Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-08-30
New York State Republican Platform

lHE following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by the recent Republican
State Convention of New York
1. That the rlghtful purpose Of government IA
tne security OF Individual liberty and equality he
Iore tne law that the return to power, under any
pretenee, OF the party which nurtured alaverv
brought on the war, and resisted reconstrnc,ia11
would necessarily imperil the security and destroS
m she general eonndence which has steadily ncreas-
ed under Republican administration, We hnid
that the law!5ssTess which has disturbed soma
parts or the Southern States, and which has bean
checked firmly but gently and constitut.Onallv nv
tne , Natlonal government ls due mainly to the
FEELING naturally embittered by the issue OF the
war and by the overthrow Of the old institutions
and constantly excited by the hope Of Democratic
Ies.oIauon. we believe; therefore that the defeat
and disorganization Of the Democratic party are
Indispensable to complete national harmony
2 That the we'tare Of the State imperatively re-
quires that The reform in the interest ef honesty
anu economy which was so nuapiciously begun
last year, and which has broken the Tammany
ring and purified the Bench, shall be continued
and extended to every branch Of the Government
1he principles and history Of the Republican party,
with the spotless character Of the candidates we
present, are guarantees that their election would
secnre wise; faithful and efficient administration
OF the State Government.
b That the modest patriotism, earnest purpose,
eagaclous Judgment, practical wisdom incorrupt-
ible integrity and illusrious services of Ulysses
,, Grant have commended him to the hearts and
judgments OF the American people, and that with
MN Tor our leader we cannot in the future, any
more tnan In the past. fall OF
That In Senator Wilson, our nominee for Vice
President, we present statesman who by the
force Of his own character and efforts without ad-
yentitous aids, has made his way from an humble
condition in life to the first rank Of American cti-
zens' and during his long public career has been
always an able advocate and defender OF every
Just and benevolent purpose.
5. With these nominees, and on the platform
adopted at Philadelphia by the Republican Ma
| ttonal Convention, we confidently await the YER
dict Of the American people.
fatf HATE NI,a
! tnued success OF the Republican party is the sole
security for reform and progress, we heartily ap-
prove the general principles declared by the late
Republican Convention at Philadelphia, and glad
" ratify the nomination Of Ulysses :. Grant and
Henry Wilson, pledging our most earnest and hon
orable efforts for their triumphant election.
!. That the soldiers and sailors whose valOr saved
the Union are held In undying honor; their pen
stons are a sacred debt, and the widows and or
phans Of those who died for our country are in
| care OF grateful people. We weuld extend the
nations bounty to all soldiers and sailors who In
/ the line of duty became disabled and were honor
/ ably discharged. We reflect with satisfaction thai
/ In paying bounties, pensions and homestead
| grants, the nation has gone beyond all past exam
! pies of gratitude to its defenders
8. That the increase of the State debt by th'
amount OF $6,6OO,O 600 IL an index OF the extrava
| gance and baseness of the Democratic manage
| ment of our State finances and is in striking con
tras with the reduction Of the national debt by m,
amount Of $33, ,404 500 since March l. 1862 and thu
constant and repeated abolition of national take
Of more than $1,000 o. co. for which we are indebt
/ GU 10 INepuDlCdu congress ana q RepuDl1can Ad
ministration
9. That reform must come from the party which
saved the Union and Iegalized liberty. which 4
now in this State in the brave prosecution of thl
| work of purifying our courts redeming municpa
administration and elevating legislation.
| 10. That we appeal with assured confidence I,
| the Electors of New York to sustain the Nationa
/ Administration whose fruits are prosperity ant
! peace and to establish a State Administration
which shall bring back an honorable name and
| creditable Government TO the Commonwealth.
| IL. That we welcome to Onr ranks honest Dem
| ocrats who spurn the unprincipled coalition
/ which seeks to ally them with the discarded ele
ments of the Republican party.
-. That the time has come when the mai
canals Of the state OF New York should be adapt
ed, by an enlargement of their locks, TO steaI
navigation, and made as free to the commerce c
| the nation as an economical maintenance Of ther
in good repair will permit. and that both of thes
| results should be secured without burdening tn
! taxpayers Of the State-the first by accepting a
| appropriation from the General Government I
! improve one Ofthe national ighways Ofcommerct
| and second, by refunding the canal debt Of III
State In bonds having long period to run. an
bearing low rate of interest.
l3 That we point with pride to the prosperit
that has attended canal commerce since It has bee
in control OF the Republican party.
IA. Thatw gratefully recognize the services
the able and faithful Republican members OF tl
Senate and House Of Representatives OF the Unite
States, so conspicuously displayed during the wa
and since its close, in support and deferse of K,
publican principles.
Among the resolutions which special
called forth hearty applause, was the on
welcoming honest Democrats TO Republ
can ranks.