Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1871-06-07


Constitution agit now is, 80 as to
secure equal rights 10 all persons
under it, without distinction OF
race, color or condition.
B. That the absolute equality of
each and every State within the
Union is fundamental principle Of
the Federal Government
4. That we will always cherish
and uphold the American system of
State and local governments, for
State and local purposes, and. a
General Government for general
purposes only; and are unalterably
opposed to all attempts at centrali'
zatlon and consolidation of power in
the hands of the General Govern.
ment; and tho more especially
when such attempts in the form
of usurpation by any department Of
that government. And, further,
that we adhere firmly to the princi-
pie of maintaining q perfect inde-
pendence between the coordinate
departments of the Government,
the Legislative, the Executive and
the Judicial, condemning all en-.
croachments by one upon the func-
tions OF the others.
5. While the fundamental law, as,
expressed in the Constitution Isl
necessarily permanent until abro
gated, as prescribed by that instru-
ment, pll legislation is, in its nature
and purpose, temporary and subject
to change, modification or repeal, at
the will of q majority Of the people,
expressed through the law making
powes, and that the pretense that
any act of Congress not executed
and spent, or any legislative policy
of a party is an absolute fnality, is
totally inconsistent with the whole
theory of republican government,
and that it is the unquestionable
right of the people of themselves,
and through their representatives,
ut each successive election, and in
each successive Congress, to judge
Of what legislation is necessary and
proper or appropriate to carry into
execution and enforce the constitu-
tional powers, rights and duties of
the Federal Government.
6. That, as an instance of emf
ncntly appropriate legislation under
the Fourteenth, we demand now Of
Congress u universal amnesty.
7. That while we denounce all rlotous combi- |
nations and onSpiracicS against law or to dis.
,urb the peace, in the south, or elsewhere, ana
lemand ofall good citizens their utmost infu' |
'nce to put all such down, we also denonnce
he act commonly called the "Bayonet Bill"
recently passed by Congress and the more re. |
,ent act commonly called the "ku.KluN Bill"
by its ternIS 10 every State, aS enac- |
ed for no other purpose than to plcte the
Capitalization of all power In the hands OF the
General Government, establish a military des' |
JOtiSm, and thus perpctuate the present Adj |
without regard to the Will of the
,eoplc, and us not only utterly inconsistent
with the whole theory and character OF the Fed |
,rll Government, and revolutionary and dan |
ycrous in their character, but in direct conflict |
NIIH lllt SDlTlI anu llt
,luding the amendments which they pretend |
% enforce.
s. That holding still to the good old Demo-
,ratic doctrine OF annexation or acquisitions
If territory, we are yet totally opposed to the
Cheme of President Grant to acquire San Do
ningo as II "j0b," and by the means and for the
purposes, evidently intended.
o. That we arc in favor OF n strictly revenue
arin, conformcd to the theory and principles of
III other Just and wise tax laws. and opposed to
he ''nrOtectiVch tn cory. so called,
10. That the profigatc, corrupt and wanton
which pervadcs every depart.
nent of the Federal Government, the sacrifice
If the interests of labor 10 aggrandiZe a hand
ul of aristocrats, wicked deprivation of the
,eOpe of their rlghtful heritage in the public
ands, which have been made gift to railroad
md other monopoliSts, the payment of more
han $2i 600, 900 of premium during the Admin.
stratiOn of President Grant in Government
,onds payable at par, the maintenance ut an
Innual cost to the people Ofneary $50 900 of
N unconstitutional system of banking, where
~ money is made scarce and interest high, are
buses which call for wise and thorough rCnlG-
lies.
IL. That we are in favor of strict economy;
II "A large reduction in the expenditures ofthc
federal and State Governments; OfCiyil service
cform; of the collection of the Internal rcy q.
lGe by the State authorities, and thereby re-
urn to honest labor the myriads of taN-gather-
rs who let our land anu eat up its substance;
nd the speedy trial, conviction and punish
aid by the people.
H. That while We reject reputation, we
qually reject the proposition tOpay the bond
OluelS more than the contract with them de-
lands; that, If the bOndhOlders have rights, so |,
ave the taxpayers, and we insist upon Justice
icing done TO both; that the creditor is entitled
o be paid in the same currency he loaned to
he Governments that when he loaned green
ucks he should he paid In groenbacks, unless
he contract otherwise provides, and when he
Ouucd gold he should be paid in gold that to
'uard against too great an expansion, green
ackS should be made convertible into three
ler cent. bonds, ut the option of the nOtc-hOld-
II, said bonds to be redeemed In gIeenbackS
N demand that the true method Of returning
0 specie payments Is to make custom dues pay
ble in legal tender currency, whether paper
money or gold that such policy would secure
uniform currency, stop gambling in gold, and
hereby elevate The credit Of the Government.
l3. That with the watch-wOrd OF reform, we
OHiidcntly go to the country; that we believe
he interests ofthe great body of the peoplc. ar?
he same; that without regard to past political
ssOciations, they are friends of free govern
nent that they are equally honest brave and
atri0tIc, AMI we appeal to them rs our brothers
nd cOuntrymont to aid us to obtain relief from
he gIievous abuses which wiring and OpprcSs
very class except the wrOng-doers and opprcs-
OrS themselves.
H. That upon State issues we resolve that we
re in favor Of calling II Convention, as pIOyl.
led for by article Is, section ., OF the state Con
litution.
Gen. Morgan, after having
cad the above Report Of the
Committee on Resolutions,
moved that they be adopted,
The motion! was seconded by
Mr.. Vallandigham.
F. II. Hurd, Of Lucas county,
Il the Tenth District offered a
report, which, was
igned by himself and D. S.
Jhl Of Holmes, in the Four
eenth District.
The Minority Reportr was