Ter giffs nh fl
chamcteriLes tie age.
These oil tie one hand. On the other,
Imitation Of tie practice 81 the purer day
Of the Republic and admiration d the max
III hat aofiee should seek the man, and no
man liz Office, aud Or tile rule that, the jus
mDde II ascertaihiug fitness for office Is iii
eapabiiit., the faithluIness and tie honest
OF the incumbent o. candidate.
YIII.--Resistanee to the aggressive polio
and corrupt tendencies 81 tie Roman Latholi
Church 10 our country b. Tie advancement I
all political .tatiDHs--execgtlse, Legislative
judicial o. diploinatie--of those only Who d
not bold civil allegiance. directly or indirect
w, 10 sny foreign power. whether civil Or e
ciesiasiical, and who are Americans by birth
education and training titus fulfilling ID
maxim, AMERICANS ONLY SHALL GOVERN AaE
EIca.n
Tie protection u all citizens 10 tie leg'
and proper exercise 81 tlieir civil and rel
giog. rights and privileges; the maintenance
II the right Of every man TO the foil, unrc
strained and peaceful enjoyment of his ow
religious opinions and worship, and iealuu
resistance .: al attempts bt any sect, den0
mthatlon " church to obtain an ascendane
Over any other in the state, By means Of an
special privileges ur exemption, BY any pol
teal combination ii III members, 0r by u
vision Of their civil allegiance with any Il
reign power. puteniste, OF etelesiastie.
lX.-1'he reformation Of the character I
our National Legislature. By elesating 70 tb'