Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-11-06
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

i'ssotred, That the fundamental principles of
TIE Republican party are based upon the equal
rights of all men, that those principles are utterly
52.sg To Ire prescription of any account Of birth
Bfac. religion color and that this convention is
41posed 10 all secret political organizations tohch
'.1sor such prescription adopt secret measures
and take upon themselves obligations inconsistent
with the Republican faith and with fair and hon>
est action as members of the Republican party.
Reso3red, That re>affirm the Republican
Platform of the first Convention of Republicans
of this State at Madison, July Is, 1854, which is
as follows:
Resolred, That the repeated and long continu-
ed encroachments of the Slave Power, culminat-
ing at last the repeal of the law OF freedom in
all the hitherto uIorganized territory Of the I'M
ion, forces upon US the Conviction that there is
no escape from the alternative of Freedom or Sla-
very, as a political issue which is 10 determine
whether the future administration of the govern
ment shall be devoted to the one to the other.
R,solred, That we accept this issue, forced
upon US by the slave power and IN the defence of
freedom will cooperate and be known Repub>
LEANS pledged 10 the accomplishment of tie fol-
lowing purposes:
To bring the administration of the government
back to the control of hrst principles.
To restore Nebraska and Kansas to the position
of free territories.
To the repeal and entire abrogation of the Fu>
give Slave Act.
To restrict Slavery to the States in which it ex-
lists.
To prohibit the admission of any Slave
States INTO the Union.
To exclude Slavery from all the Territories over
which the General Government has exclusive iu-
risdcton. And TO resist the acquisition of any
more Territory unless the prohibition of Slavery
therein forever shall have been first provided for
Resolred THAT in furtherance of these purpos
Is, we will use such constitutional! and lawful
means "a shall seem best adapted to their accom-
plshmen, and that will support man for
Office under the General State Governments,
who is not positively and fully committed TO the
support OF these principles, aud whose personal
character and conduct is not guaranty that he is
reliable.
Rssoiped That we cordially invite all persons
whether OF native or foreign BIRTH who are in IA
vog of the objects expressed in the above resolu-
tons, TO unite with in carrying them into effect
Resolved, That the present State Admnstra-
ton for reckless dIsreS ard oi the Constitution tor
wastelul extravaganza, and utter contempt of the
public veal, Glands unparalleled in the history of
States, and the tax payers OF Wisconsin, without
distinction OF party owe il themselves to place
the destinies of our young and growing State In
different and more trustworthy hands.
Resolved, That we believe IN acqnlescence to
the will of the majority as expressed through the
ballot box.
Resotred, That in Coles Bashiord our candidate
for Governor, we recognize man, honest, ca
pable and faithful and one whom the people ought
To- can and will elect.
Resolved That we recommend all the other
candidates OF this Convention 10 the people of the
State as eminentlv qualified for the respective OIL
fees to which they nominated. and deserving
a CORDIAL and enthusiastic support and triumphant
election.
Eesoired, That in the present condition OF al
fairs In Kansas and The assumption OF the Fede-
1a. Courts throughout the country and particular
a. tie recent CONDUCT and decision OF Judge Kane
III tne Tassnore Williamson case, we recognize
ii ID be the determined purpose OF the slave pow
Il to make slavery National and 10 be satisfied
9Th rosh.nE less han undisputed sway IN the
s..oIa country and therefore deem it OF the
highest importance that no constitutional rights
an cur side be neglected efforts abated TO crush
tsis purpose and to maintain anu secure the Ma
tisashtY OF Freedom.
asso.rea, Thai the Administration generally.
So lis truc Stine TO the demands of slavery has for
fe.ted all claims to the confidence and respect OF
Ereemen