Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

speedy punishment. and the Executive, unoer
the powers already conferred upon MN
should suspend all officers who have WORT
ed the law Applause
Fifth-The Republican party has proved
itself from the beginning the party Oh pfac-
teal reform and sound economy IN the
affairs OF this State. 1t has within the
last four years provided for the paymen,
Of twenty millions Of the public debt, and
practically extinguished the general State
Indebtedness. and by this action has made
it certain that the tax for next year Will
be reduced about So 600 900.
Sixth-The further initiation Of the cur
rency. under any pretense Whatever, would
be public calamity The interests OF honest
industry and the common welfare demand
the speediest possible return to specie pay
ments.
Seventh-The whole subject Of taxation
ought to be carefully and wisely reviewed
to the end that its burdens should bear
eguitably upon al.
Notwithstanding as conclusive the
Presidents public declaration that he Is not
a candidate for denomination, and with sin-
cerest gratitude for his services, we declare
our unalterable opposition 70 the election Of
any President for third term.
Ninth-The free public school i the hui
wark Of the American Republic. We
therefore demand the unqualified mainte-
nance Of the public school system and lts
support bv equal taxation. We are opposed
t. al sectarian appropriations, and we de-
n0unce a a crime against liberty and
Republican institutions any project for sec
tartan division or perversion OF the School
Fund Of the State.
Tenth-The National Administration, by
it, steadfast fidelity to commercial honor, by
il opposition TO uns1und financial projects
bv IL, calm avoidance Of collisions with Tor
eIrn powers. bv IL reliance on Justice and
reason rather than on force II the settlement
of disputes. by it. firm vindicatlon Of
National integrity and authority, by rIsldly
executing the laws. correcting abuses. pun
ishiur offenders and enforcing retrenchment,
without boastiul or ostentatous pretenslon'
deserves the gratitude OF the American poo
Ole and adds lustre 10 the services IN war OF
the distinguished soldier and patriot VINO
stands al Its head.
The platform was adopted with hearty ap-
p.ause. the anti-inhation, anti-third term,
and anti-sectarian school planks being
greeted with especial enthusiasm.
III TICKET
l. worthy Of the platform and OF the party.
The nomination Of Frederick ". Seward
VII, heads the ticket lno Governor being
elected this year in New York., Tor Secre-
tary Of STATE. was made by acclammation.
In fact. he had been substantially nominated
bv the people. before the convention met. and
il simply gave formal expression to their
choice. Nj Seward was Assistant Secretary
O.! State under President Lincoln, and at the
time of the murder of the martyr President
and the attempted assassination OF William
Il. seward. ne wa badly wounded IL the
defence Of his father. He is a gentleman Of
distinguished literary ability, and possesses
an enviable character for integrity and honor
zen. Spinner, late [. ;. Treasurer. and
who f1r fifteen YEAR has -uarded.with blunt
and sturdy fidelity, the thousands Of millions
entrusted TO hi care, was nominated for
Comptroller against hi own wishes but he
has consented to the Use Of his name, and
hi. nomination ought 10 be equivalent 70 an
election.
Gen. Edwin A. Merritt, Of 81 Lawrence
county. wa, a leading Liberal Republican
in ls-2. and his nomination for State
Treasurer j. an earnest Of the disposition Of
the New York Republicans to let by-gones
be by-soneS. and to close up their ranks for
the coming struggle. He has an honorable
record a. Quartermaster-General Of the
state during the last years of the war, and
a. Suryeycr Of thc Port Of New York.
George +. Dantorth of Rochester, the
nominee for Attorney General. Is q leading
lawyer in his section of the State. and a
man Of the highe>, reputation for personal
honor and integrity.
Oliver Il. z. Cornell of Ithica. the can
lllate lOi state Ing ineer anu surveyor j.
son of the late Ezra Cornell. lie comes Of q
family distinguished for public and private
worth, and Is q practical engineer
The nominee for Canal Commissioner,
William 7. Tinsiey, i the editor of the
Lyons Republican. and a gentleman of intel
ligence. character and honesty.
Rev BenoniI Ives. Of Auburn. the can
didate tor State Prison Inspector, Is a pop
ular Methods, clergyman, has been chaplain
Of the Auburn state Prison, and 1t is said Of
hin tina; IF there is any way TO bring
aboutreform il prison management. Z. l.
Ives Is the man to do it.
Thi- Is q ticket which ought Z VIII.