The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-24
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB-
IICAN PARTY q

| lne lOllOWlllp Is inc Iull platform adopted Dy
| the Republican National Convention, held at
! Philadelphia, June and 6, 1872
Inc Repuolican party of the United States
assembled In National Convention, in the city of
Pmladelphia, on the 9th and 9th days or June,
| 1877 again declares It's faith appeals to its
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before the country.
FUSt.-Durng eleven years of supremacy il
has accepted with grand courage, the solemn
duties of the times it suppressed a gigantic re-
bellion; emancpated 4,o0O,0oO of slaves decreed
the equal citizenship ofall and established univer
sal suffrage; exhibiting unparalleled magma
nimity, it crminally punished no man for poti-
cao1enees,a and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbors. II has steadily de
creased, with firm hand, the result and disorders
of a great war, and initiated wise policy toward
the Indians The Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided and
successfully conducted; the public land freely
given to actual settlers; Immigration protected
and encouraged, and a full Acknowledgement OF
the naturalized citizens right secured from Euro
pean powers q uniform national currency has
been provided; repHdiation frowned down. the
national credit sustained under most extraord
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues h2ve been carefully col
lected and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions Ct rates of taxation, the
public debt has been reduced, during Gen
eral Grants Presidency, at The rate of n
hundred millions year; great financial crisis
have been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail throughout the land menacing ioreipn diff
eulties have been peacefully and honorably COM
posed, and the honor and the power of the ma.
ton kept in high respect throughout the
world. This glorious record of the past is
the party's best pledge for the future we be-
HeVe the people will not entrust the government
to any party, or combination of men, composed
chiefly of those who resisted every step of this BEN
eflcial progress.
Second-Complete liberty and exact eouali-
ty in the enjoyment of all civil political
and public rights should be established and
effectually maintained throughout the Union by
olflCent and aDDrODriatp State and Federal lpuis-
lation neither the law nor the administration
should admit of any discrimination in respect of
citizens by reason of race, creed, colored or pre-
yious condition of seryitude.
Ihtrd-The recent amendments TO the Natlo-
nal Constitution, should be cordially sustained,
because they are right, not merely tolerated be-
cause they are law, and should be carried out ac-
cording to the spirit by appropriate Legislation the
enforcement of which can safely be entrusted only
to the party that secured those amendmer is.
Fou'fh.--The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
tons, protecting its citizens everywhere and
sympathizing with all peoples who strive
for greater liberty. ..s.- =. :.
FIdh-Any system of the civil service under
which the subordinate positions of the Gov
eminent are considered reward for mere
party zeal is fatally demoralizing, and we,
therefore, favor a reform of the system, by laws
which shall abolish the evils of patronage, and
make honesty, efficiency and fidelity the essen
tial qualifications for public position, without
practically creating life tenure of Office
Strth:-We are opposed to further grants of the
public lands to corporations and monopolies and
demand that the national demain be set apart
for free homes for the people The annual rev.
enue, after paying current debt. should furnish
a moderate balance pre-
SeUeath.--The annual revenues after paving
the current debt should furnish a moderate
balance for the reduction of the PRINCIPAL
and the revenue, except so much as may be
derived from a tax on tobacco and
liquors, be raised by duties upon importation
the duties of which should be so adjusted as to
AID IN securing remunerative wages, to labor,
and promote the growth, industries, and pros.
perity OF the whole country. a..- .s.
Et9hM-We hold in undying honor the soldiers
and sailors whose valor saved the Union Their
pensions are 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
as will extend the bounty 6fthe Gov
ernmeut to all our soldiers and sailors who were |
honorably discharged, and who, n the time of !
duty, became disabled, without regard to the |
length of service or the cause of such discharge
Niathy-The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance. "Once |
q subject always a subject" having at last, |
through the efforts of the Redublican parity been |
abandoned, and the American idea of the right |
to transfer allegiance having been accepted by /
European nations, it is the duty of our Govern
ment to guard with jealous care the right of |
adopted citizens against the assumption OF llnau-
thorized claims by their former Government,
and we urge continual careful encoura cement |
and projection of voluntary immigration
1e1ah.-The franking privilege ought to be abol-
sheo and Inc way prepared for speedy reduc-
Ete1enM-Among the questions which press
for attention is that which concerns the relations
Of capital and labor, and the Republican party
recognize the duty of SO shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital, and for labor, the creator capital the
argest opportunities and a just share of the mu-
ua profits of these two great servants of ciyiliza-
ion.
T,oelHh.--We hold that Congress and the Pres
lent have only fulfilled an imperative duty in
heir measures for the suppression of violent and
enable organizations cprtoiu la |
ious regions, and for the protection of the ballot
'ox, and therefore they entitled to the thanks
If the nation.
Thhteenth--We denounce the repudiation of |
he public debt in any form or disguise as a ma.
ional crime. We witness with pride the reduc-
ion of the principal of the debt and of the rates
" interest upon the balance, and confidently ex-
,eet that our excellent national currency will be
perfected by speedy resumption of specie pay
nents.
Fourteenh-The Republican party is mindful
# its obligations 10 the loyal women of America
or their noble donation TO the cause of freedom |
heir admission to the wider fields of usefulness
5 viewed with satisfaction, and the honest de
hands of any class of citizens for additional |
lights should betreated with respectful consdera-
ion
Fytcenth.-We heartily approve the action of
congress in extending amnesty to those lately in
ebellon, and rejoice in the growth of peace and
raternal feeling throughout the land.
SLttceEH.--The Republican party propose to |
aspect the rights reserved by the people to
rs carefully as the powers delegated
y them to the State and to the Federal Govern |
lent 1t disapproves of the resort to unconsti- |
ntional laws for the purpose of removing evils
y interference with rights not surrendered by |
he people to either the State or National Gov
Seoenteenh.-It is the duty of the General
government to adopt such measures as will tend
, encourage American commerce and ship
uildiag.
Eighteeaath.-We believe that the modest pat
otism, the earnest purpose, the sound judg.
tent, the practical wisdom, the lncorruptible in
gritty and the illustrious services of Ulysses S.
rant have commended him to the heart of the |
merican people, and with him at our head we |
and today upon a new march to victory,
RINCIPLES ENUNCATED by THE RE.
PUBLICANS OF VIRGINIA.
The Republicans of Virginia, in Convention
about to enter upon the canvass for .
ne election of a President and Vice President
the United States, now formally announce
leir principles TO the voters of thus Common
'ealth. ,
From 1865 to 1872 they have continually and j
nwaveringly held and proclaimed the same
rlnciples; and they hereby reiterate and re- I
1lrm the resolutions of their State Conventions !