American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-12

y Being who rules over the Universe who
presides over the Councils OF Na,ons--who
conducts tho affairs at men, aud who, in e.
very step by which we have advanced to ths
character OF an independen, nation, has dis
ungushed US BY some token of Providental
agency. -.'. ...'s .. .. sos Q
II. The cultivation AMI Development Of a
sentiment Of profoundly intense Amerran
feeling; Of passionate attachmeu, to oar
country, its history and It's institutions; Of
admiration for the purer days of our nation,
al eXtstencc; OF venCratiun Tor the hCruiSm
that precipiated our Resolution, and of EN-.
ulation for the virtue, wisdom and patriot.
ism that framed our Constitution and frs,
successfully applied its provisions.
III. The maintenance OF the Union OF
these United States as the paramount pol,i-
cal good; or TO use the language of Washing
dtn, "tlle primary object Of patriotic desire"
And hence: ...
LIST. Opposition to oil attempts to weaken
or subvert IL.
2nd. Uncomprnmising aniogonism 10 ev-
cry principle o! policy that cr,dangers it.
81. The advocacy of an equitable adju,t.
ment u! all political differences which threa.
'eas It's integrity or perpctwty.
4'h. The suppression Of all tendencies to
!'opo!icai visions, founded on "oeugrurhI.
Nnt observation-disclosures, or Oh the USliet mat
there is "a real difference Of Interests and
riews' between the various sections OF the
Union.
9th. The full recognition OF the rights Of
the several States, as expressed and reserved
in the Constitution, and n careful avoidance
by the General Government, Of ali iutericr-
ence with the rights by Legislative or ex.
ecutive action. ..ft.
". Obedience 10 the Constitution Of
these United States, as the supreme law Of
the land, sacredly obligatory upon all its
parts aud members; and steadlast resistance
10 the spirit Of innovation upon it's principles
however specions the pretex,s Avowiuu
that in all doubtful or disputed points i, may
only be legally as, ertaned and expoundrd
by the judicial power OF the United States.
And as a cOroliary TO the above:-
A habi, Of rcveren,iai obedience to the
laws, whether National, Safe, or Munc.
pal, until they are either repealed or declar.
ed unconstitutional by the proper authority
.. tender and sacred regard for those
acts OF craftsmanship, which are to he con.
tradistnguShrd from acts or ordinary lcgis.
latiou, by the fact of their being Of the ia.
'ure Of compacts and agreements; AMI so, to
bs considered fixed aud settled national
policy.
V. A radical revision and modification OF
the laws regulating immigration, and the
settlement OF immlgrdnts. Onrrug 10 The
honest immigrant, who from love Ui Liberty
or hatred OF oppression, seeks an asylum III
The United States, u friendly reception and
protection. But mquatfrdty Conforming
the transmission TO our shores, Of iclons and
paupers.
Nl.--The essential mod fca,ion OF the Ma
turaiIHatr0n Laws.
The repeal by the Legislatures OF the res.
pectve States. Of all the Safe laws allowing
foreigners no: mutUralrz"d 10 vote.
The repeal, without retroactive operation
OF all acts ol-CnngresS making giants Of land
10 unnaIUra.iZsd iorei4uers and allowing
them to vote in The Territories.
Nll.-HosIiity to the corrupt means by
which the leaders Of party have hlhr,'"
forced upon us our rulers and political creed
impIarahIe eumity against the present
demo ralIZiug sl stem OF rewards for pUli,I
ca subsefvirncy, aud OF PuuiShmeuis for po-
liiicai Independence
Disgust for the will HINT after office
which characterizes The age.
These on the one hand. On the other
limitation of the practice of ,urcr DAYS of
The Republic; and admirir on Of the lua Xitn
that "oiice should seek the man. and uOl
man Tue oHlte.' ana oI lhe rue mat the
just mode OF ascer'nimlm@ fitness for "itirc,
IS '"e cap"h'i'|y' 'he '"ihiuhrsS, ana the
honesty o. Tie incumbent or Candidate
Vlii.--ResIs,ance to the aggressive policy
and corruptIng TENDENCIES Of the ROnam Ca
thoiic Church III our country by III" adNuncr-
meat to all political slaIons--rxrrutivr.
Legislative, judicial and diplomarrc-ol those
only who do not hold civil aiir9iaRCp. iii.
rec''{ or 'n''c''y' 10 any i"r''Gn power,
Whe'he' c''i' or ercIeS'aStc"i' ana VINO are
americans u! o'r'h' e!"'h'l"E ana 'r"'ni' .
mus running we hH%'" AMERICANS ONLY
SHALL COVERS AMERICA