Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1859-06-07
Republican Platform

nope our IeiiueIS W III give ~ d Sdietui pc'u
si.l, and then preserve it tor future refer
ence. Ii reads as follows:
Relying confidently upon the intelli-
sence and patriotism OF the people, aud in
yoklny earnestly the favor Of the Supreme
Ruler, we submit To tile freemen OF Ohio
the following declaration OF Rep' blican
principles and measures:
lst. We entertain an abiding confidence
in the cardinal doctrines heretofore in
scribed upon the banners of that party,
anu in the defense of which it has never
failed 10 receive from the free electors of
this State an ardent and triumphant sup.
port; and leaffirmiug the same we com
mend them anew 10 the dlscrim mating
consideration of the people.
Cd. That the people OF Ohio demand a
reorganization of the Judicial circuits of the
United States, aud that they be so consti-
tuted as to give to every section of the
coniederacy its just and equal voice in the
Supreme Court; that provision be made
for reviewing the decisions of the District
and Circuit Courts of the United States
by appeal or writ Of error, and for secur-
ing tur and impartial juries and prosecu-
TONS for alleged violations of the laws of
the United States.
Sd. That proclaming our determination
rsidly to respect the constitutional obi
gallons 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 peope-and in order To
attain these imp,rtan, ends, we demand
the rel cal of the fu .sitive lave act Of 1852,
as il is subvegslye ut bo,h the ri ,hts OF The
States and The liberties Of the people, and
as contrary to The plainest dpues OF hu-
maniIy and justice, and abhorrent to the
moral sense of the civilized world.
4h. We claim for citizens, naive and
naturalized liberty of conscience, equality
Of rights and the free exercise OF the right
OF suffrage We favor whatever legIsa
tive AMI administrative reform may BE-
necessary 10 protect these rights, an!
guard agar Sc their Infringement or abuse,
ond ne oppose o"y edridymem rhateVer Of
Me r,gh< of naturalization nOt0 secured by
iaW to emiyrant, and al di crimin"tton
6et.Ceen ndtiVe and natur0tized citizens,
Whether by "naendnsem 0t0 State ConSttW-
such discrimination, whenever and
wherever made. whether by South Caro-
lima Or any other Stale.
5th. That the deve lopment of ex,rava-
gance and corruption in the administration
Of the national affairs, imposes upon Us
the important du,y of casting out those
vino have proved iaithiess, anI placing in
power men who can be relied upon 10 re-
dure The public expenditures. lessen the
burlherns Of taxation, and protect the
treasury OF Tie people.
9th. That We regard all suggestions and
p.opos ION ol every kind. by whomsO
ever made, tor the revival If the Afri can
Slave trade, AS violating 'he moral senti-
men!s ui tie enlightened portion of man
kind, and tlat amy action or the part ot
the Cover ,ment OF people. conniving at OF
legalzlny that horrid and inhuman traffic.
wouid justly subject tie Government and
ot;zens Of the United States, to the re
y zach ana eXeclatlon Of ali civilized and
chri,lidn people throughout the world.
7.h That we are in favor Of granting to
actual settlers one hundred and six y acres
Vi ia pubic lauds, free OF charge; and We
do GIoSt uuquat tie lily condemn the course
OF he pro-7iayey Democracy in Congress,
j OPP I'D aud Gtfe ing, IN the United
S.a e5 o,na,e, the Homestead Bill, which
wa. designed to secure Tree homes for poor
In n, whey her Oi native or foreign birth,
8,h. We regard the usurpation and
abuse Of power by the last Legislature, in
repeated instances, especially in making
appointments To office, in plain violation
oI tl,e Constitution. 10 virtually abolshing
&c BvarJ of Public Works, and placing
the several divisions So arranged Tor par
,iZ.u purposes) as 10 give the largest por-
.lon u t,e Jualor u emb4r. under the con-
irol anI charge Of in iiyidua men. berS
wi;bou re-po Jlli,y % the Whole Board;
.".n4AlDs inadequate prOsiGi III lortho sAte
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