The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-06-22
CINCINNATI Convention.


Goverenor Morgan called the convention
to order, and nominated Hon. Theodore NJ.
Pomeroy, of New York, for temporary
chairman. The nomination was unanimous
ly adopted. The first day was occupied
with organization.
Mr.. Loring, from the committee on
permanent organization, reported as fol-
lows President, Edward Mcpherson, of
Pennsylvania secretary, Irving NJ. Bean,
OF Wisconsin, and also a long list of vice
presidents
Thursday was devoted to the adoption of
the platform and speech making.
THE PLATFORM.
When in the economy of Providence this
land was to be purged of human slavery,
and when the strength Of the government
OF the people, by the people, for the peo-
pie, was to be demonstrated the Republi-
can party came into power. It's deeds
have passed into history, and we look
back to them with pride, incited by their
memories and high aims for the good of
our country and mankind, and looking to
her future with unfaltering courage, hope
and purpose, we, the representatives of
the party in national convention assem-
bled, make the following declaration of
principles:
Flrst-The United States of America is
a nation, not league, by the combined
workings Of the national and state gov
ernments, under their respective consti
tutlons, the rights Of every citizen are Sc
cured at home and protected abroad, and
the common welfare promoted.
Second-The Republican party has pre-
sented these governments to the hun
dredth anniversary Of the nations birth,
and they are now the embodiments of the
great truths spoken at its cradle: 'That
all men are created equal that they are
endowed by their Creation with certain
inalienablc rights" among which are
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
that for the attainment Of these ends gov
ernments have been instituted among
men, deriving their just powers from the
consent Of the governed until these
truths are chcerfully obeyed, if needed, to
be vigorously enforced, the work of the
Republican party is unfinished
Third-The permanent pacifcation of
the southern section of the Union. the
complete protection of all It's citizens in
the free enjoyment of all their rights, are
duties to which the Republican party are
sacredly pledged; the power to provide
for the enforcement Of the principles en-
bodied in the recent constitutional amend
mcnts 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
constitutional powers for removing any
just causes Of discomfort on the part of
any class, and securing every American
citizen complete liberty and exact equali-
ty in the exercise of all civil, political and
public rights. To this end we impera-
lively demand a congress and a chief ex-
ccutive, whose courage and fidelity to
these duties shall not falter until these re-
suits are placed beyond dispute or recall.
Fouth-In the first act of congress
signed by President Grant, the national
government assumed to remove any doubts
Of purpose to discharge all just obligations
to the public creditors, and solemly pledged
its faith to make provision at the earliest
practicable period for the redemption of
United States notes in coin, commercial
public morals and the national
credit demand that this promise be fulfilled
by the continuous and steady progress to
specie payments. cloud and long con-
tinued applause).
Fifth-Under the constitution the pres
ident and heads of departments are to make
for office the senate is to
advise and consent to the appointment, and
the house Of representatives is to accuse and
prosecute faithless officers the best in
terests Of the public service demand that
these distinctions be respected that sena-
tors and representatives who may be judges |
and accusers, should not dictate the appoint
ments to office the invariable rule for APP
pointments should have reference to honesty, |
fidelity and capacity Of appointees, giving
to the party in power those places where
and vigor ofadministration require
its policy to be represented but permitting
al others filed by persons selected with |
sole reference to the efficiency of the pub
ic service, and the right Of citizens to share
n the honors of rendering faithful service
o their country.
Sixth-That we rejoice in the quiet and
conscience of the people concerning po-
itical affairs we will hold all public officers
o a rigid responsibility and engage that
he prosecution and punishment of all who
,etray official trusts, shall be speedy,
borough, and unsparing (Cheers).
Seventh-The public school system Of
he several states is the bulwark of the
american republic and with view to its
ecurity and permanence, we recommend an
mendment to the constitution Of the
United States forbidding the appropriation
# any public funds or property for the
,eneit of any schools or institutions under
ectarian control (Great cheers continued
or severel minutes.