Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-09-09
CIRCULAR FROM THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
eaNMITTsE'

'In the judgment of the undersigned
of the Republican National
Committee, the time has arrived for con-
sultation and preliminary action in re-
gard to the approaching struggle for the
Presidency, and they beg, therefore, TO
call your attention TO the suggestions
which follow:
The Republican party had its origin |
in the obvious necessity for resistance to
the aggressions of the slave power, and
maintaining for the States, respectively,
their reserved rights and sovereignties
In the contest of 1856, by the presenta-
ton and advocacy of the true science OF
government, it laid the foundation Of
permanent political organization, al
though it did not get possession OF the
power to enforce its principles. When
the result, adverse to its hopes, was de-
clared, il unaAectedly acquiesced, giving
TO the victor, for the sake of the country,
its best wishes for an honest and fair adj
miniAration of the government. How
far Mr.. Buchanau's administration real
lied these wishes, is now apparent to the
world. With the executive power OF the
government in his hands, his administra-
ton has failed, in every respect, TO meet
the expectations of the people, and has
presented the most huniliating spectacle
of corruption, extrayagance, imbecillty,
recklessness and broken faith.
So apparent is this even to our oppo'
nents that the so-called Lemocratie or
ganization, always distinguished for it.
discipline and party fidelity, is utterly de
moralized and distracted, without an.
recognized or accepted party principle
and threatened with disruption by tb
rival aspirations and struggles of its lead
ing partisans.
While the Administration has bee
thus faitnless to the interests of the coun
try, and has thus diso:ganized the part!
J which placed it in power, the Republl
l. can party has been constantly mindful c
: the great public necessity which called
into existence, and faithful to the funds
mental principle upon which it was cree
ed. Experience has only served
strengthen the conviction of its absolui
y necessity in the reformation of the Nj
: tional Government, and on the wisdol
and justice of its purposes and aims.
" Although some Of the exciting inc
dents of the election of 1856 have bee
q partially disposed of by the energy, e.
10 terprise and valor of a free people, Il
o. duty of Republicans 10 adhere to the
u principles as enunciated at PHILADELPHIA
D. and to labor for their establishment vi
never more pressing than at this m
- ment.
'e' The attitude of the slave power
lu insolent and aggressive; it demands
II the country mach more than it has
~ manded hitherto. 1t is not content W
the absolute control of the national g
ne ernment, not content with the dispen
ie" lion of the honors of the national {
~ ministration, not content with its "
known influence, always pernicious, o.
NC the legislation at the national capital,
'De il demands fresh concessions from a f
81! people for the purpose of extending {
ous strengthening an institution local in
W character, the creature of State legi!
ANU tion, which the federal government
-n'' not authorized to extend by any gran
arc delegated powers. 1t demands, by
Fei unauthorized assumption Of power, a
-i' having, as occasion required, adopted
-eH' repudiated all the crude theories for
A' extension of slavery in the TerriiOr
per by act of Congress, the revival Of
Us African slave trade.
Upon no organization except tia
the Republican party can the eour
AL rely for successful resistance to Il
monstrous propositions for the eorree
l''' Of the gross abuses which have cha
Gun terized the present Administration.
anu duty, then, of all patriotic men who !
'ni' for the establishment Of Republ
A'Ss principles and measures in the adm
re- Iraiion Of the national government, i
io'" aid in perfecting and strengthening
Po'- organization for the coming struggle.
''5N There is much TO be done, inyOl
earnest labor, and the expenditure
-, time and money. There should be,
"a thorough understanding ard il
- change Of sentiments and views betty
the Republicans Of every section of
'''' country. SeeoBd-An effective or!
zation Of the Republican yo,ers of
State, county, and town, so that our
ty may know its strength and its def,
eies, its powers, and its needs, beforr