The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-06-26

between capital and labor. in order That
each NAV receive a inst and equitable
share Of profits; and OF holding those in
the possession Of corporate wealth and
privileges in strict conformity 90 law. 20
that hy these combined Influences the
people Of AN the varied pursuits may be
united together iu the common purpose
of preserving the honor OF the nation.
of developing the immense resources 81
every section of the Union and OF ad-
yancing The social and materia. prosper
iiy Of all lis industrial and lab0ring
classes
Third We are in favor Of such legis-
lation on The question OF finances a. shall
make National banking free. and shall
furnish the country with such an aidi-
tional amount OF currency n may be
necessary To meet the wants OF the agri-
cultural. industrial and commercial i'm
tercsts Of the country. 10 be distributed
between the sections according 90 pOpu-
laiion, and such as j. consistent with The
credit and honor OF the nation. and will
avoid tie possibility OF permitting capi-
iali-is and combinations of capital from
controlling the currency nf tie country.
Fourth We ere in favor Of such q re-
vision of our patent right laws n shall
destroy the oppressive monopoly Incl
dent 10 The present system. and shall
regulate aud control the manufacture
use and sale of patent right articles for
the benefit alike OF the inventor. consum-
er aud manufactures
fifih-Tbat the Republican party con-
tinucs 10 express H. gratitude 10 the sol
dicrs and sailors of the Republic for the
patriotism. courage and seif-sacrilice
with which they gave themselves to the
preservation OF tile country during the
late civil war, aMd will especially rccog-
nize the services Of the enlisted men by
iavoring tie extension. from time to
lime. as the ability Of the Government
viii permit, OF the pension and bounty
laws.
SiXtll-ln the opinion Of the Convcn-
ton. temperance IAN evil against which
society has the right to protect itself
That our whole system Of legislation
throughout all the history Of the State
has asserted and maintained this right.
and il can not now be surrendered with
out Welding ~ that fundamental princi-
pie Of American government which
places the power OF passing laws ia the
hands of majority. Therefore we are
in favor Of such legislation a. will give
a majority OF the people tho right to de-
tcrmine for themselves. in their respect
i've towns. townships aud wards wheth-
er the sale Of intoxicating liquors for use
y beverage shall BE permitted therein.
and such as will hold the vcudcr respon-
~ihle for all damages resulting from such
sa.cS.
Seventh We favor the enactment Of
= law limiting the power Of township
Trustees. county commissioners. and mu-
nicipal authorities 10 assess taxes aud
increase township county, and munich
pal Indebtedness
Eighth -lnaSinuch a. great abuse,
have grown up under our present sys-
Tern Of fees and salaries. we demand such
legislation a. will 80 reduce aud regulate
All fees and salaries as 10 allow no more
than fair and Just compensation for the
service rendered.
Ninth We look with pride aud salts
faction upon oar common school sv-fem.
and regard its muuifr vi fund q, sa-
cred trust 20 be iaiihfully and honestly
80 that all tie children
~ the Stale may De educated IN the du-
iic- Of citizenship aud thereby become
tic better able 10 perpciuate onr popular
institutions. And WhosOcvcr slall seek
10 strike il down or - impair iis useful
moss viii meet our ccascless ana umrc-
leHting opposition.
Tcuth-We have entire confidence IN
ihc integrity and honor oi the President
of the nited STATES. And our Senator,
and Republican Representatives Ia Con-
grcs, are entitled 10 our thanks for the
zeal with which they have represented
tic principles of the Republican party
during the present session Of Congress.
And the Republicans Of Indiana view
with the especial pride and hearty ap-
uroval the course Of Senators Morton
aud Pratt. aud the fidelity and ability
with which they have represented the
sentiment Of the people OF this State.
Men AZ Lovers.
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