The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-11
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" ms Amsslcsn Party, adopted AZ ne 1ssien Of 10
National OuscH, Juns 9, 1857.
st. An humble acknowledgment to the Su-
preme Being, for His protecting care vouchsafed
to orr fathers in their successful Revolutionary
struggle, and hitherto manifested to us, their de-
ccendants In the preservation Of the liberties the
Independence, and the union of thess States.
I'd. The perpetuation of the Federal Union, a.
he palladium OF our civil and religious liberties,
and the only sure bulwark of American Indepen-
Gence. d. 78f
Sd. Americaas must rule America, and to this
end atspe-born citizens should be selected for all
state, Federal, and municipal offices or govern
me7t employment. in preference to all others !:
nevertheless, ." .'-- r- \ Nh
tn. Persons born Of American parents residing
temporarily abroad, should be entitled to all the
rights OF native-born citizens but hs
oth. No person SHOULD be selected for political
SUE on, whether Of native or foreign birth. who
recognises any allegiance or obligation of any de-
scripton to any foreign prince, potentate or power,
or VINO reiusos to recognise the Federal and State
constitutions each within its sphere as paramount
70 aii ether laws, as rules of political action.
oth. The unqualified recognition and mainte-
pance OF the reserved rights Of the several States
and the cultivation Of harmony and fraternal good
Will between the citizens of the several States and
- TINS end, non-interference by Congress with
Questions appertaining solely to the individual
states, and non-intervention by each State with
the affairs Of any other State. .'3, N
7th. The recognition Of tho right of the native
Torn and naturazed citizens OF the United States.
permanently residing in any Territory the reof. to
frame their constitution and laws, and to r guate
their domestic and social affairs in their own mode.
subject only to the provisions of the Federal Con
stituton, with the privilege of admission into the
Union whenever they have the requisite popula-
ton Tor one Representative in Congress. Provided
Always, that none but those who are citizens Of
the United States, under the constitution and laws
thereof and who have fixed residence in any
lch Territory, ought to participate in the forma-
ION Of the constitution, or in the enactment of
laws for said Territory or State ,.5 u.
9th. An enforcement of the principle that no
State or Territory ought to admit Others than citi
IONS OF the United States to the right of suffrage
or OF holding political Office. -
9th. A change in the laws OF naturalization
making continued residence oftw y .s one years
OF all not hereinbefore provided for, IN indspen.
sable requisite for citizenship hereafter. and ex
cludng all paupers, and persons convicted of crime
from landing upon orr shores but no interference
with the vested rights Of foreigners I,
10th. Opposition to any union between Church
and State; no interference with religious faith, or
worship, and no test oaths for Office. ,.
llth. Free and thorough investigation into any
and all alleged abuses of public functionariss, and
a strict economy in public expenditures.
18th. The maintenance and enforcement of all
laws constitutionally enacted, until said laws sha
he repealed, or shall be declared null and void by
competent judicial authority.
18th. A free and open discussion of all political
principles embraced in our platform.