Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-06
The Massachusetts Ticket and Plat
form.

The Massachusetts, Ticket and Plat
form.
TIE eauiiiates nominated BY ,he Republican
state Convention a. woreeste- are as fellows.
Go7s7nar-wi.. 2. Washbarn Of Green
fe'i.
L.eu,eusnt Governor - joseph Tucker of
Lenox.
Auorney-Geperal-Charlss 2. Traia Of Bas-
ton.
Secretary ofsass-oii,er Warner Of North
ampton
fre.surer- CAulss Al.n., Jr.. Of North
Brookieli
Aulitor-Ch.rles Eaiiao;t Of Canton.
The following resolutions were adopted jy Tie
c1nvent.ou-
U1erGs. Tie Republican PARTY neels 10
- nes departure but only stric; adherence
90 those principles that have preserved that
Union, sscu-ed freedom aui equality before the
law 20 all clssses. and diminished the burdens
Of The people by sa honest and economical al
ministrSiiou Of the government therefore
Bssolrrl, Thst the Republicans Of NsssachU-
seits reuswedly give their adherence to the great
principles thst have guided the national Republi-
can party, and pledge to 1t their undivided sup
port IN enforcing al the laws for the protection
of life snd liberty IN every part Of cur land in
the honest payment ct our national debi in
reducing taxation, AMI in such reform Of III.
civil service as shall secure efficiency ani
honesty in every part Of the government.
Rss0lrc4, That the p-esen, national aiminis-
trstion, by the large reduction cf the Eati0nsl
debt and interest upon the publ, bonds, 50 thst
the national credit hiss been restored aud the
burdens Of t-xation DIMINISHED; by lis sucsess-
l. 81 . 81.
Britain. and by it, vigorous AMI successful
action in learning the political rights Of the
Iecrle. is entitled TO our heSrty c1mmendstion.
/ ResJlrei, That the Republican party Of
Massachusetts, has been sud IS the party Of PFC
I C-ess and reform, that lis great mission has
been 20 blot out al class distinction on American
soil, thst it knows 10 class TO be favored, snd
/ Will permit none to be oppressed, but regarding
aii citizens Of the State As equal before the l4w,
it seeEs 70 secure for then the blessings OF FREQ
/ education snd protection in every fell Of honest
industry and the position Of Massachusetts, IN it.
credit at home and shr0ad and in its rank
among the most forward States Of the world in
all that makes powerful and happy Common
wealth is the best proof If the wisdom and snc-
cess Of the present and past Republican al
miuistrstion OF the S;ste Government.
Rcsolref That the lonr-eoutiuued depres-
I
ceive the immediate snd carefcl clusi ierstion Of
/ Congress, and thst such changes in our revenue
snd navigation laws IS will tend 10 restore the
/ business o. ship-building and ship-owniug 10
condition Of healthful prosperity should be made
without loss Of time
/ Res0lrsf, thst the Republican party # Mas
Sachusetts is mindful Of its obligations TO tie
/ loyal women OF America for their patriotic devo-
/ tiou 10 the cause Of freedom; that We rejoice in
the late sction Ct State Legislatures n recogniz-
ing the fitness Of women fIr public trust, AMI
that IN view ef the great favor which the move
men; hiss received from Inany of the republican
party, tine subject Of suffrage for women IS
question that deserves the most careful ami re-
speciul consideration.
Rcsolre5 That the Republican party Of
Massachusetts join with the citizens o. the S are
generally in recognizing the hlelitY snt sbility
and honorable methods with which his Excel
lency, William C=Aiu, has discharged for three
yesrs. the high trusts committed to him as
Chief Magistrate, and that he hiss won the cor
dial Acknowledgements Of the entire people, for
the general success of his administration.
Res0ired, That this convention presents the
name Of Hon. illistn b Wsshburn to the Re
publicAns of Massachusetts,. with entire conf
deuce in his integrity. ability and fitness for the
Office and that bis administration Of the affairs !
OF the State will sustain her advanced position /
among the Republican States Of the Union
Resoiref That the Republican party will DO
its best 10 elevate the condition of the wages Of
the receiving portion of Its citizens by full and
searching inquiry into the facts bearing upon
their condition. and BY such legislation as thSt
inquiry shall shoS to be for their advantage,
having respect to the judgement Of the laborers
cf the Commonwealth themselves as to what
measures shall be best adapted to their wants.