Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-09-15

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Piolett was nominated for Trcasur-
er, after which the convention ad-
journed sine die at 2:40.
Those present at the convention con
cur that il was one of the most nu-
merously attended, and composed of
better men than ever assembled on II
similar occasion. Such is also the
opinion of the oldest convention-gocr
present
The strife about candidates was of
a secondary character the platform
seemed TO be the test question. The
delegates and the outsiders were divi-
ded into two factions on the platform
the hard and soft money men. The
committee as constituted was closely
divided. The "softs' numbered 20,
and the "hardsp "a but a test vote in
the convention demonstrated the fact
that the former had 1853 to 92 of the
latter. Hence the adoption of what
is called the "grcenback platform" !"
This document should be read by eve
ry voter and reads as follows
rnE PLATFORM.
Resoired, I. That we hereby declare our un-
faltering devotion to the fundamental principles
Of democratic government as cnunciatcd by
Thomas Jefferson In his fret inaugural adlrcss,to
wit; Equal and exact justice to all men, Of
Whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or po-
litical; tho support Of the State. govern.
ments In all their rights rs the most
competent administration for our domes'
tic concerns, and the surcst bulwarks against
anti-republican tendencies tho supremacy OF the
civil over the military authority economy in the
public expense, that labor may be lightly bur
dened the honest payment Of our just debts,
and the preservation Of the public faith, freedom
Of religion, freedom Of the press, freedom Of
person under the protection Of the great writ Of
habeas corpus, and trial by jures impartially Sc .
lected.
2. That the widespread depression and suffer
ing which Affect every business and employment
that ia capable Of being touched by legislation
show beyond doubt the Ignorance, ineffciency,
and wickedness Of the leaders Of the party that
has ruled the State and nation for period Of
years, and call for their immediate and pcrma-
nent removal from the places they have 30 long
dsbonorcd and dsgraccd.
3. That the undue multiplication Of public Of
fcers and the inordina.e increase Of salaries and
emolumsnu Of offices arc among the many evils
which radical rule has forced upon tho country.
aud favoring an economical STANDARDIZATION Of
tho federal and State governments so that the
people may be as speedily as possible relieved
from the burden Of taxation with which they 70
now seriously oppressed, We call upon our feder-
al and State representatives 10 strive by all prop
or means to reduce tnem both 10 the very lowest
praotioahc number aud amount
4. That the conduct Of the present State
Treasurer In the management Of the Common :
wealth's finances. In his ncglocting 10 nppropri.
ate the moneys in the sinking fund 10 payment
Of the public debt as rapidly as required by law,
In non accounting for tho interest received by
him on the peoples money deposited with TIL
several banks and banking Institutions through
out the State, and his insolent refusal 10 submit
the archives Of the treasury department TO lc-
gally constituted committee Of the House Of
Representatives. appointed TO investigate tho
same, is cause for grave suspicion, and is descr.
wing of the seycrest condemnation at the hands
Of on outraged and already oyertaxed people.
0, That the condition Of our State treasury de-
mands the most searching and thorough invosti-
cation and we call upon the committee appoint
Cd by the House Of Representatives TO invosti-
gate the state Of the same, and TO resolutely pur-
sue the duty which has been conaded TO IT,
Q. That, nominees Of this convention a re here.
by pledged TO apply all money, IN the sinking fund
as required by law, In the reduction Of the pub
lie debt, and thereby save the interest on tho
same to the amount so reduced, and that moneys
due the Commonwealth from corporations and
ikdisiausls shall be promptly collected and paid
into the treasury, anl rot In any manner direct
ly or indirectly 10 dmpIey puths Efrcys for their
Own profit OF purposes.
I. That the contraction Of the money currency
and circulating medium, heretofore made by the
Republiclp party, and the further contraction
proposed ty ~, With view to the forced re-
sumption Of specls psyraris. has already
brought disaster 10 the business cf ihs cepntfy,
sns ihrsptens general bankruptcy. We demand
thai tbu psiey be ebapdoned, end thai the vol
ume ef money bs msdp and KEEP, equal 70 the
wants Of trade, leaving 10 rsssgtsiieh Of legal
tenders to par 10 gold 10 he brought s9ggt by
promoting the industries of he people end pci
by destroying them.
9. That ths policy initiated by the Republican
party Of aboli,hips lsrsl tenders, and giving the
national banks the power 10 fsrnlsb all the cur
rency, will increase the power Of an already dan
eerous monopoly and the enormous burdens now
ppressing the people, without ccmpensating ad-
ssAtaee, and That all the national bank eircula.
tIon shosIa Be Isopquy ans permanently retired
and full legal Tenders be is'pedilrshsls piece