Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-09
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.
Horace Greeley Momlnatad

Horace Cfeeiey Nomlnafed.
 On Wednesday the aiaziously expected gathering of anti Grant Republicans took place at Cincinnati. "A large concourse of people variously estimated at from two to ten thousand were in the city, and the various states chose representative dele gations. Judge Matthews of Ohio was elected temporary chairman and other temporary officers chosen. Senator Schurz was received with tremendous enthusiasm. The convention then adjourned, till Thurs day. On the reassembling of the conven- tion Thursday, Senator Schurz was ap- pointed president, and made an address. Other permanent officers were chosen. af
 A portion of the New York delegation presented a protest against the action of the majority in determining to cast the --s>4 ,f 4ln o4A44s4..-e ---.:4- -e--- AE..e4xoo- ley. It was decided not to proceed to nominations until the platform had been adopted. In the evening there was some discussion of free trade and protection.
 On Friday morning the following plat. form was reported by the committee on resolutions and unanimously adopted: r
 THE PLATFORM.
 We, the Liberal Republicans of the United States, in National Convention assembled at Gin cinnati, proclaim the following principals as es sential to just government 7 q fa52
 First: We recognize the equality of all men before the law, ,.and hold that it is the duty of Government in it's dealings with the people to mete out equal and exact justice to all of what ever nativity, race color or persuasion, religious or political. a6 s'5 fE -. - Second: We pledge ourselves to maintain the union of these States emancipation and enfran-, chlsement, and to oppose any reOpening of the questions settled by the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amdndments to the Constitution.
 Third: We demand the immediate and absolute removal of all disabilities imposed on account of the Rebellion, which was finally subdued seven years ago, believing that universal amnesty will result in complete pacifcation in all sections of the country.
 Fourth; Local self-governmet, with impartial suffrage, will guard the rights of all citizens more securely than any centralized power. The public welfare requires the supremacy of the civ Il over the military authority and freedom of per son under the protection of the habeas corpus. We demand for the individual the largest liberty consistent with public order; for the State, self government, and for the nation return to the meIuOQS or peace ana tQ0 cOQStitutlOnal ltIultH~ tlonS of power. .r.r
 Fyfzh: The Civil Service of the Government has become mere instrument of partisan ty ranny and personal ambition and an object of selfish greed. It is scandal and reproach upon free institutions and breeds 8 demoralization dangerous to the perpetuity of republican govern ment. We therefore regard such thorough re- forms of the Civil Service as one of the most pressing necessities of the hour; that honesty, capacity, and fidelity constitute the only valid l0iy1 fr fhaff fto offfa nf the Government cease to be matter of arbitrary favoritism and patronage, and that public station become post of honor. To this end it is imper- atively required that no President shall be can didate for reelection. '--..' -t.-...f-.-a.
 SiIth: We demand system of Federal taxa tion which shall not unnecessarily interfere with the industry of the people, and which shall pro- vide the means necessary to pay the expenses Of the Government economically administered, the pensions, the interest on the public debt, and a moderate reduction annually of the principal thereof; and, recognizing that there are in our midst honest but irreconcilable differences of opinion with regar to the respective systems of Protection and Free Trade, we remit the discus sion of the subject to the people in their Con- gress Districts, and to the decision of Congress thereon, wholly free of Executive interference or dictation
 Seuenh: The public credit must be sacredly maintained, and we denounce repudiation in eve " form and guise.
 Ei9hdf: A speedy return to specie payment is demanded alike by the highest considerations of commercial morality and honest government.
 Ninth: We remember with gratitude the hero ism and sacrifices of the soldiers and sailors of the Republic. and no act of ours shall ever de- tract from their justly earned fame or the full reward of their patriotism. .,. -tezi-, ss- q
 Tenth: We are opposed to all further grants of lands to railroads or other corporations. The public domain should be held sacred to actual settlers -. sf5 a- sf
 Kleuenh: We hold that it is the duty of the Gov ernment, in it's intercourse with foreign nations to cultivate the friendship of peace, by treating with all on fair and equal terms, regarding it right or submit to what is wrong.
 Itcelfth; For the promotion and success of these vital principles and the support of the can didates nominated by this Convention, we invite and cordially welcome the cooperation of all pa triotic citizens, without regard to previous afil iations. ..- .. .at .sft=is-.