Rensselaer Union, Volume 1, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1869 — Wisconsin Republican Platform. [ARTICLE]

Wisconsin Republican Platform.

The following is the platform adopted at the recent Republican Statu Convention of Wisconsin : Resolved, That wo acknowledge with gratitude the care of the superintending Providence, which, having built nr up a great and free nation, and having recently preserved us amid the perils of revolution and war, has now crowned the labors of the year wkh an abundant harvest and filled the land w ith plenty. Resolved, That this Convention, representing the Union Republican party In Wisconsin, in the same spirit which lias made that party the uncompromising foe of Injustice and oppression, and the steadfast supporter and defender of liberty and Union, renews the pledge It haa heretofore given, and reaffirms as cardinal tenets of its political fall It, the following: First, The inalienable rigut of all men to life, liberty and tlic pursuit ot happiness. Heeond, As I'linncialed in that wise provision known ns the Fifteenth Amendment, no discrimination at the ballot-box founded on property, birthplace, creed or color. Third, Liberty of speech and of the press as the best guarantees for the security of Republican institutions. Fourth, Free schools, and tbs diffusion of education among all classes of the people. Fifth, The Just subordination of Mttle and local authorities and interests to the authorities and interests of the nation. Sixth, l’rompt acquiescence In the decisions of the people at the ballot-box. Seventh. Maintenance inviolate of the national faith aa pledged to its creditors. Eighth, Such adjustment of the bunions of taxation by revisions and modifications front time to time of the tariff and other revenue laws aa will causo them to bill equitably upon all classes of the people. Ninth, Retrenchment and economy In the administration of the National Government. Resolved, That it is the well-known aim of the Republican party more clearly to define and to establish firmly and forever that perfect civil and religious liberty which is now guaranteed by our State and National Constitution; and that wc ant in favor or the largest measure of individual liberty consistent with the public good, and opposed to any legislation in derogation thereof except to prevent acts which infringe the equal liberty to others. Resolved. That while the necessary burdens of taxation are great, we require the most rigid economy In the administration of affairs, both of the nation and the State; yet wo also know that the strength of Hie nation is in the national faith when they declared that they would pm down the rebellion at whatever cost, and rhey will never consent to repudiate the debt which was incurred to meet that cost. 11

Resolewt, That we renew onr expressions of gratitude tothe heroic soldiers of the Republic, by whoso patriotism, fortitude and valor the nation's life was defended autt the supremacy of Its flag triumphantly asserted, and we again pledge to them and to the widows and orphans of those who died in the service of their country our sympathies and substantial support. Resolved, That the upholders in the reconstructed States at the late elections of the principles for which the country struggled and suffered In the recent great conflict, have our hearty sympathy ill their efforts to maintain in their midst inviolate, through defeat as w ell as success, the perfect and regular organization of the National Republican party of the Union. Resolved, That we have reason to congratulate the country upon the increased revenues arising from a lailnfiti enforcement of the laws and upon the great economy and saving to the Government in the collection of the same by the present national administration ; and that we point with pride to the rapid redwiion of the public debt by the judicious management of our national finances at the hand- of a Republican President and his constitutional advisers? and that, in view of thisfhlfiUniant of his pledges to the peeple and his faithfulness to the avowed principles of the Republican party, the administration of General Grant meets with our cordial endorsement. Retained, That the State administration in its general conduct of the affaire of the State has realized the best expectations of Us friends, and lias earned the approval of all. Resolved. Tlut the improvement ot the navigation of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, and the canal connecting the same, is a great national work: that if completed it would add greatly tothe prosperity not only of this State but of the entire Northwest by increasing and cheapening the facilities for marketing our vast agricultural, mineral and lumber products, and that we therefore favor the early completion ot said improvement by the General Government,