Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1872-04-20


Adolph E. BOrie, of Philadelphia, and
John NJ. Thomson, of Butler, were chosen
Electors at large. .....4.. ..
The candidates nominated were intro
daced, and addressed the convention. p.
The following gentleman were elected
candidates for delegates to tho COnstitu-
tional Convention, viz ...
VIM. NJ. Meredith, Philadelphia j.
Giliingham Fell, Philadelphia Gen. ITar-
ry White, Indiana Gen. VIM. Lilly, Car
bon Linn bartholomew, Schuylkil; II.
n. M'Allistcr, Centre VIM. II. Arm
strong, Lycoming Wm. Davis. Monroe
Sames l.. Reynolds, Lancaster Samuel E.
Dimmick, Wayne; Geo. V. Lawrence,
Washington David n. White. Allegheny;
w. Ii. Amy, Lehigh John IL. Walker,
Erie.
The REPUBLICAN PLATFORM. - The
following is the Republican Platform
adopted at the late State Convention at
Harrisburg. 1t is outspoken frankness,
and will meet the approval of every true
Republican;
ReSolred, That we re.afTirm our devotion to the
principles of the Republican party, and our be-
lief that the continued existence of that party is
necessary to the maintenanance and success of
those principles. This grand and fundamental
idea of the equality of all men in political ri.hts
is not prolessed by any other party, and can be
sustained faithfully only by those who are sim
cercly committed to il, and hence the admins
tration Of the government can safely be entrusted
only to that party which is heartily and beyond
question committed to them and the policy neccs-
sary to put them into successful operation.
Resolved, That the adoption of the thirteenth,
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Con-
sttution ofthe United States has not been suiii-
cicntly acquicsced in by all to render certain and
secure their permanent incorporation in that III
strument.
RcSolyed, That we arc now more than ever call
ed to sustain the policy of national protection of
American industry. If the uborer is worthy of
his hire, and fair days work entities the work.
er to fair days play, we must contrive to throw
the protective arm of the Government around
those who toll for their daily bread. The pro-
tectvc policy alone makes labor contented and
capital secure. 1t renders employment certain
and pay ample aud satisfactory, while free trade
means that our laborers and mechanics must Ell
thsr work for lower wages, or that our factories
should be closed through foreign competition,
and the workngmcn of the country deprived of
employment. That the public lants belong to
the people, and should be reserved for the people.
We therefore pronounce most decidedly against
any further appropriation Of the public lands in
behalf of corporations and individuals. All lands
not sold according to law should be opened TO
presumption and actnal settlement.
ReSo!rGd, That We demand continued adhe-
renee to the policy hitherto pursued under Re-
publican auspices in our State and in the nation,
of steady and gradual reduction of the public
debt; the interests of the people require that the
most rigid economy should be praciccd in the ad-
ministration Of both the National and state go-
vernments, and that taxes should be reduced In
both as rapidly rs is consistent with the houora-
bic maintenance Of the public credit, and the ex-
tiuguis hment OF the public debt.
ReSolCca, That In removing the burdens Of ma
tional taxation. justice requires that the internal
duties should be removed before the tariff Oh TO-
reign goods is reduced and that in adjusting
any change in the tarih the tax OH tea and cof-
fee, and the neccssaries of lite to the Industrious
masses should first be removed
Rescued, That we heartily approve Of the act
of General Grant in giving trial to the plan of
civil service reform. We demand that this plan,
or any other that may he substituted for il as bet
ter. shall have fair and unembarrasse1 trial !;
. that every effort shall be made to secure cCmpe-
tent men for the pub ic service and that honesty
and incOrruplihilHy shall be deemed quaihca-
tons rs essential aS co npecucy an intelligence.
That .thc Republican party has given full evil
dtncc during the past eleven years Of its ability
TO administer the government honestly, faithful
ly aud successfully; II has, within that time,
maintained the honor of our rational flag at
home and broad preserved the Union from dis
ruption, and restored it in its integrity secured
to all classes and conditions of men the rights gil
Yen 10 them by their Maker, and having pro-
claimed liberty throughout all the land, and 10
all the inhabitants thereof, has also given to that
PROCLAMATION the full effect to which It was enti-
tied, aud we, therefore, in its name, claim from
the people a continuance of their confidence, and
/ fenrlessy challenge their scrutiny in its acts.
! Resolred, That we point with pride to the re-
cord of General Grants administration Of the ma
tional government. Mt only has the weight Of
Z internal taxation been utmost wholly removed
/ from the peoples shoulders, but three hundred
milllins of the national debt have been paid of,
result never before attained by any other people
. under like circums tances, aud for which we are
indebted to the rigid honesty, strict economy,
and sterling integrity which the President has
brought 10 the administration of national affairs.
/ HesO!,sd, That we represent General Grant .
name for denomination to the Presidency, conf
deut that the people viii again rally 10 the sup
port Of the man who 90 nobly fought their bat
ties who brought tho nation safely through its
struggle 10 maintain its existence, and who has
since 50 successfully administered the affairs of
the government as to command general admira-
. tiOn at home and abroad.
Reso!yed. That we will stand by the govern
ment on the foreign policy so firmly marked out
and adhered TO By President Grant; the honor
of the Catlon, We feel, Is safe in his hands, nd
the flag, under which he never suffered defeat
will not be dlshonored while he is kept in front.
; ReS0ired, That We congratulate the people OF
Pennsylvania In the final accomplishment of the
call for a Convention TO revise and amend th,
Constitution of Pennsylvania, and we earnestly
urge upon our friends TO see that delegates are
chosen in their respective districts committed tC
the policy Of Incorporating in that instrument
clear ard decisive prohibition of special legisla
tion.
The following was also adopted
That we hereby declare our opposition 10 ever,
effort TO withdraw from the sinking fund of thl
Commonwealth either by substitution, exchang,
or otherwise any of The bonds, securities or mo
neys now pledged to ii, and through 1t to the pay
west of the public debt of this Commonwealth
and our tnheXlble determination to reserve th
same iuyiolate for the fultlment of the Com
monwealih's obligations that the oil prod ucing
mining, laboring and manufacturing interests o
the state require protection from the effects o
dangerous combinations, aud that such law
should be enacted by the General Assembly O
this Common wealth as VIII protect said interest
both in their development aud the transportat.o o.
OF their products TO market that the thanks O
the party are due TO John W. Geary, under who's
lead our principles have been successfully Wind
Gated in Pennsylvania, the State debt has bee
! largely reduced during his administration, ou
soldiers orphans cherished aud educated, aud ou
iasr ui n gfnci.rtis Inf