American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
DECLARATION OF Principles.

ing is their
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
LIST. We place our trust in The Supreme
Beng. IN whose keeping nations are. as well
rs Individuals, in whom our fathers hoped
ana by whose favor upon THAR patriotic eli.
lorts our country rejores in Christian civili-
cation, political -indepence, and Repub.
lican loIm Of government
81. We are in favor of unlimited freedom
in religion, disconnected fiom politics: Of
protection for all popular rights, and Of m, re-
thoroughly popula'izing government, by ma
king tie offices Of President and Vice. Pres.
ident elective by direct vote Of the people.
81. For the protection OF the ballot box.
we are in favor (lst.) OF preventing The land
ing upon our shores Of foreign paupers aud
criminals; t2l.) OF Withholding the right Of
suffrage from all who are not natives or nat
uralzei citizens Of the United States, and
l3d.) OF requiring of the natuialized an ex-
tended term OF residence within the limits
OF the United States, altec naturalization.
before the elective franchise.
9TH. We are opposed 10 civil or military
Office being held by any one, under govern
ment. not q citizen oil the United States.
5'h. As an objection Of primary imror.
lance, that public opinion may be duly en-
general diffusion of knowledge, by educa.
tonal institutions, free to all without dis.
tInction OF creed or party, not subject TO any
sectarian religious influence aud from which
the BIBLE shall not he excluded
9th. The Union must be preserved The
Constitution maintained, and The suprema.
cy of the laws enforced. H.s..
9TH. We are opposed to all intervention
COnpEgSS tsy n RI ai,,in c,l Al,
| TO the individual States; and to all legisla.
ton, on the part OF individual States, hostile
TO The prosperity and happiness OF the States
of The Union. tsa. r.a
SIh. We are in favor Of the Territories be-
ing governed, and having each Que, as It
| rises to State, its Constitution and Laws
framed, as In the earlier days OF the Repub-
lie, by citizens of the United States, who
are permanent inhabitants thereof, under
such needinl rules aud regulations as Con-
g'esS may prescribe.
9Th. We ate i'll favor OF avoidance in Con-
OCCASIONAL legislation of cause for sc C,ional
agitation; and of the restoration and preser
walton Of tratenal harmony between every
portion OF our county, by Just concessions
| TO The rights and interests Of each in that
spirit OF compromise ami true conserva lism
which Influenced the founders of our govern.
meat, which Is counselled in Washing,on's
Farewell Address, and by which at various
times, the peaceful condition OF The Union,
when threatened has b cen secured.
10Th. We are in favor of retrenchmcnt
| and reform in the expenses, and OF a strict
economy IN the administration of the Gov
ernmen. ...
llth. We are in favor of the widest diff
! iusion OF American civilization and intelli-
81 F1Ir and IT.
territory and free Institutions.
18Th. We are in favor Of an elevated and
thoroughly Ameri can Na,ionallty-to be
exemplifed in the Foreign and Domestic
policies of our Government.
IN rcSPeet TO Nations AbyoaA BY the OBJ.
serlance OF firm, bold, yet lust, prudent,
and consistent conduct in al! intercourse with
hem,-prOmptly conceding and with like
promPness enforcing, al rights, aud as
promptly redressing all wrongs-and By
causing the American flag to protect The
persons and property Of all, having a right
TO It's protection in al! parts Of the world.
In respect 10 interests at Home .--(lst0 By
The adoption of wise, disinterested and
pfoyident legislation, for the protection and
luriherance, upon the principles of Justice
! and equality, OF all The great public Interests
| OF the Countrywide Agricultural, the Me.
chanCal, the Mercantile, The Manufacture
ING and the Commercial (2i) By fostering
American Genius and Art and (3d) BY au.
thorsl"g 81 prosecuting such Improvements
and works of National character, permit.
ted b. the Constitution, as are needed for
The commerce, defence ard development Of
the resources of the country. ..
l3ih We are opposed 10 the present sys.
tenn OF nominating candidates for public Of
nee, and would have The people more imme.
dialely and directly select their candidate,
and nominate and elect, insl cad If Sc TX seek.
ers anu demagogues, men, honest, ca pable,
experienced and practical.
10. To remedy existing evils, AMI prevent
disastrous consequences resulting thetcfrom,
we would bnd up 'rnE PEOPLES PARrY
OF THE UNIoN,' upon the principles hereto
lore stated, eschowing all sectional questions,
uniting upon those purely na,io,ml, and adj.
mIitm2 INTO SAID party all citizens who o.
penIy ayow The principles, opinions and poi.
ICY sci forth in the foregoing Declaration.
Gg5T" We give the foregoing as mat
ter Of news merely. We should prefer
to see the WING party wake up again.