The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-04-05
PLATFORM.

Z, soired |. That while disuni doctrines pro-
cnlmed in the halls OF Congress by the Democracy,
rs 'sunon puFpo.es openly 'vowed, we point with
|s.H to the tact that not single Republican, ci-
N Congress n the walks OF private life-noi a
..s.' Republican rress-not s'ngle KEEP ublicsn
= not a sis gle Republican convention, has avowed
ign sgainst the integrity Of the Union. even
anld the present administration and its corrupt pol
- 20 perretuated by the vote Of the people.
4. hat opposed % the new and ,iaps erou-
ne advoested by the Democratic party, that the
tories that We believe slavery cannot exist any
Elm this government unless BY positive local law,
hat We will oppose lis extension into the Terrific
the ederal Geverrn by sll the pow known
As. Constitution OF the uited States.
That We are Of posed any interference with sa-
vry ~here IT exists under the sanction Of State law
tas he soil of every State should be protected from
.rv.> invasion nom every quarter and that the cit
every State should be protected from illegal
glt9 and searches. as well as from mob violence
That the Territory of Kansas. now desiring sd-
u under Constitution republican in form,
IS ot her people, oaght to be admitted a sovereign
slsa0er OF the Union, speedily and without delay.
That We are in favor Of the immediate passage by
& ross of a Homestead Law. thereby giving tut OF
'he Fublic domain homes to the homeless
= That the fiscal affairs of the State of India
nave been badly managed. The State officers have
tan shown be defsuters large amounts and sui
iel TO 60 unproseeuted. That large amounts Of the
Eg money. ha, been squsndered to enrich officials
~ srtisan fAvorites, and that when the Representa-
Of the people sought TO stop those pecula,ions by
a.. fosssge OF an kmbezxenent Bill the Governor
81 State vetoed that bill aad thus kept the doors
g 80 Treasury opened TO be further robbed by 6ishou
ct partissns
Ihatit is the duty of every branch Of the Feeders,
q eminent 10 enforce and practice the most rigid
fFr NY in conducting public affairs and the
'F tain parties IN high places in cheating and de-
tsaang the Government out of large and valuable
t-5e's Of the public money. by which the National
raslry has become bankrupt and borrower in the
rla 10 markets.. by the sale of bends and treasur,
Notes, meets our earnest eondemna alton.
That we consider the slave trsde rs justly held 70
tracy by the law OF nations and laws, and
hal It Is the duty all civilized nations and of eur
authorities q to u Of he
Wsrl3.
That We in favor Of equal rights all citizen.
s. uAe and abroad. without reference to the place
J y nativity, and that will oppose any attempt
age the present naturalization laws.
Tat We regard the preservation of the Americas
the highest object and duty of patriotism
fis mnst and shall be preserved and that al
dvccate dsunion are and deserve the fate o
II. tors.
~ That We take this occasion to express thank
tour Republican members Of Congress from this anG
ctaer States for their perseverance, and triumphant
success IN the organ Of the House Of RsFrcsen-
te5lve- in the election Of high minded and Natooa
men, th efforts Of corrupt. sectional and disu
niou PARTY.
Tia, railroad TO the Pacific Ocean. b. the most
praetesos route Is mpersiveiy demanded By the in
tezests Of the 1hole country. ard that the Federal
Nrernment ought - render immediate and Efficient aid
- its construction.
IS That the soldiers Of the var Of lsls who vet re-
matt mons u deserve the grateful remembrsncs Of the
rs ana mas congress should At recognise their
services By placing their upon the pension roll.
Ct she soyernnent
a Ihatwe are opposed 70 the resreees,ion Of III.
" Hash aai Erie CsnAl. we'll a. 20 the Sal. ro,
nj liable any of the esbts. honda for vhich N.
same tsaAsfefre ssiAy.