Nevada national., 1860-06-23
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

lbLlOhN
The Chicago Convention has presented to
the citizens OF the States a declaration OF
the faith OF the Republican party. The
New York Tribune says of 1t, that II differs
from the platform of 1856, in Sc far as it be-
came necessary in order to render IL time
serving. The present ukas- is beaded with
q resolve that 1.-The duty we owe TO our con
stituents" makes IL necessary for us to
unite ''in the following declaration"
II was undoubtedly kind and wise for the
men composing the Convention to embody,
10 form. something Of principle, for the
rule and line" Of "tbeir constituents y
faith. The plebians are informed, kindly, 1t
tain the dogmas so given to them. from the
wigwam at Chicago. 1t was we'll for the
Convention to make declaration OF faith.
because without, from the known lateral
and sumersaulting activities OF its mem
bers, 1t might have been impossible by any
assertion OF the pat. TO know where they
stood on the day OF its announcement.
The first article contains the kernel OF
profound and sagacious discovery. 1T says
that "the last four years has fully establish
ed the propriety aud necessity OF the organ
ization and perpetustion Of the Republican
Party" Four years ago the People found
q verdict that there was no occasion for
either the organization or perpetuation Of
the Party. Republican leaders differ with
the people. The "proprety and necessity"
referred to, was undoubtedly ascertained
through the lens glass OF ''place and sroils."
The Second Article Is new and quaint. yet
very good. 1t re-indorses the principles set
$50 ~~~.--- ~tIO.. nmrIrcan Iune-
pendence, commencing with when in the
course Of human events, &C." and ending
with I'VE mutually pledge to each other our
lives. our fortunes and our sacred honor" !"
Should any Of the frank or fle" be igno-
rant in reference 10 article second, for infor-
nation we refer them to Bsncrofts History
Of the United States, epoch l776.
The Third article asserts as q fact That
TO the Union OF the States, this nation owes
it's unprecedented Increase in population,
&c" Well done. Sages OF Chicago.-That
ye are wise men, let no one now question.
Query-how extensive was the union Of
the States represented in your august Con-
venrion! A stranger looking upon the del
egation at your wigwam might have come
to the conclusion that you were in favor OF
just lone half" union OF States" Such
Is fact and truth.
The Fourth article declares "that the
rights Of the States and especially the rights
OF each state, to order and control its domes-
tic institutions" must be maintained, &c.
The proposition expressed, has never been
disputed, except by Aboltionists and Nor
thern Ultraists. But the most singular part
Of this article follows /. asserts that the
maintenance Of the rights above mentioned
'is essential TO that balance Of power on
which the perfection and endurance Of Our
political faith depends" Strange if true
aud, ftrue your faith is precariously depen-
dsnt, 80 long as your Browns. your Stevens
and others, became invaders, &e Deuonnce
II need be, but by all means control your
fanaticsl psrtizans. and your faith may last
until next you change III
The FifthArlicle announces the opposition
OF the Republicans 10 tie Democratic Party
and its administration.
Good, very.-witbout the information con.
veysd In this article" there might have
been Ignorance around.
The Sixth Article Is Intended rs a bit at
"sny defaultment Of the Federal Govern
rDent," and is 'sthe most unkiudest cut OF
sE." and witbal 10 somewhat deserved
For instance, the lower branch Of Congress,
ever since II became repubiicanized, has
heen reckless Of the peoples interests and
rights. In the election of speaker, months
of time, and Thousands Of dollars we're was
tel and recklcssly expended. Since then.
Covode Committees have. for political pur-
poses, KEEP. up raking Gre upon the United
States Treasury.
The Seventh and Eighth Articles relate
10 the National Territories, land denies the
authority Of Congress, Of a territorial iegis-
lsture. or Of any individuals, to give legal
existence to slavery In any Territories. &C.
The Chicago savsns failed TO meet the issue
now before the people ia reference to hold
ing property in, and the regulation of the
domestic institutions OF the Territories
The issue presented 10 fact i. this-"Ha~t