The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

uem0GRATIC PLATFORM,
i. resolved, That men of all parties rejoice
U0getDer IN the return of peace which has
restored the integrity Of the Federal Union
An1 Nn0caeed Its power; and that It Is the
Poncy OF wisdom as well as duty for the ADJ
n.n 70 adopt such measures of concili-
s s'I' Is WIN bring back the era Of fraternal
ceiling. and resnite the lately discoraant States
sne bonds Of more perfect Union.
80 hesotred, That while we deplore the death
". " our non0red Chief Magistrate. taken off by
snS nana OF an assassin at moment unGimely
iss. we recognize with the highest sat-
IaaS;ro IN, sne attltude OF his successor IN the
s.ng measure of his administration
S;SUsnsASS Inc sovereignty and ignores the su-
Eaoe "a STATES; that we pledge to his Admin.
lstlstlo0 our cordial and united snnncvt an lono
ana SO Ear as ne adheres to the foudamentai
anu aastoaE oogmas of the Government which
Democratic faith. " '1e
B. Resoteed, That the pronounced host;,,tu of
the Republican press and leaders to President
JOhnsOns policy OF reorganization connled "a
1t is with the avOwed Determination tn admit
the revolutionary alternative of reiect;n0 nsern.
bers OF Congress from the States lately in
rebellion, unless elected upon the basis of M.
gro suffrage, is not merely calculated to o. en-
barrass the advent of peace and the return of
friendly relations, but is hostile to the ieadiap
idea upon which the war has been foupht.H
Justification of pledges-subversive of repub.
hcan government and forebodes issues of an.
tagonism between races which threaten not
only to re-imperl the peace Of the country
but to destroy the very people in whose behalf
it processes to originate.
4. Resolved, That we accept with unfeigned
satlsfactiOn the extinction of slavery as an &C
eomplished result of the war and as an &C.
knOwledged condition of peece
8. Resolved, That the continued suspension of
The writ of habeas corpus in States and Dis
lricts where civil courts exercise their func.
aons unobstructed; the arrest and trial of of.
lenders not In the naval or military service of
Inc United States, by military tribunals !; the
suppression of tree discussion of public mea-
sures, as in Tennessee; the suppression OF
newspapers, and the notification of elections,
tons, as in Kentucky, merit and will receive
the indignant denanciation of every patriotic
citizen OF the Republic. They are lawless in
vaslons oy arbitrary power upon rights sacred
TO lreemen, and - formidable to tyrants only"
WHEREAS The national debt is about three
taousand millions Ut dollars-a sum equal to
ABOUT one quarter Ut all the taxable property
OF the Unlted States-and is drawing rate of
interest which has been proved to be ruinous,
AND WHEREAS, the evidences of this debt
mainly purchased with deprecated currency,
constitute at present the principal and are de-
signed ultimately 10 constitute the entire bank
my capital OF the country-and are exempted
from taxation thus exhonerating the major
portion OF the active capital of the country
from sharingthe burthens imposed by the war
and imposing upon the lands and the labor OF
Inc people burthens which must result in prac-
teal reputation, therefore,
3. Resolved, That the only escape consistent
with justice. lies in policy which proposes to
absorb outstanding bonds by new issues bear
ing less rate Of interest, subject to taxation
and secured by pledge of the entire revenues
OF the government except SO far as they may
be needed to defray its current expenses.
England and France established the wisdom
and necessity of such policy, and furnished
precedents In the light of which creditors of
| the government have purchased its securities.
z. Resolved That sound economy recon-
mends that each State should be assigned Its
| several proportion of the public debt for COL
lection. to the end that the people may be re-
al tax-gatherers, the expense of which enor-
nous peace establishment it Is estimated
will about equal the entire present indebted
ness before the period expires for its extinguish.
ment
Gesolred That Congress has not the
power 70 exempt from taxation by the States
for State objects the revenues of their citizens
and we therefore recommend that the next Lee
gislature provide for the taxation of incomes
derived from national bonds in such manner as
to equalize the burdens of the people.
9. Resolcea, That the Democracy adhere to
their ancient principle of legislation. expressed
by the maxim the greatest good to the
greatest number" We are, therefore, opposed
to protective tariff, the operation of which
will build up mOnopolies In the East at the
expense of the farms and industry of tn
West.
10. Resolved, That we are opposed to any un..
ion of church and state as contemplated by the
rnlinn Nh nit IF ho ,orfx,
and In favor of the largest liberty IF con-
science as declared in the Consultation of the
United state
II. Rrsoie~,' That the encroacbments of Eu-
ropean Power. upon American nationalities,
should &c guarded against and opposed by such
support TO the application and enforcement Of
the Monroe doctrine 10 the present condition
of the Mexican Republic.
II. Resolced, That we are opposed to con-
ferring the elective franchise upon the negroes
of this State; that the immediate enfranchise-
ment Of this enervated and ignorant
race would introduce into our system
au element of disaffection danger and corrup-
tion-would be productive Ut injury to the
blacks themselves would disturb our system
of labor-our social organization and make the
State Of Minnesota place of refuge for the
scum OF Southern Slavery.
10. Reso!oed, That we are opposed to the
contemplated location of Indians upon our
frontier; that the blood of those who have
,'een nutchered, the losses of those who have
:""i. 'narauded upon, the security Of our bor-
. : the good name and prosperity of our
sta e. deInaDd enlightened councils and vigor-
Gus action.
IA Resolved That should Congress neglect
to provide early in its mex. session home for
disabled soldiers, it is the duty of our legisla-
ture 10 adopt speedy and efficient measures to
repay in suitable and ample manner the debt
which Minnesota owes to the glorious men
whose wounds are badges of heroic sacrifice for
the Integrity of the Union and the honor OF the
State.
10 Resolred That we consecrate TO perpetual
giatitud- the soldiers OF Minnesota who have
re nrped from the field OF their fame that to
the dead who live the State will erect
monument which shall itly memorable the
gratitude of our State and the glory of her
sons