The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1873-08-27
Convention Of the Ohio Democracy
PLATFORM.

PLATFORM a. I
Resolved, That the Democratic party
seeks to revive no dead issues, but
stands by its principles, which are suit
ed to all Federal circumstances. IL
snnnorts the Federal Government in all
its constitutional authority, and ,opPo-
ses notification and secession. IL ae-
fends the reserved rights of the States
and people, and opposes the centrall-
alton that would impair and destroy
them. In order to maintain and pre-
serve these rights, it insists upon
strict construction Of the Federal con-
stitution. 1t resists all attempts OF one
|departmeuto of the Government TO usurp
or destroy the constitutional rights OF
;ndenendepce of other departments
II onposes all interference by law with
The nriyate affairs or business of men
not required by the public peace o, or
safety, and advocates the greatest lndi-
vidual liberty consistent with pnollc
order and believes in the capacity OF
the people for self. government, and OPP
poses all property qualification as the
Conditions to the right of suffrage, or
eligibility to hold Office. 1t 1avors
liberal laws for naturalization OF for
eigners: it insists upon equal ana ex,
act Justice to all men; it opposes an
monopolies, and denies that it Is with
in the province of the Government to
|leeislate for the benefit of particular
classes at the expense and to the det-
riment of the rest Of the community
J It, therefore, opposes the system oy
which a large portion OF the profit
producing wealth of the country is ex-
> tmpted from taxation, and demands
that all constitutional means shall De
used to remedy this injustice. It IN
sists that our tariff laws shall be franz
ed with a view to revenue, ana not
2 to tax the community for the beneht
of particular industries. 1t recognizes
L the evils of an irredeemable currency
hut insists that on return to specie
payments care shall be taken not to Sc
n riiously disturb the business oftbe coon'
Y tr, or uniustly iujure the debtor class
g It appreciates the benefits conferred oy
;, railroads, but opposes all combinations
of railroad companies for the purpose
It of preventing competition. and thus
,. enhance the cost Of transportation
"a It opposes all laws that give to capita
any advantage over labor. 1t requires
% honesty and economy in every depart
l. ntent of the Government, Fedora! o.
~ State. and it condemns corruption
If whoever may be guilty parties 1t is
- in it's very nature, and as necessar.
al result of its principles, a party OF pro
= gress, and supports al! measures o! re
s. form or improvement that are Sanction
of ed by Justice and commended by soun'
- sense and practical wisdom.
Resolved, That the wealth of coun
IN try is the product of its labor, and tn
u best use of capital is that which give
lg employment and liberal wages to tn
m producing classes. Hence, every Jus
g. measure that tends to protect thei
d. from oppression, and improve the
to condition, and dig nify their calling: dc
lie serves and receives our sympathy an
n support, and that we cordially recon
th mend the copselv ative resolution
al, adopted at the recent National Labt
cir Congress at Cleveland, favoring arb
on tration and CO operation.
he Resolred, That although always col
u shutting large majority of the Anne
nd lean people, agriculturists have new
demanded of the Government, State
Federal, any special privilege, ar
be have never infested tho halls of Co
=. gress, or of Legislatures with lobbyls
II" and rings, but, on the contrary, ma
IN suffered under discriminating and u
The Just laws until forbearance has ceas
,re to be virtue. We hereby pledge o
sincere and honest efforts to obta
10 for them redress of grievances, al
Is equal and exact justice.
the Resolved, That the public Ian
N. should be sacredly reserved for actr
). settlers, who will dwell upon and c.
~ ~ tivate them, aud that we will contin
1o- to denounce and oppose, as we have
the ways denounced aud opposed, all 81
ant of such lands by the Government to
mo corporated companies.
49," RESOLVED, That the greatest dang
lng to free institutions is the wide-spres
im- ing corruption that threatens the ut
me destruction of public virtue; when
, in Credit Mobilier frauds pass unpunish
I'D when those engaged in them are ele'
. .vo ted to high official positions; wi
HIS seats in the Federal Senate are note
to- ously purchased; when vast sums
,er- money are corruptly employed in p
ular elections; when an army of otfi
holders, with the sanction of Cove
,;os ment, use their official influence to c