Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-06-12

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ADOPTED At rHE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION.
The Republican party Of the United States as
sembled in national convention in the city Of Phila
delphia 90 the fifth and sixth days OF June, 1872,
again declares it. faith, appeals to its history,
aud announces it, position upon the questions be-
fore the country
First During eleven years Of supremacy it has
accepted with grand courage the solemn duties Of
the time. II suppressed gigantic rebellion, EN-.
ancipated four million Of slaves, decreed the equ-
al citizenship OF ALL and established universal
suffrage, exhibiting unparalleled magnanimity, ii
crmnaly punished no man for political o1enseS
and welcomed all who proved their loyalty by
uheying the laws and dealing justly with their
neighb1rs il has steadily decreased with firm
hand the resulting disorders OF a great war and
initiated a wise policy towards the Indians. The
Pacific railroad and similar vast enterprises have
been generously aided and successfully conducted
the public lands have been freely given 70 actual
settlers. immigration has been protected and en-
Outraged, and full acknowledgement Of the Da-
turalzed citizens rights secured from European
powers uniform national currency has been
provided. reputation irowned down, the ma
ti1nal credit sustained under most extraOr
binary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates The revenues have been care
fully collected and honesty applied Despite
the annual large reductions Of the rates Of tax
General Grants Presidency at the rate Of one
hundred million dollars year. A great tnanc-
al crisis has been avoided and peace and plenty
prevail throughout the land. Menacing foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and hOnOubIy
compromised and the honor and power of the
nation kept In high respect throughout the world
Tnis glorious record OF the past Is the party :
best pledge for the future. We believe the pep
pie will not intrust the government n any party
or combination OF men composed chiefly OF thJse
sh0 have resisted every stepOi this beneficial pro-
gress.
Second-Complete liberty and exact equality
IN the enjoyment OF all civil political and public
rights should be established and efiectualy main.
utined, throughout the Union by eincent ana APP
prupriate state and federal legislation. Neither
the law nor its administration should admit Of
any discrimination IN respect Of citizens by reason
OF race, creed, color or previous condition OF ser
vitude.
Ihird-rhe recent amendments to the national
constitution should be cordially SUSTAINED, be-
cause they are right not merely tolerated, because
they are law, aud should he carried out according
70 their spirit, by appropriate legislation, the en-
| lurcenent OF which can be safely trusted only To
/ the party that secured those amendments
Fourth The national government should seek
/ 70 maintain an honorable peace with all nations
/ pr tecting it, citizens everywhere, and sympa-
thizng with all people who strive for greater
| prosperity
! FiGh-Any system Of the civil service under
which the subordinate positions Vt the government
are considered rewards Tor mere party zeal Is IA
tally demoalizng, and we therefore favor a re-
/ form of the system by laws which shall abolish
the evils Of patronage, and make honesty, ethci-
ency and fidelity the essential qualifications FOL
public positions practically creating life tenure
| Of office.
Sirih-We are opposed to further grants OIL
the public lands to corporations and mUnopoes
and demand that the national domain be set apari
for free homes for the people.
Scseth-Ann revenues after paying III,
current debts, should furnish a moderate balanc,
Tor the reduction of the principal, and the reye
nue., except such as may be derived from tax OF
tobacco and liquors, be raised by duties on i'm
portations, the dutie, Of which should be 80 ad
iusted as 10 aid IN securing remunerative wage
10 labor, and promote the industries, growth ant
prosperity of the country.
/ EighM We hold in undying honor the soldier
and sailors whose valor saved the Union then
pensions are a sacred debt OF the nation, and the
widows and orphans OF thuse who died for thei
country are entitled to the care of generous AM
grateful people. We favor such additional legis
Iation as will extend the bounty Of the govern
ment to all our soldiers and sailors WHO wen
honorably discharged, and who in the line O
duty became disabled, without regard 10 tn
length of service or the cause of such discharge
Ninih-Ihe doctrine of Great Britain and 9th
er European powers. concerning allegiance, Zone
p a subject, always a suhiect,) having at last
through the Efforts OF the Republican party bee
abandoned and the American idea Of the indlyid
! ua's right to transfer his allegiance having bee
Y accepted by European nations, it il the duty
our government TO guard with jealous care III
+ rights Of adopted citizens against the assumptio
OF unauthorized claims by their former govern
> ments, and we urge the continual and careful er
$ enlargement and protection OF voluntary INN
c grafton.
. Tenih-The franking privilege ought to
abolished and the way prepared for speedy r,
duction in the rate OF postage.
= Eeueath Among the questions which pres
s for attention is that which concerns the relati0
n of capital and labor, and the Republican part
- recognizes the duty of 40 shaping legislation a
i u secure full protection and the amplest field fl
captal, and for labor the creator OF capital, I'll
G largest opportunities and just share OF the mt
+ tua profits of these two great servants Of eyi
, alton.
d Tteeidh-we hold that Congress and the Pre-
d dent have only fulfilled an imperative duty
e their measures for the suppression Of violent an
reasonable organizations IN certain lately rebe
: ious regions, and Tor the proction OF the hall,
box, and therefore they are entitled to the thanh
!, of the nation
h. ThirieenLh--We denounce the reputation
the public debt in any form or disguise as n M
u tional crime. We witness with pride the redu'
ton Of the principal of the debt and Of the rate
~ Ol Interest hppu tut anu cuuuuthA1 %
"a pect that our excellent national currency wi
y be perfected by speedy resumption OF spec
" payment
Re Fourieenh-The Republican party is mindf
i of its obligations to the loyal women of Americ
=, for their noble devotion to the cause OF freedom
their admission 10 wider fields OF usefulness is T,
IN ceiyed with satisfaction, and the honest deman'
y Of any class Of citizens for additional RICH
0 should be treated with respectful consideration.
Fifeenh-We heartily approve the action
Is Congress in extending amnesty to those lately
q rebellion and rejoice in the growth OF peace al
M ltaternal feeling throughout the land
Sirteenh-The Republican party propose
respect the rights reserved by the people to thel
10 selves as carefully as the powers delegated
" them ~ the State and the Federal Government
a. Il dsapproves of the resort 10 demonstration
laws for the purpose Of removing evils by int
ference with rights not surrendered by the peop
Ms TO either the State or National Government.
III Sepenfeenth-It is the duty of the General Go
ha eminent to adept such measures M will tend
~ encourage American commerce and ship'buil
ing.
he EiQhieeaM We believe that the modest pat
of otsm, the earnest purpose, the sound iudgmer
-. the practical wisdom, the inc0rruptihle int
y, rity, and the illustrious services OF Ulysses
by Grant, have commended him To the hearts Of /
rse American people, and with him at our head
Of start to-day upon new march 70 victory