The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-09
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n,aa's ss AN AN humble acknowledgment 70 tie su
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STRUGGLE and hitherto manifested 10 us, their de-
cceitdants in the preservation ofthe Kberties the
r1cpehdence, and the union Of thsSe States. J,
"a. The representation OF the Ederal Union, IS
ne palladium Of our civil and religious liberties,
and the only sure bnlwark Of American Indepen-
dence. NAA4NHA
Ibid. Amsyicans masst nalss 1nssriea, ahdto this
end nativU-born citizens should be selected for al
state, Federal, and municipal offices or govern
saanb employment. in preference to all others
9lfy crtheie6s, il ~ gTgg gny ~ Gg.aaid Hbla2 K
snoirn. Persons born Of American parents residing
temporarily abroad, should be entitled To- all the
rights of nativezbopn citizens but naJ aso9 Ii1
10 9th! Ne person should be- selected for political
stasion,t whether otpative or foreign birth, who
recognises any allegiance or obligation Of any de-
scrption to any foreign prince, potentate or power
pr who refuses TO recognise the Federal and State
constitutions each within it's sphere as paramoApt
TO all other laws, as rules of political action,
9th. The unqualified recognition and mainte-
rance of the reserved rights Of the several States
and theculivation Of harmony and fraternal good
will between tho citizens ofthe several States and
q this end, neEinterference by Congress- with
questions appertaining solely to the individual
tates, and nonintcryention by each State with
the affairs Of any other State. 9o Il esa 1aT |
7th The recognition Of tho ! ight Of the native
born and natnralzed citizens OF tho United States
permanently residing In any Territory the seof, to
frame their constitution and laws, and to gulate
their domestic and social affairs in their own mode,
s.bect only to the provisions Of the Federal Com
sssitution, with the privilege of admission into the
Union whenever they have the requisite populat
tio1l lUFonc Representative in Congress. Propidsd
oJ,cays, that none but those who are citizens OF
tile United States, under the constitution and laws
thereof, and who have fixed residence in any
such Territory, ought to participate In the orn,a-
ton Of the constitution, or in the enactment Of
laws for said Territory or State. .1.s II y35
VI sth. An enforcement Of the principle that no
State or Territory ought to admit others than cti
zens Of the United States to the right Of suffrage
or Of holding political Office 7 s.
9th. A change In the laws Of naturalization,
making continued residence oftw y i one years,
OF all not hereinbefore provided for, indispen-
sable requisite for citizenship hereafter, and ex-
cluJng all panpefs and persons convicted Of crime
IF o landing upon orr shores but no interference
with the vested righs Of foreigners.
10th. Opposition to aiy union between Church
aud State; no interference with religious faith or
worship, and no test oaths, for Office. tts,r
llth. Free and thorough investigation into any
and all alleged abuses of public fanctonaries, and
a strict economy in public expenditures. .as1n
es. 9th. The maintenance and enforcement OF all
laws constitutienaly enacted, until sail lawssh
be repealed, or shall be declared null and void by
competent judicial authority.
ail3th A free and open discussion of all political
principles embraced in our platform. g5tfs 4