Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

IN tts american Party, adopted at the session OF ~
{ National 0bsncil. June 2. 1857.
st. An humble acknowledgment TO the Su-
rrsme Being, for His protecting care vouchsafed
to orr fathers in their successful Revolutionary
struggle, and hitherto manifested TO us, their de-
ccedants in the preservation OF the liberties the
Independence, and the union Of these States.
ID. The perpetuation Of the Federal Union, as
the palladium OF our civil and religious liberties
aud The only sure bulwark Of American Indepen.
dence.
Sd. Amsrirass must rule America, and TO this
end ,,ofive-born citizens should be selected for all
State, Federal, and municipal offices or govern
ine3t employment. In preference TO all others:
nevertheless, fE
4 IN. Persons born Of American parents residing
temporarily abroad, should be entitled to all the
rights Of native-born citizens; but
5th. No person should be selected for political
station, whether OF native or foreign birth, who
recognises any allegiance or obligation Of any de-
scrIption to any foreign prince, potentste or power
q who refuses 70 recognise the Federal and State
onsitutions each within It's sphere as paramount
u al ether laws, as rules Of political action.
6lh. The unqualified recognition and mante-
nance ofthe reserved rights Of the several States
snd the cultivation Of harmony and fraternal good
WILL between the citizens of the several States and
W bDiS Gnu, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oy tOnBTess Win
Questions appcrtaining solely TO the individual
ststea, and non-intcrvention by each State with
the affairs Of any other State.
7th. The recognition of tho i,ghtof the native
born and naturalized citizens OF tho United States
permanently residing In any Territory the eof, to
frame their constitution and laws, and TO gulate
their domestic and social affairs in their own mode
subject only to the provisions 0f the Federal Con-
s.itition, with the privilege Of admission into the
Union wnenovcr they have the requisite popula-
tion Tor one Representative in Congress. Provided
olssays, that none but those who are citizens Of
tho United States, under the constitution and laws
thereof, and who have a Rxcd residence In any
sucli Territory, ought 10 participate IN the forma
ton Of the constitution, or in the enactment OF
laws for said Territory or State.
9Th. An enforcement of tho principle that no
State or Territory ought TO admit Others than cit
sens Of the United States 70 the right of suffrage
or oiholding political officc.
9th. A change In the lswe Of naturalization
making continued residence Of twenty -one years
Of al mot hereinbcfore provided fos, indispcn
sable requisite for citizenship hcrcaecr, and ex-
GLIDING al paup and persons convicted Of crime,
n om landing npon orr shores but no interference
with Che vested righs Of foreigners.
10th. Opposition 70 aly union between Church
snd Btate; no interference with religious faith or
" ship, and no test cAths for Office.
11th Free and Thorough investigation into any
and IN alleged abuses Of public fnctioparies, and
b ssrct economy In public efrenditures
l2th. Tho maintenance and enforcement OF All
ID " const ionally enacted, until said laws shall
pe repeslcd, or shall be declared null Ind void by
oompstcnt judicial authority.
18th. A free and open discussion Of all political
< principles embraced In our platform.