The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-09-15

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fer the nations defenders; by its honor and
good faith toward the nations creditors; by
its wise and liberal policy in granting home
steads TO settlers, and in aiding the develop
ment of the Western States and Territories;
by its successful advocacy of humane prin-
cples of international law not hitherto re-
cognized by the civilized world by It's
peaceful settlement of our controversies with
Great Britain, on terms honorable and adj
vantageous, and tending TO secure perma-
nent peace and concord between the two ma
Ii ms by its judicious direction OF our imam
cial system, whereby the nation was enabled
TO meet emergencies in great war, 10 iur-
nish a sound and uniform currency, and TO
prevent the commercial depression, revul-
sion and disaster usually attendant upon
civil strife, and, generally, by its successful
administration of national affairs, during
ten eventful years, il has proved on all oc-
casions its fidelity to the highest interests
of the country. A party whose career has
thus been signalized at every step by great
triumphs of human freedom and progress
needs not TO depart from the path OF honor
and duty in which its victories have been
won, and we believe that upon its continued
ascendancy and a steadfast adherence to its
cardinal principles the peace, prosperity and
honor of the country depends.
q That we regard the recent amendments
to the Constitution of the United states as
Just and wise TO articles of organic law, es-
sential at the present time to secure consti- q
tutional liberty; that under the Constitu
ton thus amended the federal government
possesses and ought TO exercise, whenever
and wherever necessary, sufficient power 10
prote every citizen under our flag in the
free expression of his sentiments, the freeex-
ercise Of the ballot, the full enjoyment of his
property, and absolute safety of his person.
g. That we rejoice in the recuperation of
the Southern States, under the benign nfu-
ence of free labor; that we urge upon those
lately in rebellion not to retard the prosper-
ty of the South by permitting lawlessness
and violence We entreat them to take q
bold stand fer law and order, TO assist the
results of the war, and to cooperate with us
in our efforts to advance the prosperity of :
the whole country, and we hope that the
time may speedily come when the persecu-
ton and outrage of loyal men shall wholly
cease, and when political disabilities, i'm
posed for participation in rebellion, may be
removed, without danger to the rights of
those who have remained faithful to the
Union.
4. That we believe that the prosperity OF
the country and the stability of the none
tary system, as we'll as its credit and inhu-
ence on the family of nations, depend on tle
maintenance of the public faith to that end.
We favor a continued reduction of the ma
tional debt SO steadily as to prevent a de-
probation of our bonds and currency so
gradually as not to burden too heavily the
present industries ofour country.
5. That in our judgment the most efficient
and satisfactory means OF raising larger
portion of the revenue to meet the obliga-
tions of the Government is from duties on
imports; that such duties should be so low
as to make sure of the amount required, and
to fairly distribute the burden of taxation
mn oil Of ID oil o1a
of people. A tariff for revenue is evidently
indispensable, but it should be so adjusted as
to be least pre- judicial to all interests, and 10
every class and section, and so as never
to burden new interest that another may
thrive.
6. That, still regarding the improvement
of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers as work
Of vast Importance to the State and nation,
we urge upon Congress to provide for its
early completion that we also call upon
Congress to renew the grants of lands TO
aid IN the construction of a railroad from
Lake st. Croix to Lake Superior, as an act
of justice to the settlers of Northwest Wis
consin.
I. That, in view of the present rapid set
Element of the country, residue of public
domain should be kept, mainly for actual
settlers the homestead laws should be so
modified that when honorably discharged
Union soldiers and sailors claim benefits of
the same the period of their service shall be
deemed part of the time of occupancy ne
cessary to acquire title grants of lands. Aid
in building of railroads should be made
only where necessary TO open the country up
to settlement, and under such restrictions as
will facilitate the occupation of public
lands that we favor every practical reform
in the public service, State or National, in
the direction of greater purity, simplicity,
efficiency, and economy, of the administra-
ton; that the administration of our State
affairs by our State officers, one and all, has
been in every respect characterized by such
ability honesty, and integrity in the dis
charge of official duties that it has demon
strated the wisdom of the choice of the
people who have thus honored them with
high and responsible positions, and entities
them to the thanks, esteem, and confidence
of every citizen Of this State.
s. That while the administration of Presi-
dent Grant has been wise and prudent it
has impartally executed the laws, faithfully
collected and honestly applied the revenue,
greatly reduced the public debt, and en-
abled Congress to Tighten the burden of
taxation, it has inaugurated a humane
policy in dealing with the Indians, favor
able alike to economy, civilization and peace
upon our borders. 1t has preserved our
friendly relations with foreign powers, and
has advanced the honor and dignity of the
United States among the governments of the
world. 1t has at all times been deferental
to the will of the people, and studious to
promote the public welfare. 1t deserves and
receives our hearty approval.
9. That we know no duty more urgent
than to mature and enforce new safeguards
of the purity of elections, and to effect a
thorough reform of the civil service.