The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1876-09-29
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dencc this land was to De- purgcd Of
human slavery, and whcnthc strength
OF the Government Of The people, by
the people, for the people, was dem.
onstrated, the Republican party came
mo power. It's deeds have PASSED
into history, and We look back Ia
them with pride. Iucitcd by their
memories and high aims for the good
Of our country and mankind, and
looking TO the future with unfalter-
inS courage, hope and purpose, we,
the representative Of the party in
National Convention assembled make
the following declaration Of princi-
pies;
First. The United States Of Amer
lca as a nation, not Il league; by tie
combined working Of the National
and State governments under their
respective Constitutions, the rights Of
every citizen are secured at home and
projected ab CAL, AID their common
welfare promoted.
Second. The Republican party
his preserved those governments to
the hundfcGth anniversary Of the ma
tons birth, and they are now cmbod-
iments Of the great traths spoken at
its cradle, that al men are created
equal; that they are endowed hy
their Creator with certain iaalienablc
rights, among which are lifc, liberty
tlI The pursuit Of happiness; that
Tor the attainment Of these ends gov
erlmcnts Lave been instituted among
men, deriving their just powers from
the consent Of the governed; until
thOse truths are choerfully cbcycd, if
aeeded to be vigorously enforced, the
work of the Republican laity is ua-
finished. The permanent pacif"ation
Of the Southern section of the Union.
The complete protection of all its citi-
zcns in Che free enjoyment Of all
their rights are duties TO which the
Republican party are sacredly pledg-
ed. Applause. The power to pro-
vide for the enforcement of principles
embodied in the recent constitutional
amendments is vested by the amend
mcuts in the Congress Of the United
States, and we declare it to be the
solemn obligation of the legislative
and executive departments Of the
Government to put into immediate
and vigorous exercise all their consti-
tutional powers for removing any
just causes Of discomfort on the part
Of any class, audsecuring every Amer
can citizen complete liberty aud cx-
act equality in tho exercises of all
civil, political and public rights Gap
p!ause, To this end We imperitiytly
demand a congress, and chief exccu.
tive whose courage and fidelity to
those duties shall not after until
these results gre placed beyond dis
pute OF recall. Applause.
Fourth. In the first act Of congress
by President Grant, the Ma
government assumed tor2movo
any doubts Of its purpose to dis
all just Obligations to public |.
'rcditors, aud solemnly pledged its
faith t make provision at the earliest
practicable period Tor redemption Of
United States notes in coin.
cheers. Commercial prosperity,
morals and national credit de-
nand that this promise be fulfilled by
I continuous and steady progress to
specie payment, Loud and long.
Continued applause and cheers.
Fifth. Under the eonatitution the
Presidents and heads of departments {
IRE to make nominations for office;
he Senate is to advise ard consent Ia
he appointments, and the House Of
Representatives. is to acusc and pros
cate faithless officers. The best i.
interests of the public service demand :
hat this distinctiveucss be respected; 1,
hat Senators and Representatives. .
Who may be Judges aud acusers,
hould not dictate appointments to
The invariablc rule for APP :
,lntmcnts should have reference to =
be honesty, fidelity and capacity Of :,
s~pointee3I giving to the party IN .
over those places where harmony
nd yigor OF administration require
s policy TO be represented, but per
all others to be- filled by
selected with solerefereucc to
i]iciency Of public service, and the
ght Of citizens TO share in the honor
rendering faithful service tothcir
Sixth. We rejoice in The quicken.
3 conscience of the people concern
political affairs; will hold all pub |
officers to a rigid responsibility
ID engage that the prosecution and
Of vi who betray official !
Usta shall be speedy, thorough and
lsparing, cheers.
Seventh, The public school system ;
several States is the bulwark Of the .
n%erican Republic; and with - view .
its security and permancpce we !.
commend an amendment TO the y
Institution Of the United States, for !
lding the application Of any public y
nds or property for the benefit Of ,
y schools or institutions under sec, -
ian control. Great chceing con- v
med several minutes. In response -
repeated calls, Gen. Hawley read o
, Flank u sccond time, and the del 3
ties and audience repeated the -
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