Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-31

RESOLUTIONS AND PLATFORM
or the Republican National C~ssvsniisn.
Firt-The United States OF Ameries 10 Ma.
lion. and not . league. and BY the combined
workings Of National and State Governments.
under their rvsp~ctive Constitutions. The rights
Of every citizen are secured 81 home and pro
tectrd abroad AMI the commo welfare pro-
noted.
Second-The Republican party has preserved
thess governments 10 the hnndredth annlverss.
~ ~ The n%stion's birth. and they are now the
e~mtodim-nts Of the great truths spohen At is
erAdls--thAi all men sre created equal that
they are endowed by their Creator with certain
in,lienAble rights, among which are life. lib
erty and the pursuit OF happiness; that for THE
attainment OF thee ends governments have
been Instituted among men. deriving their Just
power. rom the consent OF the governed, and
until these truths are chrsrfnlly obeyed. OF. u
n, eded. are vigorously stforced, the work Of
the Republican party 10 unfinished.
Third-Ths permanent pscincstion Of the
Southern section of the Union. and the com.
/ pIClf ufOtrftlbu Ol UH CllL~u~ " tut INV rue
joymsnt Of all their rights. ars duties to which
the Republican party stands sscrrd'y pledged.
The power 10 provide for the enforcement OF
thu princip.es embSdisd. u the recent consti.
tutIonal amendment 10 ves'ed by thee Amend.
ments In .he Congrss Of the United States
and all declare u - to bottle solemn obliga-
tion Of The Legislative and Executive Depart.
ments Of the Government 10 In put Into imms-
diate and vigorous exercise an the constitu
tionsi powers for removing any Just causes Of
1 Alszge.RN m tia mast al ans glaaa aUA EAr
securing TO every American citizen compl,t-
liberty and exact equality In the ~exeicise Of
civil, political and public rights. To this end
vs imperstiysly demand . Congress and . Chief
Executive whose courage and fidelity TO those
duties shall not fsiter until th,se results are
placed teyond dispute or rrcaii. In tbs nrst
Act Of Congress signed By President Grant. the
| Nationa, Novemmsnt sought IN remove any
doubts OF its duties 70 discharge ell Just obliss-
lions 10 public creditors. apd sole nnly pledged
sibls period for the redemption Of United
States notes In coin. Commervisl prosperity.
public morals and the national rr~llt now de.
mand that this promise be fulfilled by q con
famous and steady .rogrsss TO specie payments.
Under the Consultation, the President aud
hsads OF departments are 10 make nominations
Tor ofhee. the Benats 10 TO advise and cousent
To the appointments. and the House OF Repre-
sentati,es 10 20 accuse and prosecute faiIhless
oficcr. Ths best interests Of the public ser.
WV aoa@a $3.50" ''t s'ttE sa9A - "
spected, and that Senators and Representatives,
who may be judges and accusera, sbould MT
dictate appointments TO ofices. Tbs invariable
rule for appointments should have references 70
the honesty. ndslity. and capacity q the sp.
pointees, giving TO the party In power those
plscts where the harmony and yisof Of the Ad.
ninlstration requires its policy 20 be repre-
ssnisd. but permitting ell Others 20 b nllsd By
persons selected with sole reference 10 enc
ieney Of pubic service, aid the right Of ell citi.
geua In ahnrS In Nla hOunF Of ranAHrfFa faifhful
service 70 their country.
SIXTH We rejoice ct the quieisned conscience
Of the people concerning political anairs and
biiity, and sngage that the prosecution and
punishmsnt Of oil WIN betrsy oticial trusts
shall be speedy, thorough and un'psirips,
seventh-Ths rublic school system Of the
several states 10 the bulwsrk Of The American
nation snd the Republic. and. with . view TO
its security And permance, We recommend an
amendment TO the Constitution Of The United
States forbidding the application Of any public
OF institutions under sse,sri,n control.
Eighlh-Ths revenue necessary for current
expenditure and the obligation Of the public
importsiions. which. 90 nv a. possibis. should
be adjusted 20 promote the Interest Of American
labor and advsnes the prosperity OF the whole
country.
Ninth We rssnnrm our opposition 10 further
grants Of the puplic lands 10 corporations and
m~onopoliss, and demand that the national do.
main b devoted TO fre homes for the people.
srnmsnt 90 TO modify the szistins treaties with
European Oovsrnments that the pams protec.
ton shall b Afforded 10 the naturallsed Amer.
can citizen that 10 given " The nstivs born citi
zen : that all necessary laws should Be passed
TO protect immigrants. In the absence OF power
In the State Tor that purpose.
Eieyenth-It 10 the lmmsdiste duty nf Con. |
gress 20 fully inves isats the effect VI the I'm.
migration aud importation Of hone aiisns upon
the moral aud material interests ofths country.
Tveinh- The Republican party recognises,
with approval, the substantial advance recently |
made toward the establishment OF equal rights |
for wonsn, BY u. man., Imp rant am ndments
which concern the psrsonsl and property rsls. |
tons Of wivs, msthsrs and widows, and by the |
appointment and G ection OF women 10 the %.
psrintendency Of Institutions OF education, |
charity. and other public trusts. The honest
rights and privileges and immunlties should
be treated with respectful consideration.
Thinsenih-T Tho Consultation coufsrs u, on
Congress sovereign power .vsr the T rfiivr ~
Of the United STATE, for thsi, govsrnnsni. and
the duty q Congrtss 70 Irshiblt and eItirpsts.
In the Territories. that relic OF barbarian,
polygzmy and We demand such LEGISLATION 90
shall tecure this end and the supremacy OF
American institu Ions In all our Territories.
Fourtesnih-The pledges which the nation
has given 10 our soldiers and sailors must be
fulniled. THIS great people will always hold
those who periisd their lives for their country's
Preservation 10 the kindest remembrance.
Tiheenth We sincerely deprscsts al sse.
tionai iss.lng and tndsncies. aud we. there
fore, note With deep sol.c.iuds Tits the Demo-
cratic parry cour's, ~ its chief hope Of success,
upon the electoral vote Of Q united South. -
eur.d through the enort. Of !hoss Who were 70
vohe the earnest attention of the country 70 the
grave truth that the succsssea thus achieved
would reopen sectional sthfs and impefil the
honor and humsu rishts.
sisteen,h-ws charge the Democratic party
with belng the same IN character and spirit -
Il sympathlfed with treas q with max.
Ing rs coIirol a the House Of Representatives
recent foes with rsssssrting and sppisuding
atihe National Csritol tho sentiments Of unre
rebellion with esuding Union soldiers
% thu vail and promoting Confederate soldiers
10 the front With dslieeratsly proposing 70 re-
Uith b ting equally false and imbs<iis In over.
,hsdowinf the ends Of Ju,tice By its partisan
nIsmanassmsht and obstuction 70 invsstiss.
Ion; with proving itsslf. through tie period Of
Iis aseendsncy 10 The Lover Hoese Of cougrsss.
and We warn The country asalnst trusting
party thus aiiks unworthy, rscrsant and IN.
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