New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-07-30
pIATFORM OF THE NATIONAL IKE
PUBLICAN PARTY.


nd vhen the strength Of the government
kf the neonle. by the people, for the people.
"a to be demonstrated, the Republican
Hartv came into power. lite deeds nave
(.ssed into history, and we look back to
Ehem with pride. Incited by their memories
knd with high aims for the good OF our c0un-
nv and mankind, and looking to the tuture
With unfaltering courage, hope and pur'
(ase. we, the representatives OF the patty
q national convention assembled, make the
blowing declaration Of principles:
/ F,rst-The United States OF America 10
baticp, lot . league. BY the complheo
Workings of the national and State govern
hente. under their respective CONSTITUTIONS,
he rights Of every citizen are secured 1t
home and protected abroad, ana the COM
hon welfare promoted.
Seccnd-The Republican party has pre-
|eryed these governments to the hundredth
anniversary OF the nations birth, and they
Ire now embodimepts OF the great truths
boken 81 its cradle, "rhat all men are Gre
tied equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienab!e rights,
trpong which are life, liberty and the pur-
bit of happiness; that for the attainment
these ends governments have been lDsti-
hted among men, deriving their just
bwers from the consent of the governed:
ntil these truths are cheerfuliy opoveu'
BID, if need be, vigorously enforced, Tue
(ork of the Republican party is nnnnlsneu.
Third-The permanent pacinoa.ion u Ino
ete nrotection of ali it's citizens IL the tree
kiovnept of I'll their rights are duties 10
hIch th. Republican party ID sacre0iy
edged. The power to provide Tor the en-
rcerneut of the principle, embodied IN the
cent constitutional amendments ls vested
thoae amendments in the Congress OF the
nited States, and we declare it to De the
emn obligation OF the legislative and OK
utive departments Of the government to
t into immediate and vigorous exercise
their constitutional powers for removing
" lust causes Of discomfort on the part
any class, and securing 10 every Amer
IN citizen complete liberty and exact
uslity in the exercise OF all civil, Poiitical
n nnhIic rights. To this end We impera-
Iely demand Congress and chief execu-
Re- Whcse courage and fidelity to these du-
q shall not faIter until these results are
heed beyond dispute or recall.
E0urth-In the frat act OF Congress
ned by President Grant, the national
yerrment assumed to remove any dO1ot
its purpose to discharge all Just obl'ga-
ma to the public creditors, and solemnly
Sdged it's faith to make provision at the
.lisst practicable period for the redemp-
% of TIE United States notes IN coin. Gem
rcial prosperity, public morals and the
tional credit demand that this promise De
Titled by q continuous and steady pro-
ess to specie payment.
Eifth-Under the constitution, the fresi-
hi and heads of departments are to make
limitations for Office, the Senate is to ad-
e and consent to appointments, ana the
euse OF Representatives is to accuse and
psecute faithless officers. The best inter
Is of the public service demands that these
Stinctions be respected, that Senators and
representatives., who may be judges and
cusers, should not dictate appointments
Office. The invariabie rule for appoint
knts should have reference to the hon.
fy. fidelity and capacity OF appolrtees,
Ting to the party in power those places
here harmony and vigor OF adminlstra-
IN require its policy to be Represented,
L permitting all others to be nIled oy
rsons selected with sole reference TO the
6cis ncy of the public service and the right
ali citizens to share in the honor of rem.
ring faithful service to their country.
Sixth-We rejoice in the quickened con-
hence of the people concerning political at
rs We will hold all public officers to rigid
ponsibllty, and engage that the prosecu-
kn and punishment OF all who betray
6cial trusts shall be speedy, thorough and
sparing.
Eeventh-The public school system OF the
Veral States is the bulwark of the Amerl-
n republic, and with view to its security
Id permanence, we recommend an amend
mt to the constitution Of the United States,
bidding the application Of any public
nds or property for the benefit OF any
hOol or institution under sectarlan control.
Eighth-The revenue necessary for cur
ht expenditures, and the obligations OF
public debt must be largely derived
I'M duties upon importation, which, go
as possible, should be adjust Cd as to pro-
tie the interests of American labor, and ad-
nce the prosperity of the whole country.
/ Einth-We reafirm our opposition to
ther grants of the public lands to cor
kations and monopolies, and demand that
national domain be devoted to tree
mes for the people.
fenth-It is the imperative duty OF the
ernment so to modify existing treaties
h European governments that the same
tection shall be afforded to the adopted
erican citizens that is given to the native
b, and all necessary laws be passed to
tect emigrants, in the absence OF power
The States tor that purpose.
leventh-It is the immediate duty OF
kgress to fully investigate the effect OF
immigration and importation OF Mon
ans upon the moral and material inter
of the country.
welfth-The Republican party recog-
be with approva, the substantial ad-
CO recently made toward the establish
BIT of equal rights for women, by the
nv important amendments effected by
publican Legislatures in the laws winch
Germ the personal and property relations
wives, mothers and widows, and by the
Ioint1Dent and election of women to the
erintendence of education, charities and
er public trusts. The honest demands OF
class of citizens for additional rights.
ileges and immunities should be treated
respectful consideration.
birteenth-The constitution cOnters upon
gress sovereign power over the Terri
% es of the United States for their govern
y 1t. And in the exercise of this power,
81 the right and the duty of Congress to
hibit and extirpate in the Territories
relic of barbarism, polygamy; and we
land such legislation as will secure this
and the supremacy of American insti-
Ons in all the Territories.
ourteenth-The pledges which the ma
has given to our soldiers and sailors
It be fulfilled. The GRATEFUL people will
ays hold those who periled their lives
their country's preservation In the
Hest remembrance. =,
fifteenth - We sincerely deprecate all
ional feeling and tendencies. We there
note with deep sOlicitude that the
nocratic party counts, as Its Chief hope
)uccess, upon the electoral vote OF q
I'D South, secured through the efforts
hose who were recently arrayed against
nation, and we invoke the earnest at
ion of the country to the grave truth
success thus achieved would re-
sectional strife and imperil national
br and human rights.
kteenth-We charge the Democratic
" as being the same in character and
It as when it sympathized with treason;
making its control OF the House OF
ress natives the triumph and the op-
(unity of the nations recent foes; with
sorting and applauding in the national
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