The Republican journal., 1871-06-01
What the New Hampshire Democracy Did.


the country contrast the canvass made by
the Democrats of New Hampshire with
that already begun in Ohio, that their in
clinations will be toward the former as q
model. And especially when the results
are considered, which sent such thrill of
Joy through. the country, will it be seen
agitates the whole country with the trc-
mendous trumpet notes of preparation,
for contest in the comparatively mar
row limits of even the great state of Ohio
Preliminary to the contest in New
Hampshire, no county convention assun-
ed to frame 4 platform for the state or ma
ton. No member of the party assumed
to have Il revelation regarding any special
issues or special form of issues, upon
which the candidates should go before the
people. No one believed that any single
democratic principle needed disguise to
make it acceptable to the people. Ac-
cordingly, when the delegates of the
people met in Convention, after a full con
sultation, there was adopted, as embody-
ing the average sentiment of the Conven-
ton, the following platform
Resolved, That the Democratic party of New
Hampshire, in Convention assembled, declared
their adhesion to certain principles by them
hitherto maintained, and which, in victory or
defeat. they will never surrender
l. The permanent and binding authority of
the Constitution over all departments of Gov
eminent and all States of the Union TO the eX-
tent of the power therein granted;
,. The exemption of every State from any
interference or control not clearly warranted
by the Constitution.
| 3. That the interference by the President of
| the United States with the military power of
| the Union i'll elections. to oVeraWe the people
and control the right of suffrage, is treason to
the Constitutions;
4. The right of every State TO an equal par
tcipatIon in the Government as guaranteed by
the Constitution;
). The separation and proper independence
of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial de-
partments, as provided by the Constitution;
6. No privileged classes and no privileged
| capital
!. An honest and economical administration
of the Government for the good of the people,
and not in the interests of monopolists, thieves
and .plunderers of the public treasury and the
national domain.
..
that raises money for the support Of the Federal
Government, and are opposed to a protective
tariff which taxes the people for the benefit OF
mOnopOllstS;
9. That we are opposed to the present system
of taxation, which is based upon an inequality
burdensone to the working classes, while the
best interests of the country demand tina. all
classes of property should bear equally the
burdens of the Governments
10. That the importat ion of Chinese coolies,
lnI al
lists at low rates of wages, cannot fail to de-
grade the dignity of American lab or Ivy ,om-
petition, and introduce into our social system
an element which will endanger the peace and
wen being of our country;
II. That we pledge ourselves to the Nigor-
Gus prosecution of reforms in our own State,
the reduction of its expenditure to the lowest
practical limit, the elevation of the Courts of
Justice above the influence OF any personal or
partisan considerations, and the enactment
of wholesome laws, which public sentiment
will sustain, and public officers be required to
enforce;
r. That we are compelled by profound
convictions of their INJUSTICE and impolicy, to
record our solemn protest against the leading
measures Of the National Administration, and
we pledge all the power with which we may
be entrusted to earnest efforts t' lessen the
penditures of the Government, TO reduce and
equaliZe taxation, to hasten the extinction of
the public debt and by honest payments to
of spectators aud robbers, and restore early
and cordial union and fraternity to the States
the people and TO the Republic.
10. That by thorough organization and con-
certed action, victory is within the reach of the
Democratic party Of this State, and this Con-
Vention pledges itself TO effect such organization
and action, and to secure by all honorable
means, the election IF the candidates this day
nominated.
The result was splendid Democratic
victory, mainly because Of the admirable
declaration OF principles but also because
all personal interests and ambitions were
sunk in the desire for success and the com
mon good.
We think it will be seen, on careful ex-
animation, that the main difference be
tween the above platform and that recent
ly put forth ut Il County Convention in
Ohio, is that while the former simply re
cognizes the binding force of the whole
Constitution, rs it is, the latter lays par
ticular stress upon certain recent amend
ments. 1t puts forward the gratis rs sa-
cred above the original trunk, and as en-
titled to special homage. Not content
that the Democracy should acquiesce in
that which they have no special reason to
love, the new departure commands that
the regenerated who Join its hoped for
innumerable caravan, shall first bow down
before certain craven images and sprinkle
upon their heads the dust of humiliation
Will the Democracy of Ohio and the
country do il?