Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-06-14

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Republican Rational Convent on, held AZ Pll.-de--
pa o., June and l1-2-
The Republican party OF ,he United States Assem-
l.e1 10 National convention, IN the city of Ph4tsl-
pla, On the lth and IN days of June, 1872, again
ares lts futh appeals o. IT, past and announces
rs p-=ltlns a. On the lges-1 Is before tie cou1-
fI.t-Dlrn- eleven years Of supremacy, it has
aoceptei wlta grand coulrze, the solemn cuues Of
tie time 10 supp-esse gigantic rebellion siuau-
cipa;ed tour Ll4lous oi slaves, dccreed the equal
citizenship % al-, AID established universal suf-
.rA-e. Exhibiting unparalleled maEuau- nifty, e
-rlminsl.y puni-lse no man ior political lfeLces,
ana warmly welcomed az who proved their loyalty
g.! obey 4ur the laws ana dealing justly with the r
ueigAtl-s 10 has steadily decreased with q i'm
hama The resultant olaoreI5 OF srea, war, and IT,
stated g wss policy towards the Indians. The
Pacific Alllruac and similar vast enterprises have
been generally adei an successfully conducted,
the pul.c lanes freely given 90 actual settlers, i'm
l-izrat-l1 protected ana encouraged, and tull &C
kuu F4eI-e-lcut Di the uaturl44Eet citizens right
al currency has heea prov repul alton tr0wned
4lal5 the national credit sustained under most eT-
trl1rciaary burdens. and new bonds negotiated al
loser -ate- ne revenues nave been carefully col
-sc-sl and hcnesfy app-e-. Despite the annual
Large reduction % ra-es % tazallu, the puhc debt
has been re lu-ei during Gen Grants Fresdercy az
the rats 60 one hundred million d0lla75 a year. A
-rea- Llarc-al crisis has been avoided, AMI peace
.ui p.ell! plenty prev al through tbs land. Ken
a-ins E Re "a difficulties have reen peacefully and
luhlfauly compromised, and the D nor and power
q TIE ua-ou Kept 10 Do -d respect throughout the
world. This glorious record q the pa. is tie
larty IS hes- pledge Tor the future We believe the
people Will not int-ust the Government % any
pl-ty or Me.u-tlun q zen cll posed chiefly q
those who have resisted eve-y sep Of this beneficial
progress.
aecoud-Compl1.e liberty and exact e.1aiitv in
the enjoy meat oi all civil, political aud p1blc
rights snogl1 be established and elcctuaiiy main
tanned through, the luion by Efficient ana appr0-
pirate state aud Fedora! legislation. Neither the
laT u-- is maistrat-on should admit o. any dis
cii nation II respect oi ciuzeus by reason OF race
creed, coi0r, Or pIev.0u condition " serTtude
4hrt-lle recent amendments 10 the National
Constitution should &c cordially sustained because
they are right. not merely tolerated because they
are Law, All should be clrried out according TO
their % r- by appropriate legislation, the enforce
Ueut u4 which can ne safely trusted only % the
party that secured these amendments.
Eourth-iAe National Government should seek
90 iuaiatain an honorable peace with al nations,
, oteciiu- is citizens every where, and sym atli-
ia- ".th al peQl .cs wso 81 sc Tor greater hbes-
Fnh-Any system Of the civil service uuder which
the subordinate positions 70. the Government are
considered rewards Tor mere zeal d fatally cemOral-
izus. and We therefore favor reform Of the system
by Laws which shall abolish the evils % paIrona .e,
and make honesty. efficiency. and fidelity the
sential 4la-lisu1rs Tor puohc position, without
pr2eIcaiy creating life tenure q Cihce.
cNu-he are opposed 20 further sral.s lf the
puouc lanes 10 'orpOratl9u- and UclopoAes, anu
demand that the national DOMAIN De sc. apart for
llCe houos for the people.
seventA-ILe annual revenues. after pay ing the
current debts, should furnish moderate ba.ancc
Tor the recU-tion OF tbs lncipal- and the revenue,
except So much as may tie derived from tax On
tobacco and liquors, Dc raised by the duties on i'm
portaton, The duties on which should be adjust-
"a as % AID In securing renumeratve wages u Ia
boz, and promote the industries growth and PIC.
Ienty Of the whole country.
Eizhtn-Ne huld IN uudving honor the soldiers
ard sailors hose Vaior saved tbs Union, their pen
and orphans o. those who died for their country
are e1tited 10 the care ola generous and grateful
people We favor such additional legislation as viii
extend the bounty Of the Government 10 all cur
soldiers and sailors who were honoTsbly discharged
AID who in the time Of duty became disabled with
cut regard 20 ea-th Ct service Or the Of such
discharge.
Ninth-The doctrine Of Great Britain and other
European powers concerning allegiance Once a
subject. Away sui ect'-huvIng at last through
the euJrts Of the Republican party, been abandon
cd, the American IDEA Of the individual ri-ht TO
transfer his allcg aace having teen accepted BY
huro san nations, j, is the duty u our government
10 guard with Jealous care the rights Of adopted
citizens against the assumption o. unauthorized
claims by their former Governments. ana we urge
the continual and careful encouras cement and pro
lection Of voluntary immigration.
Tenth-The frauking privilege ought to be sbol-
ishedi and the way prepared f-r speedy reduction
IN lhe rates Of postage.
Eleveutk-Am0ng the questions which press for
attention is that which concerns the relations Of
capital and Labor and the Republican party recOs-
ulze the duty Of so shaping legislation as to secure
iul! protection and the amplest field for capital and
:
tunitiesi and just share q the mutual pro1ts Of
these two great servants Of civilization.
IWeith-Ne hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty IN their
measures tr the suppression Of violent and treason
bic organisations in certain lately rebelicus
regions, and Tor the protection Of the ballot box
and therefore, they are entitled 70 the thanks Of
the nation.
Thirteenth-We denouncs Reputation Of the pub.
IL debt in any form or disguise as a national crime
We witness with pride the reduction Of the princ-
pal Of the debt Of the rates Of interest upon the
balance. and Confidently expect tina. our excellent
national currency Will be perfected by q speedy re-
sumption Of specie payments.
tourteenth-The Republican party is mindful Of
IL obligations 70 she loyal women OF America tor
their noble devOvotiOn 70 the cause Of freedom
Their admission TO wider fields Of usef ness is re-
,eyed with satisfaction, an the honest demands OF
.ay class Of citizens for additional rights should be
treated with respectful consideration.
Huteenth-We heartily approve the action Of
Joagress IN extending amnesty to these lately in
rebellion, and rejoice in the growth Of peace and
raternal Feeling throughout the land
siIteeenth-fhe Republican party propose TO re-
pect the rights reserved by the people to them
elves as carefully as the powers delegated by them
% the State and Federal Government. Ii disaD
proves Ofthe resort TO unconstitutional laws for the
purpose Ofremovng evils BY Interference with rights
lot surrendered by the people 10 either the State or
National Governments.
Seventeenth-It is the duty Of the General GOV.
rnmeat to adopt such measures as will tend 10
ncourage American colemerce and shipbuild-
NJ.
EiGhtsenth-We believe that the modest patriot
sm, the earnest purpose, the sound jud cement the
PRACTICAL wisdom, incorruptible integrity and the
ustrio1s services Of Uly sses s. Grant have com
nended him to the heart Of the American people.
nd. with HIM at our head, we will start today nm
n Few march TO victory.