The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-09-30
The New York Democracy.

THE following is copy Of the platform
unanimously adopted by the recent NC"
York Democratic State Convention
The Democracy of New York, in convention a.
sembled repeat ana reaii ' nc dnesfions OF pub
lie pOlicv and they point 10 the history Oh ne ~
connection with the government rom .iie Ho3 70
is foundation for the record of their deyoilon 10
its Interests their fidelity TO its honor their
aIitv and patriotism and their answering 10y any
fo the Constitution that a. the party Whch uo
ives ts nrinciDles from Jefferson and Jackson, We
are ready 10 90 before the country with me reS".o
of our conduct and our principles, and uenlahu "
BssaISs1 That in pursuance of these principles
and faithful 10 these traditions we dcillau TT;,
toratiOn of all States TO their rights IN sie
under the Constitution: the amnesty OF poIaS,ai
offenders: the reduction of the standlDg amy VIZ.
abolition OF that hybrid nstitntion-'he
Bureau: the restoration OF the rlghtiut an'hui:y
of the Judiciary and the subordinatlon Oh the mill
tary to the civil power ..... ~
ResOlced, That we arraign the administrator y,
President Grant as false 10 these principles ana
measures and TO it, pledges TO give the country
peace: IL has for partisan purposes prolongeu .ne
disuniOn Of the States, and by military dictation
and arbitrary penalties : endeavOring to coerce
communities and States into assent To Its measures,
il mas Jailed to protect the masses and has given
cOuntenance and support 10 class interests, anu,
turning its back upon the people, has become III
turn the pensiOner and patron OF accumni5le91
wealth: and that while thus abusing the stahuaru
of administration at home. II has lowered Tue loue
of our Diplomacy abroad by the character OF its APP
poinfInenfs: by It's vacilations and hSstations in
regard 10 rights a. ratlon. It's want vi y
thv with the people struggling for liberty. and ITS
indifference the fate of American Citizens VIC
tins of foreign despOtism.
II sOlred That the protection Of American citl-
zens whether naturalized or native born, IN all
their rights and wherever they may go. Is sacred
duty imposed upon the United States Government
which cannot be dlsregarded without mourning la-
tiOna dishOnor; that protection and allegiance are
reciprocal duties, and, whenever or wherever the
rights of American citizens are assalled- duty and
0.1Fer- hon
~ employ adequate means for the vindication oil
such rights: and that we therefore. denouncc the
recent iagrant omissions by the Federal Admins
ton 70 perform its whole duty toward American
citizens in Great Britain and Cuba
ReSOlosl, That the Democratic party Is now as II
always has been in favor of The iufment OF all le
climate contracts made by the Federal Govern
lnent with the same stiictness and honesty tnal
-hould attend the fulfllment OF contracts between
and man; that in case OF loans made 10 iht
Federal Government by authority OF law, II Is the
right not only OF the lender but of the American
people rom the iruts OF whose io3r snIn III AZ
must be paid, that such obligations should ne as
charged. when due, in the manner provided Tor oy
the law in obedience TO which they were created
ResOlceT. That the multiplication OF taxes, iheli
compIexity and uncertainty. and the inquIsifor1a
process by which they are ext0rtcd rom the peO
pie; and still more that unequal and unjust -ystem
by which Il mOncycd cass i declared exempt Toi
the burdens OfState and munlclpai government ara
their share imposed upon their neighbors IS gross
and constantly increasing abuse that IL Is the duty
of the statesmen OF our country To simplify our
taxes, distribute them upon the property OF the
country reduce the tariff 20 revenue basis. and
thus release industry rom lis heaviest burden ana
give freedom 10 commerce.
R.sQfreL That The course of the Executive and
officers of this State in enforcing
economy and reforming abuses which have grown
mp under the fostering care of oar political oppo
ncntS. commend> itself 10 the approval OF the PEG
pie and should be extended TO all the departments
of the government that II the registration aud eX
else laws are 10 be imposed upOn the people they
should a. least be uniform in their operation
throughout the State: that the canals of the State
should renail the property of it, citizens: thai
they should BE- improved by the enlargement of the
channels and the doubling of locks where neceSSa
w. that the tOll~ should be reduced To such an cX
tent a TO command the carrying trade and a sooI
TIE existing Canal debt NOW in process OF rapiC
liquiGatiOn shall be paid the canals shOuid b,
opened to the navigation OF the people OF all tbs
States. subject only to ! charge to defTay the Cos
OF their annual nIanenance and repair
RssosCod. That the Fifteenth Amendment OF The
Federal Constitution. proposed by the Radica
majority in Congress in spirit OF contempt o
the people and OF the rights OF the States To regI
late the elective franchise and in utter disregard
of the pledges OF the party. and attempted to b.
forced upon the States as condition of thei
restoration to civil government, and to thei
representation III the national Legislature, is in
tended to place the question of ufrage in the hand
of the Genital powers and by dcbasng to demoraliz
the representative system.
ResOtced, That the anne ldcd constitution OF thi
State in its various schedules to be submitted I
the electors, does not commend itself 20 the fave
OF the Democrats of the State. either by the r1s
tIveS IN which il conceived. or by the manner
which it IS presented. or by It's intrinsic worth.
ft1SCtEtG- mat his EXcellency. Hon. John 4
Hoffman by his fidelity to the interests of n
State. his high toned assertion of Democrat
principles. his effective hostility TO corrupt an
special legislation. and the dignIled and imparti:
manner Ia which he has discharged executive dI
tics has not only commanded the hearty approv;
OF the Democracy of New York. but secured nh
confidence and respect Ol large class of our poi
cal opponents who hold the honor OF the Empir
State deaTer thln partisan success. Cur citizen
owe Il 70 themselves. As well as Gov Hoffman,
elect Legisiai urc that will aid rather than thwa
him in carrying into effect measures of admini-tr
tive and legislative reform.
Res0tCei That the State officers this day non
mated command the confidence of the Democrat
nlasseS cordially and unanimously rs they hay
that OF this Convention. and that to them and the
colleagues on the ticket we pledge united and c
thUsiastc and triumphant support