The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-06-07
PLATFORM.

States in Convention assembled, 10 discharge
Of the duty owe to our constituents and our
country unite in the following declarations
/. That the history of the Nation during the
last -four years has fully established the propri-
ely and necessity of the organization and perpet-
uation of the Republican party, and that the
causes which called il into existance are perma-
rent in their nature, and now more than
before, demand its peaceful aud constitut onal
triumph.
promulgated 10 the Declaration OF Indeper dence
aud embodied il the Federal CONSTITUTIONAL ha;
nll men are created equal: that they endow
ed by their Creator with certain inalienabe
rights (; that among these are life, liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness; that TO secure these,
rights governments were Instituted among men,
deriving their lust powers from the consent OF
the goverDed'-is essential TO the preservation OF
republican institutions, and that the Federal
Constitution the rights of the States, and the
Union of the States must and shall be preserved.
l. That to the Union of the States this ma
ton owes its unprecedented increase in popnla
.i0n; its surprising development of material
resources, its rapid augmentation Of wealth, its
happiness Mt nome and its honor abroad, and
40 hold in adherence all schemes for disuDion,
come IRON what source they mag and We con
gratulate the country that no Republican mem
her OF Congress has uttered or countenanced
he threats of disunion often made by Demo
from their political Associates; and we denoance
those threats of disunion, 10 case Of popular
overthrow OF their ascendercy, "a denying the
vital principles OF free GOV ernment, and as
avowai of contemplated treason which it is the
imperative duty Of an indignant people sternly
to rebuke and forever silence.
A. That the maintenance inviolate of the
rights of the States, and especially the right Of
each State to control its own domestic insttu-
tions according to its own judgment exclusively,
il essential TO that balance of power which
the perfection and endurance of our political!
fabric depends: and denounce the lawless
invasion by armed force of the soil of any
State or Territory, no matter under what pretext,
as among t be grayest of crimes
5. That the present Democratic administra
has far exceeded our worst apprehepsions in its
measnreles5 subservency to the eXactions of
sectional interest especially evit ced in its DIES
perate exeFtions to force the Infamous Locomp-
ton Constitution on the protesting people of
Kansas in constituting the personal relation
between master and servant 70 involve
unqualified property in persons in its attempted
enforcement, everywhere, on land AID sea. thro
the intervention OF Congress aud Of the FEEDER al
Courts, of the extreme pretensions of purely
local interest and in its general aud unvaryng
abuse OF the power entrusted to it by coufiding
people.
6 That the people justly view with alarm
the reckless extravaganza that pervades every
department of the Federal Government; that a
return 10 rigid economy and accountability is
indispensable 20 arrest the systematic plumber
of the public treasury by favored partsaus; while
the recent startling developments of frauds and
corruptions at the Federal metropolis show tn
an entire change OF Administration is impers-
lively demanded
T. That the new dogma that the Cor ti,ution
of its own force carries slavery into any all
OF the Territories of the United States, is a
dangerous political herosy, at variance with the
explicit provisions OF that instrument ITSELF with
cotemporaueous exposition and with legislative
and judicial precedent /, is revolutionary in its
tendency and subyersye of the peace aud har-
monv OF the country.
That the normal condition of all the terri
tory Of the United States is that OF Freedom. -
That as our Republican fathers when they had
abolished slavery in all our national territory
ordained that mo person shold be deprived OF
life, liberty or property, without due presses of
law it becomes our duty. by legislation, wher-
aver such legislation is necessary, to uaintain
this provision of the Cors,ituton agaiHst a OF
tenpts TO violate il; and we deny the authority
OF Congress, ola Territorial l. gslature, or Of any
individuals TO give legal ex strnce 10 slavery in
any Territory of the United States
9. That we brand the recent re OF enng OF TIE
African slave trade under the cover OF our nation
al flag. aided by perversions Of judicial power, as
u crime against humanity, and IA burning shame
yress to take prompt and efficient measures fol
the total and fual Suppression of that execrable
traffic.
10 That in the recent vetoes, by their Fed
raj Govern ors, of the acts of the Legislature:
of Kansas and Nebraska. prohibiting slavery il
those Territories, we find practical illustration
of the toasted Democratic principle of y on In
PREVENTION and Populal Sovereignty embodied il
th> Kansas Nebraska bill. and demonstration o
the deception and fraud involved therein
IL. That Kansas should, of right, be irnme
d,ately Admitted rs State under the Cousti,u
ton recently formed and adopted by her PEG
pie, and accepted by the House OF Represents
tives.
II That, wh;lo providing revenue for the sup
port of the General Government. by duties upor
imports, sound policy requires such an adjust
ment of these imports as 10 encourage the de
vepuen. of the industrial interests Of the who,s
country; aud we commend that policy of nationa
exchanges which secures TO the working mer
liberal wages. 10 agriculture 'emuneratine prices
10 mechanics and manufacturers an adequate
reward for their skill, labor aud enterprise, al,
80 the nation commercial prosperity and Jude
pendence.
49, That we protest against any sale or alien
alton 10 others of the Pablo Lands held h,
actual settlers. and agains. any view of the Ere
Homestead policy which regards the settlers a
paupers or suppliants for public bounty: we de
and satisfactory Homestead measure which hs
already passed the House
Il. That the Republican party is opposed I
any change in the naturalization laws or an
State legislation by which the RICH of citizen
ship hitherto accorded to immigrants from 70,
eign lands shall be abriged or impaired; and
favor OF giving full and efficient protection I
the rights OF all classes of citizens whether patiy
or naturalized, both at home and abroad.
Is. That appropriations BY Congress for Rive
ard Harbor Improvements ola National ehara
ter, required for the accommodation and secari,
of 40 existing commerce. are authorized nv n
Constitution. and justified by the obligation
the Government to protect the lives and pru,
erty of its citizens.
i6. That Railroad to the Pacific Ocean
imperativeiy demanded by the interests of Il
whole country; that the Federal Governmel
ought 10 render immediate and efficient aid 10
construction. and that as preliminary thereto,
daily overland mail should be established.
IL Finally, having thus set forth our disiin
tive principles and views We invite the co-ope