The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-10-12

party OF this state, one Of whose most ilustrious
leaders was the President actually choseu nv the
nation.
ThTd-That the late House of Representatives de
serve the thanks of all patriots and lovers OF liberty
for their just refusal I'm the exercise of the most an
Gent and valuable privilege belonging TO representa-
tves of the people in all constitutional governments
TO appropriate money for the support OF soldiers 10
be used in illegal and despotc oppression of citizens
In any portion Of the republic
FouTfh-That the present national administration,
by its withdrawal of troops from the South and its
cessation from mischevous, unconstitutional, and
oppressive interference with the internal affairs of
the States has in that respect reversed the vicious
precedents OF the Republican party followed the
course marked out by the Federal constitution, and
TO which the Democratic stand pledged, and it is
therefore entitled in that particular TO the approval
Of all good citizens.
FVth-The Democratic party of New York re-
affirm tho following principles set forth in their
platform adopted in 1874 now thrice Endorsed by
large majorities of the voters of this State Gold
and silver the only legal tender; currency in
convertible with coin; steady steps toward specie
payments; no step backward honest payment Of
the public debt in coin sacred preservation Of the
public faith revenue reform q tariff for revenue
only; no Government partnership with protected
monopolies; home rule TO limit and localize most
jealousy the powers intrusted TO public servants,
municipal, State and Federal; Capitalization
equal and exact justice TO all men no partial legs
ton.
Sirth-That we opposed TO the granting Of
subsidies by the Government to corporations or
individuals for the construction of railroads
other internal improvements as unnecessary, be-
You'd the scope of Federal power and inevitably
producing corruption.
Serenth-That we congratulate the whole people
Of this State that notwithstanding the suffering to
which the laboring classes have been for years sub
jected in spite of their failure to obtain remuner-
alive employment, and the bitter privatons which
have been imposed ON them thereby, they have
endured these calaInities for the most part with
patience without disorder violation Of the pub
lie peace and we declare that II is through the
benefceft operation Of equal and just laws, favor
ing no class at the expense of another, q stern
refusal on the part Of Legislative bodies 10 yield to
the schemes OF grasping monopolies, and the de-
crease of public expenditures and taxation TO the
lowest practicable point that the lsboring classes
of the country with whom the Democratic party
has always strongly and inteligently sympathized)
are mainly to find effectual and permanent relief.
Righth-That We favor a uniform and equitable
excise law.
Ninth-That we demand more complete protection
for the savings of the industrial classes by stricer
supervision and control of savings banks.
Senator Mcdonald, of Indiana, in an inter
view the other day. stated that Democratic
Senator'S generally, he believed, would vote to
confirm Hayes nominations, and that Butler
will be seated from South Carolina without
much opposition.