Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-09-27
PLATFORM.
Adopted M Chicago. May 18th.
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stitucnts and orr country, Ini,t IN the ivi-
lowing declarations:
"Fsvsf. Tha, the history Of the nation
during the last four years has fully estab-
Iished the rrepriety and necessity OF the or
ganization and perpetuat.oa Of the Republi-
can party, aad that he causes wh ch called
IL into existence are permanent in their ma
tare. and now, more than ever before, de-
nlnd i's peaceful and constitutional tri-
Umph. -
principles pr0O Ptci ia the Declaration OF
IndspsadcnoG - embodied in the Federal
e. institution Is essential 70 the preservation
Of oar republican institutions; that the Fed
ersl Constitution. { rights of the States,
and the Union of the States, must and shall
be preserved; and ;hat NC reassert these
truths TO be self-erident, that all men are
created equal that they are endowed By their l
Creator with certain iEalienable rights : at i
among these are life, liberty. and the pur- |
suit OF happiness That 70 secure these !
rights, governments are instituted among
men. deriving their just powers from the |
consent Of the governed
Third: That to the Union Of the States
.his nation owes its unprecedented increase
an popu alton, its surprising development of
material resources: its rapid augmentation
of wealth; its happiness At home, and its
honor abroad; and We hold in adherence all
schemes for disunion, come from whatever
source they may, and We congratulate the
country that no Republican member OF Con-
Eress has uttered or countenanced threat
OF disunion, 80 often made by Democratic
members Of Congress without rebuke, and
with applause from their political associates;
and we denouncc those threats of disunion,
in case Of a popular overthrow Of their as
tendency. as denying the vita, PRINCIPLES OF
free government, and n an avowal OF con-
templated treason, which 10 is the impcra
tive duty OF an indignant people strongly 20
rebuke and forever silence.
Fourth: That the maintenance inviolate
OF the rights of the States, and especially
the right of each State to order and control
its own domestic Institutions, according 10
its own judgment exclusively. Is essential
% that balance Of power on which the per
lection and endurance OF our political faith
depends, AMI We denounce the lawless inya-
sion by armed force of any State or Terrific
~, no matter under what pretext, as among
the gravest Of crimes.
Filth: That the present Democratic ad
ministration has far exceeded our worst ap-
prehensions Ia IL measureess subseryiency
TO the exactions Of n sectional interest, AS
is especially evident in it, desperate exer-
tions % force the infamous Lecompton
Constitution upon the protesting people of
Kansas--in constituting the personal relation
between master aud servant 20 involve an
unqualified property in persous--in its at
tempted enforcement everywhere, on land
md sea. through the interv ention of Con.
gress and the Federal Courts, Of the ex
treme pretensons Of purely local interest
and in its general and unvarying abuse Of
the power intrusted TO II by con6dna
people.
"Sirth: That the people ius,ly view will
alarm the reckless extravagance which pre-
vades every department of the fedora
government, that n return 10 rigid economy
and accountability ia indispensable to arres
the system Of plumber OF the public treasury
by favored partisans while the recent start
ling developments OF fraud and corruption
al the federal metropolis, show that an en-
tire change Of administration il imperative
~ demanded.
" Sersnfh: That the new dogma that th,
Constitution, of its own force, carries slave
~ into any CT all tho territories of the Uni
ted States. "a dangerous political heresy
"a variance with the explicit provisions oil
tina, instrument itself, With cotemporaneous
sxpostions. aud with legslntiv and judicial
precedent, i revolutionary in It's tendency
aud subversive Of the peace and harmony OF
the country.
Eighth That the normal condition OF
all the territory OF the United States i that
II freedom; that "a our republican fathers
when they had abolished slavery In all our
national territory. ordained that no person
should be deprived OF life. liberty, prop
erty, without the process Of law, 10 becomes
our duty. by legislation. whenever suci
legislation is necessary, 10 maintain thu
provision Of the Constitution against al
attempts 20 violate it. and we deny th'
authority of Congress. OF territorial legis
lsture. or Of any individuals. to give lega
existence 20 slavery in am territory Of th'
United States.
" Ninth: That We brand the recent re-
opening of the African siave-trade, under
the cover of eur national flag, aided
perversons of judicial power, as a crime
against humanity, burning shame 10 ouI
country aud age; and We call upon Congress:
20 take prompt and efficient measures for
the total and final suppression of that
cxecrablc traffic.
Tenth: That in the recent vetoes by
their federal governors, of the acts of the
legislatures of Kansas and Nebraska, pro-
hibiting slavery in those territories, we find
practical illustration of the boosted demo
cratic principle of non-intervention and
Popular Sovereignty, embodied in the
ton of the deception and fraud involve ed
therein.
" Eierenh: That Kansas should of right
be Immediately admitted a State, under
the constitution recently formed and
adopted BY her people, and accepted by the
House of Representatives.
" Ttoelfth: That while providing revenue
for the support OF the general government
by duties upon impostS, sound policy re-
Guires such an adjustment OF these imPosts
~ to encourage the Development Of the in
dustrial interest of the whole country, and
we commend that policy Of national cx-
changes which secures 70 the working man
liberal wages, 10 agriculture remunerating
prices, 70 mechanics aud manufacturers an
adequate reward for their skill, labor. and
enterprise. and TO the nation commercial
prosperity and independence.
9. Thirteenth: That we protest against any
sale or alienation 70 others Of the public
lands held by actual settlers, and against
any view of the free homestead policy
which regards the settlers IS pauperS or
snpplicsnts for public bounty; and we
demand the passage hy Congress Of the
complete and satisfactory homestead meas
ure which has already passed the House.
= Fourteenth: That the Republican party
Is opposed to any change in our naturaliza-
lion laws, or any state Legislation oy which
'hc rights of citizenship hitherto accorded
to immigrants from foreign lsnds shall be
abridged or impaired; and IN favor Of Civ
ing fun and efficient protection 20 the
rights of all classes OF citizens, whether
native or Eat1ralized, beth at nome and
abroad.
a. Fifteenth. That appropriations by Con
grcss for river and harbor impFoveu ents,
Of a national character, required for the ac-
cOmmo6ation and security Of existing
commerce. are arthorized b. the Constitu-