The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-09-16

Wueu lEhuu, .VlOIenCeI or incompetence con-
trolls, the noblest Constitutions and wisest laws
are useless.
The bayonet Is not a fit instrument for collect
ing the votes Of ireemen.
It Is only by full vote free ballot and fair count
that the people can rule In fact, as required by
the theory Of our government Take this func-
tiou away and the whole structure falls.
The great principles Of American liberty are
still the rghtful inheritance Of this people, and
ever should be-.
The right of trial by jury, the habeas corpus,
the liberty of the press, the freedom Of speech,
the natural rights Of persons and the rights of
property must be preserved
The Thirteenth Fourteenth ard Fifteenth
amendments to the Constitution OF the United
States embodying the results OF the war for the
Union, are invlolable.
II called to the Presidency, should deem itry
duty to resist, with all my power, any attempt to
impair or eVade the full force and effect of the
Constitution which, in every article, section and
amendment, is the supreme law of the land.
This Union, comprising a general Government
with general powers, and State Governments with
State powers for purpose local to the States is a
polity the foundation I which were laid In the
profoundest wisdom.
This is the Union which our fathers made and
which has been so respected abroad and so bene.
icent at home.
The war for the Union was successfully closed
more than fifteen years ago.
All classes Of our people must share alike the
blessings of the Union, and are equally con.
cerned in its perpetuty and in the proper ad.
ministration of public affairs,
We are in a state Of profound peace. Hence
forth let 1t be our purpose to cultivate sentiments
of friendship, and not Of animosity, among our
fellow citizens.
AS one people, we have common interests.
A sedulous and scrupulous care OF the public
credit, together with wise and economical man.
agement Of our governmental expenditures,
should be maintained, in order that labor may
be lightly burdened, and that all persons may be
pAONSStSN Al Aiblte w LhO VA hhSlA III
dustry.
Let us encourage the harmony and generous
rivalry among our own industries which will re-
vive our languishIng merchant marine, extend
our commerce with foreign nations assist our
merchants, manufacturers, and producers to de.
velop our vast natural resources, and increase
the prosperity and happiness Of our people.
Public office is a trust not bounty bestowed
upon the holder
The basis Of substantial, practical civil Berv.
ice reform must first be established by the people
in filling the elective Offices; II they fix high
standard Of qualifications for office, and sternly
reject the corrupt and incompetent, the result
will be decisive In governing the action Of the
servants whom they intrrst with appointing
power.
No form Of government, no matter how careful.
ly devised, no principle, however sound, will
protect the rights Of the people unless admins.
tration is faithful and efficient
Power may destroy the forms but not the prin.
ciples of justice; these will live in spite even of
the sword.
The true and proper use Of the military power,
besides defending the national honor against for.
eign nations, is TO uphold the laws and civil gov
ernment, and to secure to every person residing
among us the enjoyment Of life liberty and pro-
perty.
The regular army should be so directed by Its
superior officers as TO be q bulwark in support of
th e rights Of the people and Of the law,
would, under no circumstances, allow myself
OF my troops to determine who were the lawful
m embers Of State Legislature.
Our system does not provide that one President
should inaugurate another There might be
danger in that and II was studiously left out Of
the charter.
The army should have nothing 10 do with the
election or inauguration OF Presidents. The peo.
pie elect the President The Congress declares In
joint session who he Is.
l like JefferBons way of inaugurating, 1t suits
our system. He rode alone on horse back to the
Capitol tied his horse to rail fence entered, and
was duly sworn; then rode to the Executive Man.
sion and took possession.