Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-10

AN ASSOCIATION OF NATIVE AMERICANS
J" r. have reached an important crisis in our pc
w ltcal 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.
A National Bank formerly an essential point Of diff
ference between rival parties, has advocates
Irotetoe Thrift for the sake Of protection, which
once divided parties and distracted our National Coun
cls, has become obsolete, question Of party policy
simply decdnse Il "reueiias tariff" affords incidental
protection TO American Manufactures A modifica
ton OF the details of present tariff system is al
that is demanded by tho most strenuous advocates OF
protection 70 American Industry.
The 6tshibhton Of the proceeds Of tho public lands
among the several States, as formerly claimed by
party and tho application Of those proceeds solely in
aid OF the national Treasury, claimed by the ohc,
party, have both yielded oa compromise of these
aicting opinions, far at least as sink these ques-
Ions as Issues between Wings and Democrats. A plan
formed OF compound Of "squatter sovereignty" Of
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 Improvement of harbors and ripe,s by congress
sonal aid, on which political parties have hitherto
differed at different times has now become less aues-
ton OF principle than Of local and sectional contest
and it will doubtless be adjusted by the next Con-
gress upon that basis of iberaity and justice de-
manded by the spirit of the age and the true interests
Of the country.
Other questions, Of minor importance, on which, at
different times the two prominent parties Of 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 Democrats? We know of none; and if these
hitherto rival parties shall maintain their respective
organizations they will do SO for the sake of the
spoils Of posee,i
But now issues have arisen having no refercnc to
tho party organizations Of Wings and Democrats
issues which are vastly important in their bearing
upon the future welfare OF tho country-and which
issues must in their discussion, progress and termi-
nation, annhate these two parties, which, for years
past have battled with alternate success for political
supremacy.
A 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
the American people have spontaneously and simuta
neously started the inquiry" ARE NOT AMERIcANa
CAPABLE or GOVERNING THEIR COUNTRY" This In
quiry aas universal as 1t is natural and pertinent
The respoaA sbeing given in the thousands Of asso
eiations springing up in all portions Of the United
States and resting on the single basis, that the aatiUe
born citizens of THIS Union hare Ms capacity and tie
Gin 10 administer their Government 10 protect the
rights Which they hare Inherited, and 10 erpeuate the
freedom and undergraduates Of their natipe laiadl 4,
Shall we trace the causes of this spontaneous and
universal uprising Of the masses of our countrymen
The evils incident to the indscriminate immigration
Of foreigners into our countrywide consequences Of
permitting such immigrants to enjoy the right Of
sufirage-and the degrading effect Of eevating 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 non, with few
exceptions, the American people have seemed TO be
blind TO the progress Of foyeignism in the land We
need mot on the occasion Of presenting this circular
prospectus 70 the country, assign the cgnses for this
sudden and general manifestation of the purpose Of
tho American people totake the rcins of govern
mcut into thoir own hands; il is sufficient for the
object hare now in vew to state the undcniable
and obvious fact that such purpose erisfs.
We now come forward TO present 70 our fellow
citizens tho mode and means of concentrating the
opinions and Of harmonxing the action Of those who
are disposed 70 unite in the formation Of an ApaCr
ioae part" whose puspose shall be TO find remedy
for he manifold eeiJs aohch Lars upon us, and
srich are ycurlH igxasing ustder le Disastrous 0ps-
ration of our htcs ot naturalization We propose 10
establish, in conformity with the wisbes OF thousands
Of the citizens Of this District and of large number
Uf eur friends in the diferens States, daily and
weekly paper, 10 bo called
THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
Tho publication will commence on the 18th day Of
November daily, and on the Goth weekly,
c1sh cdritdt, amply sufficient TO commence and
to continue the enterprise, has been subscribed and
secured 70 be advanced by number Of wealthy and
influential gcnuomeni and We are insured daily
circulation SURPRISING that Of any paper now pub
lished in Washington city The number OF our
weekly subscribers will depend upon the enthusiasm
Of our friends In the several Statos but we have such
assurances that wo cannot doub, wo shall commence
pre before our weekly list will be swellcd " more
than one hundred Meusdnd.
Our position at the scat Of the federal government
the centre Of our political system where all the rep
resenttves 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 friends, the most favorable ono
for the publication Of the ORGAN or rBH AMERICAN
PARTT and il the most untiring devotion 70 the ad-
vocacy Of the doctrines and policy of this party shall
give us claim TO it's support, we know we shall do.
serve and wo trust we shall receive IL
We cannot perhaps moro distinctly and concisely
defno the basis on which the dnerodn organ is es-
tabsbcd than by presenting tho following extract,
which copy and adopt from nm address Of former
Presifpt ~ ne AissDnri Adtips american dSsncia-
tion and published ut 81 Louis in February, lS4, "
wit:
"Tnn rsRrETUArsE or AsxpicIN TKEsDoS Is ouR
oBJkcr, AMERICAN RIgHrs our MOTTO, AND THk AsER-
IcAE PARTY ouR CodsosEN."
Our position is thus defined. We shall advocate
such DSds1es will In our judgment, II carried out,
perpetuate freedom and protect native rights
nor shall we at any time deviate from the path OF
duty the organ Of the derioqn Party and the ad-
vecate Of american rt1bs
We shall neithor sustain nor oppose any political
measures an tho ground that they emanste from a
Democratic or from Whig administration; bat we
shall discuss all political questions with the most
perfect freedom from favor or prejudice, toward tho
present or any future administration. Keeping al
ways in view the principles and purposes Of the
flsT1cdn party, we small battle Tor those principles
and purposes, while as an independent journal, wo
shall approve what We think is right and condemn
what think is wrong in the principles Of all public
men and Of all political parties The 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 tho
rights Of the States.
No essay or editorial shall ever appear in the
american Organ, the tendency OF which would be N
prejudice the rights or wound the feelings OF the cti-
Of Gny Of tho 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 he iRstttion Of slavery belongs ercJtsiUely
% those States IN wlic erists Each of tls States for
itsef, has The cole and erciusiue righ 10 detrmine
tohsthv o. not sIdg1y shaU erist 0ithin IL borders.
We shall therefore oppose all agitatton Of Lk question
Of slavery, either n Obngress or ovt Of H.
The "dmerican Organ" will advocate the free and
UntrdmneeS exercise Of the rights Of conscience on
al questions connected with religious faiA; but II
will by all fair and respectful arguments, oppose far
esg domination dntfiodR citizens from whatever
quarter may approach, and well in matters ecce-
siastioal as in matters political
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
bshcd, IN order that patrons may have general
knowledge OF passing events.
The daily paper will be published every afternoon,
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