Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-02-08

The following are the resolutions relat-
ing to national affairs adopted by the re-
cent Republican State Convention of
Connecticut
First We again express our cordial adherence
to the doctrines and principles of the Republican
party as manifested in our former statements and
in the National platform and we reflect with in
creasing pride upon its wonderful work. 1t proved
that free government, based on the will and af-
fectiOn of a free people, is the strongest known
form of government. 1t suppressed great rebel
lion, freed millions of laborers established equal
rights, perfected the National Constitution, and
justified the Declaration of Independence. By its
great reduction of the army and navy, the party
proved that it had neither desire expectation of
war. Having incurred great debt for the best
reason nation ever gave, it resoutely began an
immediate reduction of that debt. Yet having cut
down expenses, it has been yearly cutting down
taxation Notwithstanding the marvellous sacrifices
of men and money the nation has steadily grown
in wealth and population.
Second. During the existing Administration the
debt has been reduced nearly $500, coo 900; peace
and order have made great progress in the lately
rebelllous regions; new policy toward the In
dlans has been adopted, marked by frmness, JUS
tice and good faith the rights of all, especially
the poor and friendless of whatever race or wher-
ever found, have been scrupulously protected; a
selfrespectng yet peaceable policy has been pur-
sued toward all the world and our controversy
with Great Britain has been treated in a manner
greatly creditable to both nation.
!, 1herd: Ihat we have undimished confidence in
the patriotism, integrity and ability of President
O'Aoii., anu iOi great ana ROOQ work done IN the
coqntrys behalf, we heartily thank him and his
Cabinet, and the TWO Houses of Congress.
Fourth. The future must be as honorable as the
past to deserve and keep its lead of the world The
Republican party must be free to examine and
crticse, and utterly without fear favor or partial
lty, in attacking all fraud, dishonor and corruD-
ton, Legislative Executive, Judicial in the Ma
ton or State. We demand economy industry. and
honesty, in political affairs and rejoice at The
frightening prospect of thorough reform of the
Civil Service. For the Presidents efforts and
pledges in this matter, we tender him our cordial
thanks, and therein we pledge him an enthusiastic
unwavering support.
Fifth In national affairs, we urge first q large
reduction of taxation; second, constant study an6
labor to bring about a resumption of specie paw
ments, that the evil of deprecated paper currenc,
may be removed, and the best possible measure ot
value furnished us; third, retaining tariff sufi
cient to raise the needed revenue, we would have il
carefully adjusted to favor American industry
working rather to interests widely extended than t
merely local and limited pursuits; fourth perfect
ed system of National Banks, with abundant secur
ity to the billholder, and iniexbe and peremptor,
laws for prompt redemption; fifth the abolition O
the franking privilege; sixth, that public land
shall more be granted to corporations bnt givei
in limited quantities to actual settlers.
sSiath. For fifteen years the Republican party ha
controlled the legislation of Connecticut. Let th
record show whether it is the friend and promote