The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-08

RrOunu VIII COItai1, ~ weight, iHOtt ttldtl
twice as much root matter as a cubic foot
of the usubsoiled.
One of the important points in this con-
nection is, that farmers must not expect
immediate benefits in every case from SUBJ
soiling but there is no Doubt, from our
own experience, that it is of great value,
especially on worn soils, and in such por-
tons of the West we advise farmers care
fully to try subsoiling, and as carefully to
note its effects and the results. We have
vet much to learn of practical agriculture,
and this must be based, primarily, at least,
upon experience. ~ " 00Op 90 4aHAa
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL REPUB.
LICAN PARTY. -
The following Ia The full plarrorts adopted bby,l
the Republican National Convention held AZ
Philadelphia, June and 9, 1872:
The Republican party of the United States
assembled in National Convention, in the city Of
Philadelphia, on the 9th and 9Th days or June,
1872 again declares its faith, appeals to it's
history, and announces its position upon the
questions before tbs county, AUA
has accepted, With ersua eoarssa, he soisnsa
duties Of the times /; it suppressed q gigantic re-
bslo zee Of sIsyss deereed
nimity, il criminaily Punished 70 a,a Tor peIiti-
caloffences, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty byobeying the laws and dealing
justly with their neighbers. IL has steadily de-
creased, with firm hand, the result and disorders
OF great war, authenticated q wise policy toward
the Indians. The Pacific railroad and similar
vast enterprises have been generously aided ind
successfully oonductedj 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 "a uniform national currency has
been provided; Repatriation frowned down, ttts
national credit sustained under most extraordi-
nary burdens, and new bonds negotiated ut lower
rates. The revenues heve been carefully col
lectrd and honestly applied, despite annual
large reductions ct. rates of taxation, the
public debt has Q been reduced, during Gen
e1al1 Grants Presidengy;fP at the rate of a
hundred millions year; great financial crisis
have been avoided, and peace and plenty pre-
vail throughout the land; menacing toreign diff
posed, and the honor and the power Of the ma
lion kept In high respect Throughout y the
world This glorious record OF the past, il
the party's best pledge for the future We be-
1ieve the people will not entrust the government
to any party, or combination of men. composed
chiefly of those who resisted every step ofths BEN
eficial progress.
ccad-Complete liberty and exact eauaIi-
ty in the enjoyment of all civil, political
and public rights should be established and
efectually maintained throughout the Union by
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 servitude.
Ihird.-The recent amendments to the Nntlo-
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.
Fourlh-The National Government should
seek to maintain honorable peace with all ma
tons, protecting srcitizens everywhere, and
sympathizing with all peoples who strive
for greater liberty, Va, t.-,5 as
which the subordinate positions of the Gov
eminent are considered reward for mere
party zeal, is fatally demoralizng, and we,
therefore, favor q reform of thesystem, 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 a life tenure of office.
Sigth.--We are opposed to further grants of the
public lands to corporations and Inonopolies, and
demand that the national domain be set apart
for free homes.for the people. The annual rev..
enue, after paying current debt. should furnish
Sepenth-The annual revenues, after paying
the current debt, should furnish a moderate
balance for the reduction of the principal,
derived from Il 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,n and pros.
perity of the whole country. afalN
Eighh.-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
legislation as will extend the bounty Of the Gov
eminent to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who,tn the time of
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length of service or the cause OF such discharge.
Ninth.-The doctrine of g treat Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance. Once
n subject always u subject" having at last,
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, it is the duty of onr Govern
lnent to guard with Jealous care the right of
adopted citizens against the assumption of tinau-
thorized claims by their former Government,
and we urge continual careful eiicoura cement
and protection of voluntary immigration,
Tenth.--The franking privilege ought to be abol-
ished and the way prepared for speedy reduc-
ton In the rate of postage. $500.
Eleventh. 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 If capital, the
largest opportunities and a just share of the mu-
tna profits OF these two great servantsof civilza-
tion. h Il efls f,tis 81. i
T,oeldh-We hold that Congress and the Pres
dent have only fulfilled an Imperative duty in
their measures for the suppression OF violent and
reasonable organizations in certain lately rebel
Iious regions and for the protection of the ballot
bog, and therefore they are entitled to the thanks
of the nation. ~ -
1hirteenth--We denounce the reputation of
the public debt in any form or disg use q ma
tional crime. We witness with pride the reduce
ton of the principal of the debt and of the rates
of interest upon the balance, and confidently ex-
peet that our excellent national chrreiicy will be
perfected by speedy resumption of specie pay
ments. ".lle ~
Foarteenth.--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-
tion .s -tI-s,,., 80 a
Flfteenh.-We heartily approve the action of
Congress in extending amnesty to those lately in
rebellion, and rejoice in the growth of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land.
Slltee'ith THE Republican party propose to
respect the rights reserved by the people to
themselves as carefully as the powers delegated
by them TO the State and to the Federal Govern
ment. 1t disapproves of the resort to tinconsti-
tutionaf laws for the purpose of removing evils
by interference with rights not surrendered by
the people to either the State or National Gov
eminent. 6nTb - efrs t3t ~
Seuenteenth.-It is the duty of the General
Government to adoptsuch measures as will tend
to encourage American commerce and ship
Bighteenth-we believe TINT the modest pat
riotism, the earnest purpose, the sound judg-
ment, the practical wisdom, the mcorruptible in
tegrity and the flustrious services OF Ulysses s.
Grant, have commended him to the heaftof the
American people, and with him at our head we