The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-09-26
Dailp ARGUS.
THE PLATFORM OF THE ILLINOIS DE-
M0CRACY.

Resolued, That the happiness of the American
people and the protection of their liberties are
no. to be found IN splendid government sup
ported by powerful monOpolIes and srlstoeraIic
esta biishments, but, in the language of great
leader, Jackson,-"In plain system, devoid of
pomP, protecting all, and granting favors TO
none, dispensing its blessings lie the dews of
heaven, unseen and unfeit, save IN the freshness
aud beauty they contribute TO produce ;" that IL
is the mission of the democracy, in accordance
with its time-honored principles, to reinstate the
administration Of the government in these its
ancient ways. and, by the restoration of the prac
tice of the virtues of frugallty honesty, anu de-
votion to the ublic veal, to place the country
again upon that course the pursuit of which can
alone render it for the ages 20 come united, pros
porous and free.
R.soired, That we are in favor of free trade
on princip e, and while oonceding the legality OF
"a tariff for revenue simply, we deneunce a pro
ticsive tariff as not authorized under the federal
constitution rs destructive of the best Interests
of our people, and enrching the few at the
expense OF the many;
That we are op osed to monopolies and to
substituting corporations by the use of the peo-
pies money and the peoples lands
That the bonds issued by the federal govern
ment should be subjected TO the federal taxation
except when otherwise explicitly provided by
Jaw;
That we are opposed TO tho present system OF
nation al banks, and all legislation of every kind
which exalts capital at the expense Of the people
and the government;
That the national debt should be paid at the
earliest practicable moment consistent with
such reduction of taxation as the necessities OF
our people req Iire and TO this end we insist
upon the strictest economy in public affairs the
careful outstanding of the public resources, and
the rigid accountability of ali public servants
Resolred, That We demand the overthrow OF
the party in power-bsesuse 1t stands committed
to the destruction of the legitimat rights OF the
state to the subversiop of the executive and
iudicia ! departments for partisan ends. and t.
he erection of a consolidated government upon
the ruins of the federal system because II Ii
pied red the policy of protection, which 1t has
enforced BY oppressive Legislation for the last
ten years, to the continuance OF al enormous
and aggravatiug system of internal reveDut
taxation to the pcstponement of the payment
of the national debt, to the wholesale surrender
to the spectators of the public Ian DIS al TO he
fostering of schemes of private aggrandlzemebt'
because il is extravagsnt, wasteful and corrupt,
sustaining and sustained by ring legislation, its
most distinguished leaders unb'ushingly open to
bribery and using the power of their otficisl
positions for private purposes because, destl
tute of Or nciple it is held together solely by tn
cohesive power of public plumber.
Resofred, That, in view of the administration
of our own state affairs declare that the pres
ent administration has been more reckless IN ex
penditure of the public money than any thatsve1
exercised the power of the state, and in proof
of this need say nothing more than call the at
tention of the taxpayers to the fact that the ap
preparations of the last republican general as
sembly have forcad the auditor of state to raise
the levy of state taxes from six mills and five
tepths TO thirteen mills on the dollar, to meet
these corrupt and profgsts expenditures that
all this is done by the party in power while pro
Z fas aipsy In he MAJ CON
lie business;
That we are opposed TO the present manage
ment of the state penItentisry, which we declare
has cost the taxpay ers of the tate for the las
three years nearly, if not quite, 81 600 per day,
and which enormous sum believe to have been
either suuandered or stolen by the persons in
charge of the same; that this pei diture ana
should be avoided, and the prison made self
supporting
| kesoirsd, That the democratic party now a.
ever profoundly sympathizes with the efforts OF
| the people every " here to be free;
| That the great republic Of the United States
necessarily occupies position of perpetual an az
onism toward the despotism of the world, -
| position which the democrsy have nc disposition
| to disavow. but which, on the contrary they
openly acknowledge, and Will unhesitatihSN
maintain;
Thatthe republic of France receives our hearty
welcome into the family of free nations; that 1T
people, endeared to us by traditional ties, nave
our sincere sympathies In their release iron
tbraiidom: that We commend the administration
Of the federal government tor the recognition 50
far accorded to the French republic, and demand
that the moral aid of it's support be given to tn
fullest extent beh ali OF the rule OF the peopl'
inaugurated upon the overthrow OF all Imperial
dynasty:
That the inhabitants of Germany have our
hesttiest good wishes IN their endesvor TO bring
about a united country that we congratulate
them on their gallant conduct in the pending
war and trust that the liberty vhch the detesi
of the emper or has given their sister state viii
| be indicated in their own persons, and grand
| German republic be the glorious result of their
efforts;
| That the island of Cuba has long languisheo
1nder the incubus Of foreign despOtism, and
every effort of this country should be bent to thu
attainment of its liberia ion. that its people m 4y
| part Ike of that free dom for which they long
ard share in our fortunes if they so elect;
! hat we are not unmindful of the people Of
| Ireland and. fully recognizing the wrongs the
have been called upon to endure, we trust that
| the tocsin of liberty now sounding has st uck
| the hour of their redemption
| That while thus declaring our unalterable
deter ina ion to require the whole weight of the
| government to be thrown in behalf of republican
| in Institutions protest against tEis country be
ing drawn into taking sides in the qUarrels o.
| despots and condemn the leaders of the op
position for their desperate attempts. from un
| WORTHY motives, 10 commit our nation to th'
cause o. any potentate claiming to rule a PEG
pie by divine right.