Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-02-09
Connecticut.

The following are the resolutions relat-
ing to national affairs adopted by the re-
cent Republican State Convention of
Connecticut
First. We again express our cordial adherence
to the doctrines and principles of the Republican
party as manifested in our former statements and
In the National platform and we reflect with IN
creasing pride upon its wonderful work. II proved
that free government, based on the viii and at
fection of free people Is the strongest known
form Of government. II suppressed great rebel,
lion, freed millions Of laborers, established equal
rights, perfected the National Constitution, and
justified the Declaration Of Independence BY its
great reduction Of the army and navy, the party
proved that II had neither desire nor expectation Of
war. Having incurred great debt for the best
reason u nation ever gave, IL resolutely began an
immediate reduction Of that debt. let having cut
down expenses, IL has been yearly cutting down
taxation, notwithstanding the maryeous, sacrifices
of men and money, the nation has steadily grown
in wealth and population
SecOnd. During the existing Administration the
debt has been reduced nearly $300000,000 peace
and order have made great progress in the lately
rebeous regions IA new policy toward the In
dians has been adopted, marked by flmness, JUS
ticc and good faith the rights Of all, especially
the poor and frendless Of whatever race or wher-
ever found, have been scrupulOusly protected a
selfrespeciing yet peaceable policy has been pur-
sued toward all the world and our controversy
with Great Britain has been treated in manner
greatly creditable to both nation.
IHird That we have undlmished confidence In
the patriotism integrity and ability OF President
Grant, and for great and good work done in the
countTy's behalf, we heartily thank him and his
Cabinet, and the TWO Houses of Congress.
Fourth. The future must be as honorable as the
past 10 deserve and keep its lead Of the world. The
Republican party must be free to examine and
critcise, and utterly without fear favor partial
ity In attacking all fraud, dishonOr, and corTup-
ton, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, in the Ma
tion or State We demand economy, industry, and
honesty, in political affairs, and rejoice at the
Frightening prospect Of thorough reform OF the
Civil Service. For the Presidents efforts and
pledges in this matter, we tender him our cordial
thanks and therein we pledge him an enthusiastic,
unwavering support.
Finh. In national affairs, we urge, first, a large
reduction Of taxation; second, constant study and
labor TO bring about a resumption Of specie pay
ments that the evil of a deprecated paper currency
may be removed, and the best possible measure OF
value furnished us; third, retaining tariff SUM-
cient to raise the needed revenue would have II
carefully adjusted TO favor American industry,
working rather TO interests widely extended than 10
merely local and limited pursuts fourth. perfect
ed system Of National Banks with abundant secur-
/ ity 10 the bholder, and mheXible and peremptory
! laws for prompt redemption; hfth, the abolition of
/ the franldng privilege; sixth, that public lands
shall no more be granted TO corporations, but given
| In limited quantities to actual settlers.
! SirM. For llteen years the Republican party has
! controlled the legislation OF Connecticut, Let the
record show whether Il Is the friend aud promoter