Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-02-11

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IN early adjournment. Railroad
matters have not engaged as much
attention yet as anticipated.
During the last week, resolutions
have been introduced, instructing
the committee on Internal improve
meats, to inquire into the feasibility
and cost Of the improvement Of the
Fox spd Wisconsin rivers. Relat-
ing to the practice OF members of
Congress and the U. s. Senate,
leaving their posts to secure esteem
to their positions. TO receive no
new bills after Feb. 10.
Considerable discussion was had
in the Senate over a bill, "To more
deprive and prevent the crime Of
Urlning ut elec1ions."
A bill was introduced to appropri-
ate SoO,DOO to the University for
the erection of new building.
Matt Carpenter, Notwithstanding
his defeat, made speech in the AS
sembly, Wednesday evening. He
made some good hits on the Dem
ocrats, and especially on ex-senator
Doolittle. DJoiittle replied on
Thursday morning.
Ir has been stated by some prom
incnt citizens, and is claimed by
some papers in different parts of
the State, that the fall of Carpenter
was u republican defeat, and That
tne election of Cameron is u Demo-
cratic victory. In support OF this
it has been argued that d platform
was drawn, setting forth the princi-
pes OF the Democratic party, the
endorsement of which was the sole
cou iitlon of his election, aud that
he is therefore bound to stand 10y
the Democrats VINO thus supported
him. We publish the substance
OF tho platform, that our readers
may consider for themselves. 1t
certainly contains nothing that, with
pain, honest construction, every
true Republican can not endorse,
The only chance for the opposers
to bend it to suit their purpose of
complaint Ii IS in the ambiguity of
delegated powers" as used in the
following clauses:
"Sovereigllty OF the Federal Gov
eminent in the exercise of its dele
gated powers; sovereignty Of the
States and OF the people ~ to all
powers not delegated to the Federal
Government"
Tneso clauses are not entirely
f.ltless, but their defect lies in the
fact that they are open to = wrong
construction.
Preservation ~ the public credit: homes,
payment of the n,innA debt /: rigid economy,
) Ac aud Federal more and cheaper tacii-
| les Tor tran>pprta Ion within Aui without he
| : ate the comp.eiipn of The Fox and Wis
cuu>in River Improvement . sound currency.
in coin or is equivalent tariff Tor resenue
| lrvyin. lighter du ie, on r'cics NJ ncee,,l' y
than upon ar icie> OF luvnry; sovereignty
| nf he STATE over corporations OF it.osn Tor
ma i,n condemnation ~ those Who vot. or
apologize for the Credit Motif Ter cnrYup' IONS
in Congress, or cl,eshere, or ~ho ain % r vi h
mrn of corrupt prac ices in Sta t. or Federal
,egi- alton uf the FcdcrAi Government in he
exercise Of It's delrgA,cd powers; sovereignty
of the Sae, and of the people ~ Ia al
power, not dclcya ed To the Federal Govern
men, and not prohibited 10 the States, gu
prrmacy of the civil aui hority in t'rae. "i
peace liberty. equality. and maternity I"r all
men under the law freedom II he press from
thg Federal gag Law freedom uf religion and
opposition 70 all SAL or Federal cnactment>
which usurp ind-dc hon over the pliv,t- con
science, ur punish one man for the ofuSr oi
ano her; he perpetual Suhordnation OF The
inter SIS NJ parry tu principle and TO ihe good
ot the whole people, d the elevation oi
labor and il pcrmauen, aud positive protec-
ton IN all its rights without injustice to
. capiaL
PRESIDENT GRANT sent message
TO the Senate, Monday Feb. Sth,
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