Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-06-14


to consider-and we believe they ars-it
reveals the very acme of perfection in
human government.
THE PLATFORM.
The Republican party of the United States, assem-.
bed in National Convention In the city OF Philadel
declares its faith, appeal to its history, and an
nounces its position upon the questions before the
country.
1 During eleven years of supremacy it has accep.
ted with grand courage the solemn duties of the
time. 1t suppressed gigantic rebellion, it eman-
cipated four million slaves, decreed equal citizen
bibiting unparalleled nagnauimity; it has crmi-
naliy punished man for political often
ces, and warmly welcomed all who proved their 10y
atty by obfying the laws and dealing justly with
their neghbors it has steady decreased with firm
hand the resulting disorders of the great war, and
initiated a wise policy toward the Indians; the
Pacific ra DAD and similar vast enterprises have been
generously aided and successfully conducted pub
lie land has been freely given to actual Settlers ni
grafton protected, and encouraged and full ac-
know cement OF the rights OF natualiZed citizens
secured from foreign powers a uniform national
currency has been provided reputation frewned
down the national credit sustained under the most
extraordinary burdens, and new bonds negotiated at
lower rates the revenues have been carefully col
lected and honestly applied despite annual large
reduction of rates of taxation the public debt has
been reduced during Gen. Grants Presidency, at the
rate of $10O 000, 900 year great financial crisis
has been avoided, and peace and plenty prevail
through the land; menacing foreign difficulties
have been peacefully and honorably compromised
the honor and power of the nation in high respect
throughout the world. This glorious record of the
past is the party's pledge for the future. We be-
ieve the people will not entrust the government to
any party combination of men composed of those
who chiefly have resisted every step of this benef
cial progress
q Complete liberty and exact equality in the en-
jpyment of all civil, political and public rights
should be established and effectually maintained
State and Federal legislation neither the law it's
administration should admit of any discrimination
in respect to citizens by reason of race, creed
color previous condition of servltude.
3. The recent amendments to the National Con-
stiution should be cordially sustain ed because they
right, not merely tolerated because they law
and should be carried out according to their spirit
by appropriate legislation, the enforcement of which
can safely be trusted only to the party that secured
those amendments. ....frt Shes. E.s-
a. he National Government should seek to
mant ain an honorable peace with all nations, pro-
tecting its citizens everywhere and sympathsing
with all people who strive for greater liberty. ~
s. Any system of civil service under which the sub
ordinate positions of the Government considered
rewards for mere party ZEAL is fatally demorafzing,
and we, therefore, favor reform of the hystem by
laws which shall abolish the evils of patronage and
make honesty, efficiency, and fidelity essential quail
ihcations for public position. without practically
creating life tenure Cf office.
o. We are opposed to further grants of public
lands to corporations and monopolies, and demand
that the national domain lie set apart for free homes
for the people.
Z. The annual revenues, after paying the current
expenses and the interest the public debt should
furnish moderate balance for the reduction of the
principal, and the revenue. except so much may
be derived from the tax on tobacco and liquors, be
raised by duties on impertatons-the duties on
which should be so adjusted as to aid in securing
reniun eratvs wages to labor and promote the in
dustries, growth and prosperity Of the whole
country. .4r e 81 Flt'1te '.4E3. NJ t
s. We hold in undyirg honor the ,liiers and
sailers whose vaor saved the Union their pensions
are as sacred as the debt of the nation and the wild
and orphans of those who died for this country
are entitled to the care of and grateful
people; and we favor such additional legislation as
will extend such bounty to all soldiers and sail
ors who were honoraby discharged, and who in the
line of duty became disabled without regard to the
length of service of such discharge. tss@t
Q. The doctrine of Great Britain and other Euro
pean powers concerning allegiance, ''once subject
alwaysa subject, having at last through the effort
of the Republican party, been abandoned, and the
American idea OF the ndivic uals right to transfer
his allegiance, having been accepted by the Euro.
pean nations, it is the duty Of our government to
guard with jealous the rights Of NIL adopted
citizens against the assumption of unauthorized
claims by their former government; and we urge
continued careful encouragement and protection to
voluntary immigration.
To-. The frankng privilege ought to be abolished
and the way prepared for speedy reduction in the
rate of postage.
IL. Among the questions which nress for atten-
ton is that which concerns the relations Of capital
and labor, and the republican party recognizes the
duty of SO shaping legislation to full pro-
lection and the ampest fields for capitals and for
iaDor, the creator OF capital, the largest opportuni
ties and just share of the mutual profits of tn csc
two great servants of civilization
H. We hold that Congress aud the President
have only fulfilled imperative duty in their meas
for the suppression of violent and treasonabe
organizations in certain lately rsbeious regions.
and for tho protection of the ballot box aud there
fore they are entitled to the thanks of the nation.
IL We denounce the reppdiatlon OF the public
febt in any form or disguise national crime.
We witness with pride the reduction of the priDci-
pal of the debt and of the of interest upon the
balance and confidently expect that our excellent
national curi enGy will be perfected by speedy
sumption of specie payment. 6f az o4s.n- a., 4
IL. The Republican party ia mindful of its obli-
cation TO the loyal women OF America for their
BILE deSotion to the of freedom; their admission
faction and the henest demands of any class of cit-
zens for additional rights should be treated with
respectful consideration. 500
To- We heartily approve the action of Congress |
In extending amnesty to those lately in rebellion,
ana rejoice in the growth of peace and fraternal
feeling throughout the land.
To- The Republican party propose to respect the /
rights reserved by the people to themselves
iuy as the powers delegated by them to the States
ana t" the Federal Government; it disapproves |
OF resort to unconstitutional laws for the
OF removing evils by interference with rights not
surrendered by the people to either State or Nation
al Governments
IL 1t is the duty of the General Government to
ADOPT such measures as will tend to encourage
American commerce aud ship building,
Is. We neisSs that the modest patriotism .be
earnest purpose, sound judgmeat, practical wisdom
ncorruptible Integrity, and illnstriuus services OF
Ulysses s. Grant, have commended him to the hearts
OF the American people; aud with him at head |