Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-21
National Republican Platform.



/. Thsttlgrhis, ny Of the .natm during the last
fur veqrs. irs- fully established the proprety and
necessity OF tie r-a-Izltion and perpetuation Of
f'ic Republican party, and that the causes which
called Il fto existence permanent II their ma
ture. and now more than ever before, demand its
peaceful and constitutional triumph.
a-That fisc mlintenaacc of-flle prinches pro
mulgated inthe Deelsration Of Independence and
cmbadisd ia The Fclesll Constitutes, . That al
men .sse created equai that they are endowed by
then Cfeateri vi certain nslienable rights; that
among these arc life, liberty aud the pursuit oil
happiness: that TO secure these rights, govern
tnaeats are, Instituted among men, deriving their
Just powers from the consent Of the governed',--
is essential tse Preservation of our Republican
iaStitutions;and that the Federal Constitution,
the Rights of'the States, and the Union of the
States must and shall be preserved. u
-e3- Thu 70 the Ilnion OF the States this nation
owes rs .rfrfccctented increase IN population,
its surprising development Of lateral resources its
rapid augmentation Of cath, its happiness at home
and its honor abroad; and we hold in adherence
all schemes for D.sun.On, come from whatever
source they msy;- And VIC cOngrltIiate the coun
Try that no Republican member OF Congress has
uttered Or countcninced the threats OF Disunion
often IN ide BY Democratic members, without
rebuke AMI With applause g9m their political asso-
ciates: and we den0unce th0se threats of disunion
in case OF popular overthrow of their asccndaRcy
as denying the vital principles OF free government.
AM as an ayowal OF contemplated treason, which
1t IS the imperative duty Of an indi gnant People
sterrly to rebuize and forever silence
9 4. That fhe maintenance involate Of the rights
of the Ssltes. and especially the right of each State
10 order and control Il own domestic Institutions
according 70 It's own judgment exclusively, is es-
-sental 70 that baiESe OF powezs on which the
perfecon lnl cnduganee of our political fabric de
ponds; and We denounee the lawless invasion by
armed force OF tie soil OF any State or TERRITORY,
no rritterun1cr what prctext, as among the sra
vest Oferimes.
5. That the present Democratic Administration
has far exceeded our worst appFehensiOnS in its
nIeasGrelesS sG5Serslencv to the exacti0ns of a
sectional interest especially evineed in It's des
per1te exeTti0nS to force the infamous Lec0mpt0n
Constitution upon the protesting people Of Kansas;
IL constituting the personal relation between master
and servant to involve an unqualified property in
persons; in It's attempted endorsement, everywhere
on land and sea, through the Intervention of Con
gress and OF the Federal Courts of the extreme
pretensions OF purely local interest: and in It's
general and INV lrying abuse of the power eDtrust
ed toiE-by = eonfhng people INV eI4
6. That The people justly view with alarm the
reckless extrlFagance which preFades every de
partment OF the federal Government; that 4 return
10 rigid economy and Accountability is ndispenss-
bic to arrest the systematic plumber of the public
treasury By favored paFtisans; whilc the recent
startling deveiopmentsof frauds and corruptions at
the Federal metropolis, show that entire change
OI auiulniStfttlOu Is fl1elatlfeiF OeI1aDued.
I. That the new dogma that the Constitution,
of its own force carries Slavery into any all Of
thesfenisories OF the United States, issa danger-
our political heresy, az variance With the explicit
provisions of that Instrument itself, with cctempo
raneous exposition, and with legislative and Judi
cial precedent; IS revolutionary in its tendency,
and subvcrsive # the peace ard harmony Of the
country
8. That the normal condition Of all The territory
of the United States il that OF freedom: That as
our Republican fathers, when they Lad abolished
slavery in all our national territory, ordained that
'no person should be deprived OF life. liberty, or
property, without due process Of law il becomes
onr duty BY legislation. whenever such legislation
Is necessary, TO maintain this provision OF the Cox
sttutiOn against all attempts to violate it, and We
deny the authority of Congress, of territorial
legislature, or ofany individuals to give leral ex-
istence TO slavery IN any Territory of the United
States.
9. That We brand the recent re-opening of the
African slave trade, under the cover of our nation
al flag, aided by perversOns of judicial power, as a
crime against humanity and burning shame to
CIR country aud age; and we call upon Congress
90 take prompt and efficient measures for the total
and final suppression OF that execrable traffic.
10. That IN the recent Tetoes, by their Federal
Governors, OF the acts Of the Legislatures of Kan
sas and Nebraska, prohibiting Slavery IN those
Territories, find practical Illustration of the
boosted Democratic principles of Non Intervention
and Popular Sovereignty embodied IN the Kansas
Nebraska-biiI. and demonstration of the decep-
ton and fraud involved therein.
ii. That Kansas should, of right, be immediate
ly admitted rs State under the Constitution re-
Gently formed and adopted by her people, and &C
cepted by the House oil Representatives.
IL. That, while providing revenue for the sup
port Of the general government by duties upon
imports, sound policy requires such an adjustment
OF these lmp0sts as 70 encourage the development
of the industrial interests Of the whole country;
and We commend that policy OF national exchanges,
which secure to the working men liberal wages, TO
agriculture remunerating prices, 70 mechanics and
manufacturers adequate reward Tor their skill,
labor, and enterprise, and to the naIion commercial
prosperity aud Independence - '-'--- -
10. That we protest against any sale or alien
alton to others of the Puphc Lands held By actual
settlers, and against any view of the Free Home
stead policy which regards the settlers as pau
pers or suppliants forpGbEe bounty; and We demand
the passage by Congress of the complete and salts
factory Homestead measure which has already
passed the House
IL That the Republican party is opposed to any
change in QUE Naturalization Laws or any State
legislation by which the rights of citizenship hther
20 accorded to immigrants from foreign lanas shall
be abridged or impaired; and in favor Of giving
fnlI and efficient protection to the rights OF all
classes of citizens, whether native or naturalized,
both at home and sbroad.
Is. That appropriations by Congress for River |
and Harbor Improvements of n National character,
required for the accommodation and security of an
existing commerce, are authorized by tho Consti- |
tntion, and justified BY the obligation of Govern
ment to protect the Lives and property of its cil-
zens.
IS. That Railroad to the Pacific Ocean is i'm
peratively demanded by the interests OF the whole
country; that the Federal Government ought to
render immediate and efficient aid in its construc-
ton; and that, preliminary thereto, daily Over
land Mail should be promptly established.
H. Finally, having thus set forth distinctive
principles and views, we invite the cooperation of
all citizens, however differing on other questions,
who substantially agree with in their afirmance
and support
-. SUPPLEMENTAL REsoLUTIoS. -
Resolcsd, That we deeply sympathize with those
men who have been driven, some from their ma
tive State and others from the States of their adj
option, and are now exiled from their homes on
account of their opinions and we hold the Demo
cratic party responsible for this gross violation of
that clause of the Constitution which declares that
the citizens OF each State shall be enttledto all
the PRIVILEGES and immun;ties of citizens in the
several States. - -, .--
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