Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-09-06
National Republican Platform.


Of the Republican electors of the United States in
Convention assembled, in discharges OF the daty we
owe to our constituents and our country, unite in
the following declarations: - -a,.5ts s.ssf..5
1. That The history Of the nation during the last
four years, has fully established the propriety and
necessity Of tie organization and perpetuation OF
the Republican party, and that the causes which
css il into existence are permanent in their ma
ture, and now, more than eyer before, demand its
peaceful and constitutional triumph. i1'th -
2 That the mantenance Of the principles pro-
mulgated in the Declaration of Independence and
embodied in the Federal Constitution, THAT all
men are created equal; that they are endowed by
heir Creator with certain inalienabc rights; that
among these are life, liberty and the pursuit OF
happiness; that to secure these rights. govern
ments are instituted. among men, deriving their
just powers from the consent Of the governed
Is essentialto the preservation Of onr Republican
institutions; and that the Federal Constitution,
the Rights Of the States, and the Union Of the
States must and shall be preserved.
J. That to the Union of the States this nation
owes its unprecedented increase in population,
its surprising development of material its
rapid augmentation Of wealth. happiness at home
and its honor abroad; and we hold in adherence
all schemes for Disunion, come from whatever
source they NAV: And we congratulate the coun-
try that no Republican member Of Congress has
uttered or countenanced the threats of Disunion
SO often made by Democratic members, without
rebuke and with applause from their political
ciates: and we denounce those threats of dsunion,
in case of popular overthrow of their ascendancy
As denying the vital principles of free government.
and as an arowal Of contemplated treason, which
il is the Imperative duty of an indignant People
sternly to rcbuke and forever silence.
4. That the maintenance involatc of the rights
Of the States and especially the right of each State
tn order and control its own domestic institutions
according to its own Judgment exclusively, is es-
scntial to that balance Of powers on which the
perfection aud endurance of our political fabric de-
pe'.ds and we denounce the lawess invasion by
armed force Of the soil of any State Territory.
no matter under what pretcxt, as among the gra-
vest Of fcrimcs.
s. That the present Democratic Administration
has far exceeded worst apprehensions in its
meascrclcss subscrviency to the exactions OF
sectional interest, especially evinced in its des
peratc excr,ions to force the infamous Lecompton
Constitution upon the protesting people OF Kansas;
in constituting the personal relation between master
and servant to involve unqualified property in
persons la its attempted enforcement, every where,
on land and sea, through the Intervention OF Con-
gress aud 0f the Federal Courts OF the extreme
pretcnsions efa purely local interest; and in its
genera, and ,pvarying abuse Of the power entrust-
ed to il BY ycontiding people.
b. That .he people Justly view with alarm the
reckless extrsvagance which prevades every de-
partmcnt OF the Federal Government; that return
70 rigid economy and accountability Is indispensa
Bile arrest the systematic plundcr Of the public
treasury by favored partsaBs; while the recent
startling Developments of frauds and corruptions at
the Federal metropolis, show that entire change
Of administration Is imperativcly demanded.
I. That the new dogma that the Constitution,
of its force, carries Slavery into any all OF
the Territories ol the United States, is danger
our political hcresy, variance with the pxplict
provisions OF that instrument ITSELF with totcmpo-
and Wit and uii-
eisi precedent; Is revolutionary IN its tendency,
sad subvcrsive .f the peace and harmony Of the
country
g. That the normal condition Of all .hc territory
Of the United States is that of frecdom: That as
onr Republican fathers, when they had abolished
slavery in all national territory, ordained that
ssno person should be deprived Of life. liberty
property. without due process OF law" it becomes
onr duty, by legislation, whenever such legislation
is necessary, to mtntan this provision of the Con-
stitution against all attempts to violate it; and
DENY the authority Of Congress. of territorial
legislature. or ofany individuals, TO give le"al ex
istence to slavery in any Territory OF the United
States.
g. That We brand the recent re-opening Of the
African slave trade, under the of our nation
al flag, aided by pcrversions Of judicial power, as
crime against humanity and burning shame to
our country and age; and we call upon Congress
tn take prompt and efficient tor the total
and final suppression OF that execrable traffic
10. That in the recent vetoes, BY their Federal
Governors, Of the acts Of the Legislatures Of Kan
and Nebraska, prohibiting Slavery in those
Territories, We find practical illustration OF the
bossted Democratic principles of Non Interv ention
and Popular Sovereignty embodied in the Kansas
Ncbrasks-bill, and demonstration OF the dccep-
ton and frand involved therein.
H. That Kansas should. of right, be immediate
ly admitted rs State under the Constitution re-
Gently formed and adopted by her people, aud ac
cepscd by tho House oi Representatives.
H. That, while providing revenue for the sup
port OF the general government by duties upon
imports, sound policy requires such an adjustment
oftl.cse imposts as to encourage the development
Of the industrial interests of the whole country;
and We commend that policy Of national exchanges,
switch ecure to the working men liberal ages, to
agriculture remunerating prices, to mechanics and
manufacturers an adequate reward for their skill.
labor, and enterprise, and to the nation commercial
prosperity and Independence.
,3 That We protest against any sale or alien
alton to others Of the Puphlic Lands held BY actual
settlers, and against any view of the Free Home
pers or suppants for public bounty; and We demand
the passa -eby Congress of the complete and salts
factory Homestead measure which has already
passed the House
L. That the Republican party is opposed to any
change in Que Naturalization Laws any State
legislation BY which the rights of citizenship hither
to accorded to immigrants from foreign lands shall
be abridged or impaired; and in favor Of giving q
full and efficient protection 10 the rights OF all
classes OF citizens whether native or naturalzed,
both at home and abroad.
Is. That appropriations by Congress for River
and Hsrbor Improvements of National character,
required for the accommodation and security of an
existing commerce, are authorized by the Consti-
tuition, and justified BY the obligation of Govern
mcnt TO project the lives and property Of its citi
zens-
is. That Railroad to the Pacific Ocean is i'm
peratively demanded by the interests OF the whole
country; that the Federal Governments ought to
render immediate and efficient aid in its construc-
ton; and that preliminary thereto, daily Over
land Mail should be promptly established.
IT, Finally, having thus set forth our distinctive
principles and views, invite the o-operation Of
all citizens, however differing on other questions,
who substantially agree with US in their afrmance
and support
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION. e
Resolped, That we deeply sympathize with those
men who have been driven. some from their ma
tive State and others from the States OF their ad
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 entitled to all
the privileges and immunitics Of citizens in the
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