The Shasta courier., 1872-08-24
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN PLAT
FORM.

FORM.
The Republican party OF the Uni'ed States as
sembled in NatIouI convention In the CITY OF
Philauelphia, on the 5th and 9th days OF JuEe,
1872, again declares its faith and appeals to It's
history and announces its position upon the cues
tons before the country:
First-During eleven years of supremacy 1t has
accepted with grand courage the solemn duties OF
the time. 1t suppressed gigantic rebellion !;
emancipated 40O0,0 600 slaves; decreed the equal
citizenship of all apd established universal suffrage.
Exhibiting unparalleled magnanimty, it criminal
ly punished no man for political ofenses, and
wa mly welcomed all who proved their loyalty by
obeying the laws and dealing justly with their
neighbors.
1t has steadily decreased, with a firm hand,
the resultant disorders of great war and initia-
ted a wise policy toward the Indians. The Pacific
Railroad, and similar vast enterprises, have been
generously aided aud successfully conducted
The public lands freely given to actual set
tiers; immigration is protected, encouraged and
the full acknowledge of the naturalized citizens
rights has been secured from European Powers
The national currency has improved in reputation
and the national edit has been sustained under
extraordinary burdens, and now bonds have been
carefully collected and honestly applied Despite
the annual large redu ton from the rates of tax
alton the public debt has been reduced during
Grants presidency at the rate of one hundred
million dollars Ter year. A great financial crisis
has been avoided and peace and plenty prevail
throughout the land. Menarng foreign difficult
ties have been peace uly and honor bly, compr m
ised and the hunor aud power of the nation has
been kept high throughout the world. This glorious
record of Tie past is the partys best pledge for
the future. We believe the people will sot intrust
Government to any party or combination of men
composed of those who chiefly have resisted every
step in this beneficial progress.
Seeoud- Complete liberty and exact equality in
the enjoyment OF all civil, political and public
rights should be established and elfectually main
tanned throughout tge Union, by efficient and ap-
propfiate State and Federal legislation Neither
the law its administration shoull admit OF any
discrimination in respect to citizens, by of
race, creed, color, preyiQps condition of servi
tude.
Third The recent amendments to the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained, be-
cause they are right not merely tolerated because
they are law ; and should be carried out accord
ing to their spirit by appropriate legislation the
enforcement Which be safely trusted only to
the party that secured the amendments.
Fourth-The National Government shouid seek
to maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
protecting its citizens everywhere and upathiz-
ing with all people who strive for great,r liberty.
Fitth-Any system of civil services under which
the subordinate positions of the Government are
considered as rewards for mere party zeal. is fatal
ly demoralizng. and the eiOre favor a reform
OF the system by laws which shall abolish the evils
of patronage and make honesty, efficiency and f.
deity essential qualifications for public position,
without practically creating life tenure of office
S Sixth-We are opposed to further grants Of the
public lands to corporations ard monopnlies, and
demand that the national domain shall be set
apart for the free uses of the people.
Seventh-The annual revenue, after paying the
current expenditures, should furnish modera
balance for the reduction of the principal of the
debit and revenue, except much may be
wed froI n a n oh
to be raised by duties on importatiuns, the scale
of which should be adjusted as to aid in secur-
ing remuneratve wages to lahorers and TO Pro-
mote the Industries, growth and prosperity OF the
whole country.
Elrhth-We hold in undyiug honor the soldiers
and sailors whose va"r saved the Union. Their
pensions are a sacred debt of the nation, and the
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country are entitled to the care of the Government
and the gratitude of the people. We favor such
additional legislation will extend the bounty of
the Government to all our soldiers and sailors who
were honorably discharged, and when in time of
duty became disabled, without rega to the len 9Th
of their services the causes of such discharge.
Ninth-The doctrine OF Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance "once a
subject always subject, having at last, through
the efforts OF the Republican party. been abandon
IL, and the Amer, an idea of the right of the in
| dvdual t. transfer his allegances having Leen
accepted by European natious is the duty of our
! Government to guard with jealous care the rights
of adopted citizens against the assumptions of un-
| authorized claims by their former governments ;
| and we urge the continued and careful encourage
| ment and protection of voluntary immigration
| Tenth-The anking privilege ought to be abol-
| ished and a way prepared for reduction in the
| rates of postage.
| Eleventh--Among the questions which press for
attention is that which concerns the relation of
capital and labor and the Republican party recog-
nized the duty of sh ping legislation as to se-
| cure full protection and ample field for capital
an for labor, which creates for capital the largest
opportunities, and just share of mutual profits OF
| trose two great servants of civilization.
| Twelfth We hold that Congress and the Presi
dent have only fulfilled important duty in their
measure for the suppression OF violent and treason
able organizations in certain Of the lately rebel,o
regions, and for the protection of the ballot box
aud therefore, they are entitled to the thanks OF
| the nation.
| Thirteenth-We denounce reputation of the
| public debt, in any form or disguise national
crime. We witness with pride the reduction of the
principal of the debt and of the rates of interest
| upon the balance, and confidently expect thai
| our excellent national currency wi be perfected
by the spec resumption of specie payment.
| Fourteenth-TGe Republican party is mindful
| ofits obligations to the loyal women of America
for their noble devotion to the of freedom
| Their admission to usefulness is received with sat
isfaction, and the honest demands of any class OF
citizens for additional should be treated with
respectful consideration.
Fifteenth-We heartily approve of the action of
| Congress in relation to retellioas States and
rejoice in the growth of peace and fraternal feeling
| throughout the land.
| Sixteenth-The Republican party proposes to
respect the rights reserved by the people them
selves as carefully the powers delegatedby them
to the State and Territorial governments. 1t dis
approves of any resort to unconstitutional laws for
the purpose of removing evils by interference with
rights surrendered by the people to either the
| State or the National Government.
Seventeenth-It is the duty of the General Gov
ernment to, adopt such measures as will tend to
encourage American commerce and ship building.
Eighteenth-We believe that the modest patri-
otism the earnestness of purpose, sound Judgment
practical wisdom, incorruptible integrity. and
| iustrious service of u. 5. Grant, have COM
mended him to the heart of the American people,
and that with him at our head we start today a
march to victory. fa