New-York tribune., 1872-02-26

The following comprises, in full, the resOlu-
,. Of the recent Laber Convention at Columbus, Ohio
which nominated Judge Davis and Joel Parker
l. We hold that all political power IS inherent ~ s9
reopc and free government founded on tntlf authority
and established for their benefit that all citizens are
equal in political rights rnied 10 me ias'st sa , ~
society as also the and enjoyment OF lue Is "
their labor and talents; and no mah, OF SCI O mn % -
entitled exclusive separate emoluliht htS anu ptN
iic.ys the Government but IN cosutI VI pIo
lie services and any laws destrncqEe ol me- 80 nd
s,cn ,riist Ie-siafior now afrtctng the industrial
classes can removed by the adoption OF the pIincpeS
contained iu The following declaration therefore 20
.staii,sb i,t standard Of distribution Of capital and
ltbor hy providing purely national circulating medium
based on the faith resources Of tie nation, issued
sy.te ~ banking corporations. which money snail be
legal tender N the payment OF all debts, puohc @ ana
for Government bonds bearing rate Of interest not to
exceed per cent subject ~ future legislation by Con-
Blso,rsd That the national debt should be paid In
good faith according TO the original contract at the
earliest option OF the Government, without mortgagng
the property OF the people and the future earnings Of
labor H. enrich few capitalists at home and abroad
RsJre6 That Justice demands that the burdens OF
government should be adjusted TO bear equally on
AL classes auu interests and mat the exemption from
taxation OF Government bonds bearing extOrtiODate
rates o. interest s violation VI all just principles OF
Resolved That the public lands Of the United states
oUs the people and should not De sold TO indvd-
uss granted 10 corporations but should be held
scred Trust Or the benefit OF the people and should oe
granted Of 10 ndess settlers only IN amounts
not exceeding 100 acres Of land
EesoDcd That Congress should modify the tar1f so
f. 20 adh Iec sUt' dIl4clc7 % CoullOu use "a w Va
helher produce Dor grow, anu ny uutlts @ III
mainly upon articles OF luxury, and upon such articles
of manufacture rs We having the material IL dbuud-
w assist IN further developing the resources or
IOrers imported by capitalists numbers for
vile evil entailing want and it, consequent
p,Opie. aud should be prohibited by legislation.
r. ssoirsd. That We ask for the enactment OF law
at,s .t'I rltp
on behalf Of the Government whether directly OF lnd
rvcty through persons trms or c9rporanOns cGntfaG
q. eight hours cay uv adopted by Congress for
;be national employees and also for amendment 10 the
5t Of Incorporation Or c,cs and towns ny which all
conform no the same number Of hours.
P,so.,ed JAat the enlightened spirit OF the de
nauis the abolition OF the system or contract LABOR ~
our prisons ana Otner refOrnatOry institutions.
lA Res5 ee1 That the protection Of he liberty, and
property are the three cardinal principles OF govern
erefora money necessary prosecuting should
- It required 10 ASSESSED ana cOecJer rom the
wealth o tuc county and not entaHed as burden on
H. sorsd That it il The duy Of the government to so
exercise U power over railroads and teegraPh corpora
ou that they shall not any be privileged 70
such rates Of freight sportalQn OF chargs Gy
7fhaSoeyor name as may bear unduly or MequtAbly
upon either producer or consumer
~ Re.ytrsd That should be such reform in the
beyond al partisan influence, and place II in the charge
aud under the direction ot intelligent and competent
3 Ee,o.osd. That as both history and experience
AMI al its command and that its prolonged
popseo0 IN the hands OF person Is always danger
~ tlc liberty Of free people and believing too that
'.- spirit Oi our organic laws and the stability and
.-y of our free institutions best obeyed on the one
I4d sacred the other, by regular constitutional
u LIE chief Of the country al each quadIennal
election therefore, we are il favor Of limiting the Occu-
PAnol ot the Presidential chair TO one term
Ia Pc JIreC, That favor of granting general
H4e aad restoring the Union at once on the basis OF
equality Ji guts privileges 10 AL the impartial
sluuls' 81 justice being the only bond Of
uaou 70 na the as together and restore the people
-. Oy,.I4Ll.