The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-13
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from among the conkling men. Tho fol-
loving resolutions we're adopted
The Republicans Of New York declare
a. follows. We unite with oar fellow cit.
liens throughout the Union IN deploring
the incalculable calamity which has betall'
en- The country ia tho death Of President
Garfield. Under the kindly influence OF
American institutions. by the forse OF a
noble manhood. lie rose from the hnmb.
lest walk Of life TO the highest earthly sta
tion. by manhpess aud gentleness Of pa.
lure. Low holiness Of public spirit and disci.
plined intelligence for public affairs, by
strength Of political conviction blended
with singular moderation OF temper aud
urbauity Of expression. and above all by
that rare aud noble temper which dares 10
be inst and which alone composes angry
States. reconciles parties and secures wise
reform, he was singularly fitted for the
great Office 10 which he was elected by the
free choice Of his fellow. citizens. The
opening OF the administration won the
confidence Of the country by completing
the refnnding Of the public debt. by ex.
posing a vast system OF public robbery and
by Fastening the prosecution OF the rob
hers. hy lis frank declaration OF its inten-
tion 10 ask the aid Of Congress 10 restore
the conduct II public business to business
principles and by its triumphant yindica.
ton OF the constitutional authority of the
executive office. Suddenly stricken by a
mortal blow. be lay face 10 face with death
for eighty DAYS, with such sublime sereni-
~ Of courage, nDequalled faith, cheerful
patience and gracious courtesy that the
heart of cbristendom best in sympathy
and admiration, and brought every nation
10 our side as friends and brothers Al
ready his name shines among the worlds
heroes, and is written upon American
hearts with the names Of Washington aud
Lincoln. Chrishingthe memory OF his
brave. simple and manly character, in
spired by his lofty aims and unsuhied life
and impressively warned blythe circum,
stances OF his assassination, wepledge our.
selves anew to the great national objects
10 which the late President was devoted
and which are now bequeathed to the party
that be so periodically served and Of
whose name and fame he was SO Justly
proud We respectfully offer TO the ven
cradle mother, the devoted wife and the
bereayed children OF the late President tho
assurance Of our deep and tender sympa-
tbv in sorrow which only divine power
can console, but which has all the a1levia-
tion that a spotless memory OF the dead,
the fearful gratitude Of the country and
the sincere grief of a world can Afford.
Second-That We have entire confidence
in the ability, integrity and patriotic in
Hiaat,. A rtbnr prastIapt n
The United States: that his lifelong record
gives earnest proof of his fidelity and de-
yotion to the cause and principles of the
Republican party, and believing that he
will carry out the views expressed by him
in his inaugural address, and that his nd
ministration will be in line with that of
his lamented predecessor, in accord with
the clearly defined principles and policy
Of the Republican party, in harmony
with the Just expectations OF those who
gave him their shffrages for the high and
responsible Office to which he was elected,
we tender TO him our entire confidence
and cordial support. His manly bearing
and sympathizing acts in the time OF the
national afliirtion command our respect
and admiration.
| Third That the wisdom OF the Repub-
lican management of the national finances
is being constantly proven, as shown by
the payment of more than Sl7,OO0,OO0 OF
the public debt during the month OF Sep.
tember and by the reduction of the annual
interest to less than $62, 900, 900, while the
surplus revenues justify the reduction OF
taxes at any early day. And this duty
Congress should approach with due re-
gard TO the protection Of American indus.
tries and with n view to reducing the num-
Der Of tax. gathers and removing occasions
for offensive and costly litigation.
Fourth That those who conspire to de-
fraud the government are the worst enc
mics of the parties to which they belong,
and the Republican party has among its
strongest claims to popular gratitude the
war which it has waged against the cor
ruption which grew out OF expenditures
consequent on the rebellion, the punish
ment which il has meted out to dishonest
officials of whatever rank and its persistent
yioor in favor OF an economical and honest
administration. The rebuke and the pros
ecution OF the abuses connected with the
Star-routes in the post-ofiice department
rebound to the credit OF President Garfield
and in pressing the prosecution to the full
satisfaction of Justice, President Arthur
NAV he assured of the hearty approval o
the people.
! Fifth-That we pledge President Arthur
our earnest support in every effort for thu
enforcement OF civil service reform, recog
nizing as We do the fact that abuses il
connection with the dispensation Of ofiicia
patronage may be largely eliminated, !
not wholly removed, by wise and practica
methods OF administration.
Sixth-That the wisdom, prudence ant
economy shown by Gov. Alonzo B. Cornell
during his administration of the affairs o
the State entitle him to the thanks ant
gratitude of the people. His careful scru
tipy OF legislation, his judicious exercis
. of the veto power, his persistent enforce
, ment OF principles OF retrenchment AM
, his fearless discharge of all the duties Q
|, his Office, have in developing the bes
,, qualities OF practical craftsmanship vindi
Gated the wisdom Of his election. I.
Seventh as the Republican part
. has been identified with whatever wa
deemed essential to the maintenance of TIA
commercial supremacy Of the State, we ar
in favor OF submitting to the people To
question Of making our canals practicaii
. free. .s
! Eighth--That we are in favor Of an equ
. table system Of taxation that Will reac
corporations as well as individuals, an
0 that We are opposed to all monopolies this
. Cypress the people or unfairly discrim
, ma te against local interests.