White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-07-01

Of the naturalized an extended -
residence within the limits of II. T;n d
States, after naturalization baf. Oaltsa
elective franchise. O'e tAs
4th. We are opposed TO civil ~
tary Office being held BY Suy one n NH
government, not citizen Of the I'm GGa''
States. 0uHst
9Th. As an object of priuar,
lance. that public opinion NAV h. -"pof'
enlightened. we are in favor of nror ua!
the general diffusion of kuoTlsJn.
educational institutions, free to an o% :!
out distinction of creed or party "a ~
subject to any sectarian religious in6n'.Isa
ana from which the BIBLE shall NC
excluded. %
9th. The Union must be preserved =,
Constitution maintained, and the snn,. 'Oe
acy Of the laws enforced. 'l'
18th. We are opposed to all inte,v..
ton by Congress in matters apperts;,;I
solely to the individual States AMI
all legislation, on the part of indiv;5,.TI
States, hostile to the prosperity and Ia
piness Of the States Of the Union.
9Th. We are in favor of the Terrific.
being governed, and having each one
it rises to a State, its ConstitutioD -
Laws framed, as in the earlier DAYS Of n.
Republic, by citizens Of the United STAT
who are permanent inhabitants tbqrsoi .
under such needful rules and regulation,
as Congress may prescribe.
9th. We are in favor of ayoidano.;.
Congressional legislation of cause =.
sectional agitation; and of the restor,,;,,
and preservation Of fraternal harmon
between every portion of our country \!
just concessions to the rights and ip,s;
ests of each, in that spirit of comprOmi,.
and true conservatism which inApaDna5
the founders of our government, which
is counselled in Washington's Farewell
Address, and by which, at various timss
the peaceful condition of the Union. When
threatened, has been secured.
10th. We are in favor of retrepcbmsD,
and reform in the expenses, and of a str;c,
economy in the administration of n.
Government.
1lth. We are in favor of the widest
diffusion of American civilization ,1J
intelligence, with fair and Just extension
of our territory and free institutions.
18th. We are in favor of an elevated
and thoroughly American Nationality
to be exemplifed in the Foreign and
Domestic policies of our Government.
In Respect to Nations abroad. By the
observance Of a firm, bold, yet Just, ,ru.
dent. and consistent conduct in all inter.
course with them,-prOmptly concedinc
and with like promptness enforcing ali
rights. and. as promptly redressing all
wronss,-and by causing the American
flag to protect the persons and property
of all having a right to its protection in
all parts of the world.
In Respect 10 Interests at Home. (lstl
BY the adoption Of a wise, disintereSted
and provident Legislation, for the protec-
ton anil furtherance. 61on principles Of
Justice and equality. ofdiI the great pub
lie interests of the Countrywide Agricul.
iural, the Mechanical, the Mercantile, the
Manufacturing and the Commercial
I'D. By fostering American Genius and
Art and (3d. BY authorizing and pros
ecuting such improvements and works Of
a National character, permitted by the
Constitution, as are needed for the CON-
nerce. defence and development Of the
resources Of the country.
18th. We are opposed to the present
system Of nominating candidates for pub
ic Office, and would have the people more
Immediately and directly select their can
lidatcs, and nominate and elect, Instead
IF self-seekers and ,lemagogues, men.
honest, capable, experienced and practi-
al.
18th. To remedy existing evils, and
prevent disastrous consequences resulting
herefrom, we would build up "THE
PEOPLES PARTY OF THE USroS /" upon
he principles heretofore stated-eschew-
ng all sectional questions. uniting upon
hose purely National, and admitting into
aid party all citizens Tho openly avOW
he principles. opinions. and policy set
orth in the foregoing Declaration.
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