Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1877 — POLITICAL POINTS. [ARTICLE]

POLITICAL POINTS.

A circular has been issued by the Secretary of the Navy, commanding that laborers shall be employed in the navy-yards, by the proper officers, in charge, with reference to their skill and efficiency alone, and without regard to political or personal considerations. Workmou are not to be roquired to contribute money for political purposes, nor discharged on account of their political opinions. A resolution has been introduced in the New Hampshire House of Representatives indorsing the President’s policy, and by a strict party vote referred to a committee. The lowa Republican Convention met at Des Moines on the 27th of June, and nominated John H. Gear for Governor and Frank L. Campbell for Lieutenant Governor. The resolutions declare that “the permanent pacification of the southern sections of the Union, and the complete protection of all citizens in the free enjoyment of all their rights, is a duty to which the Republican party stands sacredly pledged ; favors the “ early attainment of a currency convertible into coin the “ gradual resumption of specie payments by continuous and steady step ß in that direction;’

the making of silver a legal tender for the payment of all debts, and “ a wisely-adjusted tariff for revenue.” The introduction of a resolution declaring that “tlie so-called ‘Southern policy,' which has been inaugurated and pursued by the present national administration is in accord with the principles of the Republican party,” was received amid general tumult. The resolution was laid on the table by a large majority. A resolution was adoptod in favor of the rigid enforcement of the present lowa prohibitory liquor law. A Washington dispatch states that “ the roll of the next House, made up by Clerk Adams, shows a Democratic majority of sixteen, with seven districts to hear from. He will probably recognize the Democrats in Florida and Louisiana.” Lieut. Gov. Dorsheimer writes to the New York Sun to say that it is within his own knowledge that Gov. Tildcn was opposed to the measure by which the Electoral Commission was created.