Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-06
New Hampshire Republican
State Convention.
Guy T.. {. CHENEY EsE-t DM.
MATED.
Convention Favors Hard Money,
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

Contord, january j. The republican state con-
vention wa called TO order at ll.l5 this forenoon.
in Whites Opera House, by ID. Hall OF Dover,
chairman OF the committee lie made short
speech, III which he arraignel the demo-
cratic party for fragrant acts of usurl alton, and an
attempt TO re store the old rebel slave holding pow
er to the councils of the nation.
He closed by expressing the conviction thai in
this. the centennial year, the republican party will
achieve the most glorious tliumps, and restore the
country to its former freedom.
He then announced the permanent organization
with owen c. Moore of Nashua. for president
The list, including committee on resolutions and
credentials, secretaries, &C., VIII Oh was the rec
ed. Mr.. Moore then assumed the char
The following is the platform -
The republicans Of New Hampshire, il couven-
ton assembled, declare in regard to national is-
sues
First The States are me and ind, soluble as
a nation. Al citizens are equal under the laws,
and entitled TO their fullest protection
second. Ours is government OF the people,
for the people, and by the people. The national
constitution and the government established un-
der il. the State constitutions and the governments
established under Them are the creation of the
people in their pr imary capacity and supreme in
their respective relations
Third. The general government is bound by
the most sacred Obligations TO preserve arepubli-
can government in all TIE states and 10 protect
the freedmen Of the South in the full, fair and free
exercise of every right Of citizenship.
Fourth. y inst ard iolt=atinsr pa!;fr te@ s!,l
those lately in arms agan.t the integrity OF the
union, vet dema Edn. fill recognition in piac.
tee as well a, IN theory. of the letter and spin, of
the constitutional amendment, and all the laws OF
Congress. made III pursuance thereof.
Fifth. A tariff for revenue which shall be o
adjusted as to be the least burdensome and mos,
favorable to home industry AID labor.
Sixth. currency based on coin and which
shall be made redeena5le in coin. Every con-
sderation which affects the common wealth de-
mands the speediest possible return to specie
payment. An irredecmable currency is national
evil, involving a constant huctuation of values,
placing the earnings of labor in the pover 81
| speculation, and working untold demo:n f''ion
in every department Of human eGteasos.
seventh. Regarding a. Conclusive The riesi-
dents declaration that he IS not candidate fer
re- nomination, and with the pru!ounJc.t gratitude
for his patriotic services IN both military and civil
| life, we re-atirm Our unalterable uppos tsn
to the election of any Pre- sideDt for third term
| Eight. That the course Of the present admin :
| tration in preserving peAte With all nations, IN
| liquidating SO large portion u the public debt
in conducting the affairs OF the nation with ener-
gy, economy and impartial justice, and in expos
| ing and Furnishing fraud and corruption wherever
| found, with the determination ito let no guilty
| man escape" meets our highest appreciation, and
commands our undivided support
| Ninth Our free public school system is the
bulwark of American liberty. We approve,
therefore, the proposed amendment to the consti-
tuition of the United States, declaring that mo
money raised by taxation in any State for the sup
port of the public schools, or derived from any
public fund, therefore, shall ever be placed under
the control of any religious sect nor shall any
money so raised ever be divided between religion,
sects or denominations" We believe it to be the
duty of the State not only to maintain the ntegri-
~ Of TIE common school system, but to do
all that it is needu to increase it, efficiency as
| to secure the blessings of a wise and generous ed
ucation to every child within its border.
Tenth. That the republicans Of New lamp
| shire earnestly desire true reconciliation with
their breth in the south and welcome gladly
all assurances that this centennial year will be
made to contribute to this end.
Eleventh. That We cherish gratefully the SER
vices Of eur veteran soldiers, AID hereby express
| our unqualified adherence OF the action OF the
| democratic majority IN the national house Of rep
| resentatves, in removing from places of employ
! ment about the capitol MANNED union veterans,
| and filling the vacancies thus made, with men
whose only claim upon the majority is that they
| fought to destroy the union.
| Twelfth. Prudence and patriotism alike require
that the administration of the government should
continue in the hands of the political organization
which has always been true to 1t, and not be
| given over to the custody OF party which ha,
given ample evidence of its purpose to falsiiy
every profession of loyalty to the amended con
sttution, and OF reform turning from it by con
| slant defeat,
Touching matters relating especially to our owl
state, this convention declares