The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1859-08-19
PLATFORM.

A aoptedb By ne Republicans Of Ohio, at
COLUMBUS, June I'd, 1859.
Relying confidently upon the intelli-
gence and patriotism Of the people, and
invoking earnestly the favor Of the Su-
preme Ruler, we submit to the freemen of
Ohio the following declaration Of Repub-
lican principles aud measures.
l. We entertain an abiding confidence
In the cardinal doctrines heretofore in
scribed upon the banners Of that party,
and in the defence Of which II has never
failed 70 secure from the free electors Of
the State an ardent and triumphant sup
porti and re-aflirming the same, commend
them anew to the discriminating consider
alton Of the people.
2. That the people Of Ohio demand q
reorganization Of the Judicial Circuits Of
the United States, and that they be so
constituted as to give 70 every section Of
the Confederacy is just and equal voice in
the Supreme Court of the United States;
that provision be made for reviewing the
decisions ofthe District and Circuit Courts
Of the United States, by appeal OF writ Of
error, and for securing fair and impartial
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Of the laws of the United States.
8. That, proclaiming our determination
rigidly TO respect the constitutional obli-
cations imposed upon the States by the
Federal compact, we maintain the union
of the States, the rights of the States and
the liberties of the people; and in order
TO attain these important ends, we demand
the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act of
1850, as subversve Of both the rights of
the States and liberties of the people and
as contrary TO the plHinest duties of hui
manity and Justice, and as abhorrent to
the moral sense Of the civilized world.
4. We claim for all citizens, native and
naturRliEed, liberty Of conscience, equali-
ty of rights, and the freest exercise ofthe
right OF suffrage; we favor whatever leg
islative OF administrative reforms may be
necessary 90 protect these rights, and
guard against their infringement or abuse;
and we oppose any abridgement whatev-
er, of the right of naturalization, now Sc
cured by law to immigrants, and all dis
elimination between native and natural
lied citizens, whether by amendment Of
State constitution OF otherwise; and we
condemn equally such discrimination,
whenever and wherever made, whether
made by south Carolina, or any other
State.
8. That the developments Of extrNva-
gRnce and corruption in the administration
Of the national affairs impose upon us the
important duty Of casting out those who
have proved laithless, and placing in pow
or men who can be relied upon TO reduce
the public expenditures, lessen the burth-
ems of taxation, and protect the Treasury
of the people,
s. That we regard all suggestions and
propositions of every kind, BY whomsoev-
or made, for a revival Of the African slave
trade, as shocking to the moral sentiments
Of the enlightened portion of mankind
and that any action on the part Of the gov
ernment or people eonniving at, OF legal
king that horrid and iuhuman trafiic,would
Justly subject the government and citizens
Of the United States, to the reproach and
execration Of all civilized and christian
people throughout the world,
z. That we are in favor Of granting C
actual settlers one hundred and sixty
acres Of the public lands free Of charge
4 and we do most unqualifedly condemn Ii,
{ course Of the proslavery Democracy Il
. Congress, In opposing and defeating II
! the United StAtes Senate the Homestea,
, Bill which was designed 20 secure fre,
. homes for the poor man, whether Of ma
tive or foreign birth.
8. We regard the usurpation and abusi
Of power by the last legislature in repeat
ed instances, and especially in making ap
pointments to office in plain violation 0
the Constitutions in virtually sbohshinf
/ the Board Of Public Works, and placini
4 the several divisions (so arranged for par
tiEan purpose as 20 give the largest por
tion 20 the junior member under the un
controlled charge Of individual members
2 without responsibility 10 the whole Board
in making inadequate provision for III
safe keeping Of the public monies; aud &
etten ptiny TO force upon the people Q
Cincinnati an arbitaTy system Of police
against their consent, as deserving the n
d probation Of all good citizens.
= 9. That the Republicans Of Ohio poiU
A with entire satisfaction and pride TO N
dignihed, honest, faithful and iudioiou
" manner in which the present Executiy
9 and other officers ofthe State GovernmeT
,f have discharged the duties oftheirreape,
q tive positionsi That the course Hon. 1
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Of the Republican members Of Congress
y in their able advocacy Of the interests ,
; the poor man, in urging tho passage off
e Homestead Bill, and Ia their defense ,
the principles Of freedom meets our uI
qualified approval,
: 10. We cordially invite all men Of a
parties TO join with us, in earnest endes,
ors TO restore the Government 70 It's oFil
nal purity, and TO preserve the proudhe
y itage OF American Institutions, transmi
"a ted 10 Us BY our Fathers, complete an
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