New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-30
OF THE NATIONAL RE
PUBLICAN PARTY.
Adopted In Convention at Cincinnati
Ohio. Juno 15. 1875.

Adopted In Convention at Cincinnati
Ohio. Juno Is, 1876.
When in the economy Of Providence THU
land wac to be purged of human slavery
and when the strength Of the government
of the people, by the people, for the people,
was to be demonstrated, the Republican
party came into power. Its deeds have
passed into history. and we look back to
them with pride. melted by their memories
and high aims for the good of our country
with unfalteriDg courage, hope and pur
pose, We, the representatives OF the party
in national convention assent led, make the
following declaration of principles:
Flrst-The United States of America is a
nation, not q league. By the combined
workings of the national and State govern
ments, under their respective constitutions,
the rights of every citizen are secured al
home and protected abroad, and the com.
mou welfare promoted.
Second-The Republican party has pre-.
served those governments to the hundredth
anniversary of the nations birth, and they
are now embodiments OF the great truths
spoken at It's cradle, "that all men are Gre.
ated equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienablo rights,
among which are life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness; that for the attainment
of these ends governments have been insti-
tuted among men, deriving their just
powers from the consent of the governed ~
Until these truths are cheerfnlly adopted,
or, If needed to be, vigorously enforced
the work of the Republican party is un-
finished.
Third-The permanent pacitinati0n OF the
Southern section of the Union, and the COM
plete prOtectiO Of all its citizens in the free
enjoyment of al their rights are duties to
which tho Republican party stands sacredly
pledged. The power 10 provide for the en-
forcemert of the principle embodied in the
recent constitutional amendments is vested
by those amendments in the Congress of the
United States; aud we declare il to be the
solemn obligation of the legislative and ex-
ecutive 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 tor securing TO every Amer
ican citizen complete liberty and exact
equality in the exercise OF all civil, political
and public rights. To this end we impera-
lively demand Corgre and chief execu-
tive whose courage ard fidelity to these du-
ties shall net faiter until these resLlts are
placed beyond dispute or recall.
Fourth-In the first act of Congress
signed by President Grant. the national
government assumed to remove any doubts
of its purpose to discharge all just obliga-
tions to the public creditors, and eolemnly
pledged it's faith to make provision at the
earliest practicable period tor the redemp-
ton of the United States notes in coin. Com
mercial prosperity, public morale and ma
tional credit demand that this promise be
fulfilled by continuous and steady pro-
gress to specie payment.
Fifth-Cnder the constitution, the Presi-
dent and heads of departments are to make
nominations for Office, the Senate is to ad
wise and consent to appointments, ard the
House of Representatives is to accuse and
prosecute faithiess officers. The best inter-
ests OF the public service demand that these
distinctions be respected, that Senators and
Representatives. who may be judges and
accusers, should not dictate appointments
to office. The invariable rule for appoint
ments should have reference to the honesty.
fidelity and capacity Of the appointees,
giving to the party in power those places
where harmony and vigOr OF administrs-
ton require its policy TO be represented,
but permitting ell others to be filled by
persons selected with sole reference to the
efficiency, public service and the right of
all citizens to share in the honor Of render
ing faithful service to their country.
Sixth-We rejoice in the quickened con-
eCacuCO u tuc ptopkC IuiIE pOIltiN0l
affairs, will hold all public officers to rigid
responsibility and engage that the prosecu-
ton and punishment of al, who betray
official trusts shall be speedy, thorough and
Seventh-Tbe public school system Of the
several States is the bulwark OF the Ameri-
can republic. Aud with view to its secu-
rity and permanence, we recommend an
amendment to the institution of the
United States. forbidding The application Of
any public funds or property for the benefit
of any schools or institutions under secta-
riau control.
Eighth-The revenue necessary for cur
rent expenditures, aud the obligations of
the public debt must be largely derived
from duties upon impOrtations Which, 80
far as possible, should be adjusted to pro-
mote the interest OF American labor, and
ad vance the prosperity of the whole cOun
try.
Ninth-We reatirm our opposition to
further grants of the public lands to cor
porations and monopolies, and demand that
the national DOMAIN be devoted to tree
homes for the people.
Tenth-It is the imperative rule OF the
government 80 to modify existing treaties
with European governments that the same
protection shall be afforded to the adopted
American citizen that is given to the native
born; and all necessary laws should be
passed to protect immigrants, in the alb
sence of power in the States tor that pur-
pose.
Eeventh-It s the immediate duty Of
Congress to fully investigate the effect OF
the immigration and importation OF Mon
golians upon the moral and material inter
ests of the country.
Tweltth-The Republican party recOg.
ni1oc NTH tho anhafQnfJQI ah,
vance recently made toward the establish
ment of equal rights for women by the
many important amendments effected by
Legislatures in the laws which
concern the personal and property relations
of wives, mothers and widows by the ap-
pOintment and election of women to the
SUPPLEMENTARY of education, charities and
other public trusts. The honest demands
Of this class of citizens for additional
rights and privileges and immunities
should be treated with respectful considerar
ton.
Thirteenth-The constitution confers
upon Congress sovereign power over the
Territories of the United States for their
government. In the exercise of this power,
it is the right and the duty OF Congress to
prohibit and extirpate in the Territories
that relic of barbarism, polygamy. And we
demand such legislation as shall secure this
end, and the supremacy of American insti-
buttons in all the Territories.
Fourteenth-The pledges which the ma
ton has given to our soldiers and sailors
must be fulfilled. The grateful people will
always hold those who periled their lives
for their country's preservation in the
kindest remembrance.
Fifteenth - We sincerely deprecate all
feeling and tendencies. We there
fore note with deep solicitude that the
Democratic party counts as Its chief hope
Of success upon the electoral vote Of .
united South, secured through the efforts
Of those who were recently arrayed against