East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-09-28
The Platform---A Correct Copy.

The democratic platform has been
Incorrectly printed in SO many papers
that we subjoin correct copy.
1. That in the future, rs in the past,
we will adhere with unswerving fidel-
ity to the union under the constitution,
as the only solid foundation of our
strength, security and happiness as
people, and as framework Of gov
ernment, equally conducive to the
welfare and prosperity of oil the states,
both northern and southern.
2. That this convention docs explic-
lily declare, as the sense Of tho Amer
lean people, that after four years Of
failure to restore the union by the OK
perimonts of war, during which, un-
der the pretence of military necessi-
ty or war power higher than the con-
stitution, the constitution itself has
been disregarded in every part, and
public liberty and private right alike
trodden down and tho matcrinl pros
perity Of the country essentially i'm
paired, Justice, humanity, liberty and.
the public welfare demand that imme-
diate efforts be made for a cessation
of hostilities with view to an ulti-
mate convention of the states or other
peaceable means, to the end, that at
the earliest practicable moment peace
may be restored on the basis of tho
federal union Of the states.
8. That the direct interference of
the military authorities of the United
States in the recent elections held in
Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and
Delaware, was shameful violationof
the constitution, and a repetition of
such acts in the approaching election
will be held as revolutionary, and re-
sisted with all the means and power
under our control.
4. That the aim and object Of the
democratic party is to preserve thefed-
eral union and the rights of the states
unimpaired, and they hereby declare
that they consider the administrative
usurpation Of extraordinary and dan
gerous powers not granted by the con-
stitution; tho subversion Of the civil
by the military law in suites not in
instruction; tho arbitrary military
arrest, imprisonment trial and SON.
tence Of American citizens in state
where civil law exists in full force; the
suppression Of freedom of speech and
of the press; the denial of the right
Of asylum; the open and avowed dis
regard of state rights; the employ
ment of unusual test oafhs; and the
interference with and denial of the
right Of the people to bear arms III
their defence, as calculated TO prevent
q restoration Of the union and the per-
petuation of government deriving
its just powers from the consent Of the
governed.
S. That the shameful Disregard by
the administration of its duty in ro-
spcct to our fellow citizens who ore
now, and long have been, prisoners of
war in suffering condition, deserves
the severest reprobation on the score
alike Of public policy and common hui
manity. ulr r.
6. That the sympathy Of the domo-
cratic party is heartily and earnestly
extended to the soldiers Of our army
and the seamen Of our navy, whe
now are and have been in the field
under the flag of their country, and,
in the event Of its attaining power,
they will receive all the care, protec-
ton and regard that the brave soldiers,
and sailors of the republic have So
nobly earned.