Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-06-13

history aaid announces Its position upOn the
questions before the country.
first-During eleven years of supremacy
II mas accepted with grand courage ~
solemn duties Of the time. It suppressed
= gigantic rebellion, emancipatcd 1000 600
slaves, decrsed the equal citizenship a ali.
and established ualversal suffrage. exhlhit-
ing unparalleled mAgnanity. II Grimm
ally punished no man for political offences.
aud warmly welcomed all xho proved
their loyalty by Obeying the laws and deal.
ing justly with their neighbOrs. II has
steadily decreased with a firm hand the re-
sultant disorders Of great war, and In
itiated wise and humane policy towards
the Indians. The Pacific railroad and
similar vast enterprises have been general
ly ded and successfully conducted. The
public land freely given Ia actual settlers;
immigration prot ecte'i and encouraged;
and acknowledgement Of naturalized citi-
sens' rights secured from European pow
ers. A uniform national currency has been
provided. reputation frowped down. the
national credit sustained under the most
ext aoriinary burdens and new bonds ne
gotiated at lower rate. The revenues have
been carefully collected and honestly ap-
piled. Despite the annual large reductions
OF the rate Of taxation the public debt has
been reducing during Gen. Grants presi-
dency at the rate Of hundred million a
year. Great financial crises have been
avoided and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land. Menaciny foreign
difficulties have been peacefully and hon.
orably composed, and the honor aud power
OF the nation kept In high respect through
out The world. The glorious record of the
past Is the party's best pledge for the ft,-
ture. We believe the people will not en-
trust the Government to any party or CON-
bination Of men. composed chiefly Of men
who have resisted every step Of this bene-
ticial progress.
Second - Complete liberty aud exact
equalitv in the enjoyment Of all civil. po-
litical public rights should be established
and effectually maintained throughout the
union 10y efficient and appropriate State
and Federal legislation. Neither the law
nor its administration should admit OF any
discrimination in respect Of citizens BY
reason of race. creed or color. or previous
condition OF servitude.
Thiri-The recent amendments tn the
Notional Constitution should be cordially
sustained. because they are right: not
merely tolerated because they are law.
and should be carried out sccorning to
their spirit by Appropriate legislation: the
enforcement of which can safely be- en-
trusted only To tie party that secured
those amendments.
Fourth - The national Government
should seek to maintain honorable peace
with all nations. protecting its citizens
everywhere. aud sympaihixiny with all
people who strive for greater liberty.
Fitth-Any system OF the civil service
under which the subordinate position of
the government. are considered reward.
for mere party zeal. il fatal deteriorating.
aud We therefore favor a reform of the sys-
tenn 10y laws which shall abolish the evils
OF patronage and make honesty. efficiency
and fidelity the essential qualific alton, fJr
public positions without practically Great
Ing u lite tenure OF office.
sixth-we are opposed to further grants
OF the public Lands TO corporations aud
monopo.s. and demand that "a national
domain he set apart for the pcople.
NrNriIth-ih annual re,ciliIe amer BAY
ing the current debts should furnish a
moderate balance for the reduction Of the
principal and the revenue. except 50 much
may be- derived from n tax upon tobacco
and li',uors. be raised BY duiie. upo,i i'm
portations. the duties OF which .hould Ice
80 adjusted as To aid In securing rent.uer-
aiise wages to labor aud promote the in
du>iry. prosperity and growth Oft whole
country.
TishiH-"c utlu IN uitutltg npfiff the
soldiers and sailors whose valor saved the
ni"u. Their pensions are a sacred debt
{" the nation. and the widows and orphans
of those who died for their country are en-
titled 20 The care Of generou. aud CRATE
iul people. We favor such ADDITIONAL leg.
i>laiiun a will extend the bounty OF the
government TO all our soldiers aud sailors
who were hpnorably discharged. aud " iIo
In the line OF duty bccamc disabled. with
out regard to length of scryic. or the
cause of such discharge.
Ninth-1he doctrine of Great Britain
! and Other Eurapsas, Re 'srsa,s-a sanifct
having nj last through the efforts Of The.
Republican party been abandoned, and the
American idea OF the individual right to
I tai.sier his allegiance having been accept
ed by European nations. il is the duty of
our Government TO guard with jealous care
The right OF our adopted citizens against
The assumption of unauthorized claim, by
Their former governments. and We urge
the continued careful encouragement and
proi'ctio OF immigration
Tenth-The franking privilege ouyh, TO
De abolished and the way prepared for
speedy reduction In the rate OF postage.
Eieventh-Among the questions which
pres, for attention Is that which concerns
the relations of capital and labor, and the
Republican party recognize the duty OF SO
shaping legislation as 10 secure full protec-
ton and the amplest field for capital and
Tor labor. the creator Of capital the largest
opportunities and a just share Of mutual
profit OF these two great servants Of civil
iZaiion.
Twelfth-Wc mold that Congress and
the President have only fulfilled an impcr-
alive duty IN their measures for the sun.
preston of violent and reasonable org,n.
haiions IN certain lately rebellious regions.
aud for the protection of the ballot box.
and. therefore. they are entitled To the
thanks of the nation.
Ihirfecnth-We denouhce the repudia-
ton Of the public debt in any form or dis
guise a a national crime. We witness
with pride the reduction Of the priucipaI nj
the debt and OF the rates of interest upon
the balance. and confidently expect that
our excellent national currency Will be
perfected by speedy resumption Of specie
payment.
Fourteenth-The Republican party is
mindful of its obligations to the loyai wo-
men of America for the noble devotion To
the cause of freedom. Their admission IN
wider fields of usefulness is viewed with
satisfaction. and the honest demand. of any
class OF citizens for additional rights, should
De treated with respectful consideration.
fiiteehti-We heartily approve the ac-
Ton OF Congress in extending amnesty To
those lately in rebellion. and rejoice in the
growth OF peace and fraternal feeling
throughout the land.
SiAteenth-The Republican party pro-
pose to respect the rights reserved by the
people TO themselves as carefully as the
powers delegated by them 70 them 10 the
State and to the federal government. II
dlsapproves Of the resort to uncon,titurion.
al laws for the purpose Of removing evils
by interference with rights not surrendered
by the people TO either the State or Natiop-
al Government.
Seventeenth-We believe that the mod
est patriotism. the earnest purpose, the
sound judgment, the political wisdom, the
incorrupt integrity and the illustrleus ser
vices Of Ulysses $. Grant has commended
him To the hearts Of the American people.
and with him at our head we start today
upon new march to victory.
The committee OH resolutions hay. added
the following to the platform submitted:
That speedy restoration of our FOREIGN
commerce. navigation and shipbuiIdiny is