The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-06
ADOPTED JUNE 9TH, 1877.

WHEREAS, throughout the entire coun.
try Labor, the creator of all wealth, is Ell
ther unemployed or denied its just reward,
and all productive industries are paialyzed.
And, WHEREAS, These results have
been brought about by class legislation, and
and the mis-management of our National
Finances.
And, WHEREAS, Neither Republican or
Democratic party proposes any plan Of re-
lief, we threfore re.affirm the doctrines of
the National Independent party so ably de-
Tended in the last campaign by those STAN
derd bearers of the people, Peter Cooper
and Samuel F. Cary, and invite all patri-
o,ic men to unite in the movement for in
dustrial prosperity and financial reform,
and we make the following declaration of
our principles.
First. We demand the unconditional re-
peal Of the Specie Resumption Act OF Jan.
18th, 1875, the rescue Of our industries
from the disaster and ruin resulting from
its enforcement, and the arrest of the pres
ent suicidal and destructive policy of con-
traction.
Second, We declare that it is the prerog-
alive of the Federl Government, solely, to
supply currency for the people, and that
all money, whether paper or metal, should
be issued by and bear the stamp Of the
Government.
Third, We declare that paper money is-
sued by the Government, made receivable
for all dues, legal tender in the payment
Of all debts, public and private, and inter-
convertible with bonds at an equitable rate
of interest, will afford the best circulating
medium eyea devised.
Fourth, We declare in favor of the sup
preston and prohibition Of all bank issues,
and that the furnishing of a currency shall
bo restored to the Government TO whsch il
exclusively belongs.
Fifth, We demand the reconciliation Of
the silver dollar, and that it be made le
gal tender for the pay yment of all coin bonds
Of the Government, but we are opposed te
the issue Of interest bearing bonds for the
purchase OF silver bullion for the purpose
Of coinage.
lSirtk, We declare it inconsistent with
the genius and spirit of popular govern
ment, that any species of property should
be exempt from bearing just share of thu
public burdens, and that the government
bonds should be taxed precisely as othe
property.
Seuenth, We declare in favor of an Incom
Tax, to be graduated according to the a
mount OF income.
Eighth, We believe it to be the duty o
government to exercise wholesome con
troll over all corporate bodies, to foster AM
encourage the development of the Agri
cultural, Mineral, Mechanical and Com
mercial resources Of the country, to tn
end that labor may be fully and proftabl
employed.
RESOLVED, That this convention is in ia
vor Of giving the public printing, to th
lowest bidder; and that the nominee fc
Representative is instructed to vote for an
use his influence for bill to this effect
RESOLVED, That we demand the imm'
diate repeal Of the School book monopol
RESOLVED, That we demand an invest
CATION Of our county and township expel
ditures.
Elisha Kendnll,
Thomas Drake,
Robt, Pearson,
Thomas Lawson,
P, II. Slough,
Committee.
The Senatorial Convention was then G
ganized by electing J. T. Shirock, as q
chairman and J. J. Achaur secretary.
]. J. Achaur proposed the name
Daniel McMillen for Senator and upon m
tion was nominated by acclsmation. U
on motion the Muskingum Delegates W
Empowered to fill the vacancy that may
cur by the non acceptance of Mr.. Dan
McMillen. Upon motion q delagati
consisting Of j. d. Payin Of Coal Tow
ship, J. J. Achauer Coal township, J.
Myers Of Reading, d. Ansel, Of Hopewe
Robert Pearson, Of Saltlick Township VIZ
elected as delegates TO workingmens &c
vention to be held at Columbus, Ohio,
the 18th, day Of September 1877.
There being no further business the CO
veniion adjourned.
J. T. SHRyocK. Chm
j. j. AcHAUER, Secy.