Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-07-27
Republican National Platform.

When in the economy Of providence this land
was To be purgcd of human slavery, and when
the strength Of the Government of the people, by
the people, for the people, was TO be demonstra.
ted, the Republican party came into power. It's
deeds have passed into history, and We look
back 10 them with pride incited by their memo
ries and high aims for the good OF our country
and mankind, and looking % the future with
unfhltering courage, hope. and purpose, we the
representative of the party in National CORvcn-
ton assembled, make the following declaration
OF principles
The United states OF America Is a nation,
not a league BY the combined workings OF the
National and State Governments under their re-
spcetiye Constitutions the rights of every citizen
are secured al home and protected abroad and
the common welfare promoted.
q The Republican party has preserved those
Governments TO their hundredth anniversary of
the nations birth, and they are ernbOdi-
inonts % the great truths spoken at its cradle,
that all men created equal" that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain lnalisn'
able rights, among which are iife liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; that for the attainment Of
these ends, Governments have been instituted
among men. deriving their lust powers from the
eheerfllly obeyed, or, II need be vigorously en-.
forced the work OF the Republican party Is un'
finished.
section of the Union, and the complete protee.
ton Of It's citizens in the free enjoyment OF all
their rights, are duties to which The Republican :,
provide for the enforcement OF the principles
embodied In the recent Constitutional Amend,
. ys,sd sy ahsss states sna s declare Ia nt
10 be the solemn oiigntiono OF the legislative and
Exeeufige departments 10 put into fmmedfate
and vigorous exercise NIL their constitutional
now.rs for removing any Just causes Of discon'
tent ON the part of any class. and for securing "
every American citizen complete liberty and
exact equality in the exercises of all civil politt
coi and public rights. To this end we impafa
lively demand o Congress and Chief Executive
whose courage and fidelity 10 these duties shall
not falier until these results are placed beyond
n liafkq
4 n, the first act Of Congress signed by Presi
dent Grant the National Government assumed e
remove any doubts OF Its duties % discharge nj
| iust obligations 10 public creditors, and solemn
fySnledgcd It's faith 20 make provisions al ths
| earliest practicable period for the redemption o
United States notes I'm coin. Commercial pros
perity public morals, and the national cred
| demand this promise be fulfilled by oontinnoui
and steady progress g specie payments; I nt
| heads of Department. are % make nominationi
far Office the sesate Ii 10 advise and to eoiiscn
| to appointments, and the House o. kepresenta
1 The best interests Of the public service demand
| thai these distinctions be respected that SENATOR
| and Representative, VINO may DC judges ans
4 oalIex The fnsariabie rule for appointments
1 should have reference 20 the honesty. fidelity
ard capacity Of the appoin,es, gssihs 20 me paf @
/ Vigor ~ administration requires its policy 10 b'
i represented but permitting all Others to be hiiss
IN rcrsons selected with the sole reference to th'
| enaaiency OF The public service and The right o
All citizens 10 share In the honor of rendering
i faithful service to their country
r. We rejoice IN the qtiickened conscience o.
the people concerning political affairs, and vii
bold sif officers 20 rigid responsibility, and en-
gage thai the prosecution and punishment o. ~
| who bctray the official trust shall be speedy
| I. The public school system Of the sewers
States i the bulwark OF The AElerisan kepnbiie
| wss recommend an amendment 20 the Constltu
tim OF the United States forbidding the appro
| priaiion uf any public funds or property for tn
benefi OF any schools or institutions under secia
s The revenue necessary for current expendi
turcz and The Obligations of the public debt mus
~ largely derived from duties ON innpoftation'
| which 80 far az possibe, should he adjusted .
psoTnoie The interests Of Amerjcan labor and al
vance the prosperity Of the whole country.
~ We reafrsn our opposition 10 further grant
OF the public lands 10 corporations and nDISfs1
lies, and demand that the national domain be dc
yoted To FREE homes for the people.
| 10 II i the Imperative duty ot the 6osernmen
80 % modify existing treaties with EurDTean gos
saa, ,as ,ns gresssliea ,1 sa. es q
given 10 the native born. aud that all neeessar
laws should be passed 90 protect immigrants I
the absence Of power Ia the States for that pni
IN. II Is the immediate duty of Congress 9
fully investigate The effect Of the imrnigraiio
| and importation az Mangolians npon the mora
| ard material Interests Of the country.
i IL The Republican party recognizes with M
proyal the substantial advance reeentiy made q
ward the establishment Of equal rights for woms
i hy the many important amendments effected D
1 Republican legislalarrsin in the Laws which con
| cerIi the personal and property relations. Q
] wives mothers and widows and by the sppoin,
incnt and election Of women 70 the snperintend
eilce OF education, charities, and other publ
trusts The honest demands OF this class Of .cit
kens for additional rights and privileges and In
munItics shoald be treated With respectful con
' M The ihe Constitution eonfsrs npnn congre,
sovereign power over The Tcrritories q the unitc
OF this power II Is the right and the duty of Cor
eress 20 prohibit and extirpate In the rerritoris
tina, relic q si. sna saa se sa y
supremacy or American Institutions In al u
~ T e.sres which the nation has given
4 onr soldiers aud sailors must be fnihiled th
| grateful peopie sill always bold those who pei
He'd their liScs flor the cssssitrys Preservation
the kliaiest rpfnembcrnnee
IL. We sincerely deprecate all sectional feelin
| and tendencies We therefore note with dee
-sspen DC lkat the pcrapcratic parry ceaIstS as 4
tse united South, secured through the efforts |
those who were recently arrayed against IN
nation; and We iAsoke the ekrness aflenllon |
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~ ~ & g nss Is q 'sssas sssisssi sss t.si rl
IN 4 <,ssl lrSs11j$ Sf Srsne1 1snns rebellion: vii
| tos4ie,jrsnt@ &oldieH W the frunt; with delibe
mtely yrsspoxipg tage1ndjsta the plIghted faith
| the t;avcstlnsesst with beinx equally false ~
iualeeile; with vyershsdowiug the ends OF Jusil'
hy the taYflsan snism&1sage rnkn1Mnd obstruetlt
| toffnvesgigation; with proving itself, through u
| larlod afsff$a2rGntkney lathe Ls4er House
;'ungTasA utterly incosnp~eieat % administer q
| sgnyernpsnt We warn Ne country again
iirnsling party thus aiiinC unworthy, reercas
anil irs.n5,atsir.
III The tsaflcnai AdtniAiftralisn meFitz eos
n,s.nSintfou ior i4& honorable WoEk InS Re nnHn