The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1876-09-08
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
PLATFORM.

The following is the platform, as
adopted by the National Republican
Convention that nominated Hayes
and Wheeler:
When in the economy Of Provi-
1ence this land was to be purged Of
human slavery, and whcnthe strength
Of the Government of the people, by
the people, for the people, was dem
)nstrated, the Republican party came
mo power. It's deeds have passed
INTO history, and We look back to
hem with pride. melted by their
memories and high aims for the good
of our country and mankind, and
looking to the future with unfalter-
ing courage, hope and purpose, We,
the representatives of the party in
National Convention assembled make
the following declaration of princi-
ples:
First. The United States of Amer
ca as a nation, not a league; by the
combined working Of the National
nd State governments under their
respective Constitutions, the rights of
very citizen are secured at home and
protected abroad, and their common
Welfare promoted.
Second. The Republican party
las preserved those governments to
he hundredth anniversary Of the ma
ions birth, and they are now embod-
mentS Of the great truths spoken at
is cradle, that all men are created
,qual; that they are endowed by
heir Creator with certain inalienable
lights, among which are life, liberty
the pursuit Of happiness; that
the attainment of these ends gov
lments have been instituted among
N, deriving their just powers from
he consent of the governed; until
hose truths are cheerfully obeycd, if
leedcd to be vigorously enforced, the
work. of the Republican party is un-
inished. The permanent pacifcation
# the Southern section of the Union,
he complete protection of all its citi-
ms in the free enjoyment Of all
heir rights are duties to which the
Republican party ire sacredly pledg-
ID. Applause. The power to pro-
vide for the enforcement of principles
embodied in the recent constitutional
amendments is vested by the amend
nents in the Congress of the United
States, and We declare it to be the
solemn obligation of the Legislative
md executive departments of the
Government to put into immediate
md vigorous exercise all their conSti-
iutional powers for removing any
Just causes of discomfort on the part
IF any class, andseculing every Amer
can citizen complete liberty and ex-
vet equality in the exercises of all
:ivil, political and public rights ZAP
clause. To this end we impeIitively
demand a congress, and chief execu-
i've whose courage and fidelity to
hose duties shall not after until
these results are placed beyond dis
quite or recall. Applause.
Fourth. In the first act of congress
signed by President Grant, the Ma
tional government assumed to remove
my doubts of its purpose to dis
charge all just Obligations to public
creditors, Vud solemnly pledged its
faith t make provision at the earliest
practicable period for redemption of
the United States notes in coin.
cheers. Commercial prosperity,
public morals and national credit de-
mand that this promise be fulfilled by
I continuous and steady progress to
specie payment. Loud and long
continued applause and cheers.
Fifth. Under the constitution the
Presidents and heads Of departments
IRE to make nominations for Office;
the Senate is to advise and consent to
the appointments, and the House of
Representatives. is to GUS and pros
ecute faithless officers. The best
interests of the public service demand
that this distinctiyeness be respected;
that Senators and Representatives
who may be judges and acusers,
should not dictate appointments to
Office. The invariable rule for APP
pointments should have reference to
the honesty, fidelity and capacity Of
aspointees; giving to the party in
power those places where harmony
and vigor of administration require
its policy to be represented, but per
hitting all others to be filled by
persons selected with solcreference to
efficiency of public service, and the
of citizens to share in the honor
of rendering faithful service tothcir
country.
Sixth. We rejoice in the quicken
ing conscience of the people concern
ing political affairs; will hold all pub
lie officers to o rigid responsibility,
Ind engage that the prosecution and
punishment Of all who betray official
shall be speedy, thorough and
.lnsparing. cheers.
Seventh. The public school system
Of several States isthe bulwark Of the
American Republic; and with % view
its security and permancnco we
recommend an amendment to the
constitution of the United States, for
bidding the application of any public
or property for the benefit of
my schools or institutions under Sec
control. rGreot cheering con-
in,ted several minutes. In response