The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-06-30

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REPORT on COMMITTEE on CREDENTIALS.
From the report Of the committee IL APP
peared that the only contested delegations
present were those from Alabama. FLORIDA.
and the District Of Columbia. The COM
mittee recommendedthat from Alabama the
antl-spencer delegates, headed by Haral-
son, be admitted; from Florida, the Como
yer delegates; and from the District 81 CO.
lnmbia, Bowen n Green. A minority 81
the committee reported in favor 81 the adj
mission Of the Spencer delegates from Ala
bama, and a somewhat heated discussion
followed; but upon the question being put.
the committee report was sustained in
each case.
THE PLATFORM.
Mr.. Hawley, ~ Connecticut, from the
Committee on Resolutions, reported the
following:
when Ia the economy Of Providence this land
was - be purgcd 81 human slavery, and when
the strength Of the Government 81 the people, by
The people, for the people, was 10 be demonstrate
ell. the Republican party came into power. It,
deeds have passet into history. and We look back
10 them with pride. incited by their memories
and nigh aims for the good q our country and
mankind and looking % the future with unfal-
tring courage. hope and purpose, We. the rep
resentaiiveE Of the party, in National Convection
assembled. make the following
DECLARATION or PRINCIPLES
l. The United states Of America il a Nation, not
n ANA Af At 1FAAlulhtN NWiAAnk~ VI At Va
ttonal and state Governments under their r,spec-
tive Constitutions, the rights 81 every citizen are
secured at home and protected abroad, and the
common Welfare promoted.
?. The Republican party has preserved those
GOyernA ents 10 the hundredth anniversary IT
the Nations birth. and they are now embOdi-
mcnts oi fhc lreAt truths spoken AZ it, cradle I:
that all men are created equal, that they arr en-
doWed by their CREATOR with certain inalienabie
rights, among which are life. liberty and the
pursuit ~ happiness. that for the attainment Of
] fnc-e fIta cove rumeUf@ have El.n lnsfifufaI
among men,, deriving tseir just powers from the
consent Of the governed Until these truths are
checrully cbeyed, or. IL need be, rigoross-
y enforced. tie work Of the Republican party IL
unfinished.
s. The permanent paci1cation Of the Southern
section u the Union, an. complete protection II
ali IT, citizens In the free enjoyment ~ all their
rights ami duties, 10 which the Republican party
stands sacredly pledged. The power 20 provide
the recent Constitutional amendments is
vested by those amendments in
the ,ongress OF the United states, and we de-
clare IL u be the solemn Obligation Of the Legis-
latiye and Executive Department 81 The Govern
ment % put into immediate and vigorous exc
else all their Constitutional powers. removing
any iust causes Of discomfort on the part Of any
class, and for securing % every American ciu
zen complete purity and exact equality in the
exercise Of all Of his civil, political and public
rights. To this end ne imperatiycly demand a
congress and a Chief Executive whose courage
and fdeiity % their duite- shall not faltc. until
these results are placed beyosd dispute OF recall
q. In the srst act Of Congress signed by Presi-
dent Grant, the National Government assumed
10 remove any doubts OF its purpose N discharge
al Just obligations - the public creditors. and
solemnly pledged its faith u maze provision al
the earliest practicable period for the redersp-
ton u the United states notes in coin. Com
mercial prosperity. morals. and National cresiit
demand that this promise be fulfilled by a con
unuous and steady progress 10 specie payment.
5. Under the 4 constitution the President and
heads Of departments are ~ make nominations
for Office. the senate u To advise and consent 70
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uves il to accuse asd prosecute faithless officers.
The best interests Of the public service demand
that these directions be respected hat Senator's
and Representatives who may be judges and ac-
cusers should not dictate appointments 10 onlce.
The invariable rule for appointments should have
reference 90 the honesty. fidelity and capacity Of
the appointees, giving D. the party IN power those
places where harmony and vixor ~ administra-
ticn require It's policy To he represented. but per
mitting all other> - he filed by persons seles ted
with sole reference 10 the efficiency Of the public
service and the right of all citizens u share In the
honor Of rendering faithful service 10 their ooun-
Try.
8. We rejoice in the quickened conscience Of
the people concerning political Affairs. and will
hold al public officers 10 a rigid responsibility,
and engage that the prosecution and punish
ment N all who betray Official trusts shall be
speedy, thorough and unsparing.
:. The public school system Of the several
states ~ the bulv ark Of the Amer can Republic,
We recommends an amendment 70 the Constitu-
tion Of the United states. forbidiing the applica-
ton o. any public funds or property for the ben
eft Ofany SCHOOLS OF institutions or any secta-
rian control.
:. The revenue necessary for current expcndi.
lures and the obligations Of the public debt must
be largely derived from duties upon importa-
uons. which. 50 far as possible, should be adj
jusied u promote the interests % American labor
and advance the prosperity % the whole county.
= We re Affirm our opposition 10 further grants
~ the public lande % corporations and monepo-
lies. and demand that the National domain be
devoted 70 free homes for the Re pie.
10. II n the imperative duty ~ the Government
- - modify existing treaties with European
that tine same protection shall he
afforded to the adopted American citizen that IL
given n the native born, and that al necessary
laws should be passed 20 project emigrants. in
the absence Of power in the states for that rur-
pose.
II. Il is the immediate duty Of Congress to
fully investigate the effect OF the immigration
and importation ~ Mongolians upon the moral
and material interests OF the country.
~. The Republican party recognizes with np-
proyal the advance recently made toward the 60
Enlistment Of equal rights for women, by the
many important amendments effected by Repub-
lican legislatures In the lave which concern the
personal end property relations OF wives, moth,
ers and widows. and by the appointment and
election OF women 10 the ruperintendenceO Of eiu-
cation. charities and other public trusts. The
honest demands Of this class Of citizens for add
tional rights and privileges and immunites
should he treated with respectful consideration.
~. The Constitutions confcrs upon Congress
sovereign power over the Territories ~ the
United states for their government. and IN the
exercise Of this power Il H. the night and the du-
~ ofCongress % prohibit anil exfirpaie IN the
Territories that relic Of barbsrirm. polygamy.
and we demand such legislation As shall serure
this end and the supremacy Of American insttu-
tions in all the Territories.
10. The pledges which the Nation has given
to our soldiers and sailors must he falhl.ei. The
grateful people will always hold those who PER.
lied their lives for the country's preservation IN
the kndest remembrance.
IS. We sincerely deprecste all sectional feel.
ing and tendencies. We therefore note with deep
-ollcitude that tie Democratic party counts As iis
chief hope ~ success. upon the electoral vote ~
n united South. secured through the efforts 81
those who were recently arrayed against the Ma
rion; and we invoke the earnest attention OF the
country t. the grave truth that n success thus
schicved would reopen sectional strife and I'm
nerll N.tlnnal honor and human rLghLs.