Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-05-31
Illinois Republican Platform.
THE following are the resolutions adopt
ed by the recent Republican State Con-
vention of Illinois

The following are the resolutions adopt
ed by the recent Republican State Con-
vention of Illinois
Resoiced 1. That the past acts Of the Republican
party are better guaranty than the mere resolu-
tions OF new party. II is the only party in the
United States that, while in power, destroyed, or
even tried TO destroy, that infamous sum Of all vii
lainies chattel slavery the only party that ques-
toned the dogma that 10 the victors belong the
spols oil the yanquished, and endeavored to intro
duce reforms in the civil service, 20 that honesty
cafacity, and faithful attention to Official duties
might be better recommendation to office than
partisan services, and whose President has pro-
claimed this new rule of action to the nation. 1t
ls the only party that introduced the eght-hOur la
Dor system in the public service. 1t f the only
party that has made treaties with other
Governments fully protecting our naturalized
citizens from foreign claims of allegiance. 1t has
shown unusual energy. in guarding our frontier
settlers from Indian raids, and the Indians from
the frauds and plunder OF Government agents
Under its patriotic, resolute and statesmanike
Administration deeply plotted and lOng-matured
rebellion that was declared by the enemies of our
country, domestic and foreign, as unconquerable,
has been ehectually suppres sed, and peace and
union, law and order, in great measure restored.
WIN magnanimity unparalleled in the history Of
nations, no one for rebellion perjury, or treason
in the late conflict has been deprived of even the
right of suffrage, and few OF the right TO hold
once, and with charity for all, and malice to-
ward none, !" universal amnesty win be proclaimed
as soon as 1t can be done consistently with the pub
lie safety.
have been reduced, the public revenue faithfully
collected, and defaulting officers promptly re-
moved and prosecuted for their defalcations. The
credit OF the nation was never in a better condi-
ton, and the people have been furnished with a
good national currency, that will soon be made
better, and equal TO gold and silver; and, above
all, the humblest citizens have been defended in
their Constitutional rights, at home and abroad.
B. The principles of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence and OF the recent amendment to the Cofstitu-
ton OF the United States, to secure the enjoyment
OF natural and civil liberty, adopted by the influ-
ence OF the Republican party, win not execute or
enforce themselves, and no party that does not
dlalY sympathiZe with those principles, or that II
chiefly composed of men hostile to those princi-
pies and those amendments is entitled to the con-
ndence or support Of patriots and freemen, or can
De safely intrusted with the National Government.
n. That, by the fundamental principles OF the
Republican party Il is the right and duty Of all It's
supporters to condemn every existing abuse in
Nauonal, state, and Municipal Governments, and
Zealously advocate all needful reforms as has been
done with success from the time the party first
organized. No party that ever existed in the
country can justly boast OF so mnch independence
OF thought speech, and action. II is this freedom
that has drawn to 1t the enthusiastic support OF so
many Intelligent, unbiased, and generous young
men, ana repelled so many soTdid and disciplined
ohce-hunters, who wOnld make merchandise Of
slavery.
3. That all sovereignty emanates from the peo-
PIE, portion Of which they have delegated to the
United States Government for national purposes,
and TO guard the people against oppression in and
u
which they have delegated to State Governments
FOR local, domestic and municipal purposes and
the residue OF that sovereignty over natural tights
ana civil privileges, they have expressly reserved
Tor themselves in bills of rights and restrictions
against the encrOachments of National. State and
Municipal governments, and no sound Republican
Wlsnes 70 deprive the nation, the States or cOun-
ties, cities, towns, villages or individuals OF any of
their legitimate rights, and all pretences that the
Republican party desires or intends to establish
consolidated Government of unlimited powers are
gratuitous ISLANDERS, unworthy Of the age.
q. That the Republican party is the party OF pro-
gress and human rights and duties. We are for
the equality OF all before the law, and the preser-
walton of constitutional rights and We disapprOve
OF all unconstitutional legislation for the cure Of
any OF the disorders OF society, whether ire
liglon, intemperance, or any other evil. We op'
pose the surrender Of individual freedom to those
who ask that their prejudices, practices, or creed
shall be the law Of the land. We demand equal
and Just rights and duties for every human being
and the largest liberty consistent with the public
good aud the preservation OF social order.
Z That the necessities OF the Government re-
quire so large tariff upon importations that the
question Of Free Trade Is not one now before the
American people. The only question left is, how
to so adjust the tariff that II will most promote the
labor, industry and general welfare OF the coun-
try, without being oppressive to any interest OF
society, and we knew of no better way to dispose
OF this subject than that adopted by the Republi
can party In Congress-, to learn wisdom from ex-
perience, reduce taxation as fast as possible and
of life.
g. That in adjusting the details of system for
raising revenue TO cover the necessary require.
ments OF the Government and meet it's liabilities
care should be taken to 80 regulate the imports that
they will press least upon the growing industries
Of the country, cheaper the necessaries of life
and afford to labor the fairest promise of perma
nent reward,
o. That we most heartily indorse the recon-
mendation by President Grant of the adoption Of
proper measures by the National Government for
the protection Of immigrants, recognizing as
do In those natives of other countries who flock
TO our shores most valuable addition TO the pop
ulation and wealth Of our whole country.
10. That the gratitude of the nation is due TO our
soldiers and sailors, whose patriotism aud valor
saved the Union, and made our country, In fact as
well as In word a nation Of freedom.
II. That the epeople Of the United States owe U.