Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-01-19
The New Hampshire Platform.

AT the recent State Convention of New
Hampshire the following resolutions were
adopted:
FIrst-The nrst and paramount allegiance Of
citizens Is to the Constitution and Government Of
the United States.
in turn bound to maintain and protect each and
every citizen in the full free and open exercise OF
every right and privilege appertaining TO citizen
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tion the attempt by the Democratic party Of the
South, countenanced and upheld by its Northern
wing; to rob the freedmen OF their franchise by in
timidation, violence and murder.
Fourth-We condemn, as disloyal and inhuman,
and fraught with the utmost peril to our institu-
tions the conduct Of the late Presidential canvass
by the Democrats OF the south in that they under
took by processes that shame our civilization, to
nullify indirectly the constitutional amendments
adopted to conserve the fruits OF the victory over
the rebellion, and to overturn the large majority
against them in several Of the Southern States.
FUth-We also condemn the attitude Of the
Democratic leadere especially Of the North. since
the Presidential election, in striving to secure by
Illegal and violent means an advantage which does
not belong to them, and by such methods to count
in Samuel j. Tilden IS President Of the United
States. The incendiary appeals and rebellious
threats Of Northern Democratic orators and news
papers are such as 10 put to shame any declarations
that have thus far emanAted from Southern
sources and are deserving Of the seYerest censure
and condemnation.
Si1th-we tender our earnest sympathy and
members Of Congress and TO the national author.
itles in their endeayora to conserve peace, main
tain the laws, and preserve the precedents 40 es-
sental to the safety and perpetuity OF republican
government.
Segeah-In Rutherford B. Hayes We have man
who IL fully Identified with the great principles Of
the Republican party and imbued with proud ap-
preciatOn OF its past services, who is fitted by
ability and experience in public affairs for the re-
sponsibilities Of the high office OF President of
the United States and whose name and career are
guarantees Of an administration of the Government
in the interests Of all the people upon principles of
honest economy, intelligence and fidelity TO public
trusts.
EI1hh-Itis = matter OF especial eongratulation
that in this trying hour OF the nations experience
have In the Presidential chair the great chief
tain and distinguished civilian, Ulysssa S. Grant;
invincible upon the field Of battle he has proved
himself equally courageous and wise in adminis-
tertng the affairs OF the Government, and upon his
patriotism, honesty and courage the hearts Of the
loyal people Of the land rely as ever with un-
changing faith and confidence.
Ninth-We welcome all evidences OF disposi-
tion the part Of those lately in arms against the
Government to accept in good faith and entirely
the reconstruction policy OF the nation. and we
pledge TO all such our sympathy and aid In their ef
forts at building up the waste places Of their sec
tion, cementing anew the bonds OF union, harmo-
ny and brotherhood.
TeHth--InAsmuch as a stable currency Is an es.
sental factor In the prosperity OF any Government
reterate our conviction that the nations prom
ise to resume specie payments in 1879 ought to be
redeemed.