The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-09-12
Republican State Convention.

Vice PresidentS-O. S. HEAD, of Kenosha s.
c. BEAN, of Dane; SAMUEL COLE, of Lafayette;
EDMUND j. DODGE, ofOzaukee; A. K. OSBORN
OF Waupaca; w. T. PRICE, of jackson.
Secretaries-CHARLEs SEYMOUR, OLA Crosse;
FRANK NJ. STEWART, of Sank.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
Mr.. RUBLEE, from the Committee on Reso-
olutions, reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted with much applause,
/ as follows:
Re8oIusd, That we acknowledge with
gratitude the care Of that su berintending
Providence which, having built up great
and free nation and having recently pre-
served US amid the perils of revolution and
war, has now crowned the labors of the year
with an abundant harvest aud filed the
land with plenty.
RssolUed, That this convention, representing
the Union Republican party in Wisconsin,
in the same spirit which has made that
party the uncompromising foe of injustice
and oppression, and the steadfast supporter
and defender of Liberty and Union, renews
the pledges it has heretofore given, and re-
affirms as cardinal tenets of its political
faith the following;
l. The uualienable right of all men to
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
g. No determinations at the ballot box
founded on property, birthplace, creed, or
celor.
3. Liberty of Speech and liberty of the
press as the best guarantee for the security
of Republican institutions
4. Free schools and the diffusion of edu-
cation among all classes Of the people
5. The just subordination of State aud 10.
cal authorities and interests to the authori-
| ri int 5Ne he
| 6. Prompt acquiescence in the decisions
of the people at the ballot box.
T. The maintenance inviolate of the ma
tional faith as pledged to its creditors.
| 8. Such an adjustment of the burdens of
taxation by revisions and notifications from
time to time of the tariff and other revenue
laws, as will cause them to fall equitably
upon all classes of the people.
g. Retrenchment and economy in the adj
ministration of both State and National
governments.
ResoLUed, That as the chief object and
purpose Of the Republican Union party du-
ring the war was to conquer the enemies
of the Union, to establish the unity of the
nation, and TO assert the supremacy of the
constitution and the laws; so, now, its chief
object and purpose is to secure the fruits of
the victory won, and to restore the reign of
civil law and constitutional order through
out the land; that until these ends
are assured, we will not be deiverted or
turned aside from this great business; that
it is the well known aim of the Republican
party more clearly to define, and to estab-
lish firmly and forever, that perfect civil
and religious liberty which is.now guaran.
teed by our state and national constitutions;
that we are in favor Of the largest measure
Of Individual liberty consistent with the
public good, and opposed to any Legislation
in derogation thereof except to prevent acts
which infringe the equal liberty Of others;
and that composed as our population is OF
lmany different ancestral and social customs
and opinions, we deem it the duty of all
classes to cultivate good understanding
with each other, and to appreciate the good
there Is in each without attempting any
compulsory conformity; that it is our pres
ent work to reestablish the shaken founda-
tons of the Republic, and we will not be
tempted, by any ingenuity Of our adverse
ries, to leave this work in order to contend
about imaginary issues
ReSoLUed, That for the adoption of wise
and enlightened national policy, we look
mainly to the representatives Of the people
III Congress, which, in the express terms
Of the Constitution, are clothed with power
''to make all laws which shall be necessary
and proper for carrying into operation the
powers invested by this constitution
in the Government of the United States OF
in any department or officer thereof"
ReSoJved, That we heartily endorse the
general system of measures adopted by
Congress for the reconstruction of the States
lately in rebellion; that our confidence il
: the ability, integrity and patriotism Of ou
Republican Senator and Representatives is
unabated, aud, in behalf Of the loyal people
of the state, we renew to them the assurance
f of the same unwavering support which VIZ
= lately gave to our brothers in the field
ResotCed, That it is, to us, source of con
slant humiliation and regret that the Con
gress has not received that aid and -co-opera
ton from the acting President which was
due; that we would not forget that, at first
, the questions were new and difficult and the
emergency sudden; but we would remind
orr representatives that the office
and duty of the President is, to exc
cute the laws and not to defeat them; thai
hasty error is one thing and deliberate at
tempt, by the Executive, to thwart and de-
feat the necessary measures of the laWmak
ing power for the restoration of the Union
is an entirely other and different thing; thai
when such an attempt is persistent 1t be
comes high crime which calls for the firm
exercise, of the extreme power of the con
stitution-the last civil remedy of the
state; that the people, in this country are
sovereign in the last resort, and have the
constitutional power to make and unmake
Presidents, and they expect their represen
tatives, when the safety of the Republic re-
quires it, TO as fearlessy exercise the pow
er to unmake as to make.
ReS0JUed, That while the necessary bur
dens Of taxation are greater than ever be
fore, we require the most rigid economy in
the administration Of affairs, both Of the ma
ton and of the State; yet we also know thai
the strength of the nation is in the national
faith; that the loyal millions of this land
were In earnest when they declared that
they would put down the rebellion at what
eOer cost; and they will never consent tc
repudiate the debt which was incurred to
meet that cost.
ReSot0ed, That the thanks of the nation
are due to Hon. e. NJ. Stanton, for the
pre-eminent ability and pa triotism he has
displayed in the discharge of his official du-
ties as Secretary Of War, in organizing and
supporting our armies through the late
struggle for the maintenance of our nation
%ality, as well as for the constant fidelity he
has shown in adhering to the principles
which were indicated by the overthrow of
the rebellion; also to Gen. Philip II. Sher-
idan, who has won a new title to the affec
tons OF the people, by the proofs he has
given, in his administration as Commander
in the Fifth Military District, that he is not
alone brave dashing soldier, but staunch
friend aud fearless supporter of justice and
equal rights.
Rtsot0ed, That the earnest and patriotic
letter remonstrance addressed by Gen
Grant to the President in relation to Geuer
al Sheridan's removal, and also his recert