The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-07

occasion for Mr.. Wilson, as he Is specially
a iaVorite among the workingmen and Of
the colored voters In the north. ZAP.
plause and cries Of vote, vote
The call Of the roll was renewed. The
Chair recognized Mr.. Parker, Of New Jer.
sey, who euloglzed both Collax and vii.
son. II the Republican party has occa.
sion 10 regret the possession Of two such
men, 1t Is because 1t had TO choose be.
tween them. But when we say to Grant,
"Well done good and faithful servant"
why may not we say the same to Schuy-
Ter ColiaxG Applause,
Mr. QUARLRs, Of Georgia, (colored,)
came to the platform on behalf OF a great
majority Of the Republican voters Of the
South, TO second the nomination Of vii.
son. Great cheers The great and
hoary.headed champion Of human free.
dom deserves this at our hands. His
heart embraces the whole country. He
has labored and fought long and well, and
the time has come when the people Of
the whole country should give him
recognition for his services. We Of the
South remember how he has stood the
ordeal otthe past, and believe 1t Is always
sale to swap horses when sure oi getting
one equally as good. We have never
taken a Presidential candidate from the
East, and l think we should now accord
her that honor.
The Senator from Virginia nominated
John F. Lewis, Of Virginia, who, through
all the war stood true to his loyal princi.
pies, TO which he sacrificed his all.
A colored delegate from Texas nomi.
mated Gov. E. j. Davis, oi that State.
Mr.. Nun, Of Tennessee, presented the
claims Of and nominated Horace Maynard.
Cheers
The CHAIR announced the Committee
on Resolutions present, and put the ques-
tion whether the Convention would now
hear their report. Hedeclared 1t carried.
Mr.. SCoFtELD, of Pennsylvania, Chair.
man of the Committee on Resolutions, an
nounced that Gen. Hawley, the Secretary
Of the Committee, had but short time
In which to consider the large number
Of questions, so II the gentlemen did not
find in their platform everything that they
desired, he hoped they would rest assured
that It was not excluded from any indis.
position to take 1t up and act upon all
Gen. Hawley read the platform. At the
conclusion of the reading, the resolutions
were adopted.
PLATFORM.
The Republican party OF the United States, as
sembled In National Convention In the city OF
Philadelphia, on the 5th and 9Th days OF June,
1871 again declares It's faith appeals TO It's hsto
ry, and announces Its position upon the ques-
tions before the country.
list. During eleven years OF supremacy It has
accepted with grand courage the solemn duties Of
the time. II suppressed gigantic rebellion,
emancipated four millions ofslAves decreed equal
citizenship and equal rights, and established uni
Versal suffrage, exhibited unparalleled mAgnAni.
nifty; II criminAlly punished no man for political
ofenses, and warmly welcomed all who proved
their loyalty by obeylng the laws and dealing
Justly with their neighbors. It has steadily de-
creased with firm hand the resultant discords
or the great war, and initiated wise policy TO-
wards the Indians. The Pacific railroad and sim.
liar vast enterprises have been generously aided
and successfully conducted; thepublic lands free.
ly given to actual settlers; immigration protected
and encouraged, and full acknowledgement ofnRt-
uralized citizens rights secured IRON European
powers. A Uniform National currency has been
al credit sustained under the most extraordinary
burdens, and new bonds negotiated at lower
ratet; tho revenues have been carefully collected
and honestly applied, despite the annual large
reductions OF the rate OF taxation. The public
debt has been reduced during Gen. Grant 8 Presi.
dency at the rate OF one hundred millions dol
lars year; great financial crisis has been
avoided and peace and plenty prevail throughout
the land; menAclng foreign dlmcultles have been
peacefully and honorably compromised and the
honor and power OF tue nation kept in high re-
speGt throughout the world, This glorious re-
cord OF the past s the partys best pledge for the
future. We believe the people win not entrust
the Royernmentto 70 any party or combination OF
men, composed chiefly OF those who have resist.
ed every step Of this beneficial progress.
I'd. Complete liberty and exact equality In
the enjoyment Of all civil. political and public
rights should be established and efrsctually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate State and Federal legislation.
Neither law or its administration should admit
OF any determination in respect to citizens by
reason OF race, creed, color or previous condition
Sd. The recent amendments 10 the National
Constitution should be cordially sustained be.
cause they are right notmerely tolerated because
they are law, and should bo carried out according
TO their spirit BY appropriate legislation the en-.
lorcement OF which can be safely entrusted only |
to the party that secured these amendments.
4th. The National Government should seek to |
maintain an honorable peace with all nations,
protecting It's citizens everywhere, and sympa.
thizlng with all people who strive for greater
liberty.
5th. Amy system OF civil service under which
the subordinate positions OF the government are
considered rewards for mere party zeal 10 fatally
demoralizing and we therefore favor q reform In
the system by laws which shall abolIhh the
evils OF patronage and make honest efficiency
and fidelity essential qualifications for public
position without practically creating life tenure
Of office.
9Th. We are opposed to farther grants Of pub.
lie lands TO corporations and monopolies and de-
mand that the National Domain be sci apart for
free homes for the people
Ith. Tho annual revenues after paying current
debts should furnish moderate balance for tho
principal and revenues except 80 much as may
be derived from tax on tobacco and liquors
should be raised by dutieson importations, the
duties Of which should be 90 adjusted as TO aid
In securing remunerative wages TO labor and
promote industries growth and prosperity TO the
whole country.
9Th. We hold in undyIng honor the soldiers
aud sailors whose vRlor 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 generous and
grateful people. We favor such additional legis.
laton as will extend the bounty Of the govern.
ment to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged and who In the line OF
duty became disabled, without regard 70 length
OF service or cause Of discharge.
9Th. The doctrine Of Great Britain and other
European pJwers concerning allegiance, once q
eubgSSs lANALk ~ lAbt
the eaortS Of the Republican party been abGn.
doned, and the American Idea OF individual right
TO transfer his allegiance having been accented
BY European nations It is the duty Of our gov.
ernment TO guard with jealous care tho rights OF
adopted citizens against the assumption OF un.
authorized claims by their former governments,
and We urge continual and careful encourage.
ment and protection Of voluntary immigration.
10Th. Tho franking privilege ought to be
abolished and way prepared for speedy reduc.
ton In the rates OF postage. :.
llth. Among tho questions which press for at.
tention 10 that which concerns the relations OF
capital and labor, and the Republican party re.
eognize the duty OF 20 changing legislation a. to
afori full protection and the Amplest field for
capital and for labor, the creator Of capitol, the
largest opportunity, and 3 just share OF the mu.
tuai profits OF these two great servants OF clvili
Zation. 'T NJ
19th. We hold that Congress and the President
have only fulfilled an imperative duty In their
measures for the suppressIon OF violent and
reasonable organizations In certain lately rebel
Ious regions, and for the protection OF the ballot
box and therefore they arc entitled to the thanks
OF the nation.