Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-10-11
ri atom Of the National American
Party.

lst. An humble acknowledgment to the
Supreme being forHis protecting care vouch-
safed to our fathers in their successful revo-
lutionary struggle. and hitherto manifested to
US, their descendants. in the preservation OF
the liberties, the independence and the union
of these States.
ed. The perpetuation of :he Federal Union.
and Constitution. as the palladium OF our clv!l
and religious liberties. and the only sure bull
wark of American independence.
Sd. Americans must rule America: and
to this end native born citizens should be Sc
elcted for all State, federal and municipal
Offices or government employmenssss>in pre-
ference to all others. A.
4th. Persons born of American parents re-
siding temporarily abroad should he entitled
to all the rights of a native born citizen.
9Th. No person should be selected for po-
litical station whether of native or foreign
BIRTH who recognizes any allegiance or obi
CATION of any descriptionto any foreign prince.
potentate or power, or who refuses to recog-
nize the Federal and State Constitutions
leach within its sphe1e) as paramount to all
~-Ler laws, as rules of political action.
9Th. The unqualified recognition andmain-
t~ainance of the reserved rights of the several
States, and the cultivationo of harmony and fra
ternal good will between the citizens of the
several States.an to this end, non-interference
by Congress with questionsappertainins solely
to the individual States, and non-intelventIon
by each State with the affairs of any other
State
18th. The recognition of the right of the ma
tive BORN and naturalized citizens ofthc United
States. permanently residing in any Territory
thereof. to frame their constitution and laws.
and to regulate their domestic and social at
fairs in their own mode. subject only to the
provisions of the Federal Constitution, with
the privilege ofadmissionintoth the Unionwhen-
ever they have the requisite population for one
Representative IN Congress, provided 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
1,State or Territory ought to admit thersthan
native born citizens to the right OF suffrage, or
Of holding political Office.
9th. A change in the avs of naturalization
making a continued residence of twenty-one
wears. of all not heretofore provided for, an
indispensable requisite for citizenship hereat-
ter. and excluding all paupers and persons
convicted of 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 interte renee with reli-
sious faith, or worship, and no test oaths for
Office.
18th. Free and thorough investigation into
any and all alleged abuses OF public function
aries. and a strict economy in public expend
itures.
18th. The maintenance and enforcement Of
all laws constitutionalIy enacted, until said
laws shall be repealed, or shall be declared
null and voidby competent judicial authority
18th Opposition to the reckless and unwise
policy of the present Administration in the
general management IF our national affairs,
>nd more especially as shown in removing
Americans 10y designation and conservatives
in principle. from office, and placing foreigners
and ~ultraists in their places; as shown in a
trucking suoserviency to the stronger, and
an ~insolent and cowardly bravado towards
the weaker powers: as shown in re-opening
sectional agitation, by the repeal OF the Mis-
souri, Compromise; as shown in granting to
,,nnaturalized foreigners the right Of suffrage
in Kansas and Nebraska as shown in its
vascilating course on the Kansas and Nebras-
ka question as SHOWN III lhe colIuPtlolls
which pervade some of the departments Of the
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.
14th. Therefore, to remedy existing evils,
and prevent the disastrous consequences 9TH
erwise resulting therefrom we would build
up the "American party" upon the princi-
nles hereinbefore stated.
18th. That each State Council shall have
authority to amend their several constitutions
so as to abolish the several deseees, and in
stitute a pledge of honor instead of other
obligations for fellowship and admission into
the party.
18th. A free and open discussion 81 all po-
litical principles embraced in our platform.