Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-02-27

Amsrsean Convention.
The last Convention Of the American
party was held In indianapolis, Tuesday
l7th inst. Butfw attended. We think
there woro not twenty. We could not
count half that Of those who had gone
there 10 attend the convention. We have
opposed. from the arst tho formation Of
IN American party. though the leading
idss Of Amsricanism. Il one for which we
have been eontcnding for years, aud shall
continue a. long as wa live. We invite
foreigners Of all names 10 our shores, but
We invite them 70 become americans, not
70 Jorrigniss Us.
The following IA tie platform adopted.
Almost any one can stand on II Il Is ve-
~ gsnenl-quite comprehensive. We
are too democratic to endorse It's tariff no
sions and too fond Of free speech to object
to agitatins tho slavery question or any
other question. Any question that wont
bear agitafing won't do for tho people Of
this country. Our motto Is AcIrArr
AoTTATEil We have no notion Of al
lowing any SGT Of men 70 make encroaeh-
msnss upon our rights and then try TO make
us grin and bear them, by protesting to
sbhor agitation. Don't agIlate. has been
the cry Of tho South from tho BEGINNING.
while they have constantly opened asita-
ton themselves. Il Is all right To agi'ate
on their side bat We must DO mum. Gen.
slemsn. we stand not on that plank. The
following Il the platform
RESOLUTIONS.
RrsoLvEp, That as the American par
" In Indiana. we endorse and adopt the
following declaration Of Principles
ist. That the Federal Union being the
sn!y safeguard Of American liberty, every
true patriot should devote bis best ener-
siss 70 IL reservation.
"a. That Is our republican fathers found
Il necessary to make mutual concessions
and sacrifices Of private opinion and indi-
vidual preferences. In orderto form amoro
psrfsct Union. 80 should we. their desccn-
danss. b willing to make individual saeri-
hoss to perpetuate IL.
g. That while we seek 10 vindieate
our own rights. we should DO careful 10
respect tho rights Of others. To this end
We should abstain from all interference,
individually or collectively, with tho in-
stitusions Of other States, domestic or
otherwise.
lth. That slavery IL an institution with
which we have no sympathy whatever,
and that wc are opposed to il extension
beyond IT, present limits, and i's political
sgitasion.
9Th. That the Constitution Of the
United States should DO honorcd and res
spsoted, and all laws, Joint resolutions,
ordinances, or compromises Of whatever
eharactsr, coming within its provisions
should ~ ebsysd and faithfully executed
until the same shall DO amended, repealed
or pronounced Unconstitutional by the SUI
prsms judiciary Of the country.
9th. That sound policy and tho public
interest," demand that the General Govern.
msnt should foster commerce. encourage
enterprise. and protect as far as possible
lhsllvss and property Of i!s citizens. To
thIs end. Il IL tho duty Of Congress. from
time 70 time, 10 make liberal appropria-
lions for the Improvement Of our rIven
and harbors, and 10 afford substantial aid
IN The prosecution Of other great works o.
internal Improvement Of truly National
ohaneeoF.
7sh. That tho protection Of American
industry. BY tho imposition offair dlserim
inaslug duties upon foreign goods imported
Into our country. 10 just ~ much tho dut,
o. government now, as u was thirty year
ago, when General jackson thought u wu
high time we should become little mor'
As,srjesnissd, and instead Of feeding III,
paupsr laborsr Of Europe, feed our own
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