Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-08-09
Platform Of the National American
PARTY.


Party.
IL. An humble acknowledgements TO the
Supreme being forllis protecting care vouch-
e,fed to our fathers in their successful Eevo'
'usicna,y struggle. and hitherto manifested to
US, their descendants. in the preservation OF
the liberties. the independence and the union
ef these States.
I'd. The ,,erpetuation Of she Federal Union,
and Constitution, as the palladium OF our civil
and religious liberties. and the only sure bull
rark Of American independence.
I'd. Americans must rule America: and
s, this end native born citizens should be Sc
lscted tor all State. federal and municipal
offices or government employment. ~ pre-
ference to all others.
4th. Persons born Of 4 rcrican parents re-
siding temporarily abroad should be entitled
10 ali the rights Of a native born citizen.
sth. No rerson should be selected for po-
l.tical station whether of native or foreign
BIRTH who recognizes any allegiance or obll-
cation of any descriptionto any foreign prince,
1otentate or power. or who refuses to recog-
Lie the Federal and State Constitutions
zach within its sphe:e) as paramount to all
>-Ae. laws: as rules of political action.
9th. The unqualified recognition and main
t~ainance Of the reserved rights OF the several
States. and the cultivation of harmony and fra
,erpal good will between the citizens Of the
~fevera! States.and to this end. non-interference
Nv Congress with questions appertalnlng solely
10 the individual States, and non-lnteiventlon
hy each State with the affairs Of any other
State
9TH. The recognition of the right Of the ma
%ive-born and naturalized cltiZensoithe Unite"
states. permanently residing in any Territory
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and to regulate their domestic and social at
5,irs in their mode. subject only TO the
provisions of the Federal Constitution: with
Inc privilege ofadrnissionintothe Union when
ever they have the requisite population Tor one
Representative IN Congress, provided always
that none but those wtoare citizens OF the Uni
ted States. under the constitution and laws
thereof, and who have a fixed residence in any
such Territory. ought to participate in the for
nation Of the constitution. or in the enact
,nent of laws for said Territory or State.
9Th. An enforcement of the principle that
Estate or Territory oughtto admit othersthar
native born citizens to the right Of suffrage, OF
Of holding political office.
9th. A change in the laws Of naturalization
making a continued residence Of twenty-cne
Years, Of all not heretofore provided for, ar
indispensable requisite for citizenship hereaf.
Ter, and excluding all paupers and persons
convicted Of crime. from landing upon oul
shores; but no interference with the vested
lights of foreigners.
10th. Opposition to anv union between
Church and State no interft renee with reii-
yious faith, or worship, and no test oaths fol
office.
18th. Free and thorough investigation into
any and all alleged abuses Of public function
aries: and a strict economy in public expend
Jtures.
18th. The maintenance and enforcement o.
all laws constitutionally enacted, until said
laws shall be repealed, or shall lie declared
null and voidby competent judicial authority
18th Opposition =, the reckless and unwist
policy Of the present Administration in the
general management of our national affairs
und more especially as shown in removing
Americans 10y designation) and conservative:
and ~uitraists in their places; as shown in {
trucking su;oserviency to the stronger, ane
an ~insolent and cowardly bravado toward!
the weaker powers: as shown in re-o2enins
sectional agitation, by the repeal Of the Mis-
souri, Compromise; as shown in granting t.
unnaturalized foreigners the right of suffrage
in Kansas and Nebraska as shown in it:
vascilating course on the Kansas and Nebras
ka question; as shown in the corruption
which pervade some OF the departments Of thu
Government; as shown in disgracing merito
rious naval officers through prejudice or ca
price; ard as shown in the laundering mis-
management of our foreign relations.
lsth. Therefore. to remedy existing evils
and prevent the disastrous consequences 9th
erwise resulting therefrom we would builc
up the american party" upon the princi,
pies hereinbefore stated.
18th. That each State Council shall hav.
authority to amend their several constitution!
60 as to abolish the several degrees, and in
stitute q pledge Of honor instead Of othel
obligations for fellowship and admission int
the party.
18th. A free and open discussion Of all po
litical principles embraced in our platform.
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Programme dn Parti American