The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1859-06-08
The RepunIicnn PIntform.

previous question. IL Is a shallow deFlcei alto-
gether unworthy ofthe many prominent men
who were on the Committee that framed it
The Territorial question and the power of Con
gress over the territories, and popular soyer-
eighty, or the right Of the people to mould their
own institutions, is in both aspects entirely ig-
nored, and in lieu thereofa war is made on the
Supreme Court Of the United States, as at pres
ent organized, and the repeal Of the Fugitive
Slave Law is substituted. II a remoddeling OF
the Court and q repeal Of the fugitive law be
paramount objects. and necessary to the "Union
of the States, the rights Of the States and the
liberties of tho people," it is strange that
MessrS. Wade, Bingham, Campbell, Nichols and
Stanton, OF the Committee, and who have been
members of Congress and most ofthe mmember'
still, never thought of these things and took the
necessary action in that body to bring abont
the results now declared vital. 1t is strange
too; that Mr.. Corwin, another member Of the
Committee, did not See the Nervousness OF the
fugitive law, when it was enacted and he as a
lufllDOl VI L lltluuiC y dpliC dbHl'fCh anu 'N'
tanned it! The Platform, it will he seen, has no
direct condemnation Of the conduct Of the Mas
sachusetts Republicans, in adopting the odiOus
amendment to their Constitution, and it is also
silent in relation to the negro voting doctrines
Of the Republican Party OF Ohio. 1t processes
to favor the homestead principle, but does not
condemn the giving away the public land to
Rail Roads, talks foolishly about the uSurpationS
Of the Democratic General Assembly. applaudS
Gov. Chase and Benz F. Wade and the Repub-
licae members of Congress from Ohio, quite
tee) but has not a word in condemnation OF the
reasonable doings at Cleveland, or a syllable o.
approval of the honest, able and conclusive
opinion Of the Republican Supreme Court, on
the OberIin higher law cases. The perfect and
complete triumph of Chase, Giddings & Co, is
apparent in the whole Platform. Corwin mean
" betrayed his trust and readily acquiesced in
all the demands made upon him, and in con
sideration thereof Giddings wei coined him into
their reasonable party in the open Convent n.
The members of the Committee AMI the Con-
~vention have a poor appreciation Of the intelli-
gence of the people ofOhio, if they suppose such
nonsense can be taken bv them as a subs itute
for bold, honest AMI candid aVowal of political
principles. Here is the precious document
Statesman.
RESOLUTIONS.
RELYING confidently upon the intelligence and
patriotism Of the people, and invoking earnestly
the favor Of the Supreme Ruler, we submit to
the freemen OfOhio the following declaration of
Republican principles and measures:
l We entertain an abiding confidence in the
doctrines heretofore inscribed upon the
of that party, and in the defense of
which, It has never failed to secure from the free
electors of the State an ardent and triumphant
support; and re-afirming the same. commend
them anew to the Discriminating consideration
Of the people.
2. That the people Of Ohio demand a re-or-
ganization Of the Judicial Circuits of the United
States, and that they be so constituted as to
give to every section Of the Confederacy its Just
and equal voice in the Supreme Court Of the
States; that provision he made for re-
the decision Of the District and Circuit
Courts of the United States, by appeal or writ
of error, and for securing fair and impartial ju-
ries in prosecuting alleged violations of the laws
of the United States.
3. That, proclaiming our determination rig
idly to respect the constitutional obligations I'M
posed 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 subversive Of both the rights OF the
and the liberties of humanity and Justice,
and as abhorrent to the moral sense of the civ
iliZed world.
4. We claim for all citizens, native and nat
uralized, liberty Of conscience, equality Of rights,
and the freest exercise of the right Of suffrage;
we favor whatever legislative or administrative
re forms may be necessary to protect these
and guard against their infringement and
abuse, and we oppose any a%bridgment whatever,
of the right of naturalization, now secured by
law to migrants, and all discrimination be-
tween native and naturalized citizens, whether
by amendment OF the State constitution or 9th
erwise; and We condemn equally such discrimi.
nation by South Carolina, or any other State.
5. That the developments Of extravaganza
and corruption in the administration of the ma
tiOnal affairs, impose upon US the important du-
ty otouSting out those who have proved faith.
less, and placing in power men who can be re-
lied upon to reduce the public expenditures,
lessen the burthens Of taxation, and protect the
Treasury of the people.
6. That we regard all suggestions and propo-
sitions of every kind, by whomsoever made, for
a revival OF the A frican slave trade, as shock
ing to the moral sentiments of the enlightened
portion Of mankind; and that any action on the
part Of the government or people conniving at,
or legalizing that horrid and inhuman traffic,
would justly the government and citizens OF
the United States to the reproach and execra
ton ofall civilized and christian people through
out the world.
7. That we are in favor Of granting to actual
one hundred and sixty acres of the pub
lie lands free of charge, and we do most I'M
qualifiedIy condemn the course of the pro-sla-
very Democracy in Congress, in opposing and
defeating in the United States Senate the Home.
stead Bill, which was designed to secure free
homes for the poor man, whether of native or
foreign birth.
s.. We regard the usurpation and abuse of
power by tho last Legislature in repeated IN
stances, and especially in making appointments
to office in plain violation Of the Constitution;
in virtsally abolishing the Board Of Public
Works, and placing the several divisions ESQ ar
ranged for partisan purposes as to give the lar
gest portion to the junior member,) under the
uncontrolled charge of individual members,
without responsibility to the whole Boatd; in
making inadequate provisions for the sale keep
ing of the public moneys; and in attempting to
force npon the people Of Cincinnati an arbilra-
ry system Of police, against their consent, as de-
serving the reprobation of all good citizens.
8. That the Republicans Of Ohio point with
entire satisfaction and pride to the dignified,
honest, faithful and judicious manner in which
the present Executive and other officers of the
State Government have discharged the duties
Of their respective positions. That the course