Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-07-11
Reading the Platform.


fslsehood got up for purpose.
Reading the Platform.
When the applause had died away, demand |
was made for the reading ot the entire platform,
vhcn was complied with, every plans in II
beipt received with shouts of applause.
The Resolutions.
The following ars tle resolutions offered at
bo,h the Cic,nnaii and Baltimore Cvnven-
tiuns:-
First. We recognize the eqn.Iity Of all men
before the Jaw, and hold that it is the duty OF
the Government, in i,s dealings with the people,
to ruele out equal and exact ,-tice 10 all. nl
wnaever nativity, race, color, or persuasion,
religious or political
Second We pledge ourselves to maintain the
union of these States, eln incipation and enfran-
chi-ement, and TO oppose amy reopening Of III.
au.st. .ons settled by the Thirteenth, Fourteenth,
and Fifteenth amendments Of the Constitution.
Third. We demand the immediate and aDso
lnle removal OF all dsab, itirs imposed on ac
count Of the rebellion, which was finally sub
dued seven year. ago. believing that universal
amnesty will result IN the complete pacihcatiou
OF all sections of the country.
Fourth. Local selI-goverament, with impair
al sud- agS will guard tue tights of all cilIzens
more securely than any centralized power. The
public welfare requires the supremacy of the
civil over the military authority and the Freedom
OF persons under the protection of the habea-
corpus. We demand for the individual the
largest liberty consistent with public order, fol
the States self-government, and for the nation d
return to the methods of peace and the Consti
tuonal limitation of power
Fifth. The civil service of the Government
has become a mrr' instrument of partisan ty
ift.ttp npal Lao
OF selfish greed. 1t is a scandal and reprOacl
upon our free institutions, and breeds de
mUraiizatiOn dangerous to the perpetuity o
republican, government. We, therefore, re-
gard a thorough reform of the civil service a
one Of the most pressing necessities of TIL
hour; that honesty, capacity and fidelity con
sttute the only valid claims to public employ
ment; that the Off ,es of the Government ceas
to be matter OF arbitrary favoritsm and pa
trOnaGe, and that public stations become agai
posts Of honor. To this end it is mpcratlv-l
rquired that TO President shall be candida:
for reelection.
sixth. We demand a system of Federal ia,
alton which shall not unnecessarily interfeI
with the Industry Uf the people, and whic
Shall provide IN .ans necessary to pay the ex
penses Of the Government, economically ad
mlnl,terel. pensions, the interest on tile pu
lie Il 0t, and a IN .drrate reduction, annual
Of the principal thereof, aud recognizing TIL
there are in our midst honest, but trreconcli
bio differences Of opinion with regard to u
respective systems OF protection and free trad
Va remit the discussion OF the subject to Il
pe0p!. in their Congressional DISTRICTS and
the decision Of Congress thereon, wholly fr
Of E. cutive interference or dctatiOn.
seventh. The public credit must be sacred
maintained, and We denOunce reputation
every form and glise.
Eighth. A speedy return to specie paymer
Hde,nan iedttlike by the highest consideratl
OF Commercial morality and honest gover
mSnt.
Ninth. We remember wi h gratitude the
roisn and sacrifice OF the soldiers and sail,
Of the republic. and no act of ours shall q,
dttract from their justly earned fame or
tull reward Of their patriotism.
Tenth We are opposed to all further gra
OF lan'ls to railroads or other corporations
The pubic domain should be held sacred
actual settlers.
Eleventh.. We hold that it is the duty Of
Government, IN its intercourse with fore
nations, to cultivate the friendship OF pc
0y treating with all on fair and equal ter
regarding it alike dishonorable either to
nand what is not right Or to submit to "
is wrong
Twelfth. For the promotion and success
these vital principles. and the support OF
candidates nominated by this convention,
invite and cordially welcome the co nperal
VI all patr Otic citizens, without regard to
Vl0us political affiliations.