Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-09-08
Wisconsin, Republican Platform.

The following are the resolutions
adopted by the recent Republican State
Convention of Wisconsin:
By this Convention, representing the Republi
cans of Wisconsin, be Ii
ResolCed, That we refer with patriotic pride to
the history OF the Republican party of the United
States BY Its early resistance 10 the encroach
ment OF slavery; by Its patriotic devotion to the
cause OF the Union dur ng the late civil war; by
pressed people from bondage; by its signal over
throw OF disloyalty aud treason; by Its justice,
hrmness and magnanimity in guarding and secur
ing the result of the war, aud giving and assuring
TO all citizens liberty aud equality before the law;
by its grateful care and just provision for the
uons defenders; by its honor and good faith
toward the national creditors by its wise and lib
eral policy in granting homesteads TO eett eTs end
In aiding the development Of the Western States
and Territories; by its successful advocacy of the
humane principles of international law not hither-
to recognized by the civilized word by the peace
iul settlement OF our controversies with Great
Britain on terms honorable and advantageous and
tending TO secure permanent peace and concord
between the two nations; by Its judicious drec-
ton OF our financial system, whereby the nation
was enabled to meet the emergencies of a great
war, to furnish sound and uniform currency
and TO prevent the commercial depression, reVul-
sion and disaster usually attendant upon civil
rtrife and generally, by Its successful admnstra-
uon OF national affairs during ten eyentful years.
1t has proved, on ali OCCASIONS its fidelity TO the
highest interests t, Of the country, party whose
great trlumphs OF human freedom and progress,
needs not 10 depart from the path of honor and
duty in which Its victo ies have been won and we
believe that upon its continued ascendancy and
steadfast adherence to Its cardinal principles the
pesoe, prosperity and honor of the country de-
pends.
ResOlUed That we regard the recent amendments
to the Constitution ofthe United States as lust and
wise articles OF organic law, essential at the pres
ent time, to sec re constitutional liberty ano ever
TO be zealously upheld and enforced; that under
the Constitution thus amended, tho Federal dov-
ernInent Possesses, and ought to exercise, when
apffio ola
protect every citizen under our hsg in the free ex
preston OF his sentiments the free exercise OF the
ballot the Inl enjoyment of his property, and the
absolute safety OF his person.
heS0tOed, That we rejoice in the recuperation of
the southern States under the benign influence of
iree laoor; that we urge upon those lately in re-
pelllon not TO retard the prosperity of the South
by permitting lawlessness and violence there we
entreat them TO take a bold stand for law and or
10 assist the result OF the war; and to coop
crate with us in efforts to advance the prosperity
of the whole country; and we hope that the time
may speedily come when the persecution and out
TnSG Oi loyal men snail wholly cease, and when
Ponucal disabilities imposed for participation in
the rebellion may be removed without danger to
me rights OF those who have remained faithful to
ResOtUed, That we believe that the prosperitv of
the country and the stability of its monetary sys
tem as well as It's credit and influence in the fani-
Iy OF nations, depend on the maintenance of Duh
lc faith. To that end we favor q continued reduc.
ton OF the national debt steadily as TO prevent
the depreciation OF our bonds and currency, aud
" 40 hOt W ouiucn VoO uehNlly inc pres
ent industries of the country.
ReS0iDtd, Thatin our judgment the most efficient
ana satisfactory means of raising the larger por-
ton OF the revenue to meet the Obligations of the
government Is from duties on imports; that such
duties should be 30 low as TO make sure of the
amount required, and TO fairly distribute the bur.
den OF taxation upon all sections of the country
evidently l4dispensabe, but it should bo so ADJUST
cd us 10 be less prejudical TO all interests and to
every class and section, and so as never 10 burden
one interest that another may thrive.
heSOlUed, That still regarding the Improvement
or the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers es a work of vast
Importance TO the State and nation we again
urge upon Congress to provide for its early com
new the grant ofands to aid IN the construction of
railroad from Lake ST. CrOix TO Lake Superior
as an act OF Justice to the settlers of Northwest
Wisconsin.
ReSOiUed, That in view OF the rapid settlement OF
the country, the residue Of the public domain
should be kept mainly for actual settlers. The
homestead laws should be so modified that when
honorablg discharged Union soldiers and sailors
claim the benefit Of the same, the period OF theiT
service shall be deemed part of the time of oe.
cupancy necessary to acquire title Grants of lands
to aid In the building OF railroads should be made
only where necessary TO open the country mn to
settlement and under such restrictions as will IA
cilitate the occupation of public lands
ResOlUed, That we favor everyp actieable reform
in the public service, State or national in the d.
reotion OF greater purity, simplicity, efficiency
tration OF our State affairs by our State Oficers
one and all, has been In every respect character
lied by such ability, honesty, and integrity In the
discharge OF oficial duties that Ii demonstrated
the wisdom OF the choice OF the people who have