Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-30
dwelt at length upon tho finances of the
government.

IOWA.
The recent Republican State Conven-
tion of Iowa adopted the following reso-
lutions:
ResolUcd, That we refer with pride to the history
Of the Republican party, and congratulate tho
people Of tho country upon It's successful career.
abolished slavery, and established manhood suf.
hage, crushed treason, given us Q continental
railway, settled the doctrine Of the right OF expa-
triation; maintained the honor, integrity, and
credit Of the nation; has vindicated tho Monroe
doctrine, BY preventing foreign powers from inter,
fcrng with the governments Of this continent, and
to perpetuate Il In power IA the only guarantee for
peace and prosperity in the future
ResoiUed, That we heartily congratulate the
country upon the settlement ofour voxed and dan.
gerous controversies with the Government Of
Great Britain, and especially upon the just and
Christian spirit and manner In which these oontro.
ResoiDed, That while we cordially favor a Just
and reasonable degree OF protection to all branch
petition, we are unalterably opposed to any sys.
tenn Of legislation which favors one section OF tho
country or department Of industrial enterprise at
the expense OF another; and therefore, advocate
such protection only as fairly adjusted revenue
tariff will afford.
Resoired, That we are in favor of a uniform sys-
tenn Of taxation, so that all property within the
limits OF the states, whether Of individuals or cor
porations, for pecuniary profit shall bear Its just
share of the public burdens
Resolued, That believing that all corporations
doing business within the limits of this State are
rghtfully subject TO the control Of the people, we
are In favor OF so providing, by proper Legislative
enactment, as to effectualy prevent monopoly and
extortion on the part OF railroad and other corpo
rations.
ResoiUsd, That we are in favor OF extending the
blessings of civil and religious liberty to the hu
man rsco everywhere, and therefore, whenever II
shall be made manifest that the people Of San D.
mingO desire annexati IN to the United States, for
the purpose OF enjoying the benefits which such
relation would afford them, we shall favor the
carnt ct and intelligent conside alton of this gu
ton by the tieaty making power of the govern
ment
Resolred, That as agriculture is the basis of the
eminent claims for support, by legislation, or
otherwise, may be ne ecessary to secure the full
dev 10 ment of our highly-lavored State,
RtsOlUcd, That we are for such modification OF
our revenue sy tom as will, at rs early a day as
possible, relieve the pres of our Internal Rev
enue 1--we, and reduce as far as pia ticable, the
lenses of collecting the taxes.
ResOtred, That we cordially approve and ear
nestly endorse the eminently wise, patriotic and
economical administration of President Grant, and
heartily commend Il to the favorable consideration
of the country.
R6sOiU6d, That we are opposed to any system OF
plan of granting public lands to railroads other
corporations without ample provisions being made
for securing their speedy sale AT moderate price,
and occupancy, upon fair and liberal terms, to any
nnd all who desire to purchase and settle upon
them.
Resoired, Than we are in favor of an economical
and iudicious management of the affairs of the
State, and with this view, we indorse the present
administration of the State Government.