The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-07-27
PLATFOR,M
Democracy ar Ohio, Adopted M Co.
rf- Iumbus, June i, 1871.
The Democracy Of Ohio resolys-

The Democracy OF Ohio resolve .-F
FTst-That denouncing the extraordinary
means by which they were brought about, we
ments in fact to the Constitution, recently de-
elared adopted, and regard the same As no longer
political issues before the country. ~ 3.
Seeond-We demand that the rule of srE1cr con-
sTRucTIoS, as proclaimed by the Democratic IA
theirs, accepted by the statesmen OF all parties
Amendment to the Constitution be vigorously ap-
piled now to the Constitution as it Is, including
the three recent amendments above referred 10,
and insist that these amendments shall not be
held 10 have In any respect altered or modified
the original theory and character Of the Federal
Governments but only to have enlarged the DOW
ers delegated 20 il; and to that extent, and no
more, to have abridged the reserved rights Of the
cratic party pledges itself to the ful faithful and
absolute execution and enforcement OF the Con-
to all persons under H. without distinction Of race
color orcOndition. a.. ,t-I-
TRiTd-That the absolute equality of each and
every State within the Union, Is a fundamental
principle of the Federal GovernRnt. vi fas
FoErtb-That we viii always CHERISH and up
hold the American system Of State and local Gov
| orDment for state and local Purposes, and Gem
erai Goyernment for general purposes only; and
are unaltera0iy opposed 10 All attempts al cen trail
OF the General Geyernment; and the more ies-
l peclally when such attempts are IN the fern Of
/ usurpGtion by any department OF that Govern
ment And, iuTtheT, that we adhsre firmly % the
| principle Of maintaining perfect Independence
/ between the coordinate departments Of the Gov
HeOndemning all encroachments by one upon the
/ functions Of the others. $500 --l-.,f..
/ Fifhs-While the fundamental law as expressed
ip the nstttuttnp,ds necessayly Pernaaent until
i abrogsted as prescribed by that instrument all
legisl9tion is In its nature and purpose, tenPpra-
/ at the win Of majority Of the people expressed
through the laN-nsking power and that the pre-
spent or any Legislative policy Of q partyi.is an
absolute fnalty, Is totally inconsistent with the
whole theory OF republican government, add that
4 II unOueHtiOnabla Df y n
themselves and through their Representatives ai
each successive election, and IN each successive
Congress, 10 Judge of what legislation Is neees-
sary and proper or apprOpriate 20 carry into exc
cution OF enforee the eonsttutional powers, rights
and duties Of the Federal Government f
Sixth-That as an instance Of ezninently appro-
priaie legislation under the Fourteenth Amend
nent, We demand now Of Congress universal AN
| nesty. --r. -.r-- l
| combinations and cOnspiracies against law or tC
disturb the peace, in the Sooth, or elsewhere, and
ence 10 put al such down We also denounce The
| act commonly called the HBayones Bill, reOentl
eommopy SSss he S Iis Rii eStendiS, sS
BY ts terms to every State As enacted for no oth
hands OF the General Government, establish
military despotisn1, and thus perpetuate ths
present administration without regard tOthe VII
tent % ss Win he 1Sos the serS aSd eSasctsr
Federal Government, and revolutionary and dan
gerOus in their nature but in direct conflict viii
the spirit and letter Of the Constitution including
the amep pdrnerts which they pretend to enforc9 /.
EtgAt1ILhat holding sttll the good old Demo
territory, We are yet totally opposed TO tn,
scheme Of President Grant 20 acquire San Do
mlngo as -1oo. and ID oy me means and for th'
MFtb-Fhat We are In favor Of q strictly reve
nue. tariff. eOnformed TO the theory and primer
pies Of all other just and wise tax laws, and op
| dosed to the protective theory, so called.
ton eTtra1a@snce EbieB Exa sVsl na eTsri wan
, ment Of the Federal GoVernment; the sacrife,
ef the interests Of labor 70 asrandize handful Q
] Of their rightful heritage IN the pubic lands
| which haEe been made q gift 70 railway and othe
monopolistsI the payment Of more than twenty
four millions premium, during the administra
tion Of President Grant, on government bond
TO the people Of nearly thirty nillislIs or an un
constitutional, oppressive and extortionaiel sys
tsa q Dankipg, whereby money is made scare
and thorough remedies. .... srlf I /.
Hepalth- THAT We are IN favor OF strict economy
Of large reduction IN the expenditures of tn
{ Federal and State Government; OF oivil seFvis
reforrn OF the collecnen OF the internal revenu
labor, the myriads 81 tax-gAthersrs who sfict on
land eat up ats subsistence. 30 vIL.r -..
TaseJth-Ihat while we reject repudiation, "
equally reject the proposition to pay the bone
holders more than the contract with them d.
mandsi that II the boEdholdeTs haYe rights, :
icing aoae q Iosh That the eredts4P ePSn e gtisle gfs
70 be paid tn the same currency he loaned 20 tn
: unless the oonIract otherwise provides, and whe
! he leaned g0ids be should be paid IN goid.i Tha
70 satS sShss ses gssaa, an eSpanslon greer
bonds, at the option OF the n6te-holdera, sal
! bonds TO bs redeemed in srfenbacks .densanS
That the true method OF rrttlrning z 10 specie pay
ments Is 70 make custom dues payable in Leg
tender eurreney, WHISTLER paper money or gold
that such policy WouIa secure unilorm cui
: Feney stop gambling IN goli, aud thereby. .eieyaI
| the credit OF the GoYernnlent. -
rG IhfTtesgtA-dfiat with the WatchWord Of iRI
, FORM We confidently go % the eouniryi that v
believe the interests OF the great body OF the pei
pie the same that without regard .9sst pS
iticaf associations, they are the friends OF IRE
: government; that they ere equally honest bray
g and patriotic and We appeal 10 them as TO OF
! brothers and conntrymen 70 aid us 20 obtain 7,
lief from the grievous abuses which wrong an
> oppress every one, except the wruns-toers an
oppressors themselves fs --.a.r 10 = .r..-r
FoiFternth-Upon State iEsues we resolve tn
We are IN favor Of calling convention, a. provi'