The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-02

and sailors whose valor saved the Union Their
pensions are sacred debt Of the nation, and the
widows and orphans of those who died for their
country are entitledto the care of an additional
legislation will extend the bounty Of the Gov
ernmeut to all our soldiers and sailors who were
honorably discharged, and who the time Of
duty, became disabled, without regard to the
length of service or the cause of such discharge.
Ntnh.-The doctrine of Great Britain and other
European Powers concerning allegiance "Once
q h sunIeot y, always a SUBJECT" having at last,
abandoned, and the American idea of the right
TO transfer allegiance having been accepted by
European nations, II Is the duty Of our Govern
ment to guard with Jealous care the right of
adopted citizens against the assumption of unau-
thorized claims by their former Government.
and we urge continual careful encouragement
and protection of voluntary immigration 4
7eiath.-The franking privilege ought to be abol-
lshed ana the way prepared for speedy reduc-
tion in the rate of postage
Eleventh Among the questions which press
Tor attention is that which concerns the relations
of capital and labor, and the Republican party
recognize the duty OF so shaping legislation as to
secure full protection and the amplest field for
capital, and for labor the creator Of capital the
largest opportunities and just share Of the mu-
ton. US P. HttsfElTh I'h.t VE1 - F-N
Ttoetfh.-We hold that Congress and the Pres
dent have only fulfilled an imperative duty in
their measures for the suppression of violent and
reasonable organizations in certain lately rebel
lions regions, and for the protection Of the ballot
Dox ana therefore they are entitled to the thanks
of the nation. -,
y Thtrteenth.--We derounce the Reputation of
the public debt in any form or disguise as a ma
tionai crime. We witness with pride the reduc-
tlon OF the principal of the debt and of the rates
OF interest upon the balance, and confidently ex.
peet that our excellent national currency will be
perfected by speedy resumption of specie pay
ments. -- ~ :. - - - -
\ Fourteenth, The Republican party is mindful
OF its obligations TO the loyal women of America
Tor their noble donation to the cause of freedom
their admission to the wider fields of usefulness
is viewed with satisfaction, and the honest de-
mands OF any class of citizens for additional
rights should betreated with respectful considera-
ton
FUteenth-We heartily approve the action of
Congress III extending amnesty to those lately in
rebellion, ana rejoice in the growth of peace and
fraternal feeling throughout the land
. Sltaee'Rt.-The Republican party propose to
respect the rights reserved by the peCple TO
themselves as carefully as the powers delegated
by them to the State and to the Federal Govern
ment. 1t disapproyes of the resort to unconsti-
tuhonal laws for the purpose Of removing evils
by interference with rights not surrendered by
the people to either the State or National Gov
eminent. ''a IT. #''Er. 2. III. Ut ss~f7'
y .Seuenteenth.-It is the duty of the General
Government to adopt such measures as will tend
to encourage American commerce and ship
building.
Etghteenh.--We believe that the modest pat
fiotism, the earnest purpose, the sound jude-
ment, the practical wsdom,t the lncorruptible in.
tegrty and the illustrious services of Ulysses s.
lfrant, have commended him 10 the heart of the
American people, and with him at our head we
stand to-day upon new march to victory.