The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-10-13
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The Republicans Of Pennsylvania, afirnin
their continued adhesion 10 the party whose pc
petuation Is rendered necessary by the cause
which called Il Into existence. make declaration {
the fundamental principles u their political iaiti
/. The equality Of all men before the Law
Equal Justice 10 all and special favors 10 none:
:. The harmony Of the National and stau
Governments. Both are parts OF one system
alike necessary for the common prosperity peace
and security.
The Constitution Of the United States forms q
government. n0ta league.
faithful execution Of the laws, an econom
lcal administration OF the government, integrit,
IN once. honesty in all branches Of the civil ser
vice. AMI q rigid accountability OF public Officers
> Protection 10 home industry, and a home
market for home products.
O. The right Of the lab0rer TO protection and
encouragement, and the promotion Of harmony
between labor and capital.
= CHEAP transportation and the advancement
Of closer intercourse between al parts Of the coun
try.
s. Free banking, a safe and uniform National
currency, adjusted 10 the growing wants Of the
basiness interests OF the country, and a steady re-
duciian Of the national debt.
%. The public domain being the heritage OF the
people, should be reserved for actual settlers ox-
clusively.
and a speedy settlement OF all Just claims arising
cut OF the late war.
N. Honest men In omce-men with brains
fnuuWn 10 hnNN Aa~tlNttfAN WIFI Ah'a ~ anu
courage enough 10 night It wherever they find it.
l. hesolped, That we declare a firm and IN
qualified adherence to the unwritten law OF the
Republie, which wisely and under the sanction o.
the most venerable OF examples limits the Presi-
DENTAL service Of any citizen 10 two terms; and
we, the Republicans OF Pennsylvania, In recogni-
tion of this law. are unalterahly opposed TO the
election 10 the Presidency Of any person Tor n third
erm-
p Resolved. That the Republican party Of this
Commonwealth recall with pride their effective
a H. 4w.NnfafrA2t Aa. ~
President Ulysses 5. Grant, and point with con
hdenoe 20 Its general policy and the benehcent
fruits thereof, Tor their yindicatlOn and his; that
having received the Government roIn bis prede-
ecssor dcmomlized in every branch; corruption
and a eellcssness in office the rule; hefruits OF the
war ungathered; the lately rcbelhous States sui
len; the late slaves unprotected and yet denied
that great means OF sell protection, the ballot
foreign States unchastiscd for their wrongs to us,
and home States dchantly inefficient TO the expi-
alton which their rcbelli0us action required. The
administration OF President Grant has in six
short years steadily and unpretendingly reformed
every known abuse, and lie to-day relentlessly upon
the track Of wrong doors; las largely reduced the
nations debt; has largely reduced the peoples
taxes; has innexibly punished all ~violators Of law;
has secured by constitutional provision the ballot
60 all ireemcn. and by law thrown sOrely needed
safeguards around the hallot-boN; has wrung
from unfriendly foreign States confession OF their
faults and reparation Tor injuries done US, and has
Influenced reluctant home States 10 at least the
appearance Of lust dealings with all their citizens
All winch events marx tue lftttIl ANnlahstfN-
tiOn rs among the most brilliant In achievement In
eur annals.
q Resoired, That in presenting the name OF
Governor John y. Hartrant for reelection 10 the
exalted position which he now hills, We meet the
unanimous wish OF our constituents. who desire IN
this manner TO indicate their approval OF the care
ful. conscientious. and able manner In which he
has met and discharged every duty incumbent
upon him-making thereby a recora which will
secure his reputation as one ofthe best upon the
roll Of our chief magistrates-braNe In the neid,
modest In the cabinet, tried onen and always found
faithful, self poised, Just and honest, we present
their judgement will approve and ratiiy our Omi
nation.
: Rcsolrcd. That in view Of the evils common
ia the government Of most of the lesser munich
pslities OF the country. and Of the constant IN
crease of municipal taxation in this and other
States OF the Union. IS behoOves our Legislature
% devise adequate means 10 protect the people as
well INN existing mal-administration as 10 pre-
vent its recurrence, and to this ind We suggest,
as n preliminary step. n thorough investigation by
an able and experienced commission. 10 he formed
under proper authority Of the whole subject.
g. Res0lred, That we arraign the Democratic
party of Pennsylvania FOR the utter failure 10 re-
deem the promise upon which It partially attained
20 power In this State. IL pledged Itself &c he
form. to Legislative purity, TO greater ccou0my.
and 20 a higher aim in Legislation. while Il has re
formed nothing. has economiIci In nothing, and
has dishonored the State by an Lnscemly and ar
bitrary exercise of Legislative powers.
Q. Rcsolred, That the efforts now being made
bring u punishment those who have been De
rauding the government OF its lawful revenues,
should enlist the sympathy and hearty support O.
honest men Of all parties.