The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-17
fLKTFOKM+oFT THE NxTf0NxL HEPvB'
LICAN PARTY

the Republican National Convention, held at
Philadelphia, June and Q, 1872; -.-,,..
The RePnbiican party OF the United states
Philadelphia, ON the 9Th and 9Th days or June,
1879, again declares It's faith, appeals TO its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country.
Fra.-During eleven years of supremacy 1t
has accepted, with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times; 1t suppressed a gigantic re-
belion; smancipatsd 4,0O0, 900 Of slaves decreed
the equal citizenship ofaIl and established univer
sal SUFFRAGE exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity. 1t criminally punished no man for polti-
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbors. 1t has steadily de-
creased with firm hand the result and d sorders
Of great war, and initiated a wise policy toward
the Indians. This Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land freely
given to actual settlers immigration protected
the naturalized citizen right secured from Euro
pean powers !; q uniform nationa1 currency has
been provided; Reputation frowncd down, the
national credit sustained under most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues hsve been carefully col
1ected and honestly applied, despite annual
naSI;e dsSt has been reduced durna Gem.
eral Grants Presidency, at the rate OF =
hundred millions year; great financial crisis
have been avoided. and peace and plenty pre-
vail throughout the land; menacing foreign diff
culties have been peacefully and honorably COM
posed, and the honor and the power of the ma.
ton kept in high respect throughout the
the party's best pledge for the future. We be-
lieve the people will not sntrust the government
to any party, or combination of mon. composed
chiefly of those who resisted every stop this ben
Second -Complete liberty and exact equall-
ty in the enjoyment Of all civil, political
and public rights should be established and
effectually maintained throughout the Union, BY
efficient and appropriate State and Federal legis
lation neither the law nor the administration
should admit OF any discrimination In respect Of
citizens by reason OF race, creed, eolored or pre-
vious condition Of seryitude 'N a. =
Third.-The recent amendments to the Natlo-
nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained
because they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cordng to the spirit by appropriate Legislation, the
enforcement OF which can safely be entrusted only
to the party that secured those amendmer is.
F0urth.-The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma,
tons, protecting its citizens everywhere, and
sympathizing with all peoples who strive
Ftth.-Any system Of the civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the Gov.
eminent are considered reward for more
party zeal is fatally demoralizing, and we,
therefore, favor reform of the system, by laws
which shall abolish the evils of patronage, and
make honesty, efficiency, and fidelity ths essen
a r ga ssp s without
Sfrth.--We are opposed to further grants OF the
public lands to corporations and nonopolies, and
demand that Lhe national domain be set apart
for free homes-f for ths people. The annual rev.
enue, after paying current debt. should furnish
a moderate balance. 3gtf@ E!6E8pIy
Seventh.--The ANNA revenues, after paying
the current debt, should furnish moderate
balance for the reduction Of the principal,
and the revenue, except SO much rs may be
derived from a. tax on tobacco and
the duties OF which should be so adjusted as to
aid In securing remuneratiye wages, TO labor,
and promote the growth. industries, and pros.
perity Of the whole country. .tgsg II.
Eighth.-We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose valor saved the Union. Their
pensions are O sacred debt Of the nation, and the
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care of an additional
legislation as will extend the bounty Of tho Gov
ernmeut to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who.i n the time of
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length Of service or the cause OF such discharge.
Mnth.--The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance. 'Onca
through the efforts Of the REPUBLICAN, party been
abandoned, and the American idea Of the right
to transfer allegiance having been accepted by
European nations, 1t Is the duty of our Govern
ment 70 guard with jealous care the right of
adopted citizens against the assumption of unau-
thorized claims by their former Government.
and We urge continual careful encouragement
and protection Of voluntary immigration. hi.
Tsnth.--The Thanking privilege ought to be abol-
shed and the way prepared for q speedy reduc-
ton In the rate of postage. 4ss1
Eleventh. Among the questions which press
for attention Is that which concerns the relations
Of capital and labor. and the Republican party
secure full protection and the ampIest field for
capital and for labor the creator Of capital the
largest opportunities and lust share OF Inc mn
tual profits Of these two great servants of ciyiZa.
ton. - n 49, :
Ttpelffh We hold that Conpress and the Pros
dent have only fnlfiied an imneratiys duty in
their measures for the suppre ssiop of violent and
trsasonable organizations in certain lately rebel.
lions regions and for the protection of the ba lIst
hey. and therefore thew are entitled to the thanks
OF the nation r'7 : m ~ : -. -
Tnirteenth-Ws dsnounce the Reputation of
io. LINZ ~, " ~ tS wv. u piiue .ns Ieeiuc
y. .nV @ ,ha ba,an az" e Ia anu y, se rates
pest that our excellent national currency will be
perfected by speedy resumption OF specie pay
ments. u I5IEf I'LL
Fosfteenth.--The Republican party Is mindful
Of its obligations 10 the loyal women of America
for their noble donation to the cause of freedom
their admission to the wider fields of usefulness
is viewed with satisfaction and the honest de
mands of any class of citizens for additional
rights should betreated with respectful considera-
ton PA 'i57A Gie t3
Fifteenth We heartily approve the action Of
Congress in extending amnesty to those lately in
rebellion and rejoice in the growth OF peace and
Siateenth-The Republican party propose TO
respect the rights reserved BY the people TO
them selves as carefully as the powers delegated
by them to the State and to the Federal Govern
ment 1t dsapproyes of the resort to unconsti-
tutional laws for the purpose OF removing evils