Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-07-01
The Democratic Platform.

The following platform was unanimously
adopted by the national democratic oonven-
tIon al Cincinnati, Wednesday
The democrats Of the United Stairs in
Convention assembled declare:
First, We pledge ourselves anew 10 the
constitutional doctrines and traditions OF the
democratic party illustrated by the teach
ing and example Of long line Of democratic
statesmen and patriots, re-embodied in the
platform Of the last national convention Of
the party.
Second. Opposition to Capitalization and
tend, to consolidate the powers Of all the
department. III one, and thus to create,
whatever be the form of government. a real
despo;lsm no sumprIary laws; separation
Of church and state for the good Of each !;
common schools fostered and protected
Third. Home rule. honest money consisting
of gold and silver, and paper convertible into
cCin on demand the strict maintenance Of
the public faith. state and national, and
tarlf for revenue only.
Fourth. Subordination Of military to civil
power aud general and thorough reform Of
the civil service.
Fifth, the right 10 a free ballot is the right
preservatiye OF ali rights and must and shall
be maintained in every part Of the United
States.
Sixth, The existing administration is the
representative of conspiracy only, and its
claim Of right 10 surround the ballot boxes
with troops and deputy marshals TO intimidate
and obstruct the electors and the unpreced
ented use of the veto To maintain its corrupt
and despotic power. insults the people and
imperils their institutions
Seventh, The great fraud OF 1851 BY
which, upon a false count of the electoral
votes of two States the candidate defeated
at the polls Was declared to be President,
and for the first time in American History
the will Of the people was set aside under
the threat OF military violence, struck a dead
~ blow at our system of representative gov
eminent. The democratic party, to save the
country from the horrors of civil war sub
mitted for the time in the firm and patriotic
faith that the people would punish this crime
in 1880. This issue precedes and dwarf
every other. II imposes a more sacred duty
upon the people Of the Union than ever was
addressed TO the conscience of a nation of
freemen.
Eighth. We execrate the course of this ad-
ministration in making places in the civil
service a reward for a political crime, and
demand reform by statute, which shall make
it forever impossible for a defeated candidate
to bribe his way TO the seat of a usurper by
bilie,ing the villains upon the people. tThis
was read again IN response To demands, and
was received with applause.)
Ninth, The resolution of Samuel j. Tilden
not again to be candidate for the exalted
place TO which he was elected by a majority
Of his country men, and from which he was
elected by the leaders of the republican party,
Is received BY the democrats Of the United
States with sensibility, and they declare their
confidence in his wisdom, patriotism and
integrity mistaken by assaults of the COM
mon enemy, and they further assure him he
is followed snto the retirement he has chosen
for himself by the sympathy and respect Of
his fellow citizens who regard him as one
who by eleyating the standard of public
morality and adjoining and purifying the
public service, merits the lasting gratitude
Of his country and his party.
Tenth, Free ships and living chance for
Americans on the seas and on land, no dis
elimination in favor Of transportation lines
corporations or monopolies.
Eleventh, We demand an amendment of
the Burlingame treaty so there will be no
more Chinese immigration except for travel
education and foreign commerce and therein
carefully guarded.
Twelfth, Public money and public credit
for public purposes solely, and public land
for actual settlers.
Thirteenth, The democratic party is the
friend Of labor and laboring men, and pledges
itself to protect him alike against the cormo-
rant and commune.
Fourteen, We congratulate the country
upon the honesty and thrift Of the demo-
cratic Congress which has reduced the pub
lie expenditures ~, 1000, 800 : year upon
the Continuation Of prosperity Il hdmS md