Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-10-07
REPunLIcAN PLArFoRrr.


The following Resolutions were passed by
the Republican State Convention, which
met in Columbus 10 nominate candidates
for State officers, on the I'd day Of June.
1859. We ask the voters Of Sandusky
county 10 read and compare them with the
Resolutions adopted by the Democratic
State Convention, and then say which party
in Ohio are pledged against the extension
ofslavery, for freedom in the territories, and
the rights and interests ofthe whole people
RESOLUTIONS
Relying confidently upon the in,egenee aud patriot
ism Of thePeope and invoking earnestly the favor Of the
Supreme Ruler submit to the reemen Of Ohio the fol-
lowing declaration Of Republican principles and
l. Weentertain abiding confidence in the cardinal
doctrines heretofore inscribed upon the banners Of that
party and IN the defense Of which, II has failed
from the free electors Of the State an ardent and
triumphant support; and rearmiug the same commend
them TO the discriminating consideration Of the
people.
O. That the people Of Ohio demand areorganzston Of
the Judicial Circuits Of the United States and that they
be constituted 10 give every section Of the Com
tho United states that provision be made for reviewing
the decisions OF the District and Circuit Courts Of the
United States by appeal writ of error and for securing
fair and impartial juries in prosecutions alleged viola
tions Of the laws Of the United States.
8. That proeiaming determination rigidly re-
pect the constitutional obligations imposed upon the
satos by the Federal compact, maintain the union
the States the rights ofthe States and tho liberties ofths
people and in order to sttain these important ends
demand the repeal the Fugitive Slave Act Of 1880
subvesive ofboth the rights Of the States and the iber
ties Of the people, and contrary to tho pianest duties
ofhumanity and justice and abhorrent to the moral
sense Of the civilized world.
4. We claim for all citizens native and naturalized
liberty Of conscience equality of ghs and the fees
ercise of the right of surage favor whatever lsgsa
five administrative reforms may be necessary protect
these rights and guard against their infringement
abuse and oppose any abidgement whatever OF thu
right Of naturalization secured by law TO immigrants
and all discrimination between native and naturazed cit
izens whether by amendment of a State Constitution
otherwise and equally such discrimination
whenever and wherever made whether made by souti
Carolina, CMassnehusettsl or any other State.
s. That the developments of extravaganza and
on in the administration Of national Affairs impose upor
the Important duty of casting out those who hav,
proved fahless, and placing in power who bc
relied upon to reduce the public expenditures lessen the
burthens of taxation and protect the Treasury of
people.
g. That regard all suggestions and propositions o
every kind, by whomsoever made for revival of the AT
rcan slave trade shocking the moral sentiments
the enlightened portion of mankind; and that any actor
the part Of the people conniving at
legalizng that horrid aud inhuman traffic would iust
subject the government and citizens Of the United
the reproach execrntion Of all civilized christ
ian people throughout the world.
I. That in favor of granting to actual settler
hundred and sixty of the public lands free
CHARGE and do most unquadedly condemn the eours
of the pro-slavoy Democracy in Congress- in oppoSn
defeating u the United States Senate the Homestea
Bill which designed free homes for the poo
n man, whether Of native or foreign birth.
s. We regard the usurpation and abuse Of power Il
last legislature in repeated instances and especially
making appointments to Office in plain violation OF Il
Constitution; in virtually abolishng the Board OF Publ
Works. and placing the several divisions $50 arranged
partzan purposes to give the largest portion to II
Junior member) under the uncontrolled charge Of ind
yidual members, without responsibility to tho who
Board in making inadequate provision for the safe keel
ing of the public moneys; and in attempting to force upo
the people OF Cincinnati arbitrary system Of polio
against their consent deserving the rsFgobaon of
4 good citizens.
o. That the Republicans of Ohio point with entire
I isscton and pride the dgniGed honest faithful
] judeious in which the present Executive an
other officers of the State Government have disehargs
the duties Of their respective potions That the
of Hon. b. F. Wade in the United States Senate and Of I'll
Republican members OF Congress, in their able advocac
interests of the poor man. in urging the passage
the Homestead Bill and in their defense of the principle
orfreedom meets our unqualified approval
. TO- That cordially invite all of all parties
join with u.s. endeavors to restore the gover
nen to its original purity and to preserve the prot
heritage of American Institutions transmitted to us
Fathers complete and unmpsired to those who mt
come after us.