Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-09-13
TIE WIsconsin Republican
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The Republican State Convention OF
Wisconsin, at Madison, Sept. 4, unanimous
ly adopted the following platform
Resoloed, That we acknowledge, with gratitude,
the care OF that experimenting ProWaehge WhaCu;
having built us up great and free nation, ana
having recently preserved us amid the perlls Oh
revolution and war, has now crowned the iaDors
OF the year with an abundant harvest anu nheo
the land with plenty.
gI2esotued That this Convention, representing the
Union Republican party in Wisconsin, In the same
spirit which has made that party the uncoI1 pro-
missing foe of injustice and oppression, anu tne
steadfast supporter and defender OF Liberty ana
Union, renews the pledge it has heretofore gwen,
and reafirms as cardinal tenents oil It's pohtlcal
1.-The inalienable right of men@to life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness. ..,
2. No discrimination at the ballot-DoX FOUNDED
ON property, birthplace, creed or COLOR sd
3. Liberty of speech and OF the press as tne pest
guarantees for the security of republican instltu-
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4. Free schools and the diffusion of education,
S. The just subordiratfon Of State and local atl-
thorites and interests to the authorities and Inter
g. Prompt acquiescence in the decisions of the
people at the balot-box. "a .-s,,s
2. The maintenance inyiolate OF the Nauohai
faith as pledged to its creditors. vsd adj .ysf5
s. Such an adjustment of the burdens OF taxa
ton, by revisions and notifications from time to
time, of the tariff, and other revenue laws as VIII
cause them to fall equtaby upon all classes OF the
O. 'Retrenchment and economy in the administra-
ton of both State and National Governments.
ReS01ued, That, as the chief object and purpose
of the Republican Union party during the war was
TO conquer the enemies of the Union, to establish
the unity of the nation and to assert the suprema-
cy of the Constitution and the laws; 30 now, lts
chief object and purpose is to secure the frnlts OF
the victory won, and to restore the reign ofsciv
law and constitutional order throughout the lang a.
diverted or turned aside ropA this great business
that it is the well-known calm of the Republican
party more clearly to dene ana 70 estapsn hery
which is now guaranteed by our State and Nation
al Cons ttutions; that we are In favor OF the lar
gest measure of individual liberty consistent with
the public good, and opposed to any legislation in
derogation thereof, except to prevent acts whlch
infringe the equal liberty of Others and that com
posed as our population is or many dldereat KinaS
customs and opinions, we deem It the duty OF an
classes to cultivate good understanding Win
each other, and to appreciate the good there Is In
each without attempting any compulsory CONFORM
ity that it is our present work to inc
shaken foundations of the Republic, and we Will
not to be tempted BY any ingenuity OF our adyer
imaginary issues.
!. ResoIoed That for the adoption of firm, wise,
and enlightened national policy, we look mainly to
the representatives of the people in Congress,
which, the express terms of the Constitution, is
clothed with power ito make all laws which snail
be necessary and proper Tor carrying into eXecu-
ton the E..a.f powers vested by this COnstitu-
ton in the Governments OF the United States, or in
any department. or officer thereof"TvCCr
ReS0lUed, That we heartily indorse the general
system of measures adopted by Congress for the
reconstruction of the States lately in rebelion that
our confidence in the ability integrity, and patriot
ism of our Republican Senator and Representa-
tives is undated and in behalf of the loyal people
of the State we renew to them the assurance OF the
same upwayering support which we lately gave 20
our brothers in the Heidi gse q = ..T
Is Resolued That it is to us source, Of constant
humiliation and regret that the Congress has not
received that aid and CO. operation from the actng
President which was due; that we would not for
get that at first, the questions were newsand diff
cult, and the emergency SO sudden; butwe would
remind our representatives that the o1ce ana outy
of the President is to execute the laws and not to
defeat them that hasty error Is one thing, and
deliberate attempt by the ExecutYe,to thwart and
defeat the necessary measures OF the law. making
Iy other and different thing: that when sucn an al
tempt is persistent 1t becomes q high crime when
calls for the firm exercise OF the extreme power OF
the Constitution-the last civil remedy OF the
State that the people, III this country are sCyer-
eign in the last resort, and have the constitutional
power to make and unmake Presidents, and they
expect their representatives, when the safety OF
the Republic require it. to as fearlessly exercise
the power to unmake as to make.
Resotoed, That while the necessary burdens OF
taxation are greater than before, we require
the most rigid economy in the administration OF
affairs both of the nation and of the State; yet we
also know tnat the SIrengtn OF lne ualioH u LII INC
national faith, that the loyal millions Of this land
were in earnest when they declared that they
would put down the rebellion at aChdteDe'' cost /;
and they win never consent to repudiate the debt
which was Incurred to meet the cost.
ReS0kgGd, That the thanks of the nation are due
to Hon. Z. NJ stanton for the pre-eminent ability
and patriotism he has displayed in the discharge of
his official duties Secretary of War, in organiz-
ing and supporting our armies through the late
struggle for the maintenance OF our nationality, as
well as for the consistent fidelity he has shown in
adherfng to the principles which were indicated
by the overthrow of the rebellion; also, to Gen.
Philip II. Sheridan who haswona new title to the
affections OF the people BY the proofs ne has given
In his administration as Commander In the Fifth
Military Die trct that he is not alone braye and
dashing soldier, brit staunch friend and fearless
supporter of justice and equal righta.
heSOIUed That the earnest and patriotic letter of
remonstrance addressed by Gen. Grant to the Pres
ident in relation to Gen. Sheridans removal, and
also his recent order prohibiting the restoration to
office ofsmcn removed by the military commanders
in the South for dislOyalty meet with our warmest
appreciation and afford unmisakable evidence that
the man who stands foremost for services rendered
in the field in putting down armed rebellion is in
hearty accord with the measures or
Congress. esa $50 e fi4 - p..H I = ,,- Il
Resot0ed. That James R. Doolittle, United States
Senatorfrom this State has grossly misrepresented
the people of Wisconsin, In the counsels of the ma
ton and has shown himself regardless OF their
wishes by wholly ignoring their repeated requests
to resign. - stf.3i5.v ~. ~ 81 rssl@ NUGs q
ResolUed, That we renew the expression of our
gratitude to the heroic soldiers of the Republic by
whose patriotism, fortitude, and vaor the nation
lie was defended and the supremacy Of Its flag
triumphantly asserted, and we again pledge to
them and to the widows and orphans OF those
who died in the service of their country our sym
pathies and substantial support. y! De'A 81