The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-08-21
CAMPAIGNoF 1870.
Democratic Platform.

CAMPAIGN OF 1870.
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Democratic Platform.
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rRssosrsd, Th3t tho Democracy of Ohio de-.
mand FREQ and fair elections. and. to that end
denounce all interference with elcctions by the
military power; that the experlence Of this and
other countries has abundantly proved that the
presence OF troops az the polil Is destructive Of
freedom Of elections. and Is incompatible with
the existence Of free institutions; that the laws
enacted by Congress, which. under the pretenae
of regulating the manner Of Congressional
elections interfere with the election Of State
officers and overthrow the laws or the States
governing the choice OF such officers, are un-
constitutional, and for that reason ought to be
repealed; that they are also instrumentalities
or fraud, force and corruption. by which the
party in power uses the money of the
people to corrupt. and thousands Of ir-'
responsible onicers to harrass and coercs the
voters. and especially by forcs sne fraud 70 do
prive our naturalized citizens Of the right 70
vote. and for these reasons. also. said laws ought
to be Immediately repealed. 4t1 7i
Resosred, That impartial juries are essential
to tho adnninistration Of juetice, and thereby
to the preservation Of liberty. That no man
can be secure in his person or property when
the juries are packed aad controlled BY the
Ioovera ment s,r 5asno,;c "A Z. 4; n,rno.s.
That under the Federal Jury lsws how In exist
ence iuries NAV ha aud h.ve haer So r.cte
and controlled. and the htshest interes /. Of
,ustice And ,ree yoverpm.,t reon,,a thai t...s
lavs c etan, e.,i % .s ~ ..cnr. f.,r imr.r.,.,
ARA sr.,enA,,f1e.t s,,,s. 4, ~. r.de,.I ts.urt.
.11.oyp.d .s-taa- R.,,,,asc.r ninor,tv n
Congress. h, refnsinr Ia vote an upulIe. 10 main
tsin tbc Co1arrrert mia. -. M ,or,tv vcr,a
.gree 20 ths se 81 troo.s Il shs poils. and Also
to the maintenanee OF the unconstisution, n.
corruptfns =. violol entand unjust Elco,iou lavs
aforesaid ana the President OF the United
state. by the unprecedented use OF the veto
power. m order to perpes,,ate said laws and the
use of armed men at the polls. have shown .
spirft or faction and devotion 10 party success
lrinstead or the welfare OF the country and the
pfcscrvation or rs Cons stitution and liberties
that demand the condemnation OF the whols
American people. -sl q - hst7 gs
Resosced. That President HAYES. bv his fire..
qaent interpretation Of the veto In order to do
feat legislation that was plainly constftutfenAl
that in no way interfered with tho independ-
cnce or any other department. or the Govern
ment and had received the most mature copsid-
GRAFTON Of Congress. has shown an utter ifsre-
/ gard OF the considerations and principles that
induced the inAestion Of the yeto power in the
Constitution. and . like disregard ofths wishes
and welfare Of the people.
Rssosced, That we declare It ss the sense Of
the Democracy Of Ohio that not . dollar should
be appropriated by Congrcss TO pay .soldiers
Marshals. Deputy Iarsiials or Supervisors Of
Elections to Interfere with or control elections.
Rssososd, That the EFFORTS OF the Republican
party % open and keep alive the war feeling
between The North ana South are to be con-
demned by every lover If his country. -, 80