Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-05-06
THE CINCINNATI RESOLVES.

The following is the platform adopted Al
Cincinnati by the Greeley convention:
First-We recognize the equality of all
men before the law, and hold that it is the
duty of the government in its dealings with
the people to mete out equal and exact justice
| to all, of whatever nationality, race, color OF
persuasion, religion or politics.
Second-We pledge ourselves to maintain
the union of these States, emancipation and
enfranchisement, and to oppose any reopen
ing of the questions settled by the 18th, l4th
and 10Th amendments of the Constitution.
Third-We demand the immediate and alb.
solute removal of all disabilities imposed on
account of the rebellion which was finally
subdued seven years ago, believing that uni.
versal amnesty will result in complete paci.
fication in all sections of the country.
| Fourth-Local self government with impair
tial suffrage will guard the rights of all cti.
Gems more securely than any centralized pow
er. The public welfare requires the supre-
macy of the civil over the military authority
and freedom of the person under the protec-
ton Of the habeas corpus; we demand for the
individual the largest liberty consistent with
public order for State self government and for
the nation; return to the methods of peace
and the constitutional Limitation of power.
Fifth-The civil service of the government
has become a mere instrument of partzan
tyranny and personal ambition, and an object
OF seltishness; it is a scandal and reproach
upon free institutions, and breeds demon
Aviation dangerous to the perpetuity of Re-
publican government
Sixth-We therefore regard a thorough
reform OF the civil service as one of the
most pressing necessities of the hour; that
honesty, capacity and fidelity constitute the
OnV valid Claima tn ruhlto IL 4hok
the offices of the government cease to be a
matter of arbitrary favoritism and patronage,
and that public station may again become a
post of honor, and it is imperatively required
that no President shall be candidate for re-
election.
Seventh-Ths public credit must be sacred
ly maintained, and we denounce reputation
in every form.
Eighth-A speedy return to specie payment
is demanded alike by the highest considera-
ton of commercial morality and honest gov
eminent.
Ninth-We remember with gratitude the
heroism and sacrifices of the soldiers and
sailors OF the Republic, and no act of ours
snail ever detract from their justly earned
iame or the full records of their patriotism.
ieh,h-W are opposed to all further grants
of lands to railroads or other cornora1ions.
the public domain should be held sacred to
actual settlers
Eieventh-We hold that it is the duty of
the government in its intercourse with foreign
nations to cultivate their friendship by treat
ing them on fair and equal terms, regarding
IL aike dishonorable, either to demand what
Is not right or to submit to what is wrong.
Iweifth-ln favor of system of federal
taxatlon which shall not unnecessarily inter.
iere WIN industry OF the people; and as there
are h ON irfeconeiled differences Of opinion
as TO the merits respectively of the systems of
protection and free trade, that these Questions
be submitted to the people of the different
Congressional Districts.
Thirteenth-For the promotion and success
of these vital principles, and support of the
candidates nominated by this convention we
invite and cordially welcome the co-opera-
ton Of all patriotic citizens without regard to
previous political utilization.