Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-06-13

nittee on Resolutions was present, and /
,ut the question whether the Conven-l
ion would now hear their report.
lie declared it carried. Mr.. Schofield,
Chairman of the Committee on Resolu- |
ions, announced that General Hawley,
Secretary of the Committee, would read
be resolutions. He said the Commit |
ZEE had but q short time in which to
% consider so .laFgsza namber ef ques-l
ions; so If the gentlemen did not find
IN the platform everything that they
desired, he hoped they would rest as
,ured that IL was not excll lded from any
indispositiou TO, take up and act upon
ali. Gen. Hawley then read the plat
FORM. 3il' 81 toil'zsu. = ii,'i.siil,
The Republican party of the United
States, assembled in National Conyer-
ton in the city of Philadelphia on the
5th and 9Th days Of June, 1872, again
declares its faith, appeals to its history
aud announces Its position upon ques-i
lions before the country.
4 First. During eleven years ofsuprem-
acy it has accepted with grand courage
the solemn duties of the time.Io It sup
pressed q gigantic rebellion, emanci-
pated four millions Of slaves, decreed
equal the citizenship of all, and estab-
lished universal suffrage. In. exhibit
tom of unparalleled magnanimity it
criminally punished no man for political
offences, and warmly welcomed all who
proved their loyalty by obeying the
laws and dealing justly with their
neighbors. 1t has steadily decreased
with q firm hand the resultant discords
of the great war, anti initiated. a wise
policy towards the Indians. The Pa
cifo Railroad and similar vast enter
prises hive been generally aided and
successfully conducted, the public lands
freely given to actual settlers, immigra-
ton protected and encouraged, and a
full acknowledgment of natnralized
citizens rights secured from European
powers. A uniform national currency
has been provided, repudiation frowned
down, the national credit sustained un-
der the most extraordinary burdens,
and new bonds negotiated at lower
rates. The revenues have been care.
fully collected and honestly applied;
despite the annual large reductions oi
the rates of taxation, the public deb
has been reduced during Gen. Grant:
presidency at the rate of one hundred
million dollars year. A great hnan
cial crisis has been avoided, and Peact
and plenty prevail throughout the land
menacing foreign difficulties have beer
peacefully and honorably compromised
and the honor and power of the natiOI
kept in high respect throughout tht
world. This glorious record OF Chi
past Is the party's best pledge for th'
future: We believe the people will no
combination Of men composed chief.
of those who have resisted every step 0
/ this beneficial progress.
i Second. COmplete liberty and exac
Equality in the enjoyment OF all civil
political and public rights should b
Established ana efiectuaiiy maintainet
Throughout the Union by efnclent az an
lappropiate state ana Federal iegisia
ton: Neither the law nor Its admins
Ition in respect to citizens BY reason !. :
Eof race, creed, color or prevfons condl
ton OF seryitude, ~ - - .,fa...i..,
4 4 Third. The recent amend dments TO tn
i National Constit Ion shoui dbe eordia
j Ily sustained, because they are righl
mot merely tolerated because they ar
law, and should be carried out accord
ling to their spirit by appropriate legi'
! llation, the enfOrcement0 OF which can 3
Isafely trusted only to the party that 81
lcured these amen ndments. = '.'.,te -. =
i !, Fourth. The National GoyernmeI
J lshOuld seek to maintain an honorabl
lpeace with all nations, protecting i
y lcitizens everywhere, and sympathl.
ling with all people who strive X
!. lgreater liberty. t:5,,. 30. q
: !. FIFTH. Any system of civil service III
!, der. which the subordinate positions
1.-The government are considered reward
for mere party zeal IS fatally dem0raf
t ling, and we therefore favor reform
!. the system, by laws which shall abolis
+ the evils of patronage, and make hol
e esty, efficiency and fidelity essenti
qualifications for public position, wit
out practically creating a life tenure
!. office. '' :: I: ~. -, -, -.
y Si1th. We are opposed to furth
e grants Of public lands to corporation
land monopolies, and demand that Il
T national domain be set apart for FRI
; homes for the people. s, {. 49, 8.
ri Seventh. The annual revenues, aft
!, paying current debts, should furnish
q moderate balance for the reduction
1.-THE principal, and revenues, except
much as may be derived from tax /
it tobacco and liquors, be raised by duti
I lon itnportations, the duties of viii,
s should be so adjusted as to aid in secu
e ing remunerative wages to labor al
n promote the industries, growth and e
d Iterprise ofthe whole country:
dt Eighth. We hold in undying hon
: the Soldiers and sailors whose val
as saved the Union; their pensions are
alsacred debt Of the nation, and the wi
"a their country are entitled to the care
i-la generous and grateful people. Y
5hifavor such additional legislation
1T will extend the bounty of the Cover
oflment to all our soldiers and sailors w