The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-06-22
Republican Platform.

When, IN the economy Of Providence, this
land was 10 be purged OF human slavery, and
when the strength OF government OF the people,
by the people and for the people was TO be
demonstrated. the Republican party came into
power. Its deeds have passed into history, and
we look back TO them with pride. Incited by
their memories to high aims for the good Of our
country and mankind, and looking TO the fu-
ture with unfaltering courage, hope, and pur-
pose, we, the representatives Of the party In
National Convention assembled, make the fol-
lowing declaration of principles:
First-The United States OF America Is a Ma
ton, not league, by the combined workings
their respective Institutions. The rights OF ey-
cry citizen are secured at home and protected
abroad, and the common welfare Is promoted.
Second-The Republican party has preserved
these governments 10 the hundredth anniver-
sary OF the Nations birth, and they are now
em6odiments Of the great truths spoken at Us
they are endowed by their Creator with certain
inalienaole rights, among which are life, liber-
tainment Of these ends governments have been
instituted among men, deriving their just pow
these truths are cheerfllly obeyed, or, if need
be, vigorously enforced, the work Of the Repub-
llcan party is unfinished.
Third-The permanent pacincatiOn of the
Southern section OF ths Union
and the complete protection OF all its citizens
in the free enjoyment OF ali their rights and du-
ties, To whicn the Republican party stands sa-
credIy pledged. The power 10 provide for the
enforcement Of the principles embodied In the
recent Constitutional amendments n vested by
those amendments In the Congress OF the UNI
ted states, and We declare it 10 be the solemn
obligation OF the legislative and executive de-
partments OF the government TO nut into Inn.
mediate aud Vigorous exercise aii their eonsti-
discOnteut on the part of any class and for Sc
curing 10 every American citizen complete lib
erty anu exact equality la the exercise Of al
civil, political anu puOitc rights. To this end
We impetatiYely demand "a Congress aud q
Ihlei Executive whase courage nnd hdellly ~
are placed bey Ond dispute or recall.
FOurth-ln the first act Of Congress signed by
President Grant, the National Government as-
sumcd TO remove any doubts OF it, purpose q
discharge ali just obligations 10 the puDie crDd-
ItOrs, and 'sOlennly pleuged IT. hiith ~ make
ihe redemption OF the United states nOtes iu
coin COminereial prosperity, puoiic inortis
be fulfilled by a continuous and steady progres'
To specie payment.
Finh-Under the Constitution, the President
and heads OF departments are To make nOtaI.
nations fOr Officc, the senate IL TO ADVISE aud
consent 10 appointments, and the House Ol
represents g - 10 accuse and prosecute
fdtnI.-ss officers. The best Interest OF the puD-
| iic service demands that these distinctions Ds
rsspec ed; that senators and Ilepresentative,
vino may be judges and accuscTs, should not
dictate appointments TO Office. Tine invdrinDl 4
rule IN appointments should have references ~
the honesty, fidelity, and capacity Of TIA. ap
DOintees, giving 10 the party IA power those
places where harmony and vigOr OF admin ira
a.
permitting all others 10 be nllcd " persons So
lected VIII sole reference to the efficiency 10
the pubic service, and the right OF all citizens
10 share in IN honor OF rendering faithful SER
vice to the country.
sIxth-We rejoice I'm the quickened conscience
Of the people concerning political affairs, and
bility, and engage that the prosecution and
punishment OF all who betray Official trusts
shall be swin, thorough, and unsparing.
Seventh-The public school system Of the sew
eral States is the bulwark OF the American Re-
pubic, and with a view 10 its security and per
inanence, We recommend an amendment 10
the Constitution Of the United States forbid
ding the application OF any public funds or
property Tor the benefit OF any schools or insti-
tutions under sectarian control.
Eighth-The revenue necessary for current
expenditures and the obligations OF the public
deDt, must be largely derived from duties upon
importations, which, 50 FAR as possible, should
be adjusted to promote the interests OF Ameri-
can labor and advance the prosperity Of the
whole country.
grants Of the public lands 10 corporations and
monopolies, and demand that the National do
main be devoted TO the free uses of the people.
Tenth-It Is the imperative duty OF the Gov
eminent so TO modify existing treaties with Eu-
ropean governments that the same protection
shall be afforded TO the adopted AmeTican citi-
zens that Is given TO the native born, and that
all necessary laws should be passed TO protect
emigrants, IN the absence of power In the
States for THAT purpose.
Eleventh-It is the Immediate duty Of Con-
gress 10 fully investigate the effect Of the immi-
grafton and Importation Of Mongolians upon
the moral and material Interests OF the country.
Twelnh-The Republican party recognizes
with approval the substantial advances recent
ly made toward the establishment Of equal
rights for woman by the many important
amendments effected by Republican Legisla-
lures, in the laws which concern the personal
and property relations OF wives, mothers and
widows, ana BY the appointment and election
Of women to the superintsndence Of education,
charities, and other public trusts. The honest
rights, privileges and immunities should be
treated with respectful consideration.
Thirteenth-The Constitution confers upon
Congress sovereign power over the Territories
Of the United states Tor their government, aud
in the exercise Of this power Il Is the right and
duty OF Congress TO prohibit and extirpate Ia
the Territories that relic OF barbarism, pOlyga-
my; and We demand such legislation as shall
secure this end and the supremacy OF American
institutions in all the Territories.
Fourteenth-The pledges which the Nation
has given To her soldiers and sailors must be
fuIniled and a grateful people will always hold
those who ImpeTIled their lives for the country s
preservation Ia the kindest remembrance.
Fineenth-We sincerely deprecate all section
al feeling and tendencies. We, therefore, note
with deep solicitude, that the Democratic party
counts, a. it, chief hope OF success, upon the
electoral vote OF a united South secured through
tile efforts of those who were recently arrayed
against the Nation, and We invoke tue earnest
attention OF the country To the grave truth that
"a success thus achisve,l wOuld reopen sectional
strIfe and impeIii National honor aud fame.
SIxteenth-we charge the Democratic party
win being the same Ia character aud spirit as
ing Us control Oi the House Of REPRESENTATIVES
the triumph and opportunity Of the Nation y
recent Toes; with res,sserting aud appauling In
the National Capitol the sentiments OF .umre-
pentant rebelliOu5 with sending Union soldiers
90 the rear, and promoting COnfrdedentte sol
diers To the front; win deliberately proposing
tO repudiate the plighted faith OF the govern
ment; with being equally false aud imbecilc
upon the OversnadOwiug financial questions:
with thwartin- the ends Of justice by H. patti
san mismanagcment and ObstructiOu Of iuves-
tigatlon; with proving ITSELF through the peri
FHfaff il "a he fnT
Congress, utterly lncOmp petent "a administer
the Government, and We warn the country
against trusting party thus alike unworthy,
recreant and incapable.
Seyenteenth-The National Administration
merits cOmfucndatiOn for Its honorable work
ln the management OF domestic and foreign AZ
fairs. and President Grant deserves the cuutin-
ued hearty gratitude OF the American people
war and in peace.