Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-11-08
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL
AMERICAN PARTY.

lst. An humble acknowledgement to the
Supreme beiug tcrHts protecting care vouch-
safed to our fathers in their successful revo-
ultionary struggle. and hitherto manifested to
us, their descendants, in the preservation OF
the liberties. the independence and the union
Ct these States.
+ cd. The perpetuation Of The Federal Union,
and Constitution. as the palladium OF our civil
aud religious Liberties. aud the only sure bull
wark Of American Independence.
Sd. Americans must rule America: and
70 this end native born citizens should be Sc
eirted tor all State. federal and municipal
Offices or government employment, in pre-
ference to all others.
4th. Persons born Of A ~nerican parents re-
siding temporarily abroad should DC entitled
to all the rights of a native born citizen.
5th. No person should be selected ts po-
litiral station whether Of native or foreign
BIRTH who recognizes any allegiance or obi
cation Of any description to any foreign prince,
potentate or power, or who refuses to recos-
nize the Federal and State Constitutions
~~aer laws. as rules "f 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
terna. good will between the citizens of the
several States, and to this end, non-interference
by Congress with questions appertaining solely
to the individual States. and non-inte,vention
Nv each State with the affairs of any other
State
eth. The recognition Of the right Of the ma
tivc-born and naturalized citizens ofthe United
States. permanently residing in any Territory
fhoroof IN traroo thar ~nDsfit,vtenA Ard 1a1.,e
and to regulate their domestic md social AZ
fairs in their own mode. subject only to the
provisions of the Federal Constitution. with
the privilege ofadmission intothe Union when.
ever they nave the requisite population for ONE
Representative III Congress, provide! always.
that none but those whoare citizens ofthe 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.
Sth. An enforcement Of the principle that
1DState or Territory oughtto admit other than
native horn citizens to the right of suffrage. or |
OF holding po!itica! Office.
9th. A change in the laws Of naturalization
making a continued residence of twenty-one
years. Of all not heretofore provided for. an
indispensable requisite for citizenship hereaf-
ter. and excluding all paupers and persons
convicted vi crime. from landing upon our
shores; but no interference with the vested
rights Of foreigners.
10th. Opposition to any union between
Church and State no interft renee with reii-
gious faith, or worship, and no test oaths for
Office.
lith. Free and thorough investigation into
any and all alleged abuses Of public Junction.
aries. anc a strict economy in public expend
lures.
18th. The maintenance and enforcement of
all laws constitutionaiiy enacted. until said
shall be repealed, or shall be declared
null and voidby competent judicial authority.
18th Opposition t, the reckless and unwise
policy OF the present Administration in the
management If our national affairs.
md more especially as shown in removing
(by designation) and conservatives
in principle: from office. and placing foreigners
and u'traists IN their places; as shown in a
suoserviency to the stronger, and
IN insolent and cowardly bravado towards
The weaker powers: as shown in re-opening
agitation, by the repeal Of the Mis-
'ouri Compromise; as shown in granting to
,nnaturalized foreigners the right of suffrage
n Kansas and Nebraska: as shown in its
dsSlutt!JS COuJSc Oil LHe hHtlSdS ana I\eOrdS-
"a question: as shown in the corruptions
which pervade some Of the department. Of the
Government; as shown in disgracing merito-
ious naval officers through prejudice or ca
rice ard as shown in the laundering mis-. I
MANAGEMENT Of our foreign relations.
l4th. Therefore. to remedy existing evils,
nd prevent the disastrous consequences 9TH =,
7wise resulting therefrom we would build
p the american party" upon the princi- :.
les hereinbefore stated.
18th. That each State Council shall have .
to amend their several constitutions :
a. to abolish the several degrees, and in
itute a pledge Of honor instead of other \
,ligations for fellowship and admission into
e party. :
10th. A free and open discussion. 81 all po- .
kical principles embraced in our platform. :
Programme du Parh American.