The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-10-06
National Republican Platform.

When, in tie economy of Providence,
this land Was to be pnrged by human
slavery; and when the strength of the
government of tie people, by the peo-
pie, for the people, was to be demon
strated, the Republican party came in
to power Its deeds have passed into
history, and we look back to them with
pride. Incited by their numerous and
high aims for the good of our country
and mankind, and looking to the fu
ture with unfaltering courage, hope
and purpose, we, the representatives
of the party, in National Convention
assembled, make the following Decla
ration of Principles:
Fist. The United States of America
is Nation, not q League, by the com
bined workings OF the National and
State governments. Under their re
spective constitutions the rights of
every citizen are secured at home and
protected abroad, and the common
welfare promoted.
Second. The Republican party has
preserved those governm' nts to the
hundredth anniversary of the nations
birth, and they are now embodiments
of the great truths spoken at its cradle; !;
that they are endowed by their "Crea
tor with certain inalienable rights.
among which are life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness. That for the
attainment of these ends governments
have been instituted among men, de-
irving their Just powers from the con-
sent of the governed" Until those
truths are cheerfully obeyed, or if need
ed to be, vigorously enforced, the
work of the Republican party is unfin-
ished.
Third. The permanent pacification
of the Southern section of the Union,
and the complete protection of its citi-
zens in the free enjoyment OF all their
rights, are duties TO which the Repub
lican rnr.v starsd= saerediy pledged
Applause. The power 10 provide for
the enforcement of the principles EN-
b. died in the recent Constitutional
amendments is vested by those amend
ments in the Congress of the United
States, and We declare il to be the sol
em,i obligation of the legislative and
executive departments of the govern
rr.Iment To put Into iinlnedIate and
vigorous Exercise ALI their Constitu-
sional powers for removing any just
causes of discomfort on the part OF any
class. and for securing to everyAmerican
citizen complete librty and exact equal
ity in the exercise of all civil, political
and public rights Applause. 70 this
end we inperatiyely demand aCongress
and Chief Executive whose courage
and fidelity to these duties slIa!l not |
falter until t:iss. results ARE pii icei De |
yond dispute aid recall Applaus.
Fourth In the first act of Congress
i su-,i b> Pre>isleu: Grant, the national |
Assumed 10 remove any |
doubts of irs purpose 10 diSparage all
lust obligation to public creditors and
soleInIi!y plrdged its faith TO iuake
provision. 1T tl.,- earliest practicable p~
riod or tie redemption of United
States i.,,tes ia coin. Cheers Com
iuerciai prosperity. public iu"rais AID
national credit deinai;C. THAI this prom
se be fulfilled by Il continuous and
s;e;liy prngress ia specie pay ay:ne"t5--
Loud and long coniii.utc appl;,GSe anc
cleerS
Fifth Und+rtlIt institution the
President AID heads OF departments
ire to make nominations for Office
TIE Senate is tu advise and cnnsenf fo
app ,i.i;In~iIts. and tie House of Rtl
-esenfs,iyss j. To ;;ccgS.. aud prosecute
iaithless offers. Tii,, best Interests Of
he public servics. demand that ili+se
iisiinc'i'tis b. respected; that .Sena
ors and Representatives. she may be
Judges and aeon srs siinrid not dictate
t. Office. The invaria
Die rnie for appointments slsould have
'eferenee to the honesty. fidelity and
capacity OF the appointees, giving TO